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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

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From books and DVDs to toys and party supplies, playtime has never been more educational and fun. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Proceeds aid musicians and music industry workers who are struggling with illness, disease, and age-related problems.

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Slacktivism: Can Cartoons Raise Awareness or Just Make Us Feel Good?

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In an effort to raise awareness for child abuse, thousands of Facebook users changed their profile photos to one of their favorite childhood cartoon characters (full disclosure: mine was Underdog.) If it’s not fun, rewarding, or cool, viral campaigns rarely take off. Did you notice something toony about Facebook last weekend?

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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

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Plot/Desire: In any good story, there’s a problem that becomes part of the plot of the story. And the hero has a desire to overcome that problem. For nonprofit storytelling, conflict really refers to the challenges that need to be overcome or maybe the circumstances that perpetuate the problem. Your donation of $7.32

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Creativity in Education (and Life) Can Change the World

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Some of my best childhood memories are from going to public grade school. Making friends was hard, but learning was fun. We live in a time when we need creativity more than ever to find innovative solutions to the world's problems. and figuring out how I would get it done on my own time.

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

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July: Ah, those summer months when we spend hours outside in the sun and fun. Or sometimes the problem is that there isn't a safe playspace in a community. Or, consider making a contribution to an organization like Share Our Strength that is working to end childhood hunger. Organizations like Kaboom help build them.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

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Their fifth wedding anniversary would be a fun news story. . Are you tackling a problem in an innovative way? . If your organization supports families impacted by childhood cancer, figure out who the healthcare journalists are in your market. It’s just too broad. And not nearly interesting enough. . Ask them to RSVP.

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Minnesota Open Idea: Crowdsourcing Contest For Social Change Done Right

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It combines expert judging with popular vote, online strategy with good old fashion off line organizing, links objectives to a theory of change, and incorporates a fun and engaging way for people to learn about and take action on a timely community problem. Why did you pick the childhood obesity issue for the challenge?

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