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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.

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Funding Faith: Raising Money For Religion-Based Organizations

Bloomerang

However, raising funds for these organizations can present unique challenges. Khwaja shared that AMCF’s COVID-19 Response Fund for Nonprofits raised $360,000 in 2020, which was distributed to more than 60 organizations. sustaining member of the Junior League, and a graduate of Leadership Houston.

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Many lessons to be learned from the ice-bucket challenge, Rice University expert says - Your Houston News: Living

AFP Blog

Many lessons to be learned from the ice-bucket challenge, Rice University expert says - Your Houston News: Living Former presidents, pop stars, politicians,actors and athletes are among the numerous public figures who have completed the viral ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge.

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2012 SXSW Interactive – #nptech Highlights

Amy Sample Ward

Start Some Good, a platform for social good groups – whether nonprofit organizations or not – to raise funds and build community, highlighted eight diverse projects working for social impact at an evening event hosted by Center61 at SXSW. Social Philanthropy: Raising Money on YouTube and Twitter. At SXSW, there….

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What is Data Intelligence?

sgEngage

The sector is moving away from galas and golf tournaments toward a strategic focus on raising more through major gifts. See how The Houston Zoo saw a 373% increase in ROI. . The nonprofit world reached a “Tipping Point” in 2020: we believe the future of our industry will look significantly different from its past. .

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NetSquared Local Organizers Share Social Media Wisdom

Tech Soup

Net2 Houston: Crafty Social Marketing Tactics That Work is a report from a NetSquared Local group that swapped tips on social media planning. Baldrick's Foundation is using Facebook to raise thousands of dollars to help sick children. Unsure how to factor social media into your organization's busy weeks?

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2012 SXSW Interactive Roundup

NTEN

Start Some Good, a platform for social good groups - whether nonprofit organizations or not - to raise funds and build community, highlighted eight diverse projects working for social impact at an evening event hosted by Center61 at SXSW. Social Philanthropy: Raising Money on YouTube and Twitter. At SXSW, there….