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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation

Saleforce Nonprofit

One great example of the intricate connections of habitats, wildlife, and people is our Cumberland Forest Project , located where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet in the Central Appalachian region of the eastern U.S. And through that work, we know that nature provides for us as much as it depends on us. © Cameron Davidson; May 2019.

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AmFund’s Best and Worst Dates for Special Event Fundraising

DipJar

Think about this: according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics , there are 1.5 Avoid National Holidays. National holidays bring out a lot of competition! For this reason, it’s best to avoid those national holidays. Even the dates with smaller events, like the Kentucky Derby, are good to avoid.

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When is Equal Pay Day for social sector leaders in your state?

Candid

Equal Pay Day is a symbolic day created by the National Committee on Pay Equity to increase awareness about the gender wage gap. Specifically, this day marks how far into the year a woman must work to receive the same wage that a man received the previous year. This year, U.S. Equal Pay Day landed on March 15, meaning that women in the U.S.

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Celebrating Black history and Black futures

Candid

An HBCU Midnight Brunch during Juneteenth weekend at the Roots 101: African American Museum , a nonprofit in Louisville, Kentucky, exemplifies this fusion of the past and what is to come. Looking to the future. HBCUs are also about the future.

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

March 7 is National Cereal Day and who doesn’t love a cereal buffet? SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Over 30 fundraising ideas for spring, from daylight savings time to National Haiku Day. National Haiku Day is April 17. Cereal-for-Dinner Dinner Party (March 7).

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

National Park Trust. National Park Trust. Areas served: Kentucky, southern Indiana. Visit Grantli to learn how I do my grant research and exactly how you can find the funders that align with your own organization. Funding Priority: Youth Programs. Global Fund for Children. Kellogg Foundation. Allstate Foundation. Good Sports.

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15 Silent Auction Software Tools to Power Your Events

Bloomerang

Most helpful features Express check-in with QR codes Scoreboards and slideshows to help drive participation Customizable online sponsorship packages Price Packages include Professional, Enterprise, and Nationals (multi-chapter fundraising) options. Packages range from memorable event experiences like the Kentucky Derby to tropical vacations.