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Is the Diminishing Number of Donors an Issue for Fundraisers?

Penelope Burk

What fundraisers need from leadership is a compelling, priority case, backed by evidence that your not-for-profit is ready and able to make it happen. But do give them what they need in order to inspire those tenuous first-timers to give again, and already-loyal donors to reach for the stars.

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Microsoft's Ecohero: How Sean Nicholson Is Saving the Earth

Tech Soup

In 2001, Microsoft responded to requests by refurbishers for some remedy to this problem by creating the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) Program. He is a thought leader in the refurbishment industry; for instance, he initiated the "Ready for Reuse" standard for R2 certification.

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One Nonprofit’s Road to Microsoft Windows Happiness

Tech Soup

Get Ready for the End of Windows XP Support. Rick’s “fewer words” version: "Our goal is to help our own community live a fulfilling life on their own terms, while avoiding negative outcomes like forced hospitalization or incarceration." " Interested in learning more about upgrades? Check out these resources!

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Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Registration & Reporting Requirements ??

Selfish Giving

This guidance, published in March 2001, is called The Charleston Principles: Guidelines on Charitable Solicitations Using the Internet (the “Principles”). 3) Have alternative campaign ideas ready to share with companies that are not prepared to undertake the registration requirements applicable to charitable sales promotions.

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Nonprofit Technology News for September 2013

Tech Soup

Apparently it all started in 2001 with the IBM Watchpad. Get ready for thought-controlled. Security device. Find more on this in ZDnet’s “ The smartwatch worth waiting for.” ” Their history of smartwatches is also good. Cognitive computing: forget mouse, keyboard, even speech and gesture input.

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What's Wrong with Tom Brady's Partnership with Best Buddies? Everything

Selfish Giving

million for since 2001. But I had given the day before and wasn't ready to give again. Sunday's Boston Globe reported that Tom Brady's charity, The Change the World Foundation , has received $3.25 in payments from Best Buddies International , a charity that Brady has reportedly raised $46.5 What's wrong with this? Everything.