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"This Is My Friend": How the Kosch-Westerman Foundation Connects Terminally Ill Children to the Outside World

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Children love their freedom. Going to school and playing with friends are usually the only things on a child's mind, and normally not in that order. Technology can be a window to the outside world that gives these children back some of their freedom, and becomes a companion in the process. A Connection to the Outside World.

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"This Is My Friend": How the Kosch-Westerman Foundation Connects Terminally Ill Children to the Outside World

Tech Soup

Children love their freedom. Going to school and playing with friends are usually the only things on a child's mind, and normally not in that order. Technology can be a window to the outside world that gives these children back some of their freedom, and becomes a companion in the process. A Connection to the Outside World.

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Engaging Your Donor Community: 5 School Fundraising Tips

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Consider using software to simplify the donation process. For example, supporters who are parents often like fundraisers they can participate in with their children. You can use specialized fundraising software to provide donors with a smoother overall experience. Choose a fundraiser that educates students.

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"This Is My Friend": How the Kosch-Westerman Foundation Connects Terminally Ill Children to the Outside World

Tech Soup

Children love their freedom. Going to school and playing with friends are usually the only things on a child's mind, and normally not in that order. Technology can be a window to the outside world that gives these children back some of their freedom, and becomes a companion in the process. A Connection to the Outside World.

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7 “Must Do’s” When Thanking Donors To Win Their Heart and Set Up Future Gifts

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and her children into an apartment, provide furnishings in partnership with our local furniture bank, and enroll her in a certification program so she can increase her income. “I Your donor software should allow you to insert the donor’s name into the thank-you in either email or snail mail letters. Personalized thank-you video.

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New Models for Children's Museums: Wired Classrooms?

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I was fascinated by our discussion, and Bob came to mind last month, when I was asked to write an article for the Association of Children's Museums quarterly journal, Hand to Hand , about children's museums and Web 2.0. To many of these folks, Bob's wired classrooms seem threatening. in her book, Civilizing the Museum.

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Create an Online Donation Receipt that Leads to More Donations

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This should be automated through your donor management software, but it still needs to be warm and friendly. In the donor’s mind, they can’t close the loop on the gift until they receive a receipt. And thank goodness that a donor management software makes it easy to set a salutation for each donor so you don’t have to do this manually!