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New Media Helps Charities Get Message Out

Friday, 18 November 2011
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New media, reports the Miami Herald, including YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo, are quickly becoming the go to method for charities to get their message out to potential donors.
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The Gates Foundation Seeks to Improve Internet Access in Vietnam

Friday, 18 November 2011
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According to the Philanthropy News Digest, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded $30 million dollar grant to Vietnam. The grant will help Vietnam expand internet access in the country.
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The Salvation Army Uses Mobile Payment App

Friday, 18 November 2011
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The Salvation Army, reports the New York Times, understands that most people no longer carry much cash, so they are testing a mobile payment app for their kettles. 
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New Celebrity Page on Ebay Benefits Charity

Thursday, 10 November 2011
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Recently, eBay launched a new celebrity-landing page. The page has celebrity memorabilia is available for sale on the site, with the proceeds benefiting various charities, reports eCommerce Bytes.
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Google+ Is Now Open to Non-Profits

Thursday, 10 November 2011
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy is reporting that non-profits can now make their own pages on the Google+.
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QR Codes Help Charities Gain Awareness

Thursday, 10 November 2011
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Non-profits see an increase in donations and awareness after creating a QR code for their charity, reports Point of Sale News.
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Student Turns Idea into Non-Profit

Thursday, 10 November 2011
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According to STLToday.com, a local college student turned her computer recycling idea into a thriving non-profit.
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Experts Benefit from Social Media

Thursday, 03 November 2011
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Social Media, reports the Chronicle of Philanthropy, is an excellent way to enhance your expertise.
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PepsiCo Makes Large Donation to Water.org

Thursday, 03 November 2011
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PepsiCo has made the largest donation to date, $8 million, to Water.org, reports The Business Review. The donation will help Water.org expand its WaterCredit micro loan program in India.
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Chase Ready for Fourth Installment of Chase Community Giving Program

Thursday, 03 November 2011
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According to the Street.com Chase has announced its fourth installment of its Chase Community Giving program. The program allows Facebook users to determine who gets over $3 million in Chase grants.
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