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APRIL 19, 2009

We provide a supportive network for the vibrant and thriving community of women in technology professions by giving women an open platform to share their talents, experiences, and insights. Details: Date: May 12, 2009. Location: global (telephone and web). Panels: See the list of panel sessions here. Register: Registration is not yet open.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2008

I was first introduced to the concept of the gift economy and pay it forward many years ago when I was the community builder for a first generation online network for artists, called ArtsWire. In some cases, simultaneous or recurring giving serves to circulate and redistribute valuables within a community. But, what would I buy?

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OCTOBER 22, 2008

Cami Walker, Founder, 29 Day Giving Challenge The 29 Day Giving Challenge is a global giving movement where participants give away one thing each day for 29 days. I wrote about my experience with the Giving Challenge last spring in the post, 29 Day Giving Challenge Takeaway: Compassion is Hardest to Give.

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DECEMBER 19, 2007

Is this an example of the virtual gift economy? Mata, over at Blogher, wrote a terrific post called " Three Ways you can simply change the world for the better. " And, she has volunteered to help me with my Sharing Foundation America's Giving Challenge. Donate $10 or more to our cause through Global Giving now !

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

If you haven't purchased your 2010 calendar yet (or are looking for a last minute holiday gift), lots of nonprofits publish calendars. There is something about writing things down by hand with different colored pens that I still love. Cross-posted from BlogHer.com.

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OCTOBER 10, 2008

T-Shirt gift for the birthday boy or girl. Here are more ideas from the blogosphere: The Mom Salon writes about ECHOage: Teaching Children About Giving Back. ECHOage sends out an evite which allows the recipients to make an online gift of money. Cross-posted from BlogHer. children party gift green donation

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APRIL 16, 2008

Reciprocity : Roger Carr helped me with winning the America's Giving Challenge he blogged (more than once I might add), left supportive comments, retweeted to his network ( connected me to Dr. Mani ), and personally donated to my campaign. s annual nationwide event, Arthritis Walk, that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis.

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DECEMBER 12, 2008

Holiday giving can be like that. Just like you should bring a list to the grocery store to avoid overspending, you should go into the holiday season, and the New Year, with a giving plan so that at the year's end you'll feel satisfied with your philanthropic "purchases." Establish your giving goal. Create a giving plan chart.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2006

Did you know that according to the 2005 Kintera/Luth Nonprofit Trend Report : "On average, online givers donate in total (both online and offline) more than 50 percent more than those donors who do not give online." My fellow BlogHer co-editor, Beth Kanter , has launched a fundraising campaign using ChipIn. She sits on their board.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2008

Flickr Photo from Avylavitra Several weeks ago I wrote a post on BlogHer about Foko Madagascar and Joan Razafimharo , an amazing blogger, social change activist, and woman working in Madagascar and other parts of the world. but I enjoy saying " I am only 20 ") I this is the best gift ever!

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JULY 10, 2007

For each $5 you donate you will receive one entry to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. For bloggers with other commitments, such as religious observances, that cannot be rescheduled, there will be a B-Schedule which will begin at 9 PM PST on Saturday, July 28th and will continue until 9pm the following night. blogathon blogging fundraising

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NOVEMBER 22, 2006

I have a lot of tree-planters to thank for the fruit I have eaten this year: my husband for being the best hubs ever , my parents for a lifetime of love, my friends for inspiring me, BlogHer and NetSquared for helping me make a living doing something I love (blogging!), And the healing can begin. Photo credit: Eden Hall Tree by Surplusparts.

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MARCH 4, 2009

Did you know that in some countries International Women's Day (March 8) is celebrated with flowers and gifts? Finally, why not celebrate by giving a micro-loan through Kiva.org to a woman entrepreneur, or join a Dining for Women giving circle in your community. Commission on the Status of Women.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2008

In exchange They gave the girls some life advice about being positive and never giving up when faced with life challenges and most of all continuing to celebrate life and enjoy what good there is in the world, surfing being one of them! Cross posted at BlogHer.   What is your new book about? It's a celebration of spirit.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Why the heck would you ever want to give it a way for free by volunteering? When I first started out consulting, one of the first pieces of advice I got was that giving things away free is an avenue to getting business. Is there a downside to gift economies? I am a big believer in gift economies. Cross posted at Blogher

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FEBRUARY 11, 2009

Whether you are single, or attached, why not celebrate Valentines Day with a gift that gives back? You can purchase a gift from the ASPCA , or Humane Society of Canada's online stores. The Lil Bee blog also has 4 ways you can help animals in her post, The Perfect Valentine's Day Gift. Giving blood make you squeamish?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Check out these book recommendations from GivingCompass or pre-order your copy of Robert Reich’s Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How To Do Better. The book is for any fundraising professional who needs to ask for charitable gifts face-to-face. Looking for philanthropy focused reading?

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JUNE 9, 2006

This week the Where Most Needed Blog pointed us to a survey that showed blog fans are twice as likely to give online. Donors Choose (which came my way via Blogher Lisa Stone's sister!) It was developed by Carnet Williams, a serial nonprofit social entrepreneur/techie, who I tracked down for an interview many months ago.

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