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Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They offer direction, supervision and make outings fun. Dr. Dietmar Kress puts his PhD in Sociology to work as Director of Actions and Volunteering at Greenpeace Germany. These volunteers engage journalists at local newspapers, radio and TV stations to exponentially scale up Greenpeace’s visibility and impact in Germany.

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Client Spotlight: National Society of Black Engineers

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Their work impacts over 200,000 professionals and aspiring engineers every year. The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers is “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.” Programs and Impact.

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Pride is a Protest, Not a Parade: How Education Can Help Fight Hate Against the LGBTQ+ Community

Saleforce Nonprofit

So whilst Pride marches are fun, colourful, and celebratory in essence, these parades represent an ongoing movement for equality and human rights. Unfortunately, those most impacted by this resurgence of hate and discrimination are the youth of today. In the U.K., Advice for Teachers and Educators.

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18 Successful (Yet Untapped) Fall Fundraising Ideas

CauseVox

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Poncey Highland Community Garden. come judge the contest. Oktoberfest Event.

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How to Build a Culture that Leaves Behind a Legacy

NonProfit Hub

While these ideas are a good starting point, company culture is so much more than a one-time activity here and a day-off there, or feeling the need to spend money to try to look fun. The ones who really stick around and have made some of the most lasting impacts I’ve seen knew to break down their goals into manageable steps.

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Secret Agent L: Covering the Globe with Random Acts of Kindess

Have Fun - Do Good

A big thanks to the Big Vision podcast listener/Have Fun, Do Good reader, Terez Williamson , who suggested that I interview Laura for this show. She said, "You know, Laura, I think that birthdays aren't any fun, and I don't like them. This is fun." This is so fun. It's very fun. Don't send me anything.

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Diversify Your Year-End Campaigns: How To Be Mindful And Inclusive Of Cultural Traditions

Bloomerang

This would be an inexpensive but impactful memento and making mention of this tradition would mean a lot to those who celebrate it. In Germany, they have feasts with German pancakes called Pfannkuchen. Kwanzaa and Nguzo Saba. Nick arrives on the eve of December 5, with children waking up with presents the next morning.

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