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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

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The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. million people in Turkey have fled the earthquake zone, creating even greater humanitarian hardships in a region already affected by hyperinflation, civil war, and political tensions. billion) to Turkey.

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10 Fun Ideas to Spice Up Your Turkey Trot Fundraiser | FrontStream

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It's the time of the year for your organization to build a community by organizing an outdoor “turkey trot” (don’t worry, outdoor peer-to-peer events aren’t only for spring and summer season!). A Turkey Trot fundraiser, either a run or walk, is a popular Thanksgiving-themed fundraiser.

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How to Help After the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

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The devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have left massive casualties in its wake. With thousands dead and more now homeless as a result of these earthquakes, it’s imperative that relief organizations mobilize quickly to help stabilize the situation in Turkey and Syria. Feed the Hunger, Inc.

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Visionlink Supports: 2023 Colorado Emergency Management Conference

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This year's event provides a forum for organizations to communicate and collaborate with other emergency management partners and state/national disaster response non-profits, government agencies, and practitioners from across the emergency management community.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

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Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. The Vermont Community Foundation. New York Foundation.

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What is the Turkey and the Bread (or the Sourdough Starter) of the MAH?

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I attended because I'm seeking new ways to share the MAH's model and support the development of more community-centered cultural institutions around the world. But they suggested another metaphor: the turkey sandwich. Imagine that your existing project is a turkey sandwich. What is the turkey and what is the bread of the MAH?

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Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief?

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When a disaster strikes, individuals, communities, philanthropy, and entire nations often rise to the occasion, providing relief and humanitarian aid. Seeing a problem—like the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria —many will act to mitigate it. But climate change has been a disaster experienced slowly, and now all at once.