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Real-Time Web Social Action Events: Blurring the Offline/Online Distinction?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It's real time and location based social networks are also impacting advocacy. org Facebook community has thrown their weight behind the Maldives President by leaving comments on his Facebook page. Then click here to start a Vigil this weekend -- and add it to the global map of thousands (<- there may already be one!).

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Blog Action Day 2010: Water

Amy Sample Ward

As hand-held mobile devises connected to the internet spread to cities, villages, remote communities around the world, we need to continue finding ways to use these tools to make a positive impact. Part of working in the social impact space means thinking about the big picture, the long-term goals, and the multi-year strategy.

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