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A Guide to bbcon 2021 Virtual for Nonprofits

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You will hear how philanthropy performed during past economic downturns and natural disasters, providing necessary context as we shape a prosperous path forward. . Lindsay Lewis, Executive Director of Philanthropy and Data Management at YMCA of Greater Houston, will talk about how to overcome a lack of organizational trust in data.

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Meet Connie Reece: Using Social Media to Strike Back At Ike

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last December, I watched Twitter turn into a sea of frozen green peas to support Susan Reynolds in her fight against breast cancer and to raise money for research in her honor. It turned into a day-long event that was live-streamed, with food donated by local merchants, and it attracted news coverage. Connie Reece. Tell me about you.

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Our EveryAction Hero: World Central Kitchen

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Using the expertise of its Chef Network, WCK works to empower people to be a part of the solution with a focus on health, education, jobs, and disaster relief. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, our founder José felt compelled by the news and flew down. Once there, he started doing what he does best -- cook. million meals!

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4 Keys to Engaging Employees in Your Company’s Matching Gifts Program

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Your people give, the company’s money follows, and everyone involved wins (person, nonprofit, company). An easy example comes from the horrific disaster season we all lived through this past fall. But one of my favorite programs is what I’d call a building block of any give-back program – matching gifts. Put simply, I am a huge fan.