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24 Hours for Darfur User-Generated Video Campaign

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

24 Hours for Darfur , a grassroots video advocacy campaign dedicated to ending the conflict in Darfur and promoting peace and security for the people living there. You can learn more about Darfur at the website's education section. The goal is to collect thousands of personal video appeals from people all over the world.

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Should Your Nonprofit Be Active on the New Myspace?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If in the future Myspace allowed old profiles to be converted into the new with friends in tact, I’d jump in. For them, it’s worth experimenting with. For most others, I think a better time investment would be Google+, Pinterest and Instagram. But until then, my time is already spread too thin.

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Fashion and Passion for Your Cause: Wear it on Your Blog or Profile!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I placed the photo of me wearing my newest Creative Commons T-Shirt on blog - and of course added it to my Facebook profile and on Twitter , you'll see the Creative Commons Logo with a donate message. two came to mind and rhyme: Fashion and Passion. This month's fashion statement is gray and green to match the colors of Creative Commons logo.

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Mobilizing Donors and Activists in an Overwhelmed World

Have Fun - Do Good

On Friday, I was on a "Darfur Activist" conference call produced by ENOUGH , the Genocide Intervention Network , STAND and the Save Darfur Coalition. Anyone could call in and hear an update about developments on the ground in Darfur and Congo, and upcoming legislation, events and campaigns. Photo Credit: Camp by Mark Knobil.

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Nonprofits and MySpace Roundup Inspired By Solidariti

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One thing that struck me is that difference in style/look and feel - from say this profile and this one. Save Darfur. The article profiles two organizations using MySpace, including OrphFund 's efforts on MySpace ( here ). 3) Use your organization's logo for your default MySpace profile image. Jobs With Justice.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Why do people give charity?

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Hollywood celebrities have become central players on deeply political issues like development aid, refugees and government-sponsored violence in Darfur. Other Articles worth reading include: Self-Made Philanthropists This is a profile of Herb and Marion Sandler How Many Billionaires Does It Take To Fix A School System?

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The Move On Model: Inciting Visitor Social Action

Museum 2.0

section about the genocide in Darfur, which includes information about direct action, as well as connection to a variety of social networks, blogs, and content about the situation. Frequently, motivational exhibits feature profiles of great leaders, often with a concluding provocation for the visitor to "follow their example."

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