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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

Candid

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). However, I was determined to push away my fears and become a successful fundraiser because the mission of AA21 Utah is so important. It requires substantial funding. .

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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

Candid

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). The mission of AA21 Utah is too important. It requires substantial funding. . I met Dave Forsman, librarian extraordinaire and the lead for this location of Candid’s Funding Information Network. .

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#GivingTuesday is almost here! NTEN Members share their campaign plans

NTEN

PeaceWorks Technology Solutions is turning #GivingTuesday into a team building event that supports one of their local clients, as well as the local community. Candy Cane Corner is a partnership between The Road Home, YWCA Utah, and Volunteers of America, UT to help bring holiday magic and cheer to needy families in the community.

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Why Kansas City Has a Shot at Bridging the Digital Divide

Tech Soup

I had the opportunity to participate in the launch of the new Kansas City Digital Inclusion Fund. I say thorny because despite the nearly $300 million in stimulus funding awarded by the U.S. Google plans to roll it out in Austin, Texas, and Provo, Utah as well. The Community Driven Fund. Dunn Construction.

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Symantec Gives Back

Tech Soup

As a company, they works to have a positive impact on the local communities around the world where it has offices. Last year, Symantec employees donated $650,000 to nonprofits and libraries in their local communities, as well as 19,000 hours of volunteering. Matching Gifts, Dollars for Doers, and Nonprofit Board Service.

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AFP ICON 2023 Recap

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One private school set a reasonable goal of $4,000 to help raise relief funds for the earthquakes in Syria. Utah passed legislation banning minors (individuals under 18) from using social media platforms unless their parents have provided consent. “If She faced tremendous isolation, often being the only person of color in the room.

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Bigger is always better…(Except when it’s not!)

ASU Lodestar Center

By having more local leaders she would increase not only total funds to her organization, but higher visibility as well. Scola, CFRE has been involved professionally in nonprofit work since 1983, having held leadership positions in Texas and Utah, as well as Arizona and California. Courtney actually chose the larger board.

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