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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

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” From its humble beginnings, DonorsChoose.org has cumulatively raised $335 million and funded nearly 600,000 classroom projects. Today, DonorsChoose.org is the go-to site for alternative sources of funding for the classroom. Disruptive Model: Contest Crowdfunding. This includes some of the most basic student essentials.

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An Interview with Jessica Rauch about The Generation Project: Passionate about Teaching Young People

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in General Childhood Education at Bank Street College of Education. I left the classroom in 2007 to join Teach For America staff where I pioneered graduate school recruitment for the organization through May of this year. I taught in the Bronx for two years through Teach For America while working toward my M.A.

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How Can We Make Charitable Giving A Year-Round Habit?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For my 50th birthday, I held a 50th Birthday Card Photo Remix Contest on flickr and donated $50 the winner's favorite charity. If you're a blogger, you can run a comment for a donation contest. Or, consider making a contribution to an organization like Share Our Strength that is working to end childhood hunger.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

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There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. 5K will raise money for school’s outdoor classroom and track . If your organization supports families impacted by childhood cancer, figure out who the healthcare journalists are in your market.

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14LCS Idea Accelerator Pitches - Onward!

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[Photo credit: Idea Accelerator contestants high five after practicing their pitches at the Microsoft evening reception, Sept. Includes computer labs, classrooms, video recording studio, and current technology accessible to the community. Will they laugh at you, start to cheer, or be intrigued?

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