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AAZK Trees for You and Me (TFYM) Fundraiser
Trees for You and Me is a fundraiser to combat climate change run by Zoo Keepers!. WHAT IS “TREES FOR YOU AND ME”? Did you know you could plant trees for polar bears...
Why Recycling Paper Makes a Big Difference to the Planet
Recycling paper is good for the planet because it helps save trees, conserve water, reduce oil and electricity consumption, and more.
A seabird in the big trees?
If you’ve never heard of the Marbled Murrelet, that’s a shame – because this small puffin-like bird has an amazing history, and continues to be a lightning rod for conservation through the present.
Cigarette Butts That Flower into Trees?
OK, we seem to have solved the litter thing in this country. No, definitely not 100%, because you can still find Flamin' Hot Cheetos bags on the ground on nearly every block in Chicago, but for the most part it's now considered socially unacceptable to just toss your trash on the ground....unless you're a smoker. Yes, maintaining one of the unhealthiest habits known to man despite mountains of evidence that it's probably the sh----est thing one can do to themselves somehow grants them…
Is That A Squirrels Nest In My Tree?
Squirrels are always entertaining guests in your yard. They bound around and look cute thanks to their fuzzy tails and adorable little button eyes. They’re fantastic acrobats and climbers. They’re…
Go Green! Save More Than A Tree
We are on the brink of serious eco-effects on our planet. Let's all pitch in before it's too late. Room Dividers can go green too! Save more than a tree!
Why Woodpeckers Can Safely Slam Their Faces Into Trees
Newborn owls displaced when homeowner trimmed tree limb
Take a look at these newborn Eastern Screech owls who were lost from their home.
A Mother Raccoon Patiently Teaches Her Baby How to Climb a Backyard Tree
Photographer Jeff Reid captured heartwarming footage of a mother raccoon patiently teaching her tiny baby how to climb a tree in his backyard. Despite
New research links tree health to how birds respond to climate change
New research has revealed that shifts in the timing of egg laying by great tits in response to climate change vary markedly between breeding sites within the same woodland and that this variation is linked to the health of nearby oak trees.
Why Woodpeckers Don't Hurt Their Brains While Pecking Trees
##EMBED## A woodpecker’s brain is protected by a spongy elastic material between their bill and their skull that holds their brain snugly and provides a cushion. This keeps their brains from getting injured while they bang away at at tree at a remarkable rate and force. For instance, the pileated woodpecker can strike a tree trunk at around 20 times [...]
Why a woodpecker's beak doesn't get stuck in a tree like a nail
When you hammer a nail into wood, it’s usually difficult to remove it. But woodpeckers hammer away at trees all day long. How can they so easily pull their beaks out of the holes they create?…
How Baby Owls Nap Without Falling From Their Trees
Why Fundraisers Are Fed Up
Think fundraisers leave just to chase bigger salaries? A new survey commissioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy and the Association of Fundraising Professionals says you're wrong.
Why Fundraisers Should Take the Long View
Being patient and keeping all donors informed can result in big rewards.
One-third of donated money stays with fundraisers: How to avoid being scammed
The money you donated may not have ended up where you thought it would.
Fundraisers on Top: How to Reach the Executive Suite
The path to leadership involves studying nonprofit work beyond fundraising. And: Does the CFRE really matter?
How Fundraisers Can Use a Social Norms Approach to Increase Giving
Learn what the Women's Philanthropy Institute (WPI) found in their research about the intersection of social psychology and philanthropy, and how nonprofits can use these findings to drive giving.
What Are Some Measurable Benefits of the Arts? It's Getting Easier to Say
One of the perennial challenges facing fundraisers at arts organizations is articulating the value of the arts experience. New research provides compelling talking points on this score.
Understanding What Motivates Millennials to Give to Your NPO
To be successful fundraisers, we need to understand how to communicate to millennials and other generations in order to cultivate loyal donors.
How Professional Fundraising Coaches Improve Fundraising Skills and Outcomes
How can you help nonprofit fundraisers become better at their craft? It turns out that a bit of coaching goes a long way. I sat down with Kimberly O’Donnell, head of the Professional Coaching Program at Network for Good to learn more about who our fundraising coaches are, the work they do with thousands of nonprofit clients from coast-to-coast, and how they bring their clients to the next level of fundraising skill.
