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Flexibility and Resilience Carries the Day for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston

Greater Giving

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston.

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Why Now is the Time for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Invest in Digital

Saleforce Nonprofit

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. But true to its 160-year legacy, Clubs remained a safe haven for local communities. Adapting to Support a Community’s Evolving Needs.

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How to Sell MORE Sponsorships for Virtual or Hybrid Events

Greater Giving

Some organizations have come up with creative adaptations, like Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star in Houston, TX. The nonprofit’s BIG Taste of Houston event traditionally featured a tasting dinner with chefs on site. This presents a huge opportunity for new sponsorships and expanded sponsor benefits if you can sell them!

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

The Barney Family Foundation “want(s) to be convinced that a project [they] fund will lead, over time, to significant improvement in children’s life experiences and as such, favor proposals that describe a plausible and practical chain of events leading to tangible results for children.” . Areas served: Houston/Texas.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Their arts and culture funding goes towards artists, curators, conservators, scholars, and organizations to ensure equitable access to excellent arts and cultural experiences. Areas served: Houston/Texas.

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Funding Faith: Raising Money For Religion-Based Organizations

Bloomerang

Church attendees and church leaders responded that they are seeing people coming back more unified, more receptive to change, and their local communities—those who don’t attend church—are more open to partner(ing) with churches. CFRE, has nearly 20 years in philanthropic development experience. Chmiola, M.S., Chmiola, M.S.,

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Getting Social with Your Local Nonprofit Tech Community

Tech Soup

Our **San Francisco** group curates a list of [tech for good experiences each month]([link] --> Upcoming NPTech Events. Vancouver, British Columbia: Design an Exceptional Digital Experience. Houston, Texas: Monthly Meetup with Awesome and Never Before Heard of Topics/Speakers to BE! Kitchener, Ontario: The CLOUD.