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Ending the Cycle of Poverty With Access to Quality Education

Saleforce Nonprofit

By: Kate Ginn, Senior Communications Editor, Cambodian Children’s Fund. Their fate seems set from a young age: Children living in some of the most deprived communities in Cambodia are often denied the chance of an education, trapped in a cycle of poverty with no escape. Hong Kong, and Australia.

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Preparing Your Nonprofit to Move Beyond the Founder

Blue Avocado

Like children as they grow to independence, there will come times when you may find your relationship to the organization grows confusing and fraught. This blend of expertise and generative conflict will make the organization stronger in the long run. Like children, nonprofits face new struggles when they leave the nest.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Costco Wholesale’s “primary charitable efforts specifically focus on programs supporting children, education, and health and human services in the communities where we do business.”. The Lisa Libraries donates new children’s books and small libraries to organizations that work with children in low-income or underserved areas.

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Making a Great Story into a Powerful Fundraising Story

Bloomerang

Example: In our city, 1,500 children go to school hungry each year, which means they struggle in school, can face health struggles, etc. Example: Every week we provide more than 1,000 meals to children who are hungry. To do that, you need to tie your story in with stats, facts, and other pieces of logic that show your donors that: .

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity.

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The Triple Bottom Line in India: Software, Quality Education, and Early Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The teacher introduced me as a visitor from America and asked if there the children wanted to ask me any questions. This prompted some amazing questions for children that age anywhere: How many jets did you take to get to India? It was designed for learning – almost like an exhibits at any children’s museum in the US.

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The Fine Line Between Personal and Personality: Is Being A Human Unprofessional?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

You don't just want to blog about your pets and children all the time. My rule for blending in personality is to always link it back in a way to my professional areas of interest. It does help to have a general philosophy and guidelines might help.