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Win a Sony PS3 and Support Young Homeless People from the UK

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week I wrote about a virtual homeless teenager in Second Life who raising awareness of the plight of homeless teens in Spain. Nick Booth from the UK is asking for help in promoting an internet UK-based fundraiser. It isn't just self either, the charity will benefit and be able to help a homeless young person.

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Improve Your Fundraising Approach and Skills at NetSquared Meetups

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Fall has arrived, and with it comes fundraising season. Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising ; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions ; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans. and the globe.

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More about that Homeless Avatar in Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Remember the homeless avatar in Second Life that got a lot of attention a few weeks back? As I've said elsewhere on this blog about Second Life, it isn't yet the best medium for fundraising, but to get attention for a cause and connect with people - there's some opportunity. The homeless. I try base my opinions on research.

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Second Life: Issue Awareness Raising Campaigns

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

And not just fundraise. Today, I got a report via the TechSoup Second Life listserv about an awareness-raising campaign for homeless children in Second Life - reported here , here and here. A Spain-based non-profit, their main goal is to create shelters and foster homes for poor children and elderly people. Provide Hope.

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Get Help in Telling the Story of Your Nonprofit's Impact

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We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Mason, Ohio: Help Create an App for Homeless to Manage Money More Effectively. Barcelona, Spain: ¡Relanzamos NetSquared Barcelona!