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VisionLink iPhone App Makes Top Ten List

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The impacted area from Hurricane Irene was larger than the European continent. More than 65 regularly scheduled blood drives were canceled because of Irene and this means that extra efforts will need to be mounted to sustain the nation''s blood supply. Our press release about the Top Ten ranking can be read here.

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Philgorithms: Two Examples of Data Mapping to Guide Donor Decisions

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A donor’s objectives based on their interests, The most pressing needs within social impact areas or geographic locations, Nonprofits working to address those needs, Which of these nonprofits is most effective, Additional variables such as giving models, tax implications, legal considerations etc.

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Cleaning Off My Desk for the New Year

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Wyclef Jean Brings Aid to Haiti with His Music Alfred de Montesquiou of the Associated Press wrote an article recently about how the hip-hop musician, Wyclef Jean, uses his music and his new aid organization, Yéle Haiti , to help deliver aid and food into some of the most dangerous areas of Haiti. Free Books for Kids!

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Mr. Manager, Tear down this wall!

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People curious to learn more about these trends packed a room at the National Press Club in Washington on September 16 to discuss the challenges and successes of content syndication. The tools are coming together to help people collaborate and receive real-time information such hurricane movements. It also allowed the U.K.

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Social Media, Networks, and Data in Patient Healthcare Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

She was one of the first patients to use video blogging through her nationally recognized YouTube channel to share her story and educate people about life with IBD. The work included daily updates to the press and web site about how much was raised, addressing questions, and correcting false perceptions about slacktivists.

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Interview with Jodie Van Horn of Freedom from Oil and Plug-in Bay Area

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I talked with Jodie Van Horn, a campaigner for Rainforest Action Network 's Freedom From Oil campaign, and the coordinator for Plug-In Bay Area about the plug-in campaign in the Bay Area as well as the national Freedom from Oil Campaign. Below is a transcript from the interview, which you can also listen to on the Big Vision Podcast.

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. It’s not a nightmare,” I said, “It’s for real.”. Sandy exposed our vulnerability to climate change.

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