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September Cause Awareness: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Keep reading to learn more about National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and ways you can acknowledge and observe this important cause. In October 1998, the first National Suicide Prevention Conference was held in Reno, Nevada.

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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

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National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. See hashtag #NationalPhilanthropyDay National Philanthropy Day in the United States dates back to the 1980s when it was conceived by Douglas Freeman, a professional fundraiser. National Philanthropy Day (NPD) was first officially recognized in the U.S. In the U.S.,

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

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Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. National Forest Foundation. How National Forest Foundation Takes Action on Earth Day.

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Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?

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For staff, this often involves careful planning and facilitation, and playing a backend organizing role to ensure participants are easily able to engage in the tasks at hand. Grantmakers like the Fund for Southern Communities and Seeding Justice have long demonstrated commitments to shifting power through their participatory grantmaking.

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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

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In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., We’ll explore this idea and more at All In, All Rise, WPI’s upcoming national symposium on gender, charitable giving and building an equitable philanthropic sector.

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How Effective Branding Helps Achieve Nonprofit Mission

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But what about most nonprofits, without national recognition? A strong brand is important because it facilitates opportunities, resources and results. Leaders need to develop brand awareness, brand commitment, brand strategic thinking, flexibility, communication skills and teamwork. These are big ones, with big brands.

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Effective Branding Helps Achieve Nonprofit Mission.Really?

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But what about most nonprofits, without national recognition? A strong brand is important because it facilitates opportunities, resources and results. Leaders need to develop brand awareness, brand commitment, brand strategic thinking, flexibility, communication skills and teamwork. These are big ones, with big brands.