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		<title>12 wonderful wishes you can share for 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raj Melville</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we tick down another year and look back at all the milestones of the past year and plan for the next, it is time to also consider some of the wonderful organizations that are making an impact around the world. 
Here is my list of a dozen that are making a difference in no particular order. Most of them are young organizations that are just getting started and an opportunity for you to get involved and help them on their way. More details at 
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		<title>Startups have a chance to share $1 Million in prizes in MassChallenge, world’s largest competition</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raj Melville</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last year I had the opportunity to participate as a judge and mentor in the inaugural competition, MassChallenge, a serious business competition that attracted over 450 entries. 110 finalists were incubated for 3 months including free office space, introductions to VC, funders, customers and team resources.  Sixteen finalists split $1 Million including $100,000 for the top finisher. If you have a venture and are looking to make it to the next level I strongly encourage you to apply to the 2011 accelerator. If you have any questions please reach out to the organizers at contact@masschallenge.org or apply online at www.masschallenge.org/enter. More details at 
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		<title>45 Finalists to Raise $200,000 and vie for a slot in this year’s Unreasonable Institute</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raj Melville</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following the incredible launch of the Unreasonable Institute's new format for jump-starting  social enterprises in the summer of 2010, they are in the process of selecting the final list of 25 potential attendees for the 2011 summer session. You can help choose the final 25 by helping the finalists raise the $8000 it costs to attend the Unreasonable Institute. Check out the finalists, their great ideas and more details at 
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		<title>May these Amazing Social Entrepreneurs inspire you in 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:44:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raj Melville</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the calendar turns and we enter the second decade of the 21st century, a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Here are some amazing folks who are making a significant impact helping the less fortunate. May these amazing social entrepreneurs inspire you to greater things in 2011. Wish you a Happy New Year More details at 
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		<title>Increase your nonprofit’s web marketing impact in 11 simple steps</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dharmesh Shah and Brian Halligan were there at the start of the Social Media revolution and have created one of the most popular sites for people serious about growing their leads and customers from the web. Fortunately a lot of this is not rocket science, some of which I have already reiterated in my post on getting started with Twitter. Since their book “Inbound Marketing” addresses the larger issue of setting up your web presence and getting found by your customers, I thought I would summarize the key learnings that can be easily applied to the nonprofit world. More details at 
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