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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

Do a walk-slash-hike for charity: Choose the tallest peak in your town or neighborhood (unless you live in Washington or Oregon, then find something a bit more manageable). Help your supporters out and create a Donation-for-Dad gift that gives them a nice printable or ecard telling their dad that a gift was made in his name.

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NTEN Member Roundup: Technology in 5 Words, Happy Mamas Day, and Nonprofit Life in Magnetic Poetry

NTEN

This live event is broadcast on their website via UStream for 24 hours straight and features fascinating interviews, volunteer activities, demonstrations, magicians, celebrities, mascots, and even a dunk tank to encourage viewers and gifts. What else are NTEN Members up to? It's been an exciting time for PeaceWorks Technology Solutions !

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Community colleges: A critical access point to higher education

Candid

They generate revenue through tuition, fees, and federal funds; and like other nonprofits, they also rely on charitable gifts to operate. . And the Oregon Community Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the Portland Community College to support their DREAMers Resource Center. . Since 2008, private philanthropy in the U.S.