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10 Common Misconceptions Nonprofits Have About Bitcoin Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Major crypto gifts haven’t slowed down, with multi-million dollar pledges happening in December and January so far. Myth 8: Mining cryptocurrency is bad for the environment. A single donor donated $56 million worth of Bitcoin to 60 nonprofits at the start of 2018 – on Reddit! Myth 2: Cryptocurrencies aren’t regulated enough.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

Classy

When our lives shifted around social distancing rules, our appreciation for the environment bloomed. Volkswagen, GM, Amazon, and the USPS pledged a commitment to green vehicles. California State Parks Foundation. How California State Parks Foundation Takes Action on Earth Day. The six largest banks in the U.S.

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Disengaged employees: What are they really thinking?

The Next Web

The etymology of the word “engaged” comes from the French, gage – to pledge one’s self or enter a contract. It is a result of dishonesty, lack of integrity, or a difficult work environment, and it generally comes down to unclear and uncommunicated assumptions and expectations. On the same page. Leave us a question or comment below.

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Empowering young women in philanthropy to create lasting change

Candid

As founder of AtlasDaughters, director of the Marks Family Foundation, and mother to a daughter, I know firsthand the importance of educating and empowering young women in philanthropy to accelerate their giving to maximize impact. Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott. Why focus on young women in philanthropy?

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Measuring Social Media Outcomes Is Easier than Measuring Hurricane Strength

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

That said, we are especially committed to achieving focused impact in the areas of Education, the Environment, the Economy and Emergency Preparedness & Response. We decided to try to get 500 emergency plans pledged; 2,000 emergency kits built and 250 service leaders affiliated (meaning certified as first responders.).

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Funders’ hidden contribution to the sector: their data 

Candid

The Arizona Foundation for Women , for example, decided to participate in direct reporting after getting the call to action from the Arizona Grantmakers Forum (AGM), one of Candid’s Get on the Map Campaign partners. Equity, inclusivity, and justice are core values underlying the foundation’s grantmaking.

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Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits: Craft the Best Approach for Your Organization

CauseVox

Let’s face it: consistent funding is the lifeblood of nonprofit work – without it, we cannot create the impact we want in our communities; and from individual giving to foundation grants and everything in between, there are so many different ways to go about fundraising. Employ both and don’t be afraid to let your passion shine through.