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Remembering Franklin Thomas

Candid

That choice also made possible Ford’s steadfast support for the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa and Frank’s personal friendship with Nelson Mandela. Frank was a towering physical presence and gifted storyteller that led the staff with a rare combination of authority and grace.

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Research Friday: The gift

ASU Lodestar Center

This research took me immediately to Sally Matthews, senior lecturer in the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. We say, “it’s better”. Her research focuses on the relationship between poverty, privilege, and social justice; especially in regards to NGO work and anti-racism efforts.

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Be Sweet: Creative Products with a Conscience & More Do-Good Gifts

Have Fun - Do Good

Most of Be Sweet's products are made by artisans who work in job creation programs in South Africa. Last week I posted about the online fair trade store, Global Girlfriend , here and on BlogHer , and asked readers to post other ideas for do-good gifts. If you have more ideas for do-good gifts, please post them here.

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Reflections from Social Good Brasil and a New Word: PhilanthroTeen!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Their meeting featured a special conversation via Skype with girls in South Africa as part of the Girl Up Campaign’s emphasis on uniting girls around the world. I visited the central market where there are many flip flop vendors. I wanted to bring back some as gifts for my teen girls in my family.

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Go Holiday Shopping with Your Global Girlfriend

Have Fun - Do Good

If you're going to spend that kind of cash, why not give a gift that gives back? Global Girlfriend is an online fair trade store that sells handmade gifts made by women's non-profit programs and cooperatives. I'd love to compile a list of stores with gifts that give back. this holiday season, up from $738.11 last year."

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Webinar: Converting Prospects to Multichannel Gold

Care2

Prior to this position, Adam worked as part of HRC's sustaining gifts program. In this role, Adam is responsible for the collection, management, and strategic analysis of data to support HRC's programmatic and fundraising goals. Adam holds a BA in Economics from Southern Illinois University and lives in Washington, DC.

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Wisdom 2.0: Balance in A Hyper Connected World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

She also stressed that this philosophy is as important for giving gifts of $10 as it is for $10 million. ” He started off with a great story about what a tribe in South Africa does when someone in their community does something bad.

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