The Year's Best Nonprofit on Twitter

(You can still submit a vote for fun, but the actual contest is over)

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Winner

The Real-Time Academy of Short Form Arts & Sciences will use a combination of criteria to select the winner from among the finalists, including the number of votes, the reasons given in nominations, answers to the Shorty Interview (which you can still take here) and the content of the finalists' tweets.

58th

Boys and Girls Clubs

The Positive Place for Kids

AnneMcCrady I nominate @BGCA_Clubs for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they change kids’ lives every day.

Comcast Community RT @BGCA_Clubs You can vote too! RT "I nominate @BGCA_Clubs for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they change kids’ lives every day."

David Wilson RT @BGCA_Clubs You can vote too! RT "I nominate @BGCA_Clubs for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they change kids’ lives every day."

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21 votes in nonprofit
1 vote in egocentric

59th

Safe World Campaign

We campaign to promote women's issues as the #1 global priority. We support the International Violence Against Women Act IVAWA.

bee hive RT @safeworld4women: #shortyawards @safeworld4women #nonprofit because they promote womens rights. PLZ RT to nominate SW & help give women a

Safe World Campaign #shortyawards @safeworld4women #nonprofit because they promote womens rights. PLZ RT to nominate SW & help give women a voice

Cate Morriss I nominate @safeworld4women for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...

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22 votes in nonprofit
4 votes in politics
2 votes in feminism
1 vote in egocentric
1 vote in women

60th

Greenpeace

We're an independent global campaigning organisation acting to change attitudes and behavior, to protect the environment and promote peace.

Muzammil I nominate @Greenpeace for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because of their relentless fight for a greener planet.

Natasha Mayestha Agree!!RT @Greenpeace: Thank you! RT @kfaulkner2: I nominate @Greenpeace for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because. (cont) http://tl.gd/3kerl

Kevin Faulkner I nominate @Greenpeace for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...of the great work they do

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21 votes in nonprofit
2 votes in news
1 vote in egocentric

61st

Operation Smile

Mobilizing a world of generous hearts to heal children’s smiles and transform lives across the globe.

NOELLEN Dines RT @evlyn5: I nominate @operationsmile for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit [email protected]truecharice is the key for a child to smile. http:// ...

evelyn guevarra I nominate @operationsmile for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit [email protected]truecharice is the key for a child to smile.

Felix TheCat I nominate @operationsmile for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...they give kids happy smiles

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19 votes in nonprofit
6 votes in health
2 votes in travel
1 vote in egocentric
1 vote in non

62nd

Danny Brown

Social media strategist for Maritz Canada. Middle name is community. Emerging media purveyor. Social media for good game challenger. No friend of spammers.

José Landaverde RT @iggypintado: I nominate @DannyBrown for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because he is the heart and soul of #12for12K

iggy pintado I nominate @DannyBrown for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because he is the heart and soul of #12for12K

rubal seth RT @momsdaily: I nominate @DannyBrown for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...

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21 votes in nonprofit
1 vote in activism
1 vote in 12for12k

63rd

Pets Alive

Euthanasia is NOT the right solution!

sandi_l I nominate @petsalive for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...they're awesome!

Dorothy Dotson I nominate @PetsAlive for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...they stand for the animals no matter what.

Mary Bryant Detrick I nominate @petsalive for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because their love and devotion to all animals

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18 votes in nonprofit
1 vote in egocentric
1 vote in news

63rd
(tie)

Beth Kanter

Social Media, Nonprofits, and Networks

Lauren Bagato I nominate @kanter for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because she practically addresses issues our sector faces.

a diabetes community I nominate @kanter for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit b/c she is a selfless teacher about social media use for the sector

Edward Harran I nominate @kanter for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because she is a rockstar. Happy Birthday #beth53

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18 votes in nonprofit
4 votes in nptech
1 vote in bethk

64th

Women Marines Assoc

The Women Marines Association is the only veterans association for and about women who have served as Marines. WMA is a non-profit 501(c)3 veteran organization.

S. Tinker Bell RT @JoAnnRoss: I nominate @WomenMarines for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they epitomize honor, courage, and commitment. http://b ...

JoAnn Ross I nominate @WomenMarines for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they epitomize honor, courage, and commitment.

Virginia Hanning I nominate @WomenMarines for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit category because they support women who have served as Marines.

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17 votes in nonprofit

65th

Join The Fight: CHD

Join the fight: CHD was created to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Defects!

Alison C. Mcgough I recommend @jointhefightCHD in the Shorty Award category #nonprofit because...

Jesse Tucker I nominate @jointhefightCHD for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because it's a great cause!

Aaron Pritchett I nominate @jointhefightCHD for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because of the tireless energy given for a great cause!

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16 votes in nonprofit
1 vote in apps
1 vote in design
1 vote in news
1 vote in egocentric

66th

Alicia C. Staley

CANCER SURVIVOR X3, Director of my own non-profit, chief survivor, getting my golf groove back.... POWER TWEETER and eternal optimist

Aprille E I nominate @stales for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because of her work to fight cancer & w/ survivors

KitiaraTomsen I nominate @stales for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...of her work for and with survivors

Jim Reck I nominate @stales for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...she lives it every day

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15 votes in nonprofit
2 votes in workinhardforthemoney
2 votes in health
1 vote in awesome
1 vote in egocentric

67th

ECA

The ECA is the non-profit membership organization which represents game consumers. Think AAA, but for gamers.

Matt Ragan I recommend @theECA in the Shorty Award category #nonprofit because...

SFX-360.com RT @theECA: RT I nominated @theECA for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because it represents the rights of, and advocates for, gamers http: ...

pk_is_1337 I nominated @theECA for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because it represents the rights of, and advocates for, gamers

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14 votes in nonprofit
9 votes in gaming

68th

WeNews

Substantive news and commentary by, for and about women.

Margarita Quihuis RT @MIWomensForum: I nominate @Womens_eNews for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they give women a national voice.

Jennifer L Kenny I nominate @Womens_eNews for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because as the other 50% it in nice to have relevant news

Joni Hubred-Golden I nominate @Womens_eNews for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they give women a national voice.

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16 votes in nonprofit
1 vote in egocentric

69th

National Trust

Conservation charity, protecting historic houses, gardens, woods, coast, countryside... and opening them for the public to enjoy. Chief tweeter Debbie Smith

Catherine Taylor I nominate @nationaltrust for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they are fabulous and protect/preserve our heritage

Dr. EAK I nominate @nationaltrust for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because... they continually update their tweets with info

Tamasine Johnson I nominate @nationaltrust for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because their tweets help me explore great places & spaces

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14 votes in nonprofit

70th

Arca de Noé

Rede Social Voluntária de Apoio à (re)construção da Defesa Civil Organizada. Suba a bordo! Traga suas ideias e propostas.

Raciel Gonçalves Jr. Vote na Arca! "I nominate @arcanoe for Shorty Award in #nonprofit because (suas razões - obrigatório)". n/pos.25/1:45th. http://ow.ly/100Yq

Arca de Noé Vote na Arca! "I nominate @arcanoe for Shorty Award in #nonprofit because (suas razões - obrigatório)". n/pos.25/1:45th. http://ow.ly/100XA

Oficina do Ator I nominate @arcanoe for Shorty Award in #nonprofit because of their work to mobilize action pro reconstruction of a Civil Defense Organized

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13 votes in nonprofit
1 vote in category
1 vote in egocentric

71st

Goodwill Intl

Tweet central for Goodwill Industries International - your source for events, updates, and news from Goodwill.

Jean Henshaw I nominate @GoodwillIntl for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit . Great for Good stuff , Good cause at a Good price.

Lauren Lawson I nominate @GoodwillIntl for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they place someone in a good job every 42 seconds of every business day.

Arlene McCrehan I nominate @GoodwillIntl for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they do good with my donated goods.

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12 votes in nonprofit

72nd

UNICEF USA

24,000 children die every day from preventable causes. We believe that number should be zero. Join us.

Galin Kolev RT @Kimberly_Rex: I nominate @unicefusa for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because of their important aid and support for humanity! : ) ht ...

Daniel DioGuardi I nominate @unicefusa for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because without children there is no "next."

Jenner Pascua I nominate @unicefusa for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit

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18 votes in nonprofit
1 vote in shortyaward

73rd

ONE

ONE is a grassroots campaign of 2 million people committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable diseases.

Linda Stultz I nominate @ONECampaign for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because of their commitment to all of us, good work, guys...

Safe World Campaign I nominate @ONECampaign for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they fight against extreme poverty

mark hardy I nominate @ONECampaign for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...

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16 votes in nonprofit

74th

Stop Climate Chaos

The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition is the largest UK coalition tackling climate change issues.

Breffni M O'Connor I nominate @scccoalition for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...

Louise Hazan RT @susan_nash: Nominate @scccoalition for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit as they inspired 50k people to march in Dec

Susan Nash I nominate @scccoalition for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit as together they inspired 50k people to march on cold Dec day

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13 votes in nonprofit

74th
(tie)

Coastal Pet Rescue

Tweets from Coastal Pet Rescue in Savannah, GA

Jenn Miller I nominate @Pet_Rescue_Sav for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because... They do alot of good work for animals in need.

Rose Mayer I nominate @Pet_Rescue_Sav for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...They do great work for our little furry friends!!

Marina I nominate @Pet_Rescue_Sav for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...for the great work they do for homeless pets!

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13 votes in nonprofit
1 vote in egocentric

75th

God Complex

The God Complex radio show, featuring Bruce Reyes-Chow and Carol Howard Merritt

God Complex RT @Linderoth: I nominate @Gcradio for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because...it jumpstarts how we discuss religion,culture and church h ...