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Amy Potthast, Idealist.org: How I Have Fun and Do Good

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Johns — my North Portland, Oregon, neighborhood — I've been working this year on a new, all-volunteer mentoring program for local teen parents. Johns Village Project is a moms-and-tots playgroup that brings together teen moms and adult moms, with all our kids. We're working on becoming a member program of Oregon Mentors.

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How to Write Fundraising Emails That Get Results

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A fundraising email is not the right place to thank Board members, reflect on events that already happened, spotlight a wonderful volunteer, or highlight a major donor. You can be their hero and change their life.”. For example: “Many teen girls struggle with their self-esteem thanks to Instagram and Snapchat.

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Churches and Engagement (But Not Weddings): Tips for Engaging Each Generation

Connection Cafe

Millennials are individuals starting life as independent adults. They’re feeling the pressures of life but still value faith giving very highly on their list of priorities. Many of them are discovering their flow of life and where faith fits into that life. Generation X: Born 1965–1980. Baby Boomers: Born 1946–1964.

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Donning the Sweatshirt of Service: Reflections from a Second-Year Ally

ASU Lodestar Center

Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator, ADL Arizona and GLSEN Phoenix. I often found myself asking, "What do you mean I have to create a volunteer program, or put together an advocacy training, or plan a Halloween carnival? Analisa Xavier implemented Native American Connections ' first ever teen after-school programs.

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How Gen Z Donors Harness the Power of Online Giving

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

And despite their youth (its oldest members are only now leaving their teens), kids in Generation Z are regularly rocking social media for social good. Helping Your Teen Give Back. Whether through online fundraisers, volunteering, or even starting a small business of their own, your Gen Z kid can be a force for positive change.

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Nancy Wins Free Copy of Being the Difference

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Since he started S4K in San Diego, it has grown to over 30 programs in over 20 states, powered by over 2,500 volunteers. From Just_Kelly of The Hensley's : My mentor, Marilyn, is an amazing women. But in my personal life, my wife constantly wows me. I've known Rick for years and have met few people as inspirational as he.

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A Strong Message for Fundraising = More and Bigger Donations

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You, your donors, and your volunteers all work together in harmony to deliver your nonprofit’s services to those who need it. The pandemic exposed a major problem with food insecurity in our community, and for the past two years wonderful people like you have volunteered and donated to make sure our neighbors have enough food. .

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