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How Nonprofits Can Raise Money Using YouTube

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Hear this inspiring story of Bobbie, a homeless woman who was helped by the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund to become more empowered and more hopeful. Slaying Childhood Cancer: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Slaying Childhood Cancer: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. I get chills watching this simple video. ?.

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50 Nonprofits Every U.S. Politican Should Follow on Twitter

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American Cancer Society :: @ AmericanCancer. Education Week :: @ EducationWeek. National Coalition for the Homelessness :: @ NTL_Homeless. Rather, it can simply demonstrate a tiny step towards better understanding the other side’s point view. Alliance for American Manufacturers :: @ KeepItMadeInUSA.

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22 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofits

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The profits from the BeadforLife Store go into training and community programs in Uganda and education in North America. BFAS runs the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States and works nationwide to create a time of No More Homeless Pets. Best Friends Animal Society Store. Field Museum Online Store. Jude Online Gift Shop.

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Transmedia — Making Change Across Mediums

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

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#GivingTuesday is almost here! NTEN Members share their campaign plans

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Pathways to Education Canada is taking part in #GivingTuesday again this year. Pathways to Education Canada has also effectively used video as a way to thank their donors. Lisa Narodick Colton , See3 , is working with a group of homeless organizations to increase awareness about issues and feel grateful for what they have.

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Five Best Practices in Nonprofit Crowdfunding

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

An example of impact-driven fundraising gifts are hand-sewn scarves from a family who started a local business as a result of your donor’s micro-finance loan or a personal letter from a child who you sponsored for her education. For example, Project Renewal helps homeless people get off the streets. Create a sexy story.

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Do Your Homework First, Write Second—Examples of Successfully Funded Grant Proposals

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Breast Cancer Awareness Network. The first sample proposal is a mock example from the Grant Doctor , and proposes funding to raise awareness of breast cancer in Marin County, California. McKinney Vento Homeless. White Physical Education Program. And that’s what matters. Check out this sample for a good basic structure.