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University of Oregon receives $500 million for Knight Campus

Candid

The University of Oregon has announced a second $500 million gift from Penny and Phil Knight in support of the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. This gift allows us to achieve our larger vision in a very compressed timeline. The Knight Campus enrolls students who are?pursuing

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Uncorking the Success to Fundraising with Wine

Greater Giving

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. The style of the event depends on your goal.

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5 priceless gifts board members can give their nonprofits

ASU Lodestar Center

But board members could break this pattern by helping their nonprofit uncover, plan for and fund the staffing, technology, expertise and systems required to make the organization more effective at creating change. And they can start by giving their nonprofit these five priceless gifts: Permission to talk about real costs. Get another!

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Tips for Activating a Culture of Wellbeing in the Nonprofit Workplace

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Professional development plans/funds.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

Do a walk-slash-hike for charity: Choose the tallest peak in your town or neighborhood (unless you live in Washington or Oregon, then find something a bit more manageable). Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds. Provide water station stops and set up a picnic at the end for people that raise money.

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How to Find and Work with a Nonprofit Virtual Assistant

Get Fully Funded

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and launching a successful fundraising campaign to fund a new, needed program is an extra set of hands. For example, a horse rescue may be located in Massachusetts, while the virtual assistant lives in Oregon. GIFT MANAGEMENT. Gift management involves sensitive donor information.

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Reader Appreciation Day: Beth's Big Give - Congrats to Epic Change

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In the spirit of Earth Day and transparency, this is a recycled Good Card that I received as a gift during the holidays.) Blandford Nature Center : Maria is raising funds for the organization in a very innovate (and tough) way. founded by James and Athena Pond of Hillsboro, Oregon. Here is more about their approach.

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