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It Takes a Village: Using Peer-to-Peer to End Homelessness

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People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” If you’re reading this article, you probably don’t need to be convinced that fighting poverty and homelessness is worthwhile. Altogether, the 2021 Walk to End Homelessness raised over $96,000 for their cause! Decide what kind of event to host.

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Blockchain Technology: What Is It and How Is It Relevant for Nonprofits?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. Each node is required to verify transactions and store the same records in the database it hosts. But what exactly is blockchain it and how is it relevant for nonprofits?

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Public Ally Humbled by Her Experience in Program

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Samantha Witter Class 12 Public Ally. Through Public Allies Arizona , I was placed at AZCEND as the Family Resource Center Coordinator. In addition, they offer case management for homeless clients in the Interfaith Home Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP). Samantha Witter was part of Public Allies' Class 12.

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From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members

Bloomerang

Host a welcome reception. Whether they’re doing a science experiment that summer campers might do at camp, serving the homeless a meal, or looking at cells under a microscope in the hospital, bring the front lines of your work. Announce it publicly. 5 ways to make it fun and rewarding Give your board a hands-on experience of your work.

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82 Fundraising and Social Media Stats for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

19% of donors would give by scanning their smartphone at a digital billboard on public transport or at an airport ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). homelessness (8%), and education (7%) ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). 17% of nonprofits worldwide have participated in or hosted a Tweet Chat ( Global NGO Technology Report ).

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Public Service, Advocacy, and Institutional Transformation

Museum 2.0

Yesterday, I had lunch with Monica Martinez, the ED of Homeless Services for Santa Cruz county. I was amazed not only by her energy and intelligence but by her simple, transformative goal: to end homelessness. Monica is trying to reposition her organization as a social justice organization working on solutions to end homelessness.

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LocalFreeWeb Combines Digital Inclusion with Public Transportation

Tech Soup

Last October, I wrote about a breakfast co-hosted by Caravan Studios and Twilio for nonprofits and app developers. Collaborating with Public Libraries. I was happy to hear from Joseph that he and his team members have started working directly with public libraries on cleaning up the data about the various locations.