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6 Generations of Giving: Who Gives the Most and How They Prefer to Give

Nonprofit Tech for Good

1) The Silent Generation (1925-1945) 88% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 1) The Silent Generation (1925-1945) 88% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 organizations** 11.8% organizations** 11.8% They are known for their loyalty to the causes they support.

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Empowering Young Children through Philanthropy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One of them was Vincent Law who is doing interesting work with teaching young children about giving and philanthropy. Empower Young Children through Philanthropy – guest blog post by Vincent Law, CEO and Founder at PhilanthroKids Academy. As you might know, the English word ‘Philanthropy’ has a Greek origin.

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What’s trending? Top subject searches in Candid nonprofit profiles 

Candid

These subject areas are derived from Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System. Here we provide a snapshot of what’s been trending. and whether your profile might benefit from a review and update. We’re focusing on subject areas because this controlled vocabulary is consistent and can be accurately ranked.

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

to report on Tech for Good trends and also to find out how things are going in one of the most challenging areas of philanthropy: providing much needed help and support to people in the Muslim world. In its nearly 1,400 year history the civilization of Islam has developed immense diversity. Dara Westling.

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Ice Bucket Challenge: Can Other Nonprofits Reproduce It?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Is success of the Ice Bucket Challenge a happy accident for ALS and the people who suffer from the disease or is the first example of the power of crowd charity? Can other nonprofits reproduce it? One has to step back and marvel at the most successful networked fundraising campaigns in the history of social or crowd fundraising.

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Blackbaud Headed to SXSWi 2011

NetWits

Title: Social Media for Social Good: How Digital Charity is Changing our World. Description: As non-profits turn their sights to the social web for mission delivery, advocacy, fundraising and awareness building, more for-profits organizations are supporting charity work with specialized programs and initiatives.

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How to Host a Benefit Concert for Your Nonprofit

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A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event. Many benefit concerts become annual events or make history for their cause. Another good source of performers is to look at musicians with a history of philanthropy.

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