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Key Challenges Facing Arts And Culture Nonprofits, And How A Texas Ballet Overcomes Them

Bloomerang

They tell people’s stories, they help them be seen, and create community. Local private foundations are their primary funding source, offering accessibility and a streamlined application process. image via The post Key Challenges Facing Arts And Culture Nonprofits, And How A Texas Ballet Overcomes Them appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Bright Idea: Partner with Local Businesses for Fundraising Initiatives

Qgiv

What they did: The United Way of Dallas partnered with Bank of Texas to offer jeans days to employees who donated to the United Way in October. The form was directed to employees at the Bank of Texas, who could earn jeans days based on how much they donated to the United Way of Dallas.

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Help Hurricane Harvey Victims: Where To Donate #HoustonStrong

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I watched the news reports from Texas and was horrified at the scale of this disaster. My heart goes out to the victims and I want to help. I also ask for recommendations for local charities from colleagues. There are many more local nonprofits, focusing on animals, elderly, children, and more. Texas Diaper Bank.

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Our EveryAction Hero: Texas Watch

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Texas Watch is a nonpartisan citizen advocacy group founded in 1998. They just celebrated over 20 years of advocating for Texas families. Let’s start of with a little bit more background about Texas Watch! Texas Watch works to ensure that insurance companies and other major corporations are accountable to their customers.

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How Tech is Helping to Combat Food Insecurity and Transform Healthcare

Saleforce Nonprofit

V4V provides participants, enrolled by partnering organizations like local clinics, with between $20 and $40 a month for 6-9 months in fruit and vegetable vouchers, which are redeemable at partnering grocery stores, farmers markets, and corner stores. The V4V program helps participants afford healthy food and improves food security.

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Your Local Tech4Good Club Is Ready to Help

Tech Soup

Every month I bring you a roundup of free technology training events that will help nonprofit staffers like you build their skills. Austin, Texas: Crowdfunding Success: Crowdrise, Indiegogo, and Kickstarter. Houston, Texas: Net2Houston Refresh! Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Mukono, Uganda.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Texas Instruments Foundation. The Moody Foundation strengthens the future of Texas by investing in charitable projects that exhibit innovative ideas and make long-term improvement in Texas communities.

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