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Flexibility and Resilience Carries the Day for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston

Greater Giving

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. Moving a Gala Online.

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At AFP Lead in Houston, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance students prepare for leadership liftoff

ASU Lodestar Center

On Wednesday, October 19, a group of 12 students from Arizona State University traveled to Houston, Texas, to attend AFP Lead 2022. We are so thankful we were able to not only learn more about how to further our careers in the nonprofit sector, but were able to take a break from the heat and actually wear sweaters in the cool Houston air.

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How to Sell MORE Sponsorships for Virtual or Hybrid Events

Greater Giving

Selling sponsorships in the era of virtual and hybrid events present fundraisers with a challenge when those traditional benefits don’t look quite the same. Some organizations have come up with creative adaptations, like Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star in Houston, TX. Offer Sponsors REAL VALUE.

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A Guide to bbcon 2021 Virtual for Nonprofits

sgEngage

Tom Coussens, Senior Charity Partner Manager at London Marathon Events, will present a case study from London Marathon Events during the pandemic, including insights and impact from cancellations, embracing virtual events and why they are going hybrid (in-person and remote) in the future. To learn about analytics… .

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Givelist: Combine A Social Media Meetup with A Canned Food Drive like Houston and Boston

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Netsquared Net Tuesday meetup in Houston tonight is holding a canned food drive to support the End Hunger Network. The other presenters include: Gradon Tripp - social media and design aficionado, and founder of SM4SC. Tomorrow, I'll speaking at The Boston Social Media Breakfast.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

They fund artists and arts organizations that create, present, and provide access to artistic excellence and inspire engagement. Areas served: Houston/Texas. The Knight Foundation believes arts and culture are at the core of community, connecting people to place and to each other. Texas Instruments Foundation.

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Funding Faith: Raising Money For Religion-Based Organizations

Bloomerang

However, raising funds for these organizations can present unique challenges. An AFP Master Trainer since 2014, Lisa has presented at four AFP International Conferences, and a variety of AFP and other industry association regional conferences, chapter meetings, and webinars.

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