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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I also want to them to discover and follow their own sense of social activism and philanthropy and become Philanthroteens , teens with a passion for social change who grew up not knowing what it was like to not to have a cell phone or not to be connected to Facebook. While her parents were concerned about her safety, she kept going.

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Women’s History Month: 11 Nonprofits That Are Advocating For Female Empowerment

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Mission: The mission of Crossroads for Women is to provide comprehensive, integrated services to empower women emerging from incarceration to achieve safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives in the community, for themselves and their children. Impacting: Incarceration and addiction. Headquarters in: Albuquerque, NM. Become a monthly donor.

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HOW TO: Engage 5 Generations of Donors and Supporters

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Currently, more than 50 percent of children ages 0–8 spend an average of 43 minutes daily on smartphones and tablets watching videos, reading, and playing games. Eighty-three percent of millennials ages 18–29 use social networking sites on a regular basis as do 73 percent of teens. Generation X (Born 1965–1979, Currently Ages 35–49).

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Hey Nonprofits: Here Comes Gen Z Donors

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These potential donors are teens (and pre-teens) with a passion for social change and who grew up not knowing what it was like to not to have a cell phone or be connected to Facebook. Here’s some examples of 10 big time philanthropists who are kids, including a 13 year old who raised $600,000 for charity. The Giving 2.0

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5 Hybrid Event Ideas for Youth Organizations

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And one group of people that inspires others to give is children. For older kids and teens that benefit from your youth organization, a video game tournament is a great opportunity for them to show off their skills while raising funds for your organization. Just ask Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass!

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Freshen Up the Sunday Morning Giving Routine With These Church Fundraising Events

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International giving days like Giving Tuesday have made giving to charities the norm during certain parts of the year. This next idea is great if your church has a great youth group with teens old enough to fundraise. Your congregants will have fun making something for charity and your church can raise funds for its mission.

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What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit

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Or is it for people who are not accepted by current shelters, such as mothers with teen boys? Or are you looking to open a shelter for teens who have left or been kicked out of their homes, a need totally different than the family shelters in your community. Is the need for more beds seasonal?

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