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Jul
20
2012
For Some New Yorkers, a Grand Experiment in Participatory Budgeting
by The New York Times
ON a weeknight in mid-March, a room in the Park Slope Armory Y.M.C.A. that is frequently used for children’s birthday parties was packed with tables draped in pale yellow, 99-cent-store, vinyl coverings and topped with propped-up tri-fold poster boards. About 100 people bumped and jostled their way...
Jul
18
2012
Washington State Becomes First to Offer Voter Registration Via Facebook
by GeekWire
Facebook just isn’t about browsing photos of friends. A new initiative in Washington state actually might have a higher purpose: Allowing citizens to register to vote.
Jul
17
2012
HIV/AIDS Work in sub-Saharan Africa: HITSystem from Global Health Innovations
by Global Health Innovations
Global Health Innovations (GHI) is a non-profit organization that exists to design, implement and manage programs that prevent and treat deadly diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and malaria, in children and mothers living in areas of extreme poverty. The HITSystem is an Innovative program that gives much...
Jul
17
2012
Full Frame Initiative
Full Frame Initiative Reaches Beyond Their Bubble to Be Fearless
by guest blogger: Katya Fels Smyth
In June, we released what we believe are five elements to a fearless approach in solving the world’s most pressing issues, in our new website and report, “To Be Fearless.” We are asking people to take the pledge to Be Fearless in one (or more!) of the following ways: 1) Make big bets and make...
Jul
11
2012
Fearless Focus: A Conversation With Social Changemakers
by The Case Foundation
The Case Foundation asked several leading changemakers about their moments of fearlessness within their organizations. What does it mean to be fearless? Who or what inspired them? What is their advice to others looking to be fearless?
Jul
09
2012
Global Citizen Year: Creating A Path For Budding Social Entrepreneurs
by Fast Company
After high school, Abby Falik was frustrated at her limited options for service. Now her organization sends young, engaged leaders to work on projects around the world before they head off to college.
Jul
09
2012
Can Technology Help Build Neighborhoods?
by Nonprofit Quarterly
Watertown, Mass. is joining nine other cities across the United States in an experiment in online community organizing. Watertown has launched CommonPlace billed as a place residents of a community can share and connect with their neighbors. Watertown residents can now trade names of babysitters,...
Jul
03
2012
How DateKeeper Helps You
by DateKeeper
Take your event marketing to new heights with DateKeeper. Get social media on your side, and build loyal subscribers that desire to stay informed with your current and upcoming community events. Learn quickly what our mission is and what impact we want to make on your event planning efforts.
Jul
03
2012
Peace One Day Campaign
by Peace One Day
Please use social media and other channels to help us spread the word and build momentum for this campaign ahead of Peace Day.  Share with others what you will be doing on Peace Day.  Then, on September 21, 2012, come together in numbers to be part of the largest global reduction of...
Jul
03
2012
SwapServe For Non-Profits
by SwapServe
SwapServe is a website that any Non-Profit Organization can use to gather volunteers for service projects. If you need help with anything big or small at your Non-Profit, use SwapServe to get it done.
Jul
03
2012
Fearless Founders Inspire Fearless Citizens
by guest blogger: NCoC (National Conference on Citizenship)
When we look at the history of our great country, seven key political leaders and statesmen stick out as exceptional leaders in their time: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington. These Founding Fathers took action and...
Jun
27
2012
Three Can't Miss Summer Nonprofit Conferences Under $200
by Rosetta Thurman
Although summer is a great season to relax and take a vacation (please take a vacation, people!), it’s also a good time to get your learn on in the nonprofit sector. Here are three nonprofit professional development opportunities that just hit my radar. They all boast innovative sessions, awesome...

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