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Net Neutrality & Darfur: Two Reasons to Call Your Rep. Today

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They have some good tips for when you call: 1) If the staffer is making a tally of constituent calls, make sure they have a category specifically for "Vote no on the COPE telecom law if it doesn't protect Net Neutrality." Ed Markey's Net Neutrality Amendment. If yes: That's great news. Thank you for your time.

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Not On Our Watch: The Least Depressing Book About Darfur You'll Ever Read

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It isn't often that you can't wait to keep reading a book about genocide, but that is how it was while I was reading Not On Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond by Don Cheadle and John Prendergast. Darfur activism book Don Cheadle John Prendergast Once again, our counterterrorism policy brings more terror.

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Use Social Media to Reel in Big Fish Donors

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Hanis has tips for those willing to undertake the task, based on his experience as head of the Genocide Intervention Network: 1. An organization dedicated to “never again” a genocide — such as those in Europe, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur — must raise awareness and advocate with as much energy as it raises money.

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New Study: The Power of the Premium: Convincing Prospective Donors to Give

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M+R Strategic Services released a new study this week showing promising fundraising results for four nonprofits (Easter Seals, Human Rights Campaign, the Save Darfur Coalition, and The Wilderness Society) that tested premium offers to prospective donors. Net revenue grew by 51%.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » A Great Event

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After Clinton spoke we heard from Ann Curry from NBC news who was honored for her coverage of Darfur. Unlike 99% of her news colleagues, Ann has actually gone to Darfur, and more than once. A mix of wonkish policy speak, amazing knowledge of his subjects, and compelling stories of meeting people all over the world.

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Activating the Activists with Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Save Darfur Coalition asks to organize events, vigils. video [link] MJRovner @ kanter talk to Greenpeace USA -- Marie Michelson -- "online to on the ground" program What are your best tips and practices for activating the activists offline? Create something to attend! easibey @ kanter actions that r easy/doable. chloevdc @ kanter.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » YouTube for Nonprofits – Donations are Nice, but What About List Building?

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Here’s an example in the channel page: 24 Hours for Darfur Channel Here’s an example on the standard video page: 24 Hours for Darfur standard view If you are a 501(c)3 it’s a no-brainer to sign up. What we don’t know yet is whether it will work. I have the ID and key but when i add them i get an error message.

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