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Weekly update from PND

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The Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP) initiative has announced grants totaling $132 million over three years in support of collaborative research to better understand the underlying causes of Parkinson's disease. Read more.

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Amplifying Female Voices: Strategies for Equitable and Inclusive Grantmaking

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So, the organization created a space specifically for the younger people in their community to nominate causes and have agency over some of the grantmaking decisions. We had a rural girl from Mississippi tell us that she never thought that a Black, rural girl from Mississippi could be a philanthropist,” Dr. Couvson shared.

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

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Take a look at the capital campaign by Phi Mu at the University of Mississippi, where they have incentivized pledges by breaking down contributions into manageable amounts. This high-energy event unites current members, alumni, and other student organizations for a common goal: raising funds and awareness for a great cause.

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How You Can Help Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts

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Greater New Orleans Foundation is a philanthropic organization that connects donors to causes that transform New Orleans. Rotary 6840 is located within the direct line of Hurricane Ida, southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. You can donate to their work here. You can donate to their relief fund here.

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Over The Edge Fundraiser: A Daring Take on Fundraising

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If your nonprofit is looking for a bold way to attract attention and raise money for your cause, an over the edge fundraiser is a great solution. Check out this video explaining how Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley kept their participants safe during their 2020 Over the Edge event. Over the edge events aren’t new.

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Just very minimal stuff,” said one Mississippi teacher. Whether it’s sharing a #CecilTheLion cartoon, or sharing a #PlannedParenthood petition, all of these actions are expressions of our passion for causes we love. Like GoFundMe, Booster lets you to raise money for any cause by designing and selling your own t-shirt.

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How to Create Nonprofit VIPs with Social Media

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Ben works on Blackbaud’s Corporate Communications Team, is a Graduate Student at University of Texas School of Advertising (Hook ‘Em) and a Mississippi native. However, you can offer a feeling of importance to someone buying into your cause, and that’s a feeling that everyone desires. Guest post from Blackbaud intern, Ben Baker.