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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

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Fundraising with social media (particularly Facebook) means under- standing that donors don’t separate liking, sharing, or pledging, from donating,” explained John. Kickstarter is a perfect place for nonprofits to appeal to small-time donors. More than 1.5 To date, the fundraiser has sold nearly 5,000 t-shirts and raised $75,000.

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Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age: Teaching Your Kids To Give To Causes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For the holidays, she has hosted a kindergarten "angel" party where the kids were "angel donors" for families in need, depositing their unwrapped toys and gifts as admittance to the fun. Amy says that now that her daughter has entered her teen years, they segued to more complex themes.

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Sexual Assault: Resources for Families and Tips for Self-Care

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Some wounds were fresh; others, like mine, were decades old or took place during childhood. For survivors, Teen Vogue published self-care tips, acknowledging that it’s hard to avoid triggers and be overwhelmed by the news. million volunteers, 9 million donors worldwide, and more than $4.7 ABOUT UNITED WAY. Supported by 2.9