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AIDS Walk San Francisco 2010 on Sunday!

AIDS Walk San Francisco (AWSF) 2010 will take place in Golden Gate Park this Sunday, July 18, 2010. Judging by the past few days, the weather should be beautiful for a morning walk followed by afternoon entertainment. Since 1987, AWSF has raised nearly $75 million for the San Franciscio AIDS Foundation and other local Bay Area organizations that are working towards advancements in research and treatment of HIV and AIDS. AIDS affects men, women, AND children. There is no single [...]

Volunteerism Rising

Guess what? Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States. That’s right, even in the midst of the current recession Americans have found ways to give back to their communities, organizations, and people in need. A report issued by the Corporation for National and Community Service found that the number of volunteers rose from 1.6 million to 63.4 million contributing a total more than 100 million hours of service—the largest increase in American volunteer activity since 2003. The amount [...]

Social Media Doing Good

I am a strong proponent of using as many tools as you can to do some good. My thoughts extend well into the realm of social media. Those of you who know me also know that I strongly advocate for the use of social media in the nonprofit world. While large companies and well-known brands are connecting to customers, partners, and others via tools lile Twitter and Facebook, nonprofits have a need and an opportunity to leverage the same tools [...]

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