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Tribute to My Mentor

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I laughed, because at the time Calera was an accidentally nonprofit tech company: it was organized as a for-profit but was still losing (a lot of) money. This seemed exceptionally clever: even if we lost money, we’d be successful by definition as a deliberately nonprofit tech company! Gerry enabled my life’s work in so many ways!

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The Tipping Point: Raising Money and Generating Action

Care2

What was the tipping point the last time you donated money to charity or signed up to volunteer? While some people have been moved to donate money or “take action&# by powerful videos, others have been inspired by words or been touched by incredible photography.

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Selfies for Good?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Movember, a fundraiser and awareness raising campaign for prostrate and testicular cancer where men grow mustaches on their faces and raise money for cancer charities, also encourages the use of selfies as part its community engagement. Photography Visual' Share the link in the comments.

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Boost Your Nonprofit’s Impact: 10 Power-Packed Summer Fundraising Ideas for 2023

The Modern Nonprofit

Charity Bike Ride Organizing a charity bike ride is a fantastic way to promote health and wellness in your community while also raising funds for your nonprofit. Promote the event as a way to support both local artists and your cause, and include a variety of artistic disciplines, such as painting, sculpture, photography, and pottery.

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How to Set Up an E-commerce Store and Raise Money for Your Nonprofit

Tech Soup

Lots of charities do very well through their online stores, selling branded items like t-shirts, clothing, mugs, phone cases, and toys. Take advantage of regional press, national publications, and local sites to draw attention to your charity e-commerce campaign. How could you make this work for your nonprofit? Tell a Compelling Story.

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The Many Ways to Say I Love You With A Donation To A Charity

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What about making a donation to a charity in honor the special someone in your life. Give a Virtual Gift on Facebook and Support Breast Cancer (or another charity) : Thinking about sending a virtual gift, maybe a teddy bear, flowers, hearts, or whatever? The money helps women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.

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How To Turn Your Smartphone Into A Movie Production Studio In 6 Easy Steps

Global Giving

As charities, we tell stories all the time—it’s how we show our donors their money is making a difference! Best practices for filming are very much the same as for photography. Still wondering if you have what it takes to tell a story through video? Of course you do! This will broaden your audience.

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