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The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado (www.sustainablecolorado.org) todayannounced they are accepting nominations for the Heroes of SustainabilityAward. The organization wants to recognize those in Colorado leading theway to a sustainable future. Residents of Colorado are encouraged tonominate people who show leadership and innovation in addressing anyaspect of sustainability -- economic, social and/or environmental. Thenomination deadline is August 15, 2008.

Newly formed Toronto Conservation Action Network is organizing a number of community Eco-fairs that connect people with eco-friendly organizations using a "speed-dating" style presentation format.

Are you already sick of holiday shopping and it isn't even December? Take some of the stress away AND give gifts that keep on giving: make donations to charities for your friends and family. I know, I know, tearing open an envelope on Christmas morning just doesn't have the same magic as a beautifully wrapped gift. Here are a few suggestions for having the best of both worlds.

In today's web 2.0 world, it's important to catch your supporters in every possible niche, but paid advertising can get expensive. Google Grant recipients use their award of free AdWords advertising on Google to raise awareness and increase traffic. This article details the application process and provides tips on how to make your submission stand out from the crowd.

How do you find a small charity you can trust? Helpalot is a new charity social network site, that aims to help you with this problem. We're brand new, and love to get your feedback.