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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 and an additional 50 pledges worth $51.1 An estimated 2.2

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Bright Idea: Encourage Fundraisers to Get Creative With a Cause Marketing Campaign

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Who they are: United Way of Forsyth County works with local agencies to create effective solutions to challenges facing their community in Winston Salem and Forsyth County. They believe in innovating when it comes to tackling complex issues like homelessness, reading proficiency, and poverty. Not a Qgiv client?

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82 Fundraising and Social Media Stats for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

84% text-to-pledge gifts are fulfilled ( MobileCause ). The top five causes for women are children and youth (15%), animals and wildlife (13%), health and wellness (10%), human and social services (8%), and hunger and homelessness (8%) ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). Medium have 17,076. Click to Tweet. Tribute Gifts.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Have your local wine expert guide you all through the different wines via livestream to complete the experience. Virtual event fundraising. Virtual craft fair.

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How to Form and Use an Advisory Board for Your Nonprofit

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For example, an organization that supports homeless families could have an Advisory Board made up of formerly and current homeless people. Advisory members submit a pledge for what they can commit to do. Your local United Way might have a list of people interested in Advisory Board service.

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Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas to Explore

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John Center for Homeless Men recently hosted their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent. With just a couple of clicks, anyone can register their own fundraiser and raise money to help CityTeam with combating hunger and homelessness in their city. Pledge drive. BONUS – See this idea in action!

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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. Regional and local leaders were supported and given the opportunity to shine. Actions and messages were contextualized based on the issues and discussions taking place at both the global and local level.

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