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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

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National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. See hashtag #NationalPhilanthropyDay National Philanthropy Day in the United States dates back to the 1980s when it was conceived by Douglas Freeman, a professional fundraiser. National Philanthropy Day (NPD) was first officially recognized in the U.S.

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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

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November is National Native American Heritage Month! Read on to learn about the origins of National Native American Heritage Month, how you can celebrate, and what nonprofits you can support this November. In the following years, New York adopted the Congress’s plan, designating the second Saturday in May as American Indian Day.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

The New York Women’s Foundation. New York Foundation. New Harvest Foundation. is the first national fund in the country dedicated to uplifting, resourcing, and building the capacity of Black trans social justice leaders. The LGBTQ+ Donor Engagement Program exists to support annual fundraising events.

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Q&A with sgLEADERS: H. Beecher Hicks, III, National Museum of African American Music

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Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. Q: Prior to becoming President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), you had a long, successful career in investment banking and finance. Today’s Q&A is with H.

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13 Virtual Fundraising Event Takeaways From 4 Marketing Professionals

Classy

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. The event brought together over 50 speakers and thousands of nonprofit professionals from across the social sector.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

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The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Fortunately, technology like digital advocacy tools make this easy to do for staff and supporters alike.

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The 5 Hottest Nonprofit Conferences of Summer '16

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From our 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar , here are five hot summer events that are sure to bring the heat. Starting Wednesday, the event will feature a non-stop schedule packed with great sessions and workshops. Netroots Nation 2016. 2016 New York Nonprofit Conference. 2016 Nonprofit Marketing Conference.