Raising The Barn: ACTion Alexandria Nonprofit Excellence Forum Presentation 10-13-10
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ACTion Alexandria is a new online civic engagement project launching in Alexandria, VA. This presentation focuses on how ACTion Alexandria can partner with local nonprofits to engage citizens.
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