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I’m not changing the world

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

You’re still more likely to find a progressive nonprofit techie than a conservative one, but there are plenty of conservative ones now. Conservative causes of all sorts have discovered the power of the kinds of technologies I’ve been helping nonprofits with, and are au courant.

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How can nonprofit organizations use marketing to engage Millennials?

ASU Lodestar Center

In a 2012 report, the National Chamber Foundation cited that Millennials have approximately “$200 billion of direct purchasing power and $500 billion of indirect spending.” National Chamber Foundation, 2012). As a wearier generation, this group needs more interaction in order to become a loyal follower of a cause or nonprofit.

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How can nonprofit organization us marketing to engage Millennials?

ASU Lodestar Center

In a 2012 report, the National Chamber Foundation cited that Millennials have approximately “$200 billion of direct purchasing power and $500 billion of indirect spending.” National Chamber Foundation, 2012). As a wearier generation, this group needs more interaction in order to become a loyal follower of a cause or nonprofit.

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Give a shirt: Changing slacktivists into activists

ASU Lodestar Center

Supporting a cause is now easier than ever. Scrap the notion that in order to support a cause, you have to actually get your hands dirty. Kony 2012 turned slacktivism on its head. In the end, Kony 2012 made some noise and was a success, but it was still considered slacktivism. posted by Cooper Nelson , Marketing Manager.

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Giving Trends in Brazil: How Crowdfunding & Social Entrepreneurs Are Transforming the Nonprofit Sector

Nonprofit Tech for Good

But small causes here in Brazil make a very big difference in social impact. Another surprising data point was that “Animals & Wildlife” was the number one cause donated to by Brazilians at 22% – higher than any other country represented in the data. Doare was founded in 2012 with a focus on recurring donations.

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Three Ways Social Media Has Negatively Affected the Nonprofit Sector (and What We Can Do About It)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Or, if your nonprofit works to protect the environment or animals, for every tragic loss of habitat or endangered species, share a story of conservation or progress. I can’t tell you how much I am dreading the next 15 months of 2012 election coverage and its potential impact here in the United States.

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Care2 Impact Prize -- Help Pick a Nonprofit Hero

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These heroes work passionately and creatively in support of great causes -- from human rights to wildlife conservation, from education to equality. There's a special brotherhood (and sisterhood) that prevails in the nonprofit sector, and great respect for our heroes. And much more.