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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

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the #MeToo movement in Asia , reproductive rights activism in Honduras , and the ongoing fight for women’s equality in Iran. In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., What does this mean for grantmakers and philanthropy as a whole?

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Twibbon: A Twitter Tool That Puts a Ribbon on Your Profile

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Exactly two years ago , the idea of changing the visual of your Twitter avatar to support a cause spontaneously happened as part of the Pea Fund Fridays , a Twitter fundraising campaign created by Connie Reece to support breast cancer research to honor Susan Reynolds. Remember the sea of green avatars last summer in support of the Iran ?

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SXSW Nonprofit Picks

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Debunking the Myth of Social Media Fundraising March 13 at 12:30 PM. This panel will discuss several case studies showing successful fundraising strategies that incorporate Social Media sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. 2009 Iran Election: Women's Revolution? Twitter Revolution? March 14 at 11:00 AM.

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Vote and Comment for ALL these Awesome Nonprofit Panels at SXSW!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last year, there was an event called "Social Media for Social Good" organized by Jeff Pulver that prompted quite a rich discussion on whether social media for fundraising and marketing can effect real on the ground change. Donations 2.0 : Connecting donors directly to the beneficiaries of contributions is a game-changing fundraising strategy.

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Last Chance to Vote for Nonprofit SXSW Panels: Closes September 4th

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

on whether social media for fundraising and marketing can effect real on the ground change. . Digital Protests This session will explore the role that social media plays in protests, through the lens of recent events like Iran and the American health care debate. So, let's get out the nonprofit vote for panels at SXSW!

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Guest Post: Beth Kanter's SXSWi Nonprofit Panel Roundup

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on whether social media for fundraising and marketing can effect real on the ground change. Digital Protests This session will explore the role that social media plays in protests, through the lens of recent events like Iran and the American health care debate. Submitted by Jacob Colker. Will Kiva Kill Your Nonprofit?

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The Last Blogpotomac: A New Community Rises from the Ashes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Jane Quigley who I first met via Chris Brogan and my fundraising campaign to send Leng Soparath to college via the Sharing Foundation 's education program. Debbas who was in Iran at the time, risking his life said, "It helped because I didn't want to die anonymously and we can discredit raising awareness.".