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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday. A simple commitment.

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How to Maximize Success Stories Across Your Nonprofit’s Digital Channels

Nonprofit Tech for Good

WFP USA has posted a nearly 650-word story of Rani on their blog with a big headline, full-size photos, large text, and bold quotes. For the feature image, they used a photo of Rani looking directly at the camera. This eye-catching photo invited viewers to click to take a closer look.

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NetSquared: In the Beginning

Tech Soup

The Iraq War was raging. You had to say something on the blog, or post a photo on Flickr, or organize a Meetup. They eventually became hugely successful NetSquared Locals in several countries. " The year was 2005. TechSoup was then called CompuMentor. Pope John Paul II died, and Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans.

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Mother's Day for Peace

Have Fun - Do Good

Campaign supporters are asked to bring pies to their local Congressional offices and let their Congresspeople know that "Peace wants a Piece of the Pie" (the federal budget). The Bay Area based Agape Foundation's Fund for Nonviolent Social Change is accepting nominations until May 31st for its 3rd Annual Peace Prize for local peacemakers.

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

We connect the local with global resources.” The project is active in Iraq and Kenya. I also liked the work we did a few years ago to support telecentres in poor communities affected by civil war in Colombia. One of the things TechSoup does well is to bring relevant tools and resources to the needs that people have on the ground.

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What Are Your 2008 Activist Resolutions?

Have Fun - Do Good

Atlasien of Upside-Down Adoption said she was going to become involved in a local organization for immigrant rights. Elizabeth said she would like to write her representatives and local newspaper more, like Vegankid does. 2008 resolution New Year activist activism Photo of sign from 2003 Iraq war protest by me.

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[VIDEO] Raise More Money And Improve Donors Relationships Through Personal Branding

Bloomerang

And in this folder, we have the names of everyone and we collect the photos. And here’s Anthony, he was in one of my wounded veteran programs that these young men and women who’ve lost their legs and arms in Iraq and Afghanistan. And so I got a photo of them. So speaking of the photo frame idea, is that just a photo?

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