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Cut Through the Clutter: Why Storytelling Matters for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Showing the extent of destruction to our environment, this video creates a sense of urgency simply by stating that “we could be the last (generation) that can do anything about it. Most of the videos feature a homeless person sharing their life story, struggles, and success. It’s time to decide.”. Tap into shared experiences.

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It’s All About the Animals at the Humane Society of SW Michigan

DipJar

We love them all, but those that deal with animals – whether it’s the Loggerhead Marinelife Center or the Friends of the Dallas Animal Shelter – have a special place in our hearts. One is the “FURsbee” Golf Challenge , taking place on May 21st. Established in 1934, its name and mission have evolved over the years.

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Mental Health Awareness Month: 10 Nonprofits Advocating For Change

Kindful

Mission: Porter’s Call is a place where artists can find counsel, support, and encouragement, specifically attuned to their unique profession. Mission: The Tacoma Recovery Center and Café is a community of women and men impacted by substance disorders, addiction, homelessness, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.

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Announcing Our Second Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Supporting Small-Scale Farmers Globally

Saleforce Nonprofit

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. Emphasis was placed on making information actionable, accessible, and bite-sized to fit into the lifestyle of a small-scale farmer.

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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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How Faith-based Nonprofits Can Use Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Qgiv

For example, let’s say your faith-based organization is also an outreach ministry for shut-ins and the homeless. It’s likely your faith-based organization already has a venue or gathering place, whether it’s a church, synagogue, or mosque. If it is only taking place online, the venue concerns are not the same.

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Technology & Community: Strategic Options for Building Movements

Amy Sample Ward

Let’s start at the most fundamental place for this conversation. For this conversation, and those to have over the course of the next two days together at least, let’s work from the place that a movement is larger than coalitions. I started the keynote by reading a poem by Deanna Zandt, a friend and the author of Share This!

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