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New on SSIR: Are we addicted to Slacktivism?

Amy Sample Ward

According to ABC news : According to the trend-tracking website Know Your Meme , the cartoon fad started with Facebook users in Greece and Cyprus in mid-November. According to Mashable , The origins of this campaign remain a mystery, as it doesn’t seem to be affiliated with any official organization. What do you think?

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Slacktivism: Can Cartoons Raise Awareness or Just Make Us Feel Good?

NetWits

Whether it started on accident, was part of a specific campaign, or originated in Greece , this meme seemed to really have legs! While there is a Facebook page setup to promote the campaign , it doesn’t appear to have organized from a particular nonprofit or cause. Slacktivism: To Make Ourselves Feel Good or To Help Others?

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Meet the EveryAction Team 2018

Everyaction

We strive to promote a healthy work life balance, that’s why our team hosts things like “social fridays”, team yoga classes, company-wide bake-offs, and other activities to de-stress. Essentially, I sell to Enterprise Social Service organizations and manage the team that sells to Mid-Market Nonprofits. A: The people who work here.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

People are ready to get out and explore the world, all with the comforts of an all-inclusive buffet and leisure activities at their fingertips. All-inclusive resort All-inclusive resorts allow people to relax on a nice vacation without the hassle of having to figure out where to eat or what activities to do.

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Tips on how to mobilize your supporters

Care2

• JD Lasica (that’s me) offered a one-stop shop for resources on how nonprofits and cause organizations can use social tools : a landing page that aggregates resources on social networking tutorials, handouts, top fund-raising tools and much more. “Recognize people who are active on your behalf,&# Andres urged the crowd.

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How to Find Your Next Great Board Member

Connection Cafe

The right dynamic between a board and its leadership will ensure the success of the organization, satisfaction of those who drive that success, and realization of your unique and powerful vision. In my experience, the answer to that question is dependent on the organization. Who is your dream board member? Matchmaking.

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NTC Boston: Brian Reich: Online Fundraising Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Online auction anecdote: He shared a story about an organization that had received a donation of toilet paper for an event 12 months before the event. The organization didn???t Unfortunately, the organization didn???t So, as a first step, organizations should be at least collecting mobile phone numbers in their databases.

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