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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. million people in Turkey have fled the earthquake zone, creating even greater humanitarian hardships in a region already affected by hyperinflation, civil war, and political tensions. billion) to Turkey.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). Refugees have sought asylum around the globe but primarily in the neighboring countries of Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan. federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms. Beirut explosion.

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A View from Istanbul

NTEN

We got a chance to find out when we had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from Turkey, courtesy of the World Affairs Council’s International Visitor Leadership Program. What does our work look like from across the world and what can we learn from that perspective?

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

For instance, a Thanksgiving meal basket could include a coupon for a free turkey, a bottle of wine, charcuterie ingredients, and fancy dinner napkins. Your corporate partners get more positive publicity for their businesses, while your nonprofit receives valuable auction packages for your event. It’s a win-win relationship!

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Where are the twenty-something or GEN-Y Bloggers Who Are Writing About Social Change and Nonprofits?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Do Good Well is written by Nathaniel Whittemore who is the founding director of the Center for Global Engagement at Northwestern University. Subject To Change is written by a recent Yale alum, Vanessa Mason, who is just starting out a career in public health. The blog is about citizen-led social change efforts. $5

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[VIDEO] Where to Find Potential Donors to Support Your Cause

Bloomerang

And I have the honor of teaching the fundraising courses for both Temple University and their 10-week online certificate program and Messiah University for their undergraduate courses. There’s a couple of the indicators here, but it pools public data public. Public data. We’re not doing anything sneaky.

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