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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?” However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community. 3 Successful Peer-to-Peer Events. The best part?

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

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million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million in grants to local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Turkey.

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

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This could involve setting specific goals or quotas for the number of diverse candidates that are interviewed, as well as making sure that the pool of candidates that are considered for board positions is diverse. Our perspectives can be subconsciously influenced greatly by our social economic start in life.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

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There were issues with a previous volunteer program that caused the volunteer to leave. Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. Collaborate with local businesses. Local businesses are often looking for ways to give back to the community.

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15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

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You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign.

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Technology & Community: Strategic Options for Building Movements

Amy Sample Ward

We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. As the issues became more public and more people started looking for others and taking action, it was necessary for an organization to form that could provide some of the infrastructure and administration of the community and it’s work.

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Tips for Riding the Media Wave to Increase Nonprofit Support

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This is one area where traditional nonprofits can take a cue from advocacy groups to tap into issues that are already top of mind for the public. Here’s an example, let’s say that your organization has a homeless shelter and the city that you live in has recently cut funding for local homeless shelters.

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