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The Unsung Hero in Fundraising Campaigns Isn’t Raffles—It’s Sweepstakes!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Furthermore, raffles of any kind are 100% against the law in Alabama, Hawaii, and Utah. Eventgroove sweepstakes organizers have given away everything from cars to gift baskets! But , raffle laws vary from state to state—in many states (13, the last time we checked), online raffles are flat-out illegal. What Sort of Prizes Work Best?

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How to Help After the Maui Wildfire

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Here are some options for you: Support the First Responders The American Red Cross and the American Red Cross of Hawaii have mobilized to open shelters, distribute emergency supplies, help with damage assessment, and locate missing loved ones. If you’re interested in donating to support relief efforts, you can make a gift here.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

Charitable Giving Stipends: Companies can award employees with gift cards or add funds designated for donating to their accounts within their employee giving portal. Employer Matching Gifts: Companies offer to match employees’ charitable donations, effectively doubling the impact of their contributions.

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My Fairy Godmother Status at Dreambank, Sending Coffee Karma Via Akoha, and My BillMeLater Pay It Forward Shopping Spree

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was first introduced to the concept of the gift economy and pay it forward many years ago when I was the community builder for a first generation online network for artists, called ArtsWire. However, in what is considered to be in the true spirit of gift economics, many times giving is done without any expectation of reciprocity.

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A NetSquared Happy Holidays

Tech Soup

They're the new Santa Claus, offering #nptech gifts year-round! Honolulu, Hawaii: Bi-monthly Code for Hawaii Project Night. NetSquared organizers plan events because they have skills to share, want to give back, and want to make the world a better place. So give your local organizer a hug next time you see them!

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Leadership Development in Nonprofits: Identifying Toxic Signs of Ego in Your Development Space

ASU Lodestar Center

She was the license holder and head curator for TEDxMesa, has worked with gifted youth, youth in crisis and children with special needs. She served on the Executive Committee of Greater Phoenix Mensa for several years, and was Assistant Regional Vice Chair serving Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Hawaii, Southern Nevada, and parts of California.

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Meet Cynthia Derosier who Surfs for Good Causes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a Social Media Club workshop in Hawaii as part of Podcamp and WordCamp in Hawaii.  Cynthia is convinced surfing can help Hawaii's at-risk youth.  I grew up in Hawaii and always loved to ocean.    I was to track her down for an interview. .  

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