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The Best Organizations to Support for Animal Rights

Best Organizations for Animal Rights
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We all love our pets and want the very best for them. However, some animals don’t experience the best lives, which is why so many organizations focus on animal welfare and proper care of animals. Whether you’re a cat person, a dog person, or a reptile person, some nonprofits help out animals when they need it the most. Here you can find the best organizations to support for animal rights.

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4 Simple Ways to Thank Your Donors

4 Simple Ways to Thank Your Donors

Thanking donors is important both as common courtesy and to foster long-term relationships. 

Donors who feel connected to your cause and nonprofit typically show greater support through financial donations, volunteering, or even acting as ambassadors and spokespersons for your nonprofit.

Here are some simple and meaningful ways that you can thank your donors:

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5 Famous Volunteers Throughout History

The idea of volunteerism has been around for a long time. Even the word “volunteer” has been in use since the 1700s.  We know you love to help out and lend a hand with nonprofits near you, but we bet you didn’t know that these historical figures were big volunteers too!

Ben Franklin – He created bifocals and was one of America’s Founding Fathers, but did you know he also created the very first volunteer fire department? You’ve likely heard Franklin’s famous quote, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Franklin brought together a group of 30 men in 1736 to form the Union Fire Company to prevent massive fires in Philadelphia.

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These 5 Nonprofits Are Finding Treatments and Cures for Birth Defects and Genetic Diseases

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Research is needed in order to find better treatments and potential cures for birth defects and genetic diseases. Studying and understanding these diseases and the impacts they can have are the first steps toward proper care. In addition, the more information family members have access to, the better prepared they are to provide compassionate care and have hope.

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These 4 Nonprofits Are Improving the Lives of People with Birth Defects and Genetic Diseases

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Children and adults who have birth defects or are born with genetic diseases are often subjected to high medical bills and caretaker fees. In addition to the many challenges they face, some around the world don’t have access to basic health care or benefits to cover these costs. Families as well as the individuals who suffer from these conditions often feel alone and are struggling to make ends meet.

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HIV Research Nonprofits Making a Difference

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Nonprofits that research into HIV, benefit the millions of people around the globe who are diagnosed with the disease. This research has been a contributing factor in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of HIV, as well as other health conditions affecting many more people. Sharing research can also fight the stigma present against HIV and individuals who have it.

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5 Nonprofits Setting the Bar for Biology and Life Sciences

We can’t even begin to understand all the complexities of the natural world. However, with many tools and resources, we can have a small glimpse into the importance of our biological diversity and the role we play in the grand scheme. We rely on research in order to be able to preserve our beautiful natural environments and to better understand our own species in relation to our surroundings. 

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Change the World with Reading: 6 Organizations Helping Children Across the Globe Improve Their Literacy

Did you know that students who don’t know how to read at a proficient level by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of school? High school dropouts are more likely to be arrested, become pregnant as teenagers, and have a hard time finding steady employment. Organizations that work to improve reading skills among young children help the community in more ways than just being able to pick up good books. The more literate a student is, the better chances they have in many different aspects of life. Incarceration rates are lowered and graduation changes are higher. Plus, aside from reading, the programs offer children the chance to have additional adult support and mentorship.

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