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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. Here are two areas that many fundraising platforms can’t deliver on: Offline donations: Most crowdfunding platforms—like GoFundMe and Kickstarter —attract smaller, one-time online gifts.

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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here's some inspiring stories, tips and resources: Some Inspirational Stories Last week I wrote the Columbus Foundation's recently launhced Match Day 2.0 , a giving stimulus plan created to matching gifts to PowerPhilanthropy organizations and raise $1 million in 48 hours to support local needs in their community.

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And the 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Go To.

Tech Soup

First up are our awards selected by our panel of judges , hard-working digital storytelling experts who flexed their skills to pick strong stories to receive award donations from our sponsors. Light of the Heart will receive a $400 gift certificate to Best Buy to spend on amazing production hardware and accessories.