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Social Networks in Small Places

NTEN

Jen Newmeyer, Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina I had a few assumptions I decided to test by talking to some organizations that work locally using social media. The Del Norte Family Resource Center has been in operation for about two years now, and their Facebook page gets more traffic than their web site.

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7 Top Nonprofit Crowdfunding + Peer-to-Peer Website Examples Of 2021

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There were a few outstanding elements of this fundraiser that set it apart from the crowd: A creative livestream that kept folks engaged: they had personal stories, cooking demonstrations, a local comedian as a host, and live raffles! For people who weren’t local, any park was a great alternative. Who wouldn’t want to watch?

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DIY Nonprofit Technology: Getting Funding for Tech at Your Org

NTEN

Center for Nonprofits, I have the opportunity to talk with many nonprofit board members and staff across North Carolina about their use of technology. You would typically include budget items to cover staff salary and benefits, rent, printing, and other resources. ] By Paula Jones, Director of Technology, The N.

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Youth Fundraising Ideas: 10 Fundraisers for the Young at Heart

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina excels at hosting family-friendly fundraisers. This is often a great way for these local businesses to make a difference without breaking the bank. For more helpful advice for youth-focused organizations, check out the resources below. Are you smarter than a fifth grader?”

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Veterans Organic Garden: An Off-the-Grid Jobs Program

Tech Soup

When we found out about Lovay Wallace-Singleton's new project to build a solar-powered organic garden in North Carolina, one that also brings rehabilitation and jobs to veterans, we had to talk to her. It's located in the city of New Bern in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. for disabled veterans.

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Telling Your Story: NetSquared #Storymakers2017 Workshops for Nonprofits

Tech Soup

TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. Research Triangle, North Carolina: The Internet of Things: You Only Live Twice? Research Triangle, North Carolina: Topic TBD. Wednesday, August 16, 2017.

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Start 2017 by Building Your Tech Skills and Community

Tech Soup

That's why we do an annual survey of our members — because our local volunteers are always striving to figure out how they can help your nonprofit use technology to do more good. Kitchener, Ontario: Estimating Time and Resources. Morrisville, North Carolina: Email Is Not Dead! Why Are You a NetSquared Member?

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