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LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy: Giving with Pride and Purpose

Greater Giving

In this blog post, we will explore the concept of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy, discuss the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, and highlight the crucial role of philanthropy in addressing these issues. These systemic issues can lead to higher rates of mental health struggles, homelessness, and isolation within the LGBTQIA+ community.

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2012 SXSW Interactive – #nptech Highlights

Amy Sample Ward

Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots. Start Some Good, a platform for social good groups – whether nonprofit organizations or not – to raise funds and build community, highlighted eight diverse projects working for social impact at an evening event hosted by Center61 at SXSW. Case, and her….

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How to Form and Use an Advisory Board for Your Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

For example, an organization that supports homeless families could have an Advisory Board made up of formerly and current homeless people. Host an intimate dinner party at their home and ask their friends to give. Another way members can raise money is hosting cocktail parties or other types of gatherings in their homes.

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Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

He had spent his AmeriCorps term as a liaison between a mayor’s office and the homeless community, building relationships and creating resources. Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back. By Ben Duda. Last summer, I met a young man in Arizona named Kyle.

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Nonprofits in The Metaverse: Pros + Cons

Media Cause

Speaking and charity events can be hosted virtually, much like virtual concerts. While extended realities (augmented and virtual) can create new bridges of connection and extended platforms for change, they also create new spaces for discrimination and discussions on human rights. Is your organization’s mission to reduce deforestation?

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7 LGBT Tech Projects You Need to Know

Tech Soup

One of the projects this organization is working on is called Connect 4 Life , a mobile phone program for LGBT homeless youth. The Institute found that mobile phones can increase homeless teens' opportunities and help them stay connected to caseworkers, shelters, potential employers, and support networks. Lesbians Who Tech.

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Public Service, Advocacy, and Institutional Transformation

Museum 2.0

Yesterday, I had lunch with Monica Martinez, the ED of Homeless Services for Santa Cruz county. I was amazed not only by her energy and intelligence but by her simple, transformative goal: to end homelessness. Monica is trying to reposition her organization as a social justice organization working on solutions to end homelessness.