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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

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The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. million people in Turkey have fled the earthquake zone, creating even greater humanitarian hardships in a region already affected by hyperinflation, civil war, and political tensions. billion) to Turkey.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

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Refugees have sought asylum around the globe but primarily in the neighboring countries of Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan. Emergency community shelters, typically located in tents or large indoor spaces, were deemed unsafe, and responders had to arrange for other solutions, like hotels or university dorm rooms. Syrian refugee crisis.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. For instance, a Thanksgiving meal basket could include a coupon for a free turkey, a bottle of wine, charcuterie ingredients, and fancy dinner napkins.

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The impact of COVID-19 on civil society, part two

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We hope this information will be useful in a multitude of ways, from ongoing advocacy efforts to capturing the sector’s story to helping local leaders build greater resiliency. News from Turkey does offer a glimmer of hope. This blog presents several common insights generated through these surveys.

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Diversify Your Year-End Campaigns: How To Be Mindful And Inclusive Of Cultural Traditions

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By expanding out from the homogeneous group we also demonstrate acts of leadership within that more numerous portion of the local and national population. For example, there is no Christmas cake but instead a Christmas chocolate log, and no roast turkey but instead a Christmas fish dish. There are 7.5

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[VIDEO] Where to Find Potential Donors to Support Your Cause

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And I have the honor of teaching the fundraising courses for both Temple University and their 10-week online certificate program and Messiah University for their undergraduate courses. Nails, the car, hair, you know, all those local small business vendors that are potential supporters of the organization. I really like this one.

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