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September Cause Awareness: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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By this point, suicide was a global health issue, and the United Nations and World Health Organization had worked to establish guidelines for suicide prevention strategies. If you want to take things a step further, look up your local crisis center or community hotline and become a trained volunteer. However, the U.S.

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Biker Philanthropy: TechSoup Revs Up Donated Computer Programs for Kids

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We found out about BIKERSCAP when the organization's CEO, Greg Reaster , posted on our Facebook page "TechSoup has made all we do here at BIKERSCAP possible. I gave Greg Reaster a call to find out what they were doing in the Tampa Bay area. After that Reaster began putting ads in the local paper soliciting for computers.

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Social Media and the Performing Arts: Engagement First, Ticket Sales Second

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've done a number of presentations and workshops for arts organizations over the years and have even created a wiki " Social Media for Arts People " with stories, links, and other resources, but haven't spoken to arts organizations recently. It was one of the first examples I've seen of customer service for an arts organization.

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From Ashton Kutcher to Soup: Super Bowl Giving

Have Fun - Do Good

It never hurts to organize a fundraising campaign around an event, even the Super Bowl. The Souper Bowl of Caring 's mission is to use, "Super Bowl weekend to mobilize youth to fight hunger and poverty in their local communities." The more non-perishable food items you donate, the bigger the discount you receive.

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Social Media and the Performing Arts: Engagement First, Ticket Sales Second

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've done a number of presentations and workshops for arts organizations over the years and have even created a wiki " Social Media for Arts People " with stories, links, and other resources, but haven't spoken to arts organizations recently. It was one of the first examples I've seen of customer service for an arts organization.

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Social Media and the Performing Arts: Engagement First, Ticket Sales Second

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've done a number of presentations and workshops for arts organizations over the years and have even created a wiki " Social Media for Arts People " with stories, links, and other resources, but haven't spoken to arts organizations recently. It was one of the first examples I've seen of customer service for an arts organization.

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5 College Fundraising Ideas (That are Fun and Easy!)

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Organizations and universities have close ties to one another. To leverage this relationship, the organizations can sponsor a community service event for students to come together and help the people around them while also raising funds. Giving back to the community provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

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