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Using Twitter to Build a Community and Recruit Volunteers

Amy Sample Ward

National Theatre screws up, what we can learn from mistakes. Atlanta Councilman chooses Twitter. There are so many resources out there that hopefully this list will help filter and curate for you! 100,000 in 3 Days: Interview about #TeamAutism. Social media in disaster response. Journalists using social media in Egypt.

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How to Engage Employees in National (Virtual) Volunteer Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. When planning for National Volunteer Month, the team considers stakeholders, SDG focus, impact measurement and call to action.

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NPO Leaders Mourn Passing Of President Jimmy Carter

The NonProfit Times

A championfor affordable and decent housing, he and Rosalynn Carter donated their time and leadership each year to build and improve homes with Habitat around the world, was the official statement from Habitat For Humanity International, based in Atlanta. Reaction to the news of his death was swift across the nonprofit sector. and worldwide.

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Summertime and the season is busy

M+R

National Harbor! Public Media Development and Marketing Conference (PMDMC) July 11-14, Atlanta Partner Sarah DiJulio and Vice President Rachael Wolber are headed to Hot-lanta where Rachael will be presenting “ Testing! Let us know if you’re up for saying heeeeeey in Atlanta! The Internet! Are you conferencing this summer too?

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Nten’s Online Nonprofit Technology Conference is here!

Amy Sample Ward

The next event is April 8-10, 2010, in Atlanta, GA. This is a great opportunity for people to participate in a national event, but without travel expenses! NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Network, puts on a massive, be-there-or-be-square conference for nonprofit professionals every year (in 2009, we met in San Francisco).

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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

Media Cause

That’s why from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. While the nation has dedicated a month to shine a spotlight on these historical people, their accomplishments and significance should be celebrated every day. Resources for Learning: National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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AIRS Annual Conference: Innovation Platform for I&R

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Or my personal favorite: 1997 - "United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta introduces a 2-1-1." Editor’s note: Lori Warrens was instrumental in creating the concept and national support for 2-1-1.) For example, at the 1996 AIRS Conference, technology came front and center: “I&R and the Internet, Is it Time to Consider a Connection?”