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My Birthday Cause: Free Geek!

Amy Sample Ward

Whether you want to raise money for clean water in Ethiopia, vaccinations for children in Haiti, or a safe home for a puppy in Mississipi, with a Birthday Cause your friends can give in honor of your special day. So, I figured this would help friends celebrate my birthday with me, but help out a worthy organization, at the same time!

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TechSoup joins the #ALSIceBucketChallenge

Tech Soup

Celebrities like Justin Timberlake, tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg, and philanthropists like Bill Gates all joined in. Before the age of computers and social media, the broadcasting of live imagery from Ethiopia culminated in Live Aid, one of the most successful charity events at that time.

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Underwear for Africa and Reclaiming A September 11th Birthday

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Some of the best grassroots fundraising for projects in developing countries take the form of clothing donation campaigns. million and build 333 wells in Ethiopia. My 22nd wedding anniversary is just around the corner and since there isn't a specific geek item to represent 22 years, will look at a charitable way to celebrate.

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My Facebook Birthday Cause: Thank You (and Some Unsolicited Feedback To Causes)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Every year I do a fundraising campaign using social media. Whether you want to raise money for clean water in Ethiopia, vaccinations for children in Haiti, or a safe home for a puppy in Mississipi, with a Birthday Cause your friends can give in honor of your special day. Celebrating Birthdays is definitely part of Facebook culture.

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[VIDEO] 5 Must-Do’s of Year-End Fundraising Success

Bloomerang

Jacobwith will show you five powerful and simple “must do’s” to cut through year-end fundraising noise, help increase your Giving Tuesday success, and increase donor retention. We are here to talk about Five “Must Dos” for Year-End Fundraising Success. Yes, it is year-end fundraising season. Lori: I think we should.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

and all over the world, that focus on essential topics like: Fundraising & Grants. Hosted in Duluth, MN, this year's gathering is the perfect opportunity for professionals from every corner of Minnesota’s robust nonprofit sector to join together, celebrate the sector, learn from one another and prepare for another year. 10/13/2016.

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Generating Activist Impact: Political & Advocacy Call-To-Actions

Whole Whale

You can take that back to your supporters as something to celebrate while creating social proof for your cause. Celebrate it and claim the victory as even more reason to get involved, whether that be to volunteer, donate, etc. They give your organization an opportunity to show impact. That’s awesome! Did the bill you advocate for pass?