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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
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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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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raj Melville</dc:creator>
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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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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raj Melville</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the all the buzz about Facebook, Twitter and other social media tools, organizations feel pressured into incorporating these tools into their marketing arsenal. Non-profits specially are interested in leveraging social networks as cost effective sources of volunteers and supporters and are seeking ways to convert followers to funders and donors. All of them are looking for guidance in getting started. Based on my experience, I have compiled a quick list of do’s and don’ts that I hope will help get you started. Complete article at 
<a href="http://blog.ambientengines.com">http://blog.ambientengines.com</a>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raj Melville</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over 30 people from diverse backgrounds, but with a common interest in supporting organizations making significant social impact, gathered at Tantric India Bistro in Boston for the first of what will be a regular meeting on the First Monday of the Month. From the interest expressed since the launch, it is quickly becoming the “Go To” networking venue for folks interested in meeting others with a similar interest in innovative social impact. Read more about the next event on April 5 at <a href="http://blog.ambientengines.com">http://blog.ambientengines.com</a> <a href="http://blog.ambientengines.com/2010/03/23/launching-the-go-to-networking-event-for-social-entrepreneurs-in-boston/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.ambientengines.com&amp;blog=3998279&amp;post=648&amp;subd=socialecosystem&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Akanksha &#8211; engaging children in education</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raj Melville</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Twenty years ago, the first Akanksha center opened for children from the slum communities of Mumbai, an innovative after school program designed to provide them with fun, engaging learning opportunities.  When we decided to visit India around December, we made sure that we had set aside some time to visit Akanksha at one of their facilities. Read about this wonderful NGO and our visit to one of their schools.  More at <a href="http://blog.ambientengines.com">http://blog.ambientengines.com</a> <a href="http://blog.ambientengines.com/2010/03/21/akanksha-engaging-children-in-education/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.ambientengines.com&amp;blog=3998279&amp;post=614&amp;subd=socialecosystem&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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