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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

Saleforce Nonprofit

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. The first post I wrote in 2009 was about a perspective-shifting trip I had taken with a local bike group of people who mostly looked like me.

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The Not-So-Secret Way to Power Your Nonprofit’s Future Growth

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Get more people to help Take a look at your reports and determine who among your participants has a history of helping out. Sweepstakes + membership drive Like all nonprofits, our membership-based conservation customers are short on hands for data entry and are laser-focused on their mission.

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A Climate Change Solution That’s Delivered to Your Door

Saleforce Nonprofit

As America’s largest and most trusted conservation organization since our founding in 1936, we were pretty thrilled by this new interest in plants and home gardens. Shipping is always free and tax is included. She loves hiking and discovering the natural history of the Chesapeake Bay watershed with her husband and two sons.

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

She is focused on local and global initiatives, partnering with nonprofits, governments and the private sector to develop durable solutions and deliver impact at scale. Our approach is to work closely with local organizations, governments, and communities to understand their unique challenges and opportunities.

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Guest Post: Stories of Volunteer Managers, Technology, and the Pandemic

Twenty Hats

One volunteer manager at an Arizona zoo described finding new ways to teach their volunteers about wildlife: “Over Zoom, we would give presentations about the different animals in our collection… So, for example, I did a presentation on bird conservation, which was not something that we ever had before. It wasn’t!

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10 Steps to Planning a Fundraising Silent Auction

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If you find yourself needing to budget more conservatively, using volunteers instead of staff or receiving auction items as donations is a good idea. For instance, you might partner with a local restaurant to auction off a free meal. Consider advertising your event in the weekly event lists within local newspapers.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

Get Fully Funded

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. The key to getting your nonprofit’s story in the news is building relationships with local journalists.

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