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Good Ventures Decides to GiveWell

Friday, 13 January 2012
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Good Ventures, a new foundation started by a Facebook founder, is set to give to donate to the No. 1 & No. 2 charities on GiveWell’s list of effective charities.
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Charties Get Donations from Hacked Individuals

Friday, 06 January 2012
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Boston.com is reporting that hackers might have used stolen data to make donations to several charities.
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New Website Focuses on Giving Locally

Friday, 06 January 2012
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USA Today is reporting that a new website, GiveLocally.net, connects people needing emergency help with local donors.
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DoSomething.org Names Charitible Celebrities

Friday, 06 January 2012
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According to the Hollywood Reporter, DoSomething.org recently released its list of celebrities who have “Done Good” and made an impact in the world of charitable giving and philanthropy.
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Non Profits Turn to Mobile Giving

Friday, 06 January 2012
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According to the Huffington Post, non-profits are embracing mobile technology as a way to reach fundraising goals and connect with donors.
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Football Fans Encouraged to Toss a "Snoball"

Friday, 06 January 2012
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Snoball, an online micro donation site, reports the Huffington Post, is combining college football and charity. Snoball is college football fans set up a “Snoball” for their favorite charity.
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Local Charity Gives Tech to Children

Friday, 06 January 2012
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According to the NewsObserver.com, the Kramden Institute, a local Durham charity, takes old technology such as laptops and desktops, refurbishes them, and then distributes them to schoolchildren.
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Canadian Company Gives Back to Community

Friday, 06 January 2012
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ACS Computer Solutions, a Canadian technology company, is giving back to local charities, reports Canada.com. Local non-profits groups will be able to get computers and services from ACS at a reduced rate.
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Google Helps DoSomething.Org

Friday, 06 January 2012
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A new $2 million dollar grant from Google.org, reports DoSomething.org, will help their organization continue to connect with teens and encourage them to make social changes.
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Crowdfunding Changing Giving

Friday, 06 January 2012
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According to NPR, crowd sourcing (also known as micro philanthropy) is changing the face of giving.
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