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10 Summer Fundraisers for 2018

NonProfit Hub

When people think of summer fundraising, a barbecue is probably one of the first events that comes to mind. Use the power of music to unite your donors by hosting an outdoor benefit concert. Note: most movies are protected by copyright law, so make sure you have the proper rights before a public screening! Outdoor concert.

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35 Exciting Raffle Prizes to Spice Up Your Events

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Before you start planning your raffle, make sure you understand what the local gambling laws are in your state. So, before you start sourcing prizes for your fundraiser, make sure you’ve done your research to avoid getting in trouble with the law. As you come up with raffle prizes for your fundraiser, keep your supporter base in mind.

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Eulogy for my father

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

He inspired us, he inspired each one of his children, by his example, by the people and pursuits he loved, to keep our impact on other people in mind. Second, he inspired us with his love of music. Dad always kept Cardinal Newman’s enjoinder in mind – he was always thinking about other people. That was my dad!

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18 Successful (Yet Untapped) Fall Fundraising Ideas

CauseVox

Yeah, there’s a lot to keep in mind as we round the corner to the last quarter of 2021. Tip: Be mindful of local laws regarding sports betting to ensure that you’re operating on the right side of the law. Back to School Carnival. Try hosting an Oktoberfest party and get sponsors to donate food and drinks.

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The Great YouTube Copyright Debate

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Keep in mind that penalties for knowingly violating U.S. copyright laws can be severe; if you have any question as to whether something constitutes fair use, err on the side of caution and double-check with the copyright owner or consult an attorney. Keep in mind that penalties for knowingly violating U.S.

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Meet Silona: A Woman Who Codes for Social Change!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Jonathan Zittrain, professor at Harvard Law School, a lecture at Harvard Law School about open source software and intellectual property rights said " Put software developers in a room and pizza at one end and code comes out the other end " What's your theory? I will have a caffeinated beverage sponsor!

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iLaw: Cyber Strategy for a Developing Nation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The initial cyberstrategy was to capitalize on the inmates' interest in music by using music as a means of teaching digital skills. His description of the robotics course -- "Lego of Your Mind." This project encouraged inmates to form singing groups and have temporary release to do performances.

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