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Betsy Beaumon on Benetech's Literacy Program

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Year That Was and the New Year Ahead Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, Benetech's VP and General Manager of the Literacy Program 2012 was a year of titanic shifts in the fields of consumer technology, education, and publishing, along with the requisite challenges brought about by such rapid change. Not just a couple, but 100 of them.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

Qgiv

Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Your supporters can purchase a ticket to participate and spend a day going through fun clues around your community that focus on your mission. Spring provides the perfect weather and some great scenery for a fun run event.

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How to Pick the Right Fundraiser for Your New Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

For a brand new nonprofit, the right fundraiser initially is likely to be small and fun – something that doesn’t require too much arm-twisting to get people to attend, and something that doesn’t require people to spend a lot of money. Serious atmosphere or fun? It has an innocent, child-like appeal and fun for all ages.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

The Green Climate Fun. They work to create regional, place-based solutions to preserve and protect natural places, quality of life, and economies at risk from environmental impacts due to changing climate. Chesapeake Bay Trust. Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Crawford Taylor Foundation. Gray Family Foundation. Areas served: Oregon.

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Make Your Nonprofit Board Meetings Magical

BoardAssist

Take any regular group meetings that have gone smoothly in your life. A sprinkling of fun. What Does a Productive and Fun Agenda Look Like? Ideas include financial literacy training, fundraising discussions, or a presentation about a political or economic issue that affects your organization. What Makes a Great Meeting?

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3 Email Newsletters "Dos" and 1 Big "Don't"

Tech Soup

How it impacted the person ("changed his life"). This is a great way to show your organization's personality and a fun way to engage your staff in the newsletter. It's also a tactic to share important resources or things that are simply fun with your subscribers. Corporate Example: Benefit Cosmetics.

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Pollination Project: $1,000 seed grants to individual change makers

Have Fun - Do Good

You can find information about how to apply on the Pollination Project website, follow them on Twitter at @Pollinationproj, and like them on Facebook.

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