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DoSomething.org

We run national cause campaigns for teens. Tweets CEO @nancylublin. Follow other staff too @muneerpanjwani @davdeluca @elliezeitlin @fshake
533,260 followers |

Steve Case

Co-founder of AOL; now Chairman of Case Foundation and Revolution (Zipcar, LivingSocial, Exclusive Resorts, Everyday Health, Revolution Money, Miraval, etc)
502,428 followers |

Kiva

Connecting people around the world through lending to alleviate poverty. Change a life with a $25 loan.
462,851 followers |

Case Foundation

We invest in people and ideas that change the world. Founded by Steve and Jean Case in 1997.
422,628 followers |

Ashoka Changemakers

Follow us for the latest in innovation, social entrepreneurship and how you can make a difference. Why? Everyone Can Be a Changemaker.
394,194 followers |

Ashoka

Ashoka is an international citizen-sector organization that is leading the way to an Everyone a Changemaker World.
361,483 followers |

Social Citizen

Emily, over @CaseFoundation -- inviting you to explore how the next generation is creating change through ideas, digital tools and people power with me.
335,122 followers |

Change.org

Change.org is the world’s fastest growing platform for social change, empowering millions to start and join campaigns for social change in their communities.
296,624 followers |

Clay Shirky

Bald. Unreliable. Easily distracte
206,443 followers |

Van Jones

Dad. Co-founder of RebuildTheDream.com (@RebuildDream). Wrote NYT bestseller: Green Collar Economy. Love Ctr 4 Am Progress, Ella Baker Center + Green For All.
53,447 followers |

craignewmark

customer service rep & founder for craigslist & craigconnects. Media inquiries please email: press@craigconnects.org.
52,541 followers |

Idealist

Connecting people, ideas, resources, and organizations since 1995. How can we help YOU move from intentions to action? [Tweeting: Julia S.]
39,497 followers |

Ory Okolloh

Mama of 3 girls who will run the world, Google Policy Manager Africa, co-founder Ushahidi.com & Mzalendo.com, Afropolitan, Kenyan. Views = mine.
27,615 followers |

Knight Foundation

Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts.
27,052 followers |

Ushahidi

We are a non-profit tech company that specializes in developing free and open source software for information collection,visualization and interactive mapping.
26,124 followers |

Ethan Zuckerman

Center for Civic Media, MIT Media Lab, Global Voices Online, Berkman Center. Formerly Geekcorps, Tripod. RT ≠ endorsement, RT = interesting read.
20,489 followers |

Shashi Bellamkonda

Smiles are free & priceless, Speaker- Small Business & Sr. Director Social Media Network Solutions & Adjunct Prof. Marketing Georgetown Univ (opinions my own)
17,880 followers |

United We Serve

Answer President Obama's call to service. | Official United We Serve twitter account, administered by the Corporation for National & Community Service.
17,393 followers |

JD Lasica

Social media strategist, author, journalist, speaker. Founder of social media consultancy Socialmedia.biz & Socialbrite.org for nonprofits. Blogging since 2001.
16,662 followers |

Mark Horvath

Just a hardly normal guy trying to navigate through an abnormal world by helping others. Founder @invisiblepeople & @wearevisible. Watch http://bit.ly/s6lP13
15,601 followers |

OpenIDEO

Where people design better, together
15,312 followers |

Geoff Livingston

Marketing Strategist. Co-author, Marketing in the Round. Author, Welcome to the Fifth Estate. Giving days for @razoo.
14,216 followers |

Mike Wesch

media parkour
13,253 followers |

Megan Hill

I'm a freelance writer, nonprofit consultant and certified grant writer. I hope you'll contact me so I can help you help others!
11,578 followers |

Chris Hughes

I rarely use Twitter, but I update often here:
11,304 followers |

HandsOn Network

Our vision is that one day every person will discover their power to make a difference, creating healthy communities and vibrant democracies around the world.
10,933 followers |

Dominic Campbell

a boy pretending to be a wolf pretending to be a king (digital and design at @FutureGov inc/ @PatchworkHQ @CasseroleHQ @SimplCo @EnabledBy @TweetyHall)
10,902 followers |

VolunteerMatch

VolunteerMatch connects good people to good causes. Most tweets by @silsen, w/periodic appearances by @volmatchRobert + @CaseyB. Also check out @VM_Solutions!
10,814 followers |

Jill Foster

Public speech is public power. Helps big-idea brains assert clear message & voice as public speakers (keynoters + TED talkers too). Videoblogger. Pro-joy.
10,234 followers |

Jumo

Together we can speed the pace of global change.
9,876 followers |

Urban Institute

Nonpartisan social and economic policy research think tank
9,853 followers |

Omidyar Network

A philanthropic investment firm harnessing the power of markets to create opportunity for people to improve their lives. Facebook.com/OmidyarNetwork
9,633 followers |

E-Gov Herald

A digital publication about E-Gov, Data-Gov, Gov 2.0, open governance.
8,767 followers |

Team Catchafire

Catchafire matches professionals who want to volunteer their skills with nonprofits and social enterprises that need their help.
8,697 followers |

Allison Fine

Author of Momentum, co-author of The Networked Nonprofit, host of Social Good podcast. Thinking about social change.
8,294 followers |

Grtr Grtr Washington

The Washington, DC area is great. But it could be greater. A blog about urban planning and transportation in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
7,722 followers |

TMS Ruge

Cofounder - Project Diaspora; Founder - @UMPG_ltd; Host of @digiconpod; Photographer; African Futurist; Digerati; Connector. - I do things.
6,955 followers |

CitizenEffect.org

Empowering Citizen Philanthropists to be the solution to the world's most pressing challenges one project at a time.
6,898 followers |

Knight Dig Media Ctr

Leadership and skills for 21st-century journalists.
6,572 followers |

Craigslist Fdn

We connect people to the resources they need to strengthen communities and neighborhoods.
6,248 followers |

Socialize Your Cause

Socialize Your Cause aims to help charities, non-profits, & the like embrace social media and really engage with the online community.
5,463 followers |

Michael Siek VCangel

Venture Capital Executive and Angel Investor - Spencer Trask Ventures - focused on Open Innovation and Online Dispute Resolution
5,383 followers |

Lee Rainie

Director of Pew Internet Project
5,164 followers |

jeancase

social activist
4,806 followers |

Dave Troy

davetroy@shortmail.com – I like: beautiful things; experimentation; community; creating change; understanding the world; making stuff; helping people.
4,654 followers |

ccoletta

Creative Placemaking*Cities*Future*Talent*Design* Chicago*Politics*Art
4,292 followers |

BeyondDC

Exploring urbanism in the Washington, DC region since 2001.
3,576 followers |

ConnectRichmond

connecting people to ideas, information and each other
3,510 followers |

Jolkona

We enable the philanthropist in you. 150+ projects, 45+ countries, starting at $5 --because you want to know that you're making a difference. Tweets by @daljit_
3,350 followers |

Erica Williams

Media Maker. Entrepreneur. Activist. Culture + social change junkie. Senior Strategist at Citizen Engagement Lab, @globalshapers. Thoughts are my own. Always.
3,211 followers |

S. Slade Sundar

Tireless advocate for the use of technology for good. I blog about Nonprofit leadership, technology and web UX and content strategy. Runner & Marketing Nut.
3,074 followers |

SeeClickFix

I let you document non-emergency issues to the world, so that they can be fixed. Improving your community is just a click away!
2,669 followers |

U.S.CitizenDiplomacy

A nonpartisan, nonprofit devoted to helping increase awareness of citizen diplomacy organizations & citizen diplomats doing great work at home and abroad
2,599 followers |

Michele Mclellan

Journalist, Knight Circuit Rider, founder of Block by Block: Community News Summit, KDMC @USC blogger, traveler, Cambodia lover
2,507 followers |

CommonDeeds

We empower organizations and people to achieve measurable results. What are your organization's goals?
2,455 followers |

NeighborGoods

Save money and resources by sharing your stuff with your neighbors.
2,170 followers |

NCoC

At the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC), we believe everyone has the power to make a difference in how their community and country thrive.
2,162 followers |

Citizen IBM

This official Citizen IBM Twitter feed, administered by @rcgordonjr and @lanspery, follows the IBM Social Computing guidelines.
1,986 followers |

Robert Rosenthal

Head Comm guy at VolunteerMatch. Look for tweets on #nonprofits #socialgood #CSR #nptech #sm4sg #socent & #media. I heart OAK.
1,939 followers |

Michael D. Smith

Springfield, MA native, Northern VA resident. @casefoundation SVP Social Innovation by day; patriot, foodie, technophile, champion of underserved day & night.
1,902 followers |

David Moore

The Participatory Politics Foundation is a non-profit org. building free & open-source Web tools for civic engagement: @opencongress, and now, @open_gov.
1,772 followers |

Andrew Pergam

currently director of video at @washingtonpost @postvideo; former editorial director at @jlab, managing editor at @nbcconnecticut and TV guy.
1,755 followers |

Allie Burns

VP Comms at @CaseFoundation & Revolution, food, wine and travel lover, half marathon addict, sports fan and social citizen. Views here are my own.
1,659 followers |

Minnesota Idea Open

Challenge III: Working Together Across Cultures and Faiths. Learn, Discuss, and Share your ideas with the Minnesota Idea Open.
1,628 followers |

Erich Broksas

Idea guy for new winery in Virginia called @EarlyMountain Vineyards & SVP of Innovation @CaseFoundation. Love Seattle Seahawks & Mariners
1,626 followers |

AmericaSpeaks

Reinvigorating American democracy by engaging citizens in the decision-making that most impacts their lives. Tweets from @davestern, @dclark8660, @elanamg
1,599 followers |

Sonny Hashmi

GSA Deputy CIO. Cloud, Gov20, Gadget Head, Design fan, Proud Multi-faceted Geek. Trying to make a difference every day. Views are mine alone, not my employer's
1,576 followers |

Modest Needs

We crowd-source funding to give emergency/rescue grants to individuals and families on the verge of poverty. Like us on Facebook! http://on.fb.me/dvQU4w
1,475 followers |

Dan Morrison

Reader, hiker, novice skydiver, sustainable eater, ex-Cubs fan (who can take it any more), and founder of www.citizeneffect.org (also follow @CitizenEffect)
1,419 followers |

Vikki Porter

Trying to help good journalism survive
1,386 followers |

Yasmin Fodil

Service Design // Engagement Strategy // Public Policy // Technology // NYC
1,361 followers |

Knight Commission

Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy
1,344 followers |

VAYD

Virginia Young Democrats is the Commonwealth's organization for Democrats under the age of 36.
1,304 followers |

davidrothman

E-book issues, libraries, fiction, other topics. TeleRead founder. Author, The Solomon Scandals novel (http://solomonscandals.com). davidrothman@pobox.com
1,211 followers |

Erik Weber

Sustainable transport pro, urbanist & internationalist. Lover of good music & food. Occasional @ggwash contributor. Opinions are mine alone.
1,085 followers |

CommunityMatters®

CommunityMatters® is a commons for those working to steer change, engage citizens and build strong, vibrant communities from the ground up.
920 followers |

Orton Fam Foundation

The Orton Family Foundation helps communities navigate growth and change while enhancing the cultures, values and traditions that make each place unique.
901 followers |

Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

Idea spreader. Web strategies, online content and marketing consultant. Social media junkie. Philanthropy enthusiast. Foodaholic. Obsessed mom.
816 followers |

Innovs.inCiv.Particp

ICP is a leader in the global movement to promote sustainable development and social change through youth civic engagement.
798 followers |

Imagine Alexandria

building a place for the commercial creative class
782 followers |

Jake Levitas

Designer | Organizer | Educator | Activist // Social + Civic Innovation | Creative Technology | Data + Info Design | + | Research Director @GAFFTA
684 followers |

Charlie Firestone

Executive Director, Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program
636 followers |

David Nassar

Dad, obsessed whitewater kayaker, and hopeful changemaker
618 followers |

Generation Citizen

Generation Citizen seeks to strengthen our nation's democracy by empowering young people to become engaged and effective citizens. We are hiring!
575 followers |

Kate Hays

Cause builder, runner, indie music lover, chuckler, improv chef(er), general life-liker. VP Digital Strategy for @OgilvyPR. Arts/theater editor for @borderstan.
568 followers |

peterlevine

Academic philosopher, research Director of the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University and Director of CIRCLE.
508 followers |

Union 206 Studio

The largest and best-equipped photo/video studio in Washington DC Metro and surrounding areas.
507 followers |

AIRE

AIRE supports and encourages the community to join us by committing to actions that will make Arlington a more sustainable place to live, work, and play.
412 followers |

Alexandria Jaycees

A leadership, networking, and community service group for young professionals in Alexandria, VA.
360 followers |

Derek L. Hansen

Assistant Professor, Brigham Young University's Information Technology program. Interested in social media, mobile games for change, consumer health informatics
321 followers |

Seth Flaxman

279 followers |

The Village Square

A nervy bunch of liberals and conservatives who believe that disagreement and dialogue make for a good conversation, a good country and a good time.
233 followers |

Alexandria NAACP

The Most Award-Winning Branch in Virginia
219 followers |

VéloCity Bike Co-op

VéloCity is a non-profit, volunteer-run, educational do-it-yourself bicycle workshop offering training, rides, and events in Alexandria, VA.
204 followers |

Gitesh Gohel

Project Manager at Jumo.com and NYU PR Grad.
167 followers |

jpvelez

Director of Outreach for Purple Binder, member of Open City, formerly of the Chicago News Coop. Interested in cities, opengov, journalism, data, social policy
144 followers |

Gary Berg-Cross

Cognitive Psychologist interested in eSociety leveraging knowledge and understanding.
99 followers |

Leading Miami

Leading Miami is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering students within the greater area of Miami to become leaders within their communities.
71 followers |

Locals Online

Connect with hosts of local online forums, blogs, social nets around the world.
30 followers |

Brandi Yee

19 followers |

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