Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 27, 2006

Hey Have Fun * Do Gooders--I've started posting over at WorldChanging: San Francisco about local WorldChanging happenings. I wrote the post below for them, but thought I'd post it here too 'cause Shop Local First Week is a national program. Want to support local businesses in the Mission and save money?

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Local San Francisco Michigan Portland 40

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Finding the right funders that match your mission, your specific project, and your geographic locale is quite an art. They usually have local chapters. Your local community directory at the Foundation Center. Michigan State University's list of service clubs and civic organizations that provide funding.

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Research Fund Grant Library 55

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. As you prepare for your fundraiser, canvas your local businesses and donors for items, coupons, or vouchers. Check out this scavenger hunt hosted by Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes.

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Ideas Fundraising Fun Game 52

NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

Nine scholarships for attendees were awarded. They pulled together a panel of local marketers doing innovative things with social media. The fall conference will take place October 13-15 in Grand Rapids, Michigan—the first time ever being held outside of Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Causes Conference Nebraska Skype 36

Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 18, 2008

According to the United Way for Southeastern Michigan's blog , President Richard Nixon signed an executive order in 1974 establishing National Volunteer Week as an annual celebration of volunteerism (who knew?). Personally, I'd like to start volunteering at my local library. How often do you volunteer? Howabout you?

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National Celebrate Volunteer Michigan 41

Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

They award grants for educational innovations that prepare youth to become the socially responsible leaders of the future. Areas served: Mexico, Haiti, US (priority: Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New Orleans). Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”. Guitar Center.

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Education Grant Fund Resource 90

EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

and discover how to reach your audiences more directly through social and digital media, while still landing placements through the national press or your local newspapers and broadcast stations. Local / #MadisonNonprofitDay / @nonprofitday. Join us in Washington, D.C., Communications / #casemrp / @CASEAdvance. Communications.

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Calendar Conference San Diego DC 177

Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. Areas served: US (primarily Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, & New Orleans), Mexico, Haiti. Activities can be local, regional, or, in some instances, statewide. Foundation For Women.

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Empowerment Grant Fund Resource 104

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. Areas served: US (primarily Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, & New Orleans), Mexico, Haiti. Activities can be local, regional, or, in some instances, statewide. Foundation For Women.

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Empowerment Grant Fund Resource 81