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Actigiving—The Next Phase in the Evolution of Episodic Giving

Connection Cafe

When there was a flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster, people made a conscious decision to give to causes that were there to help others in need. During World War I, the American Red Cross raised more than $114 million (over $2 billion in today’s dollars) to help support the American Expeditionary Force.

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Meet Donna Callejon, Chief Operating Officer of Global Giving

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The US projects are an interesting mix - several in the gulf coast as a result of Hurricane Katrina. We think that a combination of the two is best - fundraises need to hit a threshold number of both to make the contest meaningful. And women are the backbone of most low-income communities, around the world and in the US.

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