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Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Dr. Dietmar Kress puts his PhD in Sociology to work as Director of Actions and Volunteering at Greenpeace Germany. These volunteers engage journalists at local newspapers, radio and TV stations to exponentially scale up Greenpeace’s visibility and impact in Germany.

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Pride is a Protest, Not a Parade: How Education Can Help Fight Hate Against the LGBTQ+ Community

Saleforce Nonprofit

The increase in violence and hatred has not only been observed in countries with a history of exclusionary laws but also in France and Germany which saw a 39% increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2021. Unfortunately, those most impacted by this resurgence of hate and discrimination are the youth of today. In the U.K.,

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18 Successful (Yet Untapped) Fall Fundraising Ideas

CauseVox

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Trivia Night. come judge the contest.

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Nonprofit Data Could Be The Missing Piece In Your CSR Strategy

Global Giving

And consumers are demanding that boardrooms consider the impact of their entire supply chains , leading companies to take new responsibility in areas like disaster recovery. Local sources of data are decentralized. In Germany, there is no central registry at all. And it multiplies impact immensely! LEARN MORE.

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

Have Fun - Do Good

I have them in Japan, and I have them in Germany. The two of us went to a local hospital during a cancer expo, and we basically, for lack of a better word, we hijacked the place. They just have to email me, tell me that they're interested in being an affiliated agent, and then I will respond with their instructions. Oh, my gosh!

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

Bloomerang

By expanding out from the homogeneous group we also demonstrate acts of leadership within that more numerous portion of the local and national population. It’s a wonderful festival to include in your year-end calendar and one to help cement your nonprofit’s relationship with your local Jewish community. There are 7.5

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Little Penguins, Big Drama: Lessons on How to Go Viral from the National Aquarium of New Zealand

Connection Cafe

Timmy came to the National Aquarium after being found on a local beach with a spinal injury. Visitors can connect with the good and naughty penguin of the month and learn more about how the penguins came to be at the National Aquarium (majority through human impact). Votes increased from the previous year reaching over 12,000.