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5 questions for Samara Islam

NTEN

I also really love Green Day, The Darkness, Muse, and Bad Religion. What was a favorite childhood meal? These days I’ve been listening to a lot of Weezer, Against Me!, and Meg Myers. I’ve seen Everclear live more than any other band and have always had a soft spot for 90s-era Aerosmith.

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Non-Traditional Giving Days for Your Next Fundraiser

The Modern Nonprofit

September = Classical Music Month, National Alopecia Awareness Month, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Literacy Month, National Piano Month, National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month. Consider Cause Days to Kickoff Your Fundraiser.

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Michelle’s RiseUP Fellowship Experience: RiseUP Fellow to Full Time Employee

Media Cause

Without proper “education,” landing an interview let alone a job working in digital marketing was a pipedream—I found myself stuck, making minimum wage, wearing a well-known green apron simply for the health benefits. Applying for the RiseUP Fellowship Program.

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Three Tips for Common-Sense Fundraising

Connection Cafe

One of my childhood memories relates to my dad trying to convince my mom that he hadn’t made a wrong turn to the east toward Green Bay, WI, despite seeing the “Home of the Green Bay Packers” along the road. Admit mistakes quickly.

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10 Summer Fundraisers for 2018

NonProfit Hub

Put an adult spin on this classic childhood money-maker by trading Minute Maid for the real thing—lemons, sugar and water. Reserve a green space, set up a projector, tell donors to bring a blanket and throw on a movie everyone loves. Grown-up lemonade stand. Then, offer add-ins like berries, mint, ginger and more. Drive-in movie.

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The Triple Bottom Line in India: Software, Quality Education, and Early Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In the green courtyard, there was physical education class where they teaching the kids to do stretches and exercises. Movement is also in the classroom – for example, this hop scotch board to learn spelling. I look forward to seeing how this start up transforms early childhood education in India. Stay tuned.

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Build a Non-profit Website that Works [Steal These Ideas!]

Get Fully Funded

Blue and green are cool, calming colors that work great for outdoorsy, environmental nonprofits. Primary colors evoke childhood and optimism. They invoke a mood. Choose a color palette for your website that reflects your brand and how you want people to feel.

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