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Top 3 Trends to Fool Proof your Future Fundraisng

NetWits

For large nonprofits here is some even scarier news: the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported in October of 2010 that donations to the nation’s largest charities dropped 11% last year. Instead, so far in 2010, giving to the United Way Worldwide (the largest charity in the survey) decreased by 4.5% According to stats from the RUN.

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Social Media Webinars Now Offered to Accommodate Charities in Europe

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DIOSA Communications has been offering social media webinars for nonprofits since February 2008, but the content of the webinars and the time schedule mostly accommodate nonprofits in the United States. Approximately 20 charities in the U.K., The webinars are also well-suited for nonprofits in Eastern Canada.

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, the best practices below are based on Nonprofit Tech for Good’s experience using Twitter almost daily since 2008. There are rage tweeters and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Twitter can be mean.

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5 Good Nonprofit Infographics

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All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Good Nonprofit Infographics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on April 12th, 2011 Who doesn’t love a good infographic? Read the entire report to learn more about global trends. Read the entire report to learn more about global trends.

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Seth Godin on Innovation, Failure and Why Non-profits Should Stop Operating like Businesses

NetWits

Back in January of 2008 he told us (the non-profit sector) that we should be looking to use the internet in new and innovative ways to build community and engage our supporters because direct mail, although still a huge revenue source, was beginning to show signs of fatigue. My Question to You.

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An Example of How To Pitch a Blogger: Global Giving UK and Philanthropy Predictions for 4th Quarter 2008

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What's so cool is that my favorite charity, the Sharing Foundation , is on this page too! David gives some links at the end that talk about this "personable intermediaries" Do we really need charities? - Will personable intermediaries and funding local issues be on the horizon for trends in 2008 year end or beyond?

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The State of Online Fundraising

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Charities that have traditionally focused on offline fundraising have also learned in recent years the importance of online giving. Blackbaud's analysis of online giving in 2008 found that December accounted for about 21% of the year's transaction volume, but 48% of the total dollars raised. Online Giving Tops $15 Billion in 2008.

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