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14LCS Idea Accelerator: Transforming Technology into Social Change

NTEN

On September 6 in San Francisco, over 200 attendees at NTEN’s Leading Change Summit (14LCS) convened for its finale event: the Idea Accelerator. In order to ensure the work and concepts that emerged throughout the workshops had a launch pad, we created the Idea Accelerator as the final day’s focus, pushing those ideas into possibilities.”.

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Three Fabulous Conversations

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Conversation Two I had agreed to act as a mentor to a Global Changemaker, in this case Mousa Mousawy, an Iraqi teenager now living in Jordan. I had no idea when I agreed to the mentor gig that there would be something like this I actually know something (a lot) about. What a great kick-off for a day!

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Create an Online Donation Receipt that Leads to More Donations

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Hero languages reinforces the idea that they made the right choice and increases the possibility that they will give again. If the gift was toward a campaign or designated for a special purpose, it’s a good idea to include that information as well for the donor’s reference. Say things like, We couldn’t do this without you! ,

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Playing the Social by Social Game: London Net Tuesday

Amy Sample Ward

The Social by Social Game really took off at Net Tuesday this week when some 20 participants invented a south London borough, created a set of project ideas for better health, happiness and the environment, and then went on to plan how social technology could yield these social benefits. All within 90 minutes. More on that here.

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5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!

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How to Find Grants that are a Perfect Fit Once you have an idea of what you need to fund, what it will cost, and when you need the money, it’s time to find the perfect grant opportunities for your nonprofit. And you’ll get one every week with new ideas and information. Pad your timelines to account for this.

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No need to reinvent the wheel

Get Fully Funded

. “I am constantly amazed at the diverse strategies and creative ideas all around us. Often, a fellow fundraiser is more than willing to share his or her ideas. They can get you samples of just about anything. Are you in a mentoring relationship with someone you can learn from?

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Katya Andresen, Network for Good: How I Have Fun, Do Good

Have Fun - Do Good

For years, Britt’s been promoting this very concept - the idea of having fun while doing good. It’s a powerful idea, and I’m happy to share what I do to have fun while doing good in this guest post. When I blog, I like to point to the good ideas of others. I act like a fan: It’s fulfilling to be an enthusiast of others.

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