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A Simple Guide to Maximizing LinkedIn’s New Features for Fundraising Advancement

NonProfit Hub

Giving USA reported that more than $300 billion was donated to charities in 2013, with nearly 70 percent of those donations coming from individuals. And research has shown that donors give more when they have personal ties with a charity. Building relationships with donors is crucial for every type of nonprofit. million.

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And the 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Go To.

Tech Soup

Winning the 1 st place award for best video story, may I present “Freedom to dream” by Charity Express/ Dalit Freedom Network. Charity Express will receive: Connect2give suite annual plan. Please visit the site to view this video). Virtually accepting the award on behalf of Charity Express was Britney Broadhead.

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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Charity for Change project is another example where charitable giving is embedded in the curriculum. Virginia DeBolt pointed me to this very inspiring story about a third grader in Albuquerque who raised $6000 to build a library in Ethiopia. Parenting Tips To Encourage Your Child's Philanthropy 1.