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I'm passing this along, but I have no idea who is behind it and I can't vouch for it.Just thought it might be of interest to this community. Si Cantwell…Continue

Started Jan 24, 2011

Facebook co-founder starts Jumo social networking sites

A friend at Cape Fear Literacy sent me this link.She said CNN is following behind Conscience Online. …Continue

Started Nov 30, 2010

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This is something other nonprofits may also fall victim to: someone using their good names to scam senior citizens. FYI. later,Si CantwellStarNewsQuoted material follows:***TO NC SENIOR CONSUMER…Continue

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Benefit concert for Leo Hodson

LAGNIAPPE FOR LEOA Benefit Concert for Leo HodsonFriday, June 4, 2010The Calico Room - 107 S. Front St., Downtown WilmingtonTime: 9pm-2amLive music from After School Special (plus other bands…Continue

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Thanks for a great Conscience Fair

Thanks to everyone for making the fifth annual StarNews Media Conscience Fair the best one yet!I'm guessing we had about 93 nonprofits and about 500 participants.We're already planning how to make next year's fair even better.If you have any suggestions, please email me at si.cantwell@starnewsonline.com.And again, thanks to all of your for participating and making this a warm, special event.See More

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Debra Racine commented on Si Cantwell's blog post 'Conscience Fair signups as of Jan. 26'

Not a problem I was just asking if it was possible thank you for responding Bob

Jan 27

Si Cantwell commented on Si Cantwell's blog post 'Conscience Fair signups as of Jan. 26'

I don't think we'll be able to do that this year. The Conscience Fair is getting too big to gather everyone in the auditorium, and doing that takes attendees away from the tables while the nonprofit reps feel like they have to stay at…

Jan 27

Debra Racine commented on Si Cantwell's blog post 'Conscience Fair signups as of Jan. 26'

Sorry I found our name on the list Bob Racine

Jan 27

Debra Racine commented on Si Cantwell's blog post 'Conscience Fair signups as of Jan. 26'

Hello Si we signed up a couple of weeks ago and do not see our name on the listThe Warrior Ride Bob & Debra Racine 910-278-4612 teamracine@thewarriorride.org. If possible we would like to give a presentation for about 10 minutes like some…

Jan 27

500 members!

Just wanted to note that we passed a milestone today. www.ConscienceOnline.com now has 500 members (actually 501 members as of a few minutes ago).We started this site hoping it would become a hub where members of the nonprofit community could share information and discuss issues such as tips for successful fundraisers or how to recruit and retain volunteers.I hope all the new members will enjoy being part of this community, and I hope everybody…See More

Blog post by Si Cantwell Jan 23

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Si Cantwell commented on Religion News Wilmington's blog post 'Hello from Religion News Wilmington!'

Welcome to ConscienceOnline, Amanda, and we'll see you at the Conscience Fair.

Jan 13

Conscience Fair signups as of Feb. 3 -- Final post

The 2012 StarNews Media Conscience Fair is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, in the McKeithan Center at Cape Fear Community College’s North Campus, 4500 Blue Clay Road. Nonprofit organizations present information about volunteer opportunities. To reserve a space – it’s free – visit StarNewsOnline.com/ConscienceFair and fill out the signup form.The following nonprofits have signed up as of about 3 p.m. Friday, Feb.…See More

Blog post by Si Cantwell Jan 6

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Si Cantwell commented on Si Cantwell's blog post 'These nonprofits have signed up for the Conscience Fair'

This was all the ones we'd gotten as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, 12/13. Try going through the signup again. I don't have any approval process, although of course it's limited to nonprofits.

Dec 14, 2011

Nominate volunteers for annual holiday series

My Sunday column asks for nominations of area volunteers (Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties) for our annual holiday "Voices of Conscience" series.I need the nominations by Monday, Dec. 5. Email them to me at si.cantwell@starnewsonline.com.***Also, it's time to sign up for the Feb. 4 2012 StarNews Media Conscience Fair. As last year, fill out the short questionaire at…See More

Blog post by Si Cantwell Nov 28, 2011

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Local nonprofits' holiday collections listed

To be added to this list, email me a comparably short announcement: si.cantwell@starnewsonline.com.I'll run it again in print on Nov. 30 in the StarNews' Living Local section. Local agencies collecting for holidaysBy Brandy SwartStarNews CorrespondentThe holiday season is a time of giving. Here is a sampling of local agencies in need of donations and support.The Community Boys and Girls Club will collect new toys Nov. 18-Dec. 16 and canned…See More

Blog post by Si Cantwell Nov 16, 2011

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GCF mobile app downloads top 100,000

I thought this would be interesting: GCF is what we used to call Goodwill.They're giving away useful learning tutorials for iPhone users. It builds on their online tutorials, which help people build up their job skills.Here's a press release from the organization. later,Si ***Mobile App Downloads Top 100,000 In just six months from the introduction of its first mobile app, GCFLearnFree.org has topped 100,000 downloads, including 60,874 downloads of its most popular app, the Word…See More

Blog post by Si Cantwell Aug 2, 2011

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Duplin veterans nonprofit seeks help

This plea for help came to us at the StarNews.I thought I'd pass it on to the local nonprofit community. Si Cantwellsi.cantwell@starnewsonline.com ***The Sanctuary Project needs URGENT HELP!!!!!!The Sanctuary Project is a Veterans and Community Information Outreach Center (VeCIOC) and Food Bank in Duplin County, located between Magnolia and Kenansville, and is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Sanctuary Project's VeCIOC is a…See More

Blog post by Si Cantwell May 25, 2011

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Vineyard offers $25,000 grants

I thought this might be of interest to area nonprofits:*** Do you know a community-based initiative that could use $25,000? Or a community advocate who can use $200? Now is your chance to help them bring their dream to fruition! Markham Vineyards is thrilled to announce the 4th annual Mark of Distinction program. The nationwide search is underway to find two…See More

Blog post by Si Cantwell May 13, 2011

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Email Address: si.cantwell@starnewsonline.com

Phone Number (optional): (910) 343-2364

Job title or description:: Columnist, Wilmington StarNews and StarNewsOnline.com

Web site or sites (separate by commas):: http://StarNewsOnline.com/Cantwell, StarNewsOnline.com/Conscience

Volunteer interests or needs:: I write about volunteers, and I'm always looking for good story ideas. Call me at 910-343-2364 or e-mail me at si.cantwell@starnewsonline.com.

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Thanks for a great Conscience Fair

Thanks to everyone for making the fifth annual StarNews Media Conscience Fair the best one yet!

I'm guessing we had about 93 nonprofits and about 500 participants.

We're already planning how to make next year's fair even better.

If you have any suggestions, please email me at si.cantwell@starnewsonline.com.

And again, thanks to all of your for participating and making this a warm, special event.

Posted on February 7, 2012 at 10:00am

Conscience Fair signups as of Feb. 3 -- Final post

The following nonprofits have signed up as of about 3 p.m.…

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Posted on February 3, 2012 at 3:20pm — 4 Comments

500 members!

Just wanted to note that we passed a milestone today. www.ConscienceOnline.com now has 500 members (actually 501 members as of a few minutes ago).

We started this site hoping it would become a hub where members of the nonprofit community could share information and discuss issues such as tips for successful fundraisers or how to recruit and retain volunteers.

I hope all the new members will enjoy being part of this community, and I…

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Posted on January 23, 2012 at 3:30pm

Nominate volunteers for annual holiday series

My Sunday column asks for nominations of area volunteers (Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties) for our annual holiday "Voices of Conscience" series.

I need the nominations by Monday, Dec. 5. Email them to me at si.cantwell@starnewsonline.com.

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Also, it's time to sign up for the Feb. 4 2012 StarNews Media Conscience Fair. As last year, fill out the short questionaire at…

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At 4:37pm on September 3, 2009, Karen Pappas said…: Thanks for a great intro to social networking, Si!

At 1:22pm on September 4, 2009, Mary Ann Torres said…: Thanks for helping us get started!
Mary Ann Torres

At 8:18pm on September 11, 2009, Benjamin P. Chatham said…: Thank you Si. I believe this site may be helpful in both of my volunteer efforts. Additionally, it may provide access to another agency that might need my help.

At 10:17am on September 8, 2010, Debra Racine said…: Good Morning Mr. Cantwell, Our upcoming "Warrior Ride" is Oct. 6-9 in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties. This is our 5th year of bringing adaptive bicycling for wounded warriors right down Market Street for the first day, Carolina Beach, ferry and Southport the second day, and finish off with "community ride" on Oak Island, with the public invited to ride with our Troops. Would you be interested in helping us publicize this event? 278-4612

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