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RECENT BLOG POSTS
Read how a woman entrepreneur is growing her company and making over New York City's construction industry.
Local community groups pursue ways to invest in communities. Learn how can businesses, nonprofits, and community groups rebuild local economies.
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PROMOTIONAL PARTNER
On November 14 and November 15 Fordham University's Rose Hill campus plays host to two full days of speakers, hands-on workshops, book signings, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Norm Brodsky, a serial entrepreneur and senior contributing editor for Inc. Magazine is the keynote speaker. In addition, we have over 25 other speakers on board, from companies such as LinkedIn, RocketHub, and Deloitte (our lead sponsor this year). For moreinformation and to register.
The Social Impact Exchange 2013 Business Plan Competition
U.S.-based nonprofits in education, youth development, health and poverty alleviation with demonstrated impact and readiness to grow are invited to enter. Winners in the early- and mezzanine-stage tracks receive financial and consulting awards. Past awardees include the Parent-Child Home Program, Emerge Workplace Solutions, BELL, WINGS for kids, Catalyst Kitchens, and 10,000 Degrees. Click here for eligibility criteria and the entry process. The deadline for entry is December 7, 2012.
Do you have a big idea that could change the world? Echoing Green is looking for promising entrepreneurs starting up new organizations aiming to create large-scale social impact. The Echoing Green Fellowship awards up to $90,000 of start-up capital and two year of technical assistance to help get your organization off the ground.
The application will be open online from December 4th to January 7th, but you can get a head start by:
- Reviewing the application questions and a guide on how to answer the questions
- Watching a few short videos on the application process.
- Signing up for informational webinars targeting underrepresented applicants (including African Americans, US Latinos, and women).
CJW Consulting & Services, Inc.(CJW), produces the Tech Tuesday Webinars Series. CJW provides software/technology-related training, consulting and other services to nonprofit organizations.
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RESOURCES FROM IDEAENCORE
IdeaEncore provides an easy way for your organization to share what it knows, learn from others, and earn unrestricted income.
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IN THE NEWS
Time is of the Essence
More hours translate to greater effectiveness for small businesses' social media efforts. Black Enterprise cites Ditch Digital Dabbling research.
Survey Reveals Magic Number of Hours Needed to Succeed at Social Media
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SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES
 Ditch Digital Dabbling provides a research-driven road map to online marketing, including social media, success for small business and nonprofits.
Nonprofits learn how to use LinkedIn's powerful search capability to find donors,
board members, staff and more.
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