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Bookshare International’s Viji Dilip Profiled in Magazine

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Washington Square Magazine, which is published by Viji’s alma matter San Jose State University, included a profile of Viji in their most recent issue. Viji told the magazine. Even as a volunteer, Viji began bugging me about the need to expand Bookshare’s collection of accessible books and magazines to readers around the world.

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11 Holiday Gift Programs That Benefit Nonprofits and Make the World A Better Place :: 2010 Edition

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Last year’s list of nonprofit holiday gift programs has been getting a lot traffic over the last two weeks thanks to Google searches. Please use your purchasing power wisely and with compassion this holiday season by giving gifts that benefit nonprofits and make the world a better place. Purchase Green Gifts ].

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are Some Foolproof Phrases And Words For Successful Fundraising Appeals?

Bloomerang

Please consider a gift of $XXX (or in the range of $xx to $xxx). Tell them what gift you need from them. How much will you be appreciating that token gift as you have to shut the doors on the program for which you didn’t raise sufficient funds. Instead of “Please consider a gift of $500.” This is respectful.

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Fundraising & Public Relations: What’s the Connection?

The Fundraising Authority

As development professionals, volunteers, and board members, we spend a lot of time searching for new prospects … trying to find new individuals, companies and foundations who might respond to our message, who we can cultivate, and who, over time, might make a significant gift to help us continue our work.

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The Insider’s Guide: Leading With Nonprofit Legacies

Bloomerang

Expanding a current gifts program or taking on the challenge of beginning one is incredibly rewarding but takes time to ferment. I recently reached out to a wills and gifts expert from the UK to better understand legacy growth and management. Two thirds of Americans don’t have a will.

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How To Give Praise To An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Years ago, Entrepreneur magazine offered these timeless and valuable tips on how to give praise : Praise followed by criticism is not praise. Remember, a handwritten note is worth more than a gift card. Praise followed by praise is probably a little too much praise. Ending an expression of praise with ".and And, Make it timely.

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How To Give Praise To An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Years ago, Entrepreneur magazine offered these timeless and valuable tips on how to give praise : Praise followed by criticism is not praise. Remember, a handwritten note is worth more than a gift card. Praise followed by praise is probably a little too much praise. Ending an expression of praise with ".and And, Make it timely.

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