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Social Media Spreads Word About Day of Giving

Thursday, 27 September 2012
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According to the Philanthropy Journal, #Giving Tuesday, designated as the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is the first day of its kind. #Giving Tuesday will use social media to get people focused on giving during the holiday season.
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Microsoft Changes Giving Focus

Thursday, 27 September 2012
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Microsoft, reports the Seattle Times, is investing over $500 million dollars in YouthSpark. YouthSpark will focus on global youth programs.
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Social Media Spreads Word About Day of Giving

Thursday, 27 September 2012
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According to the Philanthropy Journal, #Giving Tuesday, designated as the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is the first day of its kind. #Giving Tuesday will use social media to get people focused on giving during the holiday season.
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Online Auction Benefits Koman Foundation

Thursday, 20 September 2012
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Hayneedle.com, reports Red Orbit, has launched a charity auction website. The online auction will benefit the Susan G. Koman Foundation.
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Cooking App Benefits Homeless

Thursday, 20 September 2012
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A new app from BakeSpace helps raise funds to fight homelessness, reports the Herald Online. The app “The Social Cookbook” has recipes from some of the most recognized people in social media.
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Texts Help Texas Giving Day

Thursday, 20 September 2012
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Matching donations for Donor Bridge text donations helped North Texas Giving Day collect over $14 million dollars for 900 non-profits, reports Dallas News.
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Making Finding Board Members Easier

Thursday, 20 September 2012
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Board Connect, reports Forbes, is a new service offered by LinkedIn that lets non-profit leaders identify connections to potential board members.
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Giant Lunchbox Wins Guinness Record

Thursday, 13 September 2012
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According to Businesswire, CouponsforChange.org earned certification in the Guinness Book of World Records. The company created a giant lunchbox to draw a attention to domestic childhood hunger.
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New Charity Auctions Art for Clean Water

Thursday, 13 September 2012
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Artists of the World, a new non-profit that sells fine art to benefit clean water and sanitation efforts world wide is holding its first auction live online at www.ArtistsOfTheWorld.net, reports The Herald Online.
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Problems with Online Voting Slows Chase's Community Giving Contest

Thursday, 13 September 2012
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Glitches in the online voting system for Chase’s Community Giving contest on Facebook, reports The Chronicle of Philanthropy, drew sharp criticism and questions about its fairness. The contest, which awards prizes of $250,000 to small charities that get the most votes, has received criticism in the past.
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