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An Interview with Jessica Rauch about The Generation Project: Passionate about Teaching Young People

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I left the classroom in 2007 to join Teach For America staff where I pioneered graduate school recruitment for the organization through May of this year. In our nation's schools, great disparities exist and we cannot simply sit on the sideline while this injustice persists. I am currently launching The Generation Project full-time.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

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There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. Reach out to the media with a local angle on a national story. 5K will raise money for school’s outdoor classroom and track . Their fifth wedding anniversary would be a fun news story. .

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Five Social Media Fundraising Trends for 2009

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last year, TweetsGiving , raised $11,000 to build a classroom in Tanzania using Twitter to spread messages of thanks and opportunities to donate. More importantly, the event was one of a series of social media fundraisers that offered evidence that Twitter and other social media tools were not just a passing fad. .