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Carolyn M. Appleton

@cmappleton.bsky.social

Nonprofit fundraising and communications based in Central Texas 78717. Shared content by others does not necessarily express endorsement. Thank you for visiting! I also curate @cclatx on Bluesky. Linktr.ee @carolynmappleton.

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Happy New Year from Atlanta Grade School Friends Learn how a historic school in Atlanta, Texas is looking closely at the outstanding example of a grand manor in Scotland, Dumfries House.

So enjoyed chatting with Jacqueline! We could do this in Texas … #Dumfries

01.02.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Support the Fix Our Forests Act | Citizens' Climate Lobby Tell your senator on the Agriculture Committee you support healthy forests, wildfire management, and bipartisan climate solutions.

Thanks for raising your hand! #ActionItem

31.01.2026 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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01.02.2026 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We can’t talk about the future of #AI without talking about who’s being left out.

#TechSoup's Shaista Keating explains in The NonProfit Times how the #DigitalDivide is already limiting opportunity β€” and why #nonprofits must help ensure AI works for everyone.

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#SocialImpact #NGOs

28.01.2026 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Startled I have been thinking for weeks about the focus of my first post of 2026. The past year was marked by surprising news on the national level. Sometimes the news has admittedly β€œrattled” m…
01.02.2026 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Carolyn M. Appleton | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Nonprofit Fundraising and Communications
13.01.2026 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career This post discusses ways you can become a professional grant writer.
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A Brief Account: List Good stories do more than create a sense of connection. They build familiarity and trust, and allow the listener to enter the story where they are, making them more open to learning. Good stories c…
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Season’s Greetings I hope you are having a successful year-end giving season. Here’s wishing you and your nonprofit a happy holiday. My fall has been busy behind-the-scenes. That is one reason why I am a tad la…

Sharing year-end thoughts on Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog.

07.12.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Viva la Vida at Republic Park in Austin, Texas November 1, 2025 #Magnificent #MexicArte

01.11.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s Going On In this post, I wanted to point out insightful research and reports I find timely regarding philanthropy in our world today. While news in the media can be tumultuous and confusing, nonprofits need…
05.10.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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YouTube for Nonprofits: TechSoup Quad Presentation August 2025 This slide deck was shown during my presentation to TechSoup Quad. It has also been made into a video on my YouTube channel @CarolynAppleton. To hear my presentation, which includes many helpful insig

Join Quad, the secure conversation platform hosted by @techsoup.bsky.social for peer to peer networking and learning. You can listen to the recording of my presentation there!

18.09.2025 07:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carolyn Recommends Those who have discovered my Linktr.ee know that I share my most recent blog articles and projects there. But also, I recommend several organizations and platforms that serve the nonprofit sector. …
07.08.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Creative Spaces Summit hosted by Preservation Texas and MINDPOP at the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth in July was outstanding!

27.07.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoyed visiting the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in July. Thanks to Bethany Dodson for visiting me about the nomination process!

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Dramatic Summer in the Texas Hill Country As I post, no information I could possibly share about fundraising generally speaking would be helpful to those affected by the torrential rains and overwhelming flooding across the Texas Hill Coun…

Dramatic Summer in the Texas Hill Country – Carolyn's Nonprofit Blog

08.07.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pleased to add a new American Revolutionary War ancestor to the five documented by #DAR on my late father’s side. Benjamin Whichcote White is on my mother’s side of the family. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈDeep North Carolina for sure! Want to join DAR? Genealogy help is available free of charge.

22.06.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carolyn Appleton's review of What's Left Unsaid 5/5: I was delighted to receive a copy of Melissa DeRosa's book in the mail. It was like receiving a message from a friend, one I met during the COVID epidemic. Like so many living in New York - and...

🀠 #Cuomo Read … and then vote. Thanks again to NY Governor Cuomo for his outstanding leadership during #COVID19. Even in Texas, many of us noticed. #Grateful

22.06.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@onecampaign.bsky.social at Sahara Lounge | What a nice crowd and great music!

25.05.2025 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kicking off Africa Day 2025 at Sahara Lounge. Thanks Eileen and the music team. 🎢 Sign up for @onecampaign.bsky.social updates on current and upcoming legislative initiatives. We need your voice!

25.05.2025 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carolyn M. Appleton Welcome! My YouTube channel includes professional presentations, videos for nonprofits, and early video experiments. Special playlists appear focusing on topics in which I'm interested. Learn more abo...

Educational content based on years of experience … on YouTube. πŸ˜‰

10.05.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Going Visual: Getting the Word Out How do nonprofits build visibility, trust and engagement? Whether we embrace it or not, social media plays a significant role in how nonprofits are perceived and judged today. While I would argue n…

Thoughts on YouTube and nonprofits from Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog.

10.05.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to the Molly Goodnight Chapter of DAR for including me in its 100th anniversary celebration. It was a wonderful event! I enjoyed speaking about Mary Honeyman Ten Eyck Turner, founding Regent, and receiving the β€œWomen in American History” award on her behalf. Slide deck on Linktr.ee. πŸŽ‰

06.04.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CCL Texas Lobby Day 2025 a Success First and foremost, we wish to thank those who took the time to meet with our Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers on April 1. We know how busy you are, and we deeply appreciate your listening …
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Molly Goodnight Chapter of DAR to celebrate 100th anniversary Saturday The event will be held at the Khiva Shrine Center in Amarillo; here's a brief history of the chapter.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 😍

04.04.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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