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Donors needed for our friends in Japan. Will you help?

Connection Cafe

It’s just few days after the worst earthquake ever recorded in Japan, followed by a devastating tsunami and still uncertain consequences around affected nuclear plants, and many of us are thinking about how we can help. People may be thinking that because Japan is more developed the need is less. Author: Molly Brooksbank.

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Philanthropy and Social Media: New Whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy

Amy Sample Ward

The last few years, though, have been dramatically impacted by the real-time web. This focus on collective participation and 24/7 connectivity has impacted more than just our social lives. Impacts to Society. They don’t necessarily think they need an organization in order to make an impact. Impacts to Philanthropy.

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Using Causes on Facebook to Change the World with Matthew Mahan

NetWits

He’s the vice president of impact at Causes. Next, focus on your goals – Are you trying to raise a million dollars or mobilize a group of offline volunteers? This year he joined a few of us for the Ignite Panel at Blackbaud’s conference where we talked about how social media is helping non-profits change the world. Check out the video.

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Empowering Young Children through Philanthropy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Throughout history, philanthropy plays a very important role because it directly impacts our wellbeing. So while we admire the wonders and success of others in philanthropy, we could have a look at our own culture and we might find a longer and more impactful history of philanthropy in our own society. Kids in Philanthropy.

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Five Best Practices in Nonprofit Crowdfunding

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

If this is your first time with crowdfunding, you can ask yourself: How much do I need to make an impact? Instead, you should focus on impact-focused rewards. Impact-driven fundraising gifts are an all-around win-win because it matches both the donor’s motivations to give and the tangible impact on the one who received it.

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Your Local Tech4Good Club Is Ready to Help

Tech Soup

Find your closest NetSquared group. Or, you can apply today to start your own NetSquared group. Vancouver, British Columbia: Luminate Online Discussion Group — Ask Anything. Tokyo, Japan: #NPOxIT最前線2017 - 米国テクノロジーカンファレンス参加報告­ - 第13回 NPOxIT Meetup - 情報共有・学び・交流会. Dublin, Ireland: VR for Social Impact.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society - Untitled Article

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Right now, I'm in Kyoto, Japan, to speak at the Science and Technology in Society forum (STS). It's an interesting and high powered group, and I'm looking forward to talking about Security and Privacy of Information. This will have a huge impact on students with disabilities around the U.S.

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