Google+ is the latest social network offering from the search-engine giant. While it remains to be seen whether it will gain the popularity with individuals to rival Facebook or Twitter, organizations are considering whether to invest in setting up an institutional presence.

Will Google+ be another tool for nonprofits to leverage the power of the internet to achieve their missions? Several important voices in the nonprofit community have offered their advice for social change organizations that are thinking about taking the plunge.

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By mapping information about ongoing community-led philanthropic partnerships in northern Uganda, assetmap.org/uganda helps American citizens aggregate their resources to support post-conflict transformation.

We hope to facilitate collaboration among American donors and volunteers by providing a digital tool that: