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How Faith-Based Hope Endeavors Effectively Fights the AIDS Epidemic and Changes Lives in the U.S. and Africa

Tech Soup

Two 14-year-old girls, one in the US and one in Malawi, had their lives changed when they joined forces to fight the AIDs epidemic in Africa. Through the creation hope-giving projects that serve the most vulnerable in Malawi, the organization connects U.S.-based The two girls met at Hope Village Orphan Care Center in Malawi.

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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

First, I’ll cover our biggest fundraising effort of the year: individual philanthropy is crucial to us; it’s the portion that makes 10X impact possible! More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact.

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How to Use Causes for Your Year-End Fundraising Appeal

NTEN

In 2009, giving in December alone brought in about 1/3 of the fundraising dollars to nonprofits. At Causes, the application on Facebook, we’re releasing huge improvements to our fundraising and communications tools just in time for the year-end giving season. Fundraising Projects. Birthday Wish: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Making Stories Work for Your Org: What the Data Says

NTEN

Nonprofits are adding stories to their fundraising messages. The Take-away Don't count on a personal story to transform your fundraising appeal. Joe Sestak’s 2006 congressional campaign, and then joined M+R's online advocacy and fundraising team. Connect emotionally to your supporters and they'll give! There's just one problem.

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Vote Now: Ten Sessions We Want to See at NTC

Care2

Winning with Women: Why Targeting Women is Vital in Fundraising *. This panel will share best practices in marketing to women and how your nonprofit can reach, recruit and retain women in your fundraising program. Social Fundraising Success: Strategies & Tools for Activating Your Community **. Online Fundraising is Dead!

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