An Alternative to .org? Say Hello to .ngo
A proposed .ngo domain could give nonprofits another way to show their legitimacy to online donors.
By Derek Lieu
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A Nonprofit Blends Old and New to Help Entrepreneurs
From business training to legendary lemon-meringue pie, the Women’s Exchange in Baltimore has been serving it up since 1880.
By Derek Lieu
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Charities Can Now Have Their Own Pages on Google’s New Social Network
Nonprofits are finally getting their opportunity to create a presence on Google+, which until now has been only for individuals.
By Derek Lieu
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As Halloween Approaches, Nonprofits Turn to ‘Undead’ Donors
A growing number of nonprofits are taking advantage of the recent popular fascination with zombies by playing host to “Zombie Walks” to raise money.
By Derek Lieu
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Video: Arts Leaders Take to Capitol Hill to Talk About Tax Breaks
Representatives from arts nonprofits visited members of Congress in Washington to make their views knows about policies that could reduce tax incentives for charitable giving by the wealthy.
By Derek Lieu
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Two Nonprofits Honored for Innovative Technology
Two groups that produced interactive efforts to promote the public good won a contest sponsored by South by Southwest.
By Derek Lieu
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Facebook Updates Could Give Nonprofits Better Visibility
The social network seeks ways to help people promote causes and ideas that are important, not just those that were posted most recently.
By Derek Lieu
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Aid Group Raises Money With Online-Game Tie-In
Direct Relief International used a Facebook game to spur supporters to “buy” imaginary items and finance relief work.
By Derek Lieu
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Nature Conservancy Emphasizes Relationships, Online and Off
The organization uses social media to arrange in-person events, such as picnics held around the world on Earth Day.
By Derek Lieu
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How an Online Contest Raised a Charity’s Profile
After an advocacy charity started an ambitious drive to seek Facebook followers, it was able to respond fast to an offer from the comedian Ellen DeGeneres to participate in a text-message campaign.
By Derek Lieu
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