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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

These sorts of echo chambers are common inside the Twitterverse – it’s the same with most celebrities and musicians who also tend to only follow each other, but in the case of nonprofits and politicians who are working on many of the same issues, not following the nonprofits listed below is a lost opportunity. Ashoka :: @ Ashoka.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What is the change that will result? Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised $2 million in 24 hours using the Razoo platform. Maybe one is that Giving Tuesday becomes an official national holiday or becomes an annual event like Cyber Monday.

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NetSquared: In the Beginning

Tech Soup

In the beginning, TechSoup’s Marnie Webb, Daniel Ben-Horin, and Billy Bicket created NetSquared to "remix the web for social change." The Iraq War was raging. They eventually became hugely successful NetSquared Locals in several countries. " The year was 2005. TechSoup was then called CompuMentor.

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Women of Color Resource Center: An Interview with Anisha Desai

Have Fun - Do Good

A disproportionate amount of women veterans are women of color, and many of them have just recently returned from Iraq or Afghanistan and are looking to get involved with the peace moment, and with their own political development, but also with their own healing, and what it means to heal after going through the incredible trauma of war.

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Ask Britt: How can I combine the creative arts with social impact?

Have Fun - Do Good

Here are some examples of ways people have used the arts to create social impact: 50 Crows Social Change Photography "Images inspire people to act. Arts and Healing Network " Arts and Healing Network is an on-line resource celebrating the connection between art and healing.

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Interview with Zainab Salbi, Founder of Women for Women International

Have Fun - Do Good

We work in countries like Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, among others. She speaks three languages fluently, Swahili, English, and French, among many other local languages. I grew up in Iraq during Saddam's time, and during the time in which we had the war with Iran. That's the story of Women for Women.

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Our EveryAction Hero: Middle East Children's Alliance

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

This year they're celebrating 30 years of serving the region. Congratulations on celebrating MECA's 30th anniversary! Over the 30 years of our organization, we’ve sent over 25 million dollars in direct aid consisting of food, medical supplies, books, and toys to Palestine, Iraq, and Lebanon.