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Who’s Ready for an Alternative Spring Break?

In the dead of winter, who doesn’t daydream about the upcoming spring break or summer vacation? Did you ever consider planning an “alternative break,” donating...

10 Tips for Effective Video Storytelling

Creating a video for your nonprofit organization can be a daunting task. But the benefits of getting behind the camera, or in front of it, are worth it. “1.8 million...

Shopping with a Purpose

Christmas is just around the corner! This holiday season, why not “shop for good”? You probably spend a lot of time and energy looking for that perfect...

GreatNonprofits Announces the 2014 GreatNonprofits Top-Rated

October 31, 2014—GreatNonprofits, the largest nonprofit review site announced today the 2014 GreatNonprofits Top-Rated List. The Top-Rated List of nearly 1,700...

Share Quicks Acts of Kindness

(Click the image to get Free Printable Kindness Cards, a project of DoingGoodTogether.org) Not all acts of kindness require planning and advanced notice. In fact,...

Become a Family That Volunteers

Be a family that gives together! Here are some tips on Family Volunteering from Doing Good Together after the jump! Ten Tips to Start a Habit of Service This blog...

7 Ways Non-Profits Can Capitalize on Employment Information

This blog content has been provided by HEPdata. Over the past year, HEPdata has helped hundreds of universities and non-profits track down current employment...

Education A to Z

The summer months certainly flew by. Suddenly we are faced with the usual barrage of “Back-to-School” sales, lists of school supplies to buy, and getting...

GreatNonprofits to Lead the Future of the Giving Library Video Archive

GreatNonprofits has announced that it has been selected to lead the future of the Giving Library. GreatNonprofits, the leading developer of tools that allow people to...

Summer Exchange Programs

While we’re in the heat of the summer, we realize it might be too late to plan for this year’s student exchange program, but it’s never too late to start planning for...

Tips for Using Quotes and Reviews in Your Content Strategy

In a recent blog post 7 Tips for Using Quotes for Your Nonprofit’s Content Strategy, Beth Kanter provides compelling reasons and extremely helpful tips for using...

Helping Kids Make a Difference

It’s Never Too Early to Help It’s easy to forget how lucky we are. We get in a particular groove, driving the kids to school, cheering them on at sporting...

Q & A with David Lansdowne

published by Emerson & Church Many of us are apologetic when asking – as if we’re asking the donor to give as a personal favor to us. That’s not what we’re...

Leveraging Social Media to Showcase Impact in the Nonprofit Sector

It’s no surprise that social media is big and it’s here to stay. While we know you’re probably already using social media to the hilt, we want to help you maximize your...

Nonprofits Supporting Our Cultural Heritage

Summer’s almost here; time to start making those vacation plans. As you glance through guidebooks, you’ll be sure to see lists of “don’t miss” monuments, parks, and...

Give Kids The World, a 2013 Top-Rated Winner, Leverages Social Media to Spread the Love

Amid Central Florida attractions such as Walt Disney World and SeaWorld lies Give Kids The World Village, a 70-acre nonprofit storybook resort that hosts children with...

Most Often Asked Questions About Donor Communications

Article written by Tom Ahern I’ve found that most donors just browse – they don’t really read our materials. Considering the time and cost involved, why keep sending...

Let’s Go! It’s Earthday

Earth Day is coming up. Spring and spring fever are in the air. Kids are getting anxious for summer to come. Why not start planning outings that combine awareness of...

The Most Recommended Online Grants Management System to Source Reviews from Top Charity Review Site

REDWOOD CITY, CA, April 2, 2014 – Foundant Technologies, provider of the most recommended online grants management system, Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM), and...

Spring Cleaning for Social Good!

Four Ways Your Spring Cleaning Can Be Used For Social Good. Housebound by bad weather? Why not do a little pre-emptive spring cleaning. Start small; maybe you have a...