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Research Friday: The gift

ASU Lodestar Center

This research took me immediately to Sally Matthews, senior lecturer in the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Matthews makes the point that despite slight westernization, Africa remains rooted in indigenous languages and cultural norms. We say, “it’s better”.

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Reflections from Social Good Brasil and a New Word: PhilanthroTeen!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It was the first speaking engagement that I was able to scale delivery of my interactive keynote to 1,000 people in fixed seating and in two languages using a translator. Their meeting featured a special conversation via Skype with girls in South Africa as part of the Girl Up Campaign’s emphasis on uniting girls around the world.

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8 Ways Nonprofits Can Help P2P Fundraisers Meet & Exceed Their Goals

Nonprofit Tech for Good

They end up keeping the templated language and design on the page. For people who you know can’t afford a large gift, make a more targeted ask that makes it easier to give. If S/HE raises $3,000, S/HE could qualify for a trip to one of their programs in South Africa! Dear [Donor Name] , You are amazing! Clark, M.D.

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