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Force Multiplier Podcast Episode 4: Housing Stability

Saleforce Nonprofit

So why do we call people experiencing housing instability “homeless”? It also has one of the highest rates of people experiencing homelessness in the country. It’s past time to start looking at, and addressing, housing as a right rather than a commodity. Few of us define ourselves by the structures we live in.

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How to Write Fundraising Emails That Get Results

Get Fully Funded

How will you grab the attention of your donors when their inbox is already full and they barely have time to read what’s already there? That insecurity can lead to a variety of problems as these vulnerable girls make decisions that will impact the rest of their lives. Time to Write! They should be back on their feet in no time!

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When props don’t cut it – advocating for your virtual volunteer roles

Twenty Hats

I was reminded of Ali’s video last week when I led a class for volunteer managers on creating virtual volunteer roles. The concern right now may be timing. If your supervisor has a catalogue of pandemic-related problems to solve, you might hesitate to add these needs to the list.

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December 3rd: It’s Time To ‘Break The Internet’ With Social Good.

Connection Cafe

We forget that we have social and economic issues that are massive in scale: 12% of the US population is homeless. 66 million primary school-age children attend classes hungry across the developing world, every day. We forget that we have social and economic issues that are massive in scale: 12% of the US population is homeless.

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Walking While Working

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m also noticing that many of my colleagues are trying to become healthy, including my friend and homeless advocate, Mark Horvath, who is also raising money for a good cause while getting healthy. When I mentioned this to a colleague, he asked me “How the heck do you make the time to do this? Even in the nonprofit sector.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

Qgiv

Thanks to the pandemic, online giving grew 21 percent in 2020 alone, and that growth isn’t slowing down any time soon. Text fundraising is a very popular option for nonprofits because you can reach your donors directly and make it convenient for them to give from anywhere at any time. Cooking or baking class.

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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. We all know that hunger is a complex and growing problem. Why Food Insecurity in the U.S.? Mel hopes to help our community and create awareness.

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