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Client Spotlight: National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

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In 2012, President Barack Obama named September National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) works tirelessly to change that. The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) works tirelessly to change that. Background and Mission.

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Avoiding Unconscious Confirmation Bias In The Nonprofit Workplace

Bloomerang

The term is defined as one group holding social stereotypes about certain other groups outside of any conscious awareness. When compared to the national demographic they are significantly more male and white than the population as a whole, leading to a likelihood of groupthink. What is unconscious confirmation biasing? by population).

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Energize Your Nonprofit: Power Strategies for Off-Peak Fundraising

The Modern Nonprofit

But as the holiday decorations come down and the New Year begins, nonprofits often face a quieter phase, stretching from January to August. Think along the lines of International Women’s Day in March, Earth Day in April, or even National Nonprofit Day in August. This can help your organization stay relevant throughout the year.

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National Philanthropy Day: Why I Love Fundraising

Bloomerang

With National Philanthropy Day — a special day to recognize all those who contribute invaluable gifts of time and money to lift the lot of others — on November 15, this is a fitting time to explain what a fundraiser does. We refer to four phases in fundraising: discovery , cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

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How Public Speaking Skills Can Help You Run Your Nonprofit

Achieve

This allows you to raise awareness about your nonprofit’s mission to new audiences far beyond your initial reach. Patti’s four-step process efficiently gets you from the brainstorming phase to completed, well-practiced slides that you’re proud of and a feeling of preparedness for your presentation. industry influencers.

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Interview with Shonali Burke: Analytics Tell Stories

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Creative Commons Licensed Photo from Flickr by United Nations Photo. They raise funds and awareness in the United States for the lifesaving work that more than 6,000 staffers of Geneva-based UNHCR undertake for refugees around the world, 24/7. Note from Beth: Last May, USA for UNHCR launched The Blue Key campaign as a way for U.S.

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Stereotypes Aside, Millennials Are Acting for Change

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In partnership with the Case Foundation, Achieve just published findings from the most recent research phase of this project, which is our ninth annual study of millennial cause behaviors and motivations. As you’ll see, new data collected for the. 2017 Millennial Impact Report. Involvement belies apathy. Hope and trust.

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