20 of the Top Nonprofits to Follow on Twitter

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Want to stay up-to-date on the news from all your favorite nonprofit groups, but you don’t have time to check out their websites or newsletters? No problem—just follow them on Twitter, where you’ll get the latest dirt on doing good in 140 characters or less. We’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite nonprofits on Twitter—and, for more inspiring and unique links in the world of philanthropy and social good, make sure you follow us at http://twitter.com/razoo!
charity: waterhttp://twitter.com/charitywaterDedicated to providing clean drinking water to people in the developing world, charity: water tweets facts about water needs around theworld, moving photos showing communities in need of water, and updates from their work in the field.
The American Red Crosshttp://twitter.com/RedCrossThe national emergency aid group the American Red Cross offers up-to-the-minute updates on where they’re giving treatment, and how you can help them out.
Earth Hourhttp://twitter.com/earthhourEarth Hour works around the clock, bringing updates on green living and tips on how to reduce your own environmental impact.
National Wildlife Foundationhttp://twitter.com/NWFThe National Wildlife Foundation tweets about their mission to conserve America’s wildlife, along with links to fun facts about animals and the environment from around the web.
Humane Society of the United Stateshttp://twitter.com/HumaneSocietyFollow the Humane Society of the United States for up-to-the-minute news and updates about how you can prevent cruelty against domestic animals.
World Wide Fund for Nature Climate Changehttp://twitter.com/WWF_ClimateThe World Wide Fund for Nature Climate Change gives short tips and news about how each of us can reduce our impact on the planet.
Women's History Museum (in association with the Smithsonian Institution)http://twitter.com/TheWomensMuseumDallas’ Women’s History Museum provides inspirational quotes about women from history, as well as up-to-the-minute updates about the amazing work women today are doing.
Greenpeacehttp://twitter.com/GreenpeaceRead great tweets from this well-known environmental activism group about the intersection between politics and the environment, eco-projects worth supporting, and more. Visit them on Razoo or check out their website.
Camfed USA Foundationhttp://twitter.com/CamfedA nonprofit focused on educating women in rural Africa tweets updates from the field, quotes, and statistics about girls and education. Share Our Strengthhttp://twitter.com/sharestrengthShare Our Strength, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit dedicated to feeding hungry children, posts facts about childhood hunger around the world and tips on how you can help ensure that every child has access to three meals a day. Not for Sale Fundhttp://twitter.com/Not_For_SaleNot for Sale, a nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking, posts news, links, and shocking statistics about the spread of slavery around the world. Ashokahttp://twitter.com/AshokaTweetsAshoka, a nonprofit dedicated to helping social entrepreneurs make a difference, tweets about the amazing work their fellows are doing in the field, as well as ways that you can get involved with the organization.
Dreams for Kidshttp://twitter.com/dreamsforkidsDreams for Kids helps empower children around the world by giving them the tools to make their dreams come true. Follow them for inspiring quotes from historical leaders and updates from the field. National Trust for Historic Preservationhttp://twitter.com/nationaltrustThis nonprofit dedicated to preserving historical landmarks tweets interesting facts about homes that the organization looks after, along with updates on their current programs.Acumen Fundhttp://twitter.com/acumenfundAcumen Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty through social enterprise,  shares news on the organization’s strategies, events, and insights.
March of Dimes Foundationhttp://twitter.com/marchofdimesMarch of Dimes, a group dedicated to ensuring that all babies are born healthy, posts daily tips for a healthy pregnancy on their Twitter feed. Visit them on Razoo or check out their website.
Kivahttp://twitter.com/kivaThis popular microfinance website is new to Twitter, but is beginning to post updates about their work in the field and news on microfinance. City Yearhttp://twitter.com/CityYearCity Year is dedicated to encouraging young people to spend a year of their lives volunteering in urban areas. Their Twitter feed posts updates on their City Year graduates, as well as their current and new programs.
Malaria No Morehttp://twitter.com/MalariaNoMoreDedicated to putting an end to malaria, Malaria No More posts updates on their work in the field, as well as progress that governmental groups and other charities are making to help eradicate the deadly disease.
Creative Commonshttp://twitter.com/creativecommonsThe popular nonprofit dedicated to open-source licensing shares news on Creative Commons-licensed works and news about the organization. By Kathryn Hawkins

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