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SMS Fundraising Campaign for Breast Cancer

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Today I heard about Drew Olanoff's latest fundraising campaign, a text to give strategy on behalf of Boarding for Breast Cancer. What's cool is that Drew’s employer GOGII is the mobile app developers behind textPlus a free group texting application available on the iphone and android platforms. .

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How to Apply Service Design to the Social Sector

Forum One

For example, it can result in improvements to a grant application process, which returns much stronger applications that ultimately create a bigger impact for your organization. Overall, here are four key reasons why service design is important to nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies. Improve the user experience.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

Foundations, charities report $352 million in 2019 disaster funding. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York City has announced a $50 million gift from Mike and Maria Repole and the Nonna's Garden Foundation to establish a research and patient care initiative. November 11, 2021. November 10, 2021.

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The PAN Foundation’s Mission to Make Healthcare More Equitable for Uninsured People

Saleforce Nonprofit

Since 2004, the PAN Foundation has worked to help underinsured people with life-threatening, chronic, and rare diseases get the medications and treatments they need by assisting with their out-of-pocket costs and advocating for improved access and affordability. How does the PAN Foundation make healthcare more equitable?

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Why Higher Ed Professionals Should Attend bbcon 2023

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Through her foundation, HARNESS , and nonprofit, Poderistas —which she co-founded alongside nine other activists and leaders—Ferrera has worked to address inequality and inspire action. We aim to streamline student applications and enable simpler awarding through AutoMatch. Olympian Chaunté Lowe will also join us on the main stage.

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Social Change Apps on Facebook to Support Breast Cancer, Environment, and Aids

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Dank Apps (creators of the popular Lotto app ) has launched a new series of Social Change applications that allow Facebook users to raise money for a cause through advertising revenue. This means users do not have to donate, but just need to install the application, recruit their friends, or play the games.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. For example, perhaps your idea for creating a nonprofit focused on raising funds for children fighting cancer started with one family’s need for support in a challenging time. There are over 1.8 Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.