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Announcing Measuring the Networked Nonprofit Book

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The frameworks and tips we outlined were field tested in real-time as part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation with 60 of their grantees who participated in a peer learning/focuss group and contributed many of the case studies. My family is sponsoring Keo Savon , who we met this summer in Cambodia.

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How Will Your Nonprofit Raise Money in 2012?

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Between email solicitation, direct mail, major donors, and grant-writing, the vast majority of nonprofits will weather the economic hard times. Micro-philanthropy -- that ambiguous term that refers to all things socially networked, small-scale, and charitable -- will have matured. Notice something strange about those tasks?

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An Interview with Jessica Rauch about The Generation Project: Passionate about Teaching Young People

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Since I was a first year college student at UC Berkeley, I have been working with students and schools in low-income communities and have grown increasingly aware of how educational disparities keep children from reaching their potential. I am currently launching The Generation Project full-time.

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NpTech Summary: VTvigils Online, Netsquared Announces 21 Featured Projects, and Happiness Hacking

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology speaks about how difficult is to be objective, while Social Source blog described it as a high school popularity contest. Marketing, Fundraising, and Philanthropy So far, there will be at least four bloggers live blogging at the Council on Foundations conference. Where's the conference tag?

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My Facebook Birthday Cause: Thank You (and Some Unsolicited Feedback To Causes)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I remember when I was first joined Facebook in 2007 how surprised I was the first time friends left birthday messages on my wall. Kids being brought up today are also learning about the importance of giving and philanthropy. Flickr Photo Birthday Card Remix Contest. Asking for donations in lieu of birthday gifts is not new.

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GivingTuesday 2018 Scales Generosity and Kindness to New Highs

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Eastern time, according to a Facebook spokesperson reported in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Last year, Facebook and the Gates Foundation offered $2 million match that was also reached quickly according to the Nonprofit Times. Rather than a big boom at the when the clock strikes, disperse it throughout the day.

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52 Nonprofit Event Ideas That People Will Love

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You can up the ante by building your party around a costume contest and encouraging attendees to get sponsorships for their participation. Summertime is an especially good time for film screenings as you can turn them into an outdoor picnic event. These events offer a perfect blend of entertainment, socialization, and philanthropy.

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