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5 Lessons Learned from Donating to 25 Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

One nonprofit, the Electronic Frontier Foundation , did accept Bitcoin. Donations triggered by: Email (11), social media (7), local, personal connection to nonprofit (4), experience through travel (3), print appeal (1).

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82 Fundraising and Social Media Stats for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

77% of the total was made by individuals, 18% by foundations, and 5% by corporations ( Giving USA Report ). The top countries where individuals give the most often (not necessarily the most money) are (1) Myanmar, (2) The United States, (3) New Zealand, (4) Australia, and ; (5) Ireland ( Charities Aid Foundation World Giving Index ).

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Here are a few tried-and-true go-to items that will give your auction a solid foundation and appeal to all types of supporters. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. The package could feature free items donated by the business.

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QuickBooks Keeps Kantorei Singing

Tech Soup

The participants learn the foundations of choir singing, such as posture and breathing, vocal technique, and tone. One current Kantorei member shared with the nonprofit why it's more than just learning music: "Kantorei builds not only a solid foundation and understanding of music, but forges enduring friendships.

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Google Grant Application: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Applying

Nonprofits Source

For instance, charitable arms or foundations associated with healthcare organizations are still eligible. Organizations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand must be registered with Percent. Organizations in all other countries must be verified by TechSoup or the local TechSoup partner.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

The WHAT IF Conference is for anyone who supports nonprofit organizations, especially staff and board members, volunteers, donors, foundations and corporate funders. State/Local / #MCNAC16 / @SmartNonprofits. State/Local. Affect is a new community event highlighting the diversity of work and design behind social change.

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Influence | Forum One: Internet Strategy, Social Media, User Experience and Web Site Development

Forum One

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.