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

Amy Sample Ward

Just before noon, I decided to go online and see what those in my networks were sharing from their own celebrations or reflections, and immediately found the #GoSilent campaign from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). The simple call to action also lends itself to participation by many, including government officials.

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50 Nonprofits Every U.S. Politican Should Follow on Twitter

Nonprofit Tech for Good

They are active in our communities, in our schools, and have valuable knowledge and experience that our nation’s elected officials could learn from and be inspired by, and yet very few U.S. Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans :: @ CIAV. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People :: @ NAACP.

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Nonprofit Data Could Be The Missing Piece In Your CSR Strategy

Global Giving

In France, eight types of foundations are registered across multiple national registries. Learn the local philanthropic sector. GlobalGiving Atlas includes everything from government ID numbers, mission statements, and organization financials. Learn more about how GlobalGiving Atlas can support your global nonprofit data needs.

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Impact and Interoperability: How Technology Powers Collaboration

Saleforce Nonprofit

When the Afghanistan crisis reared its ugly head again this year, a group of veterans, active-duty service members, former government officials, civil servants, and nonprofit organizations came together to work online to help individuals and families evacuate the country. Because we are all stronger when we work together.

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Zen Under Fire: Big Vision Podcast Interview with Marianne Elliott

Have Fun - Do Good

Trained as a lawyer, Marianne helped develop human rights strategies for the governments of New Zealand and Timor-Leste, has worked as a Policy Advisor for Oxfam, and spent two years working in human rights in the Gaza Strip prior to her time in Afghanistan, where she served in the United Nations mission (2005-2007).

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Women of Color Resource Center: An Interview with Anisha Desai

Have Fun - Do Good

The Women of Color Resource Center has been around for a little over 17 years and we are a pretty impressive place, I think, because we are one of the very few places in the nation, and globally, that holds the interest of women of color, and girls of color as a central piece of our work. So, that was quite inspirational. AD: There is, yes.

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

Bloomerang

I’m really excited to learn from you, Tom. So in format for today, part of this is going to be educational, going to hopefully learn some things you haven’t learned before, and part of it’s definitely going to be strategic. He’s speaking at conferences, doing webinars. Heck, he’s been on CNN.

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