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Issues with Crowdsourced Data Part 2

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Our concern is that if in the future decision makers depend on crowdsourcing, bad decisions are likely to result -- decisions that impact lives. The correlation found in Haiti is an example of a "confounding factor". You wouldn't measure all the shoes in a classroom to evaluate the kids' reading ability. So, we’re speaking up.

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One Organization’s Quest for Good

NonProfit Hub

Library For All co-founder and CEO Rebecca McDonald was living in Australia when tragedy struck Haiti in 2010. A massive earthquake caused chaos in Haiti and killed over 100,000 people. Although McDonald had never been to Haiti, she had recurring dreams about the country. How am I making a true and genuine impact?”.

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How Faith-based Nonprofits Can Use Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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Either way, this site provides a go-to place for prospects to learn about the campaign, its goals, and the potential impact of a gift. Use Impact Statements. Post real stories as impact statements on your campaign website to connect donors to your mission and incentivize them to give.

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Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Several nonprofits have successfully interacted with, and more importantly, seen impact from, these engaged new audiences. Its strategic partnership with Electronic Arts has enabled GlassLab to develop SimCityEDU, a game-based classroom tool that uses the beloved SimCity franchise to engage students in real-world challenges.

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

Get Fully Funded

For example, “ Your gift is the difference between life and death for the children of Haiti.” Your gift can get a child back into the classroom where they belong and on the road to a brighter future.” An ideal video gives a peek into your nonprofit’s work and shows the donor the impact their donation made.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

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Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. Areas served: Mexico, Haiti, US (priority: Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New Orleans). They accept applications at any time. Whole Kids Foundation. Areas served: US.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

Get Fully Funded

Emphasize what you will do with the gift and how it will impact the community. Local literacy program supporting students in Haiti raises record-breaking funds, moves 24 students off waiting list. 5K will raise money for school’s outdoor classroom and track . It’s okay if the donor wants to remain anonymous.

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