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Impact investing: Catalyzing systemic change 

Candid

Of course, whether we’re writing checks to local charities, endowing a scholarship at our alma mater, or establishing a family foundation, we’re investing for impact. The Heron Foundation , for example, works with mission-aligned, poverty-oriented investment managers to grow its assets.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In the local context, Kenyan’s give an extremely high proportion of their earnings as donations (cc. However, this type of community giving (known as Harambee in Kiswahili) usually goes towards individuals rather than organisations, common examples include medical bills, funeral costs & weddings.

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Is it a movement or a moment?

Candid

Recent years have seen several examples of moments that captured public attention—typically after years-long efforts and organizing before they burst into wider awareness. Examples include #BlackLivesMatter, #MADD, and #FlintWaterCrisis. That said, we can capitalize on the moments that can help movements grow.

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Why Every Organization Should Make Sustainability Part of its Mission

Saleforce Nonprofit

By deepening their commitments to sustainability, organizations across sectors have the opportunity to enact more sustainable business practices and set an example for peer organizations. org is an international movement of people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all.

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

” For example, @WomenforWomen : It’s also recommended that your nonprofit sign up for Twitter Blue for $2.99 (USD) a month. For example, if you send a tweet on Monday morning at 8 am, retweet that same tweet the next day at 1pm. The service provides early access to new Twitter tools and a variety of unique features.

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How to Run an Online Fundraising Campaign

Get Fully Funded

In other words, don’t throw this together at the last minute and expect it to work! For example, if your campaign is off to a slow start, you can post something about that and wake people up. Interest Keepers: Post photos and videos of your work in action throughout your campaign. Remind them why they should give NOW.

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Why It’s a No-brainer to Use Bill.com for International Payments: 4 Key Advantages

Blue Fox

Most of us are working from home right this second (thanks, COVID-19). This client, whose programs include microfinance, education, food, health care, and social support to orphans and women in East Africa, recently revamped their hiring practices and wanted to source talent and services anywhere in the world. It’s here.