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Pathfinders for Autism Launches Bus Tour And Major Fundraising Campaign for Statewide Expansion

DipJar

May 17, 2021 – Today, Maryland’s largest autism resource center Pathfinders for Autism formally commenced its 2021 Dip Challenge Tour , a statewide bus tour and major fundraising initiative to expand autism resources and programs across Maryland. According to the CDC , Maryland has the fourth highest autism rate in the U.S.

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Dip Into Your Heart

DipJar

Pathfinders for Autism (PFA) is a Maryland-based nonprofit that supports and improves the lives of individuals affected by autism. Pathfinders for Autism started in 2000 when a group of parents of children with autism sought information and support following their child’s diagnosis. There’s a golf tournament that has grown over time.

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Warrior Canine Connection: A Unique Approach to Mission Based Trauma Recovery

DipJar

As luck would have it, a Congressional delegation was also on hand and, upon seeing the dogs and learning of the work, asked if the program could be brought to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Instead, a whole group of “extreme puppy watchers” started tuning into the Warrior Canine Puppy Cam.

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The 2 Key Elements of Successful Fundraising Campaigns

NetWits

Donor” is a very loose term that describes an enormous group of people. Komen of Maryland increased their fundraising results by 10% three years in a row using these key strategies. In 2010, Komen Maryland strategically sent 103 email messages to constituents over 140 days. Oh, and improved fundraising results. Register now !

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Guest Post: Things to consider before engaging in corporate employee volunteerism

Twenty Hats

What’s more important than engaging more corporate volunteer groups? Look, I’m not trying to dissuade folks from seeking corporate employee volunteer groups, programs or projects. Oftentimes corporate employee volunteers don’t understand the time and resources required to engage their group. Maybe if you enjoy gambling.

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What Have We Learned About Creating Engaging Meetings from Virtual Conferences?

The MatrixFiles

I’ve been to countless conferences at the Gaylord Resort in Maryland and every time, I get lost. Maybe I’m just navigationally challenged but better signage and more thoughtful grouping of the sessions and events would help me, and, I suspect, many others. ALL of these lessons should endure past this pandemic!

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

sgEngage

In New Mexico, the Thornburg Foundation convened a group of funders working in early childhood education and maternal health to advocate for more state support for effective, evidence-based programs. Doing this will help the group think in terms of patterns and trends. The group coalesced around a specific project and then kept going.