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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits.

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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

Saleforce Nonprofit

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. I was inspired to share the possibility of groups of people who can recreate around a common background and outdoor enthusiasm.

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Black History Month Nonprofit Spotlight

Tech Soup

We heard about the work they do, as well as the barriers in place for Black people in education, research, and business. On February 2, 2023, TechSoup hosted a webinar featuring three Black-led nonprofit organizations.

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Black History Month 2023: Q&A with Gary Flowers, CIO of Year Up

Saleforce Nonprofit

During Black History Month, Salesforce is shining a light on some of our nonprofit customers who support and work with Black and African American people and communities in the United States. KB: What is the significance of Black History Month, and why is it important to recognize it?

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Father’s Day Fundraising: 9 Ideas That Will Get People Donating

Whole Whale

Also, Father’s day actually owes its history to nonprofits for its creation, so supporting charity is in the day’s DNA. More on that after the tips to get people to donate. Here are nine ideas that will get people donating on Father’s Day: 1. The easier it is to donate, the more likely people will be to do it.

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A Blessing or a Curse? AI’s Place in The Nonprofit World

Greater Giving

You could turn to ChatGPT to help you outline captivating, story-centered messages that get people excited about contributing to your campaign. Instead of just knowing your donors’ names, contact information, and the date of their last donation, you can learn about their engagement histories and communication preferences.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

.orgSource

Over time people have come to value the advantages of working at home. Even those people who vow to never set foot in an office again will admit the in-person world held some attractions. Camera shy people learned that video is your best friend when you need to deliver an important message to a remote audience.

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