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Carolyn M. Appleton

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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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Citizens’ Climate Lobby Austin, Texas USA @cclatx.bsky.social · 7d

It is free and very informative!

Sharper Than Ever: CCL’s Next Chapter | November 14 and 15, 2025

Please join Citizens’ Climate Lobby for the annual fall conference, which will be held online. Citizens’ Climate Lobby is pushing climate action forward! What to expect: Equip yourself …

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · 10d

Viva la Vida at Republic Park in Austin, Texas November 1, 2025 #Magnificent #MexicArte

Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · 10d

You can also shop online.

Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · 10d

November 14 it begins! bluegenieartbazaar.com/shopping/ Art bazaar conveniently located near Highland Station CapMetro rail. The best place to shop for the holidays! Brewtorium and Spokesman coffee next door.

Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · 10d

Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Attempt to Cut Off Food Assistance for 42 Million People in America

National Council of Nonprofits and allies secure emergency court order stopping the Trump-Vance Administration’s unlawful attempt to halt the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the gover...

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · 10d

Eyes open.

Putin preparing to attack another European country, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s president says Kremlin checking Europe’s capacity to protect its skies following new drone sightings

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · 10d

The monarchy contributes an estimated £1.7 billion to £2.5 billion to the UK economy, driven largely by tourism, trade, media, and arts. Little coverage on this … @newstatesman1913.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · 22d

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Citizens’ Climate Lobby Austin, Texas USA @cclatx.bsky.social · Oct 7

Wow!

For the First Time, Renewables Supplying More Power Globally Than Coal

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · Oct 5

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…

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · Sep 18

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!

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

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · Sep 17

Combatting Hate and Dangerous Speech

We all need to work toward combatting hateful speech and actions.

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ONE Campaign @onecampaign.bsky.social · Aug 19

Vaccines save 6 lives every minute — protecting lives, futures, and entire communities. 👏

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · Aug 7

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. …

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · Jul 27

The Creative Spaces Summit hosted by Preservation Texas and MINDPOP at the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth in July was outstanding!

Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · Jul 27

Enjoyed visiting the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in July. Thanks to Bethany Dodson for visiting me about the nomination process!

Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · Jul 10

#Gavi Thank you! ✌🏼

hopebuilding @hopebuilding.bsky.social · Jul 10

Today, at the Global Summit: Health and Prosperity through Immunisation in Brussels, world leaders pledged support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, leading to a total of more than US$9 billion secured against a targeted US$11.9 billion budget for its next five-year strategic period from 2026 to 2030.

World leaders recommit to immunisation amid global funding shortfall

The Global Summit: Health & Prosperity through Immunisation sees a record number of donors pledge towards Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, securing more than US$ 9 billion towards a target budget of US$ 11...

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

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…

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · Jun 22

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. 🇺🇸Deep North Carolina for sure! Want to join DAR? Genealogy help is available free of charge.

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · Jun 22

🤠 #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

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...

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · Jun 20

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RichesArt Gallery | Art Classes And Event Venue | Austin, Texas

Richesart gallery is Black owned in Austin, Tx. Join us for artistic weekly events and painting classes, team building experiences, or rent the gallery for a private event.

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Carolyn M. Appleton @cmappleton.bsky.social · May 25

@onecampaign.bsky.social at Sahara Lounge | What a nice crowd and great music!