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Postcard From Alaska

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

My First Trip to Alaska. The photo above is me at age 14 in Alaska with my mom. I being a typical teenager who didn’t want to be away from her friends, so I really didn’t enjoy the natural wonders of Alaska and even refused to eat a salmon dinner. Welcome To Alaska. Tags: Conferences alaska.

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What does a Purpose-Driven Company Look Like?

Saleforce Nonprofit

Companies can do more than just make money, they can serve others,” says Salesforce co-CEO Marc Benioff. For example, at the heart of Alaska Airlines is a sense of stewardship for the people and places it serves. So far, Alaska has reduced its emissions by more than 35% per passenger mile since 2004.

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Raising Money and Having Fun

Have Fun - Do Good

The article profiles groups who are appealing to donors, particularly young ones, with events that are fun AND raise money such as the Society for Mature Adults Seeking to Help Entertain and Donate who raise money with social events like Amazing Race Scavenger Hunts, Rec Room Olympics and the Idiotarod (pictured above).

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Personal Fundraising in Second Life: Yonder Doesburg Raises Money for Make A Wish

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was curious because this effort was not put together by the nonprofit organization, but by an individual, an avatar named "Yonder Doesburg," who decided to raise money in this virtual world for his favorite charity. But, avatars who raising money in Second Life for their causes are also spreading the word to others.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Many attendees are also excited at the prospect of accessing valuable deals on trips they may not otherwise spend money on but choose to bid on because they know it’s for a good cause. Popular destinations include the Caribbean, Alaska, and New Zealand. Cruise Around 35.7

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How I Recycle Nearly Everything in Our Office

Tech Soup

Just this week I had the pleasure of meeting a young woman named Anahma Shannon who organizes recycling efforts among 15 native villages in arctic northern Alaska for the tribal nonprofit, Kawerak , in Nome. For instance, some of them love it if I set aside the aluminum cans so they can make a little money on the side.

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Peer-to-Peer Crowdfunding Myths & How To Ensure Success

The Modern Nonprofit

We’re not talking about a list of 500 or 5,000 people who may or may not have given you money. The only reason for making the phone call is to make sure you actually, 100% for sure, communicate the need because you know there’s a 100% chance you’re going to get the money. Stage 4: Go live and share on social media.

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