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Are Crowd Funding Platforms the New Patrons of Independent Media?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Little Golden books from my childhood, non-fiction books that revolutionized my perspective of the world and novels that I rarely take the luxury of reading. We are currently trying to raise $40,000 of our $200,000 budget through Kickstarter, the online fundraising platform that facilitates grassroots investment. January 21.

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How Can We Make Charitable Giving A Year-Round Habit?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Several of her regular readers including Deb Roby have pledged to match her donations to their favorite charity. So, why not consider a micro loan to lend4health that facilitates loans to individuals with autism spectrum disorders so they seek treatment. If you're a blogger, you can run a comment for a donation contest.

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31 Unique Ideas for Small Church Fundraisers

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collect pledges in return for participating in a big community service day. Ask everyone to submit a fun story or tidbit about something from their childhood. All you need to do is partner with a shoe drive fundraiser facilitator. Hold a work-a-thon. Walk-a-thons are a staple of schools and nonprofits all over the country.

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