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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

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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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Help Hurricane Harvey Victims: Where To Donate #HoustonStrong

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When a natural disaster strikes, I make a donation to my go to national or global charities for disaster relief Team Rubicon, Save the Children , and/or Global Giving. Here’s a list of suggestions from people in my network: United Way of Houston. Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. YMCA Houston.

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How to Sell MORE Sponsorships for Virtual or Hybrid Events

Greater Giving

Some organizations have come up with creative adaptations, like Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star in Houston, TX. The nonprofit’s BIG Taste of Houston event traditionally featured a tasting dinner with chefs on site. You may be surprised what you come up with!

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Medical Surplus Alliance Connects With Guatemalan Hospital With Help From Boulder Based Software Company & Acclaimed Photographer

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Medical Bridges, a Houston based Medical Surplus Recovery Organization and their Guatemalan partners Amigos Pro Obras Sociales organized the difficult and complex film settings that included hospitals, clinics, patient homes and the surrounding community. The team enjoying some local Guatemalan cuisine.

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What is Data Intelligence?

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Smaller, distributed teams are increasingly relying on AI to synthesize data and optimize their workflows. 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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Combat Volunteer Coordinator Turnover with VolunteerHub

Volunteer Hub

Check out how Holocaust Museum Houston is using VolunteerHub to recruit volunteers. Volunteer coordinators who are using the software to engage, recruit, and manage volunteers have access to VolunteerHub’s in-depth knowledgebase, resources, and support team. Retention has always been a top challenge for volunteer coordinators.