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The Surprising Truth About Donor Fatigue And What Nonprofits Can Do To Avoid It

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

3: Nonprofits around the world are still successful in meeting funding goals for other causes. between our Sierra Leone Mudslides appeal in August and our Harvey, Irma, and Mexico earthquake appeals in September. ” Donors want to be able to ask questions and give feedback as part of the relationship with your cause.

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Four Tips for Nonprofit Crowdfunding

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True believers are the advocates that will support your cause. One Girl Australia raised $50,000 the first year they ran Do it in a Dress , a global campaign to empower girls in Sierra Leone with education. Sustained passion - Those that have a persistent interest for the cause. These people are engaged in what you do.

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UN World Food Programme Featured in Blood Diamond

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The WFP provided food aid from 1991-2002 during the civil war in Sierra Leone. On the WFP site you can: * Read about "Blood, Diamonds and Hunger" and the WFP's work in Sierra Leone. Read an interview with Paul Arè s , the former WFP regional manager for West Africa, about his experience in Sierra Leone in the 1990s.

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How to Maximize Success Stories Across Your Nonprofit’s Digital Channels

Nonprofit Tech for Good

There’s still time for your organization to secure important year-end gifts—if you can capture people’s attention and motivate them to support your cause. One such example involves the story of Fanta, a woman who managed her at-risk pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby with PIH’s help in Sierra Leone. Final Thoughts.

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Do-Good Mother's Day Gift and Donation Ideas

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Plus, your gift will be matched to support their maternal health programs in Sierra Leone. Sending a Care2 Mother's Day e-Card will help you earn "butterfly credits" that you can redeem on Care2 as a donation to a variety of causes. Related Blogs Women for Women International's Notes from the Field Sierra Club's 12 (!)

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Hurricane Sandy caused over 100 deaths in 10 states and left more people in the dark than any other storm in United States history. Up and down the nation’s most densely populated corridor it caused damage currently estimated at $50 billion. This puts New York City’s economic disparity on par with places like Sierra Leone or Namibia.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

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Are you passionate about conservation and environmental causes? Before her historic flight, Jemison served as a Peace Corps Medical Officer in Sierra Leone and Liberia, where she oversaw the medical system that serviced Peace Corps and U.S. askformore. Rachel Carson. Embassy personnel. Nellie Bly. Yara Shahidi.

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