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Why I Volunteered: Why I Volunteered for My Local CASA Organization

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The Volunteer: She is a woman in her thirties who completed her local CASA’s 36-hour volunteer training program. When I moved to a new city, I wanted to volunteer for an organization that supported women and children in crisis situations. I Googled local organizations, reviewed my options, and reached out to CASA.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

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million in grants to local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Turkey. Recipients of this funding include Çukurova University , which was awarded $500,000 to help fund rehabilitation of children with amputated limbs, and Needs Map , which received $488,340 to help establish a field hospital in the city of Erzin.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

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An Interview with Matt Roberts-Davies , General Manager of M-Changa – an official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. In the local context, Kenyan’s give an extremely high proportion of their earnings as donations (cc. Finally, M-Changa seeks to build trust from both local and international donors.

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10 Blog Content Ideas for Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If your organization serves children, write a review for a new children’s book. If you get written up in a magazine or the local paper, write a couple of short paragraphs about it and link to the article. Interview experts, volunteers, donors and board members. You get the idea. The possibilities are endless.

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Dip Into Your Heart

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Pathfinders for Autism started in 2000 when a group of parents of children with autism sought information and support following their child’s diagnosis. As parents of autistic children know, family outings can quickly spiral into stressful occasions. The social aspect of these events is amazing,” said Ramirez.

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Weekly update from PND

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million for clinical effectiveness research (CER) studies aimed at improving care for adults and children across a range of health conditions. PCORI announces medical research grants totaling $49.5 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute has announced grants totaling $49.5 Grants totaling $23.5

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

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For example, perhaps your idea for creating a nonprofit focused on raising funds for children fighting cancer started with one family’s need for support in a challenging time. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. The answer could be “both.”