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We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?

Candid

In this blog post, we'll review the research results, discuss implications, and identify the soul-searching needed to move forward in new alignment with our values. MacArthur Foundation and an award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Want to see more? Figure 2 Participation by annual grantmaking budget. Research funding.

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How to Host a Read-a-thon Fundraiser

Qgiv

However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. Send them home with students so parents are aware of the fundraiser and can provide support.

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Super Useful Nonprofit Fiscal Year-End Action Strategies

Bloomerang

If this isn’t practical for you, you can also suggest language callers can use in an email–especially if this is your donor’s preferred method of communication. Assume in your tone and language your donor simply has forgotten or has just not got around to it due to the busyness of daily life. Personal handwriting packs a punch!

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President’s Update: Fall 2013

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

students, we also serve adults, seniors, veterans, and international subscribers in over 40 countries. We also received our largest-ever award for human rights, a two-year, $2.2 While the majority of our members are U.S. His job is to explore new frontiers of technology for secure fact-finding by human rights groups and journalists.

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How We Learn – Capitalize On Knowing

Gyrus

Before I start, it is best to issue a few disclaimers: I am not a neuroscientist; this blog post is not written with appropriate scientific method. Teachers used my IQ to recommend me for advanced courses, and such avenues awarded me the ability to attempt learning more difficult topics. Use language that relates to the user.

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Reflectons from Video Blogging Session at Cambodian Bloggers Summit

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

On Friday, I co-presented the video blogging presentation at the Cambodian Bloggers Summit with Virak , Cambodia's first Cambodian video blogger (I think). A lot of the reaction to video blogging can be summed up by Chandee's face below which I included in the presentation materials I revised the day before. The curriculum is here.

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Comprehensive Guide To Year-End Giving

CauseVox

For example, Woven Health typically has their annual award ceremony in November, kicking off the giving season. Woven Health Clinic is on their third year of hosting an awards ceremony fundraiser, but this year they did things a bit differently – they went virtual. Because of that, students know it’s ok to be different.

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