12 of my favorite things from 2011, that may become your favorites in 2012!

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1.What’s happening in town (aside from Facebook and Twitter)? – Baltimore Brew

2.Great nonprofit blogs – Nonprofit Tech 2.0  &   Nonprofit Marketing Blog 
3.Up and coming nonprofit service – Give Corps
4.Free online training series – Network for Good, nonprofit marketing and online fundraising and Volunteer Match, “tools and trainings for those who engage volunteers”
5.To stay informed about topics you care about– Google Alerts
6.Great Café for working or meeting a colleague, and great fare -  Teavolve
7.Local store with a wide selection and great customer service- Waverly Ace Hardware
8.Helpful book to think differently about marketing your organization– Robin Hood Marketing- Stealing Corporate Savvy to Sell Just Causes 
9.Best place to clear your head and come up with great new ideas – Druid Hill Park
10.Free meeting space – Southeast Anchor Library (branch of Pratt)
11.Cool tech thing that nonprofits can benefit from. Check out the link to learn more! - QR Codes     
12.“Getting home from work late and glad I have this in the freezer” recipe– Russian Mushroom Potato Soup

Happy New Year!  Best to you in 2012!

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