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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

Corporations headquartered in Germany—home to over three million ethnic Turks and approximately one million refugees from Syria—have responded to the crisis by contributing more than €16.7 to make the gift. The IKEA Foundation , a Dutch foundation established by IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad, has committed $21.4 million ($17.87

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Celebrate Community Storytelling

Tech Soup

Presenting the $400 Best Buy gift certificate for the community-choice award for best video is Toan Lam, founder of GoInspireGo. She studied the German, Czech, and Spanish languages and has lived and traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia, including Spain, Germany, the Czech Republic, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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18 Successful (Yet Untapped) Fall Fundraising Ideas

CauseVox

This can be anything from a gift certificate, branded swag, or just bragging rights. As a prize, you really can’t go wrong with ribbons, gift certificates, or branded organizational swag. Oktoberfest is a three week beer festival that’s celebrated in Munich, Germany from late-September to the beginning of October. Virtual Gala.

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Crypto Donors Don’t Wear Tinfoil Hats: The 14 differences between Crypto & Traditional Donors

Whole Whale

The Giving Block, the leading crypto donation platform, reported that the average gift received through their platform in 2021 was $10,455, an increase of 236% from the previous year ( 2021 The Giving Block Report ). Crypto donors will probably give more. Tech News | Startups News Two Arrested for Alleged Conspiracy to Launder $4.5

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A Twitter follower is worth $0.24

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But I would be willing to bet that the particular donors would not have given a gift if it wasn’t for this effort. I started this campaign in Chicago, having never been to Nashville, and received donations from different countries and states (England, Germany, and several states within the U.S.). The positives.

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

Have Fun - Do Good

I told her that I was going to send her a little gift for her birthday, and she said, "No, no, no, no. I have them in Japan, and I have them in Germany. We came armed with like 30 or 40 little gifts and goodies. She said, "You know, Laura, I think that birthdays aren't any fun, and I don't like them. Don't send me anything.

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

Bloomerang

It includes the giving of gifts, playing games, family meals, and the famous lighting of the menorah candlesticks. The festivities include gift giving, food and fireworks, and community celebrations. Campaign Idea: Consider running a campaign in which people can give a gift in memorial of a loved one during Día de los Muertos.

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