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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

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The campaign will encourage philanthropic activities that support nonprofit organizations. These individuals undertook organizing, fundraising, and advocacy – activities that were once only in the control of nonprofits – outside the “control” of nonprofits.

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Will You Donate Your Economic Stimulus Check?

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Trista Harris of New Voices in Philanthropy thinks you should purchase goods and services from a local nonprofit. tax rebate nonprofit philanthropy economic stimulus They recommend giving to the United Nations World Food Program and America’s Second Harvest. Flickr Photo Credit: Money uploaded by Jennifer R.

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Twestival: Are Fundraising Groundswells A Massive Opportunity or Distraction for Nonprofit Organizations?

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In the comments , there was quite a lively discussion from nonprofit professionals raising some cautions and concerns. What was the role of the nonprofit, charity:water, in working with Twestival? In the comments , there was quite a lively discussion from nonprofit professionals raising some cautions and concerns.