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

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Whether virtual, in person, or hybrid, raffles are an effective way to raise money for your nonprofit (case in point—the $9,420,506 raffle organizers on Eventgroove have earned for their causes since November 2019). Furthermore, raffles of any kind are 100% against the law in Alabama, Hawaii, and Utah. Create yours now !

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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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A Run for Inclusion—Why I’m Running the Publix Half Marathon to Benefit Kyle Pease Foundation

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Not only have Kyle and his brother Brent completed multiple endurance races together, including the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, but Kyle has taken his journey to the next level by starting a foundation that gives people with disabilities the opportunities to participate in sports and race events just like him.

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Have Fun Do Good Link Love: 40th B'day, Power to the Peaceful, Twittering about Volunteering

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You surpassed my goal of raising $400 for Women for Women International and raised $580! I've got two new posts up on WE Volunteer: 21 Twitter Feeds About Volunteering Volunteer on Vacation in Hawaii Episode 14 of the Be Bold Podcast: Create a Career with Impact with Lara Galinsky of Echoing Green is up.

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Target Facebook Challenge: Ten Large Charities Compete for Votes To Divide the $3 Million Pot

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Charity SmackDown had teams of celebrities paired with corporate sponsors to raise money for nine different charities. This contest was based on the total amount raised. On the other hand, online contests remind of an experience I had in Hawaii feeding fish. Stand Up for Cancer and Corbin Bleu were the winning team.

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The Maui wildfires: A record in disaster philanthropy, an opportunity to ‘get it right’ 

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The Maui wildfire response The Maui wildfires in August, which affected Lahaina and Kula, stand out for the funds raised. As far as we know, this is the highest amount ever raised by a single community foundation for a non-terrorism-related disaster. And 2023 set records in disaster relief funding.

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Demographics Are Destiny: How and Why to Diversify Your Staff Now!

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It's also interesting to note that, according to Wikipedia, Hawaii, New Mexico, California and Texas are already majority-minority states. Today in the United States, 25 percent of children under age 5 are Hispanic; by 2050, that percentage will be almost 40 percent.