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Spooling up for Day One of the Gathering

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This afternoon there are three choices: the Aspen Institute/SEA session on creating a new hybrid legal form for social enterprises, tours of local social enterprises, and a workshop on earned income ventures. Right after that (!) is the official opening reception for the Gathering: a Social Enterprise Marketplace and ice cream social.

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12 Ideas for an Unforgettable Virtual Fundraiser

Greater Giving

Create a challenge that will be an exciting lead up to the virtual gala, such as a virtual walk or fun run, a meditation challenge, or a themed challenge that would benefit your nonprofit’s mission, such as a day-long beach cleaning challenge. Gift boxes at your guests front doors. Shine a light on star talent.

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Gathering: looking back

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Dave McDonough and the local host committee also did a terrific job of making our stay in Long Beach exciting. Dave more or less froze on the Long Beach harbor tour, drinking ice cold beer in shirt sleeves while many people wore heavy coats or hid belowdeck where it was warmer and out of the wind!