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United Nations Sets a New Agenda for Global Philanthropy

Tech Soup

These new UN Sustainable Development Goals are the de facto agenda for global philanthropy, and they have a new dimension: technology targets to enable implementation. Governments, foundations, and charities learned a good deal from working to implement the previous UN goals. Understanding local context is the first step.

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Nonprofits: Have we had enough of "vote for me" fundraising yet?

Judi Sohn

Businesses can do what they want, and while I applaud the move towards philanthropy, it's my opinion (disclaimer: and not necessarily the opinion of the nonprofit that employs me) that this is not the way to do it. Each Facebook user, after authorizing the Chase application, got 20 votes to distribute among their favorite charities.

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Nonprofits: Have we had enough of "vote for me" fundraising yet?

Judi Sohn

Businesses can do what they want, and while I applaud the move towards philanthropy, it's my opinion (disclaimer: and not necessarily the opinion of the nonprofit that employs me) that this is not the way to do it. Each Facebook user, after authorizing the Chase application, got 20 votes to distribute among their favorite charities.

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How a Fan of Nonprofits Teaches Tech and Fundraising

Tech Soup

In addition to organizing NetSquared events on topics such as how to get going with website tools like WordPress and Google Analytics, and creating a Salesforce database, Margaux helped organize Orlando Gives, in which six local nonprofit organizations got together to create a culture of giving in their city. Find your local NetSquared group.

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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software Tips for Medical Nonprofits

Qgiv

Whether you’re a major medical research nonprofit or a local nonprofit community clinic, the work you do matters. Give supporters PPE (Personal Philanthropy Equipment). ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation hosted a raffle sub-event to raise additional funds. Consider how you can get the word out to your local audience.

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Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age: Teaching Your Kids To Give To Causes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

He notes, "So we model the values that we hope our children will emulate, and support charities that our kids can see connections to." " Create a Holiday Tradition of Giving Happy Katie recalls her own childhood traditions of giving, both during the holidays and year round. 25 to spend on charity.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand. More than a million tax-exempt organizations exist in the United States, including public charities, private foundations, and civic organizations—not counting the 220,000 religious congregations that are also registered.

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