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How to Write Fundraising Emails That Get Results

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For example: “Many teen girls struggle with their self-esteem thanks to Instagram and Snapchat. Please help us open the door for a teen to attend our personal development conference, benefit from having a mentor, and get on a path to college and a career.” . Your list might look something like this: Andrea’s success story.

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What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit

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Or is it for people who are not accepted by current shelters, such as mothers with teen boys? Or are you looking to open a shelter for teens who have left or been kicked out of their homes, a need totally different than the family shelters in your community. Is the need for more beds seasonal? Avoid jargon, acronyms and insider talk.

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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

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I also want to them to discover and follow their own sense of social activism and philanthropy and become Philanthroteens , teens with a passion for social change who grew up not knowing what it was like to not to have a cell phone or not to be connected to Facebook. What other stories, tips, or resources would you add to this post?

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7 LGBT Tech Projects You Need to Know

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well, that's a different story. One of the projects this organization is working on is called Connect 4 Life , a mobile phone program for LGBT homeless youth. Liberating Ourselves Locally. LGBT MD was showcased at the most recent Caravan Studios Social Good Apps Breakfast. Lesbians Who Tech. Want to attend the next summits?

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How Faith-based Nonprofits Can Use Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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For example, let’s say your faith-based organization is also an outreach ministry for shut-ins and the homeless. Conduct a peer-to-peer campaign with food trucks and other local vendors within your community. Leverage these amazing stories on your peer-to-peer campaign website to further inspire gifts.

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How Gen Z Donors Harness the Power of Online Giving

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And despite their youth (its oldest members are only now leaving their teens), kids in Generation Z are regularly rocking social media for social good. “There’s only so much a 12-year-old kid can do,” Noah says in his campaign story. Helping Your Teen Give Back. “That’s why I need help from you!”

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Are You Serving Youth in Your Community? Think You Could Use a Free Tablet?

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The organization with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the Lenovo IdeaPad AND will be featured as the "Youth Impact" story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). The stories on the LIM are highly engaging and optimized for social media sharing. Eligibility.

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