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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

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Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Proceeds aid musicians and music industry workers who are struggling with illness, disease, and age-related problems. Vegan and palm oil-free, for every bar sold, Hand in Hand donates a bar to children in Haiti.

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Preparing Your Nonprofit to Move Beyond the Founder

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In short, the founder problem isn’t really a problem, if you understand it correctly. One that, like actual childhood and early adolescence, is full of hazards, and that inevitably must come to an end. Budgetary Overconfidence Very often, founder problems come to a head when there is a shortfall in the budget.

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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

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Plot/Desire: In any good story, there’s a problem that becomes part of the plot of the story. And the hero has a desire to overcome that problem. For our fictitious story, the plot is that many children only eat one meal a day — dinner. For example, our plot is that many children eat one meal a day and do poorly in school.

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Breaking the Cycle & Starting the Mental Health Conversation

Saleforce Nonprofit

For Black Americans, the statistics are even more sobering: They are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population. Founded in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II, UNICEF has consistently worked to protect the rights and wellbeing of all children.

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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

We all know that hunger is a complex and growing problem. Lead Associate, Food Security, Save the Children. Rachel Machen has worked in the public service world for over 8 years, pursuing her passion of ensuring children and families have adequate resources and support to promote optimal outcomes. Rachel Machen. Emilio Tavarez.

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Slacktivism: Can Cartoons Raise Awareness or Just Make Us Feel Good?

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In an effort to raise awareness for child abuse, thousands of Facebook users changed their profile photos to one of their favorite childhood cartoon characters (full disclosure: mine was Underdog.) This is for a campaign against violence on children.&# Did you notice something toony about Facebook last weekend?

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Youth Programs Featured in TechSoup Global’s Local Impact Map

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By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. Support for Autistic Children in the U.S. I have a soft spot for nonprofits that tackle really hard problems, and autism is certainly one of those. Childhood Cancer Support in Canada.

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