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Pope Francis: Catholic Student Associations Capitalize on Papal Visit

Associations Now

The pope’s first trip to the United States this week promises to snarl traffic and draw online buzz, but for Catholic student associations, it represents an opportunity to start a bigger conversation with an audience that can be tough to reach. James Catholic Parish in Philadelphia, told the Daily Pennsylvanian. “We

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How the Pope Is Connecting with Younger Generations on Social Media: Pope Emojis

Beth Kanter

As you probably know, the Pope is visiting the United States this week in Washington, DC; Philadelphia; and New York City. While the crowds will gather on the ground for a change to touch the hand of Pontiff, there will be a lot of crowds online to celebrate his visit.

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth Kanter

To date, they’ve launched over 100,000 “Boosters” and raised over $13 million for causes across the United States. For example, a ten dollar donation gives you a chance to be on the set of the comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Booster launched its first campaign in 2013. Disruptor: Kickstarter.

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