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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

And for more practical application, Candid provides sample templates for documents you will eventually write as an industry professional. Philanthropy News Digest . For instance, if you live in New York City, several libraries offer free access to Candid’s tools. Grants to Individuals .

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Concert tickets Buying concert tickets has become like a competitive sport, as passionate fans flood ticket platforms to see their favorite artist live. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding.

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Think Different: I’m Thinking Android

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Yesterday, the New York Times published this piece about Apple’s Ban of In-App Donations To Charities which outlines this nuanced issue. Meanwhile, I queried my nonprofit tech geek friends like Amy Sample Ward who said the Droid X rocks. Created by Daniel Sieradski.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. Set up tasting tables with glasses and laminated A/B/C cards (they will get wet) for people to try to match the samples to the bottle.

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Games and Cultural Spaces: Live Blog Notes from Games for Change

Amy Sample Ward

Elaine Cohen: The New York Public Library. 100 Years of the flagship library in New York. Goal of the centennial project was to shine the light on the library’s resources and get new audiences engaged in the collections and connected to the curators and staff. Elaine Charnov – The NY Public Library.

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Meg Worden, Feed Me Darling : How I Have Fun, Do Good

Have Fun - Do Good

You can connect with her at feedmedarling.com and on Twitter @megworden. ** During a nutrition summit last year in New York, I was listening to Deepak Chopra speak (which was awesome), and he was talking about different kinds of happiness. Supporting art and artists, writers and books. Feeding people.

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Feelings and Participation

Museum 2.0

In reflecting on the sample, I’ve made some broad reflections on museum workers and visitors. Sewing interactive at the Museum of the City of New York Engaged: Engaged is the underlying feeling with the in-depth interactives I mentioned above, but only for people who feel learning a lot more or proving you’re right.

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