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Preparing Your Nonprofit to Move Beyond the Founder

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One that, like actual childhood and early adolescence, is full of hazards, and that inevitably must come to an end. It can also mean a certain rigidity in how things unfold alongside a tendency to insist that things be done as you envision them, even when there are alternate routes that may play to the strengths of staff more successfully.

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Are you celebrating Giving Tuesday? These NTEN Members are!

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The Trust for Public Land TransForm Transportation Alternatives United Nations Foundation United Way for Southeastern Michigan United Way of Genesee County Vermont Foodbank Volunteers of America Wade Edwards Foundation and Learning Lab Women Employed World Food Program USA YES! Find them all at GivingTuesday.org 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Inc.

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Build a Non-profit Website that Works [Steal These Ideas!]

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Primary colors evoke childhood and optimism. But for some organizations, such as those that work with children in foster care, women fleeing abusive partners, or those serving undocumented immigrants, the issue is just too sensitive. An alternative is to use stock photos, but this too brings challenges. You just have to ask.

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Seven Ways to Make Sure Your Blog Gets Noticed

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As childhood obesity disproportionally impacts children of color, we specifically used social media strategies to reach communities of color. Many of the blog posts included pictures of food, school children and the bloggers interacting with sources they interviewed – making the blogs even more compelling to read!

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Today, DonorsChoose.org is the go-to site for alternative sources of funding for the classroom. The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is currently selling a t-shirt with the names of 3,400 children and teens who have fought or are still fighting childhood cancer.

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Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age: Teaching Your Kids To Give To Causes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was curious about my colleagues, who work for nonprofits and are parents, what do they do to encourage their children's spirit of giving at a young age? Hans shared a story about how his wife donated her hair to Locks of Love which sparked a conversation with their 4 year old about children who are in need. s World Food Programme.

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Could You Split Your Membership?

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Families like the idea that museum memberships offer a low-cost alternative to recreational activities like the movies, which cost money every time you go. Making the switch from value to affinity membership programs can sound risky. Value membership is a big business, especially in a tough economic climate.

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