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Celebrate International Grant Professionals Day

NonProfit Hub

March 14-18 is International Grant Professionals Week and today it culminates to International Grant Professionals Day (IGPD), a day dedicated to honoring the many hours that go into writing, making and seeking grant projects and proposals—a task that’s often done behind the scenes and not highlighted enough in the nonprofit sector.

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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

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An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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8 Organizations to Support this Black History Month

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

February is Black History Month and while there are countless ways to honor and celebrate black history throughout the year, we’re giving you a place to start by highlighting eight nonprofits that are making major waves in their communities. These are women who are implementing change and mobilizing at both the local and national level.

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How to Form and Use an Advisory Board for Your Nonprofit

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For example, an organization that sets up clinics in African and Latin American countries has a large Advisory Board made up of executives from local corporations, including several healthcare and insurance companies. Write a description of the proposed Advisory Board’s purpose. From there, you can grow.

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Black Friday Alternatives: Sleep-In, Buy Nothing, Wear Plaid

Have Fun - Do Good

They propose that in addition to buying nothing on November 27th, you also, "shut off your lights, televisions and other nonessential appliances. Celebrate Plaid Friday , shop local and independent. We want you to park your car, turn off your phones and log off of your computer for the day." Buy something "responsible."

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49 Simple & Successful Fundraising Ideas for Kids

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To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. As you prepare for your fundraiser, canvas your local businesses and donors for items, coupons, or vouchers. Team up with your local mini-golf venue for a fun night of family-friendly golfing.

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KONY, Networked Nonprofits, and Transparency

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Our increasing connectedness should be celebrated as an effective method of achieving change, not as the change itself. And where is the local community in all of this? The proposed solutions – a ban on the use of “conflict minerals” in mobile phones – sounds good on paper. ” Is that that the story?)

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