Nonprofit Organizations

Crowdfunding, a Burgeoning Phenomenon to Raise Money for Some Enterprises and Nonprofits

Jerry Chautin | Posted 05.17.2012

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Jerry Chautin

Kiki Karpus invests in start-ups and emerging businesses -- well, sort of. Instead of choosing the companies based upon the likelihood of their succes...

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PHOTOS: Speed Dating For A Good Cause In Chicago

The Huffington Post | Jen Sabella | Posted 02.08.2012

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While some Chicagoans might be on the prowl for a significant other as Valentine's Day approaches, more than 100 women and 70 organizations will gathe...

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Angels at Risk: Stand Up to Addiction

Susie Spain | Posted 03.20.2012

Read More: Drug Use, Santa Monica High School, Nonprofit Organizations, Teen Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Use, Impact News
Susie Spain

Angels at Risk is building a web between schools, rehabilitation centers and prevention programs. We continue to make a difference in the quality of our community, both in preventing short-term crisis and in maintaining long-term social stability.

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Most Americans Want to Support Troops, They Just Don't Know How

Torrey Shannon | Posted 11.27.2011

Read More: Veteran Care, Wounded Veterans, Patriotism, Veteran Support, Helping a Hero, Veterans PTSD, Impact News, Nonprofit News, Traumatic Brain Injury, Nonprofit Organizations, Global War on Terror, Military Support, Adaptive Housing, Spark Energy, Iraq Soldiers Amputees, Impact News
Torrey Shannon

Less than 1% of our American population is serving in the military. The other 99% of Americans must -- and need -- to do their part. A yellow ribbon bumper sticker just won't cut it anymore.

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The Failure of Progressive Nonprofit Organizations

Pablo Eisenberg | Posted 10.01.2011

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Pablo Eisenberg

Progressive nonprofits have talked a lot about recreating "movement" organizations that might recapture the old spirit of social change. It has been, unfortunately, only talk.

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Cultivating Contagion in the Social Media Sphere

Rishi Dave | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rishi Dave

Direct conversations with your customers are incredibly powerful, but the seeming lack of control can be unnerving. So how can you engage at a meaningful level?

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Nonprofit Experts Weigh In On What Election Results Will Mean For Organizations

Posted 05.25.2011

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As millions of Americans headed to the polls to cast their ballots for the 2010 midterm elections, nonprofit leaders have been watching with a keen ey...

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A Crusader for Charity

2morrowknight | Posted 05.25.2011

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2morrowknight

Through recession, natural disaster, war, and any other challenge to humanity, one thing remains constant: the need for sharing and giving to improve lives in every corner of the globe.

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'Classy Awards' Recognize Local Volunteers, Nonprofits In Cities Across The Country

Posted 05.25.2011

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The social fundraising platform for nonprofits StayClassy will recognize local volunteers and nonprofits in eight cities across the country for the 2n...

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Matt Jenkins Runs Barefoot 760 Miles To Raise Awareness About Nonprofits Hurt By Budget Cuts

CNN | Posted 05.25.2011

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Two weeks ago, Matt Jenkins began running barefoot up the coast of North Carolina to raise awareness about nonprofit organizations hit hard by state b...

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Isha Foundation Comes In Second, But Resolve Stays Strong

HuffPost | Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 05.25.2011

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As the Chase Community Giving contest on Facebook drew to a close, two nonprofit organizations duked it out for the $1 million grand prize. As The Huf...

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