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The Librarian of Marrakesh

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One of the joys of my role is meeting other social sector leaders: people with a powerful passion for good. She would bring books especially for children and women, and conduct a couple of days of workshops on wide-ranging topics about enterprise, culture, history, poetry and books.

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Twitter’s Claire Williams Shares Why Literacy Is Her Cause

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: As a supporter of the work that the Sharing Foundation does for children in Cambodia, I’ve seen first hand the value of literacy programs in developing countries. This week, nearly a year after first beginning to work with Room to Read, we’re proud to be taking part in promoting Literacy Day.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Nonprofit Database Segmentation

Neon CRM

It can be used to facilitate critical tasks that keep people invested in your mission. In one common scenario, a parent gets their children involved in an organization and that child continues their support into the next generation. You have to use the right technology to manage any database segmentation strategy.

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Create an Online Donation Receipt that Leads to More Donations

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Many people use that since it’s already there. These seven children are receiving a quality education, three meals a day, mentoring, and medical care. In Haiti, a typical adult has just five years of schooling, and the literacy rate is just 53 percent. We know that thanking people for their acts of kindness makes them feel good.

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Donor Recognition Strategies for All Supporter Tiers

Neon CRM

When you adapt your recognition and increase it as your donors contribute more, you keep people connected to your organization. For example, if someone gave $50 to a literacy group, the email could say, “Your donation of $50 helped us give 100 books to 50 children.” They’re what keeps the sombrero stable and on your head.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

If, however, through your research, you can establish a clear connection between your programs and their funding history and priorities, it’s still worth reaching out to that funder and introducing your organization. Connections like this are built over time. Don’t be afraid to reach out—just do your research first. Gray Family Foundation.

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Carrie Karnos, recipient of the 2006 James H. Veale Humanitarian Award.

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This award, in the form of a plaque, recognizes a sighted person who has contributed to the well-being of blind people. Working for an organization with a long, illustrious history, I am always curious about how other organizations got their start. Veale Humanitarian Award. She wrote, "Please consider Carrie Karnos for this award.

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