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Grant Brings Video Technology to Schools

Monday, 25 February 2013
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According to Yahoo Finance, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has issued a grant of $498,000 to Southwest Minnesota elementary schools. The grant will be used to install video technology in the schools.
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Charity Hopes to Go Viral

Sunday, 17 February 2013
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Water.org is hoping their new YouTube video goes viral, reports The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The video features founder Matt Damon humorously joking about going on strike until people take the global water crises seriously.
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Wireless Company Gives to Five Charities

Sunday, 17 February 2013
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Consumer Cellular will donate a half a million dollars to five different charities, reports Fierce Wireless. The donation marks Consumer Cellular’s one-millionth customer milestone.
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Coupons.com Gives Back

Sunday, 17 February 2013
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The charitable division of Coupons.com, Coupons for Change, announced its second annual Community Days. During Community Days employees of Coupons.com volunteer at the Bay Area’s InnVision Shelter Network.
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Girl Scouts Relaunch Cookie Finder App

Friday, 08 February 2013
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According to Fox News, the Girl Scouts of the USA have relaunched their CookieFinder app just in time for National Cookie Day. The app available for Android and iPhone allows users to find cookie sales in their area.
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Social Media Guidelines are Necessary

Friday, 08 February 2013
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As non-profits become more involved in social media, it is important that they develop a set of guidelines to govern how they use it, reports Social Brite.
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Non-profits and the Donate Button

Friday, 08 February 2013
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Donate buttons are becoming essential to a non-profits website, reports Artez Interactive. It seems simple, but non-profits should take a few minutes to consider placement and design of the donate button. How the donate button is presented can impact its effectiveness.
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Are Videos Effective for Non-profits?

Friday, 08 February 2013
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A new survey being conducted by YouTube and See3 Communications will measure the success rates for non-profit videos, reports the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The report will combine information about effectiveness, the non-profits budget and how the videos were distributed. The report is expected in May.
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Martha's Table Gets New Leader

Wednesday, 30 January 2013
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According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the former chief executive officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is set to become the leader of Martha’s Table. Martha’s Table provides meals and services to low income and homeless people in the Washington, D.C. area.
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Non-profits and Social Scoring

Wednesday, 30 January 2013
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Charities, reports Fourth Source, need to focus on how they can use information about their supporters that they have gathered from social media to grow their mission. The process, referred to as social scoring, can help the non-profit increase their fundraising.
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