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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

Qgiv

February is Black History Month in many countries in the United States and Canada, an annual observance dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the valuable contributions of Black people in both nations. Keep reading to learn more about Black History Month and how you can get involved!

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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

Saleforce Nonprofit

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. The first post I wrote in 2009 was about a perspective-shifting trip I had taken with a local bike group of people who mostly looked like me.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. Hopefully, this provided you with some great knowledge on the history of volunteerism!

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March Cause Awareness: Women’s History Month

Qgiv

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor women’s accomplishments throughout history and recognize history-makers that have contributed to advancing and protecting women’s rights in our society. Learn how you can take the time to celebrate Women’s History Month with our list of ideas and nonprofits you can support!

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What You Need to Know About the Largest Vaccine Operation in History

Saleforce Nonprofit

Now, we are using our 75-year history and expertise to reach every community with COVID-19 vaccines. In 2021, the world’s largest children’s organisation is taking on a history-making mission for all of us. But leading the largest and fastest vaccination effort in history? Every year we vaccinate half the world’s children.

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4 Tips for Managing Massive Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

One of the key challenges in executing massive events is delivering important news and event updates to a large and growing supporter-base. Team up with local tv, radio, and print media partners, popular blogs, and social media influencers that reach and represent your target audiences. Have a Robust Communications Plan.

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Will Give Local America Be The Largest Crowd Funding Event in History?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: Give Local America , powered by Kimbia’s technology, is an effort to coordinate giving days on one platform. Last year, Give Local America raised more than $53 million from more than 306,000 gifts in 2014. Give Local America emphasizes small, local nonprofits. 1) #iGiveLocal. Or parts of the country?

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