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Google Alerts for Your Nonprofit: Why You Need Them and How to Set Them Up

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Not only that, but you also have the ability to keep up with things like industry news (via a keyword like ‘nonprofit’) or events that might impact the work your nonprofit is doing (via a keyword like ‘hurricane’). A Google Alert can also help you form meaningful relationships with others and make a greater impact.

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Going Virtual – An Alternative Volunteer Event Guide

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In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. .

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

CDP has several recommendations to help funders maximize their philanthropic impact. Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . Support underfunded areas of the disaster lifecycle.

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Fiscal Sponsorship for Nonprofits: An Alternative to 501c3 Status

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Put simply, fiscal sponsorship is an alternative method to obtaining tax-exempt status. A great example of this type of time-sensitive fundraising comes in the aftermath of a natural disaster like a wildfire or hurricane. What is fiscal sponsorship? Many times these funds are raised by an individual, not a charitable organization.

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The Single Most Important Thing to Prepare for Disasters

Tech Soup

On this 10th anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, we polled a variety of smart NPtech cognoscenti on the single most important thing charities need to do to prepare for a disaster. Sam Chenkin — Director of Operations, Tech Impact. Patrick Callihan — Executive Director of Tech Impact.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

The 20th century saw the birth of many more voluntary organizations committed to making a positive impact. That’s one of the best things about volunteering; there are a variety of ways for individuals to make an impact according to their interests and skills. Anyone with an internet connection can be a virtual volunteer.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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The impact of a matching gifts drive is sizeable, with 84% of donors saying that they would be more likely to donate if a match is offered. It’s no secret that recurring giving is one of the best ways for donors to give and make a substantial impact. Emergency campaigns. Micro-donation programs. Virtual silent auction.

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