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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

Just before noon, I decided to go online and see what those in my networks were sharing from their own celebrations or reflections, and immediately found the #GoSilent campaign from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). It pulled me in, and then everywhere I looked online I saw it was pulling in others! A simple commitment.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Maybe one is that Giving Tuesday becomes an official national holiday or becomes an annual event like Cyber Monday. For example, Mark Horvath has put together a cookbook , filled with recipes from social media leaders, that is being sold on iTunes and is generating funding to help provide programs to homeless. What about you?

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10 Years of PeaceTalks: What Does Peace Mean to You?

Saleforce Nonprofit

This is why the PeaceTalks platform was created 10 years ago with the first ever Geneva PeaceTalks being held in 2013 at the United Nations. When we talk about peace, many people think it’s only the job of politicians or high level United Nations officials and they don’t think or know how they can make a difference.

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Equitable and Inclusive Messaging: Retaining Donors in a New Age of Storytelling

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It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community. Example: A gift of $50 today can help a neighbor (not a hungry family) who faces food insecurity. Recognize we all face obstacles and require support from time to time.

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3 Essential Social Media Fundraising Metrics for Nonprofits

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billion social media users around the world, there’s a wealth of potential supporters just waiting at your fingertips—all it takes is a coordinated approach and a computer to engage them. This helps viewers better understand your daily operations and impact. After all, with 4.9 Let your data lead the way.

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11 Holiday Gift Programs That Benefit Nonprofits and Make the World A Better Place :: 2011 Edition

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many of us will purchase hundreds of dollars in holiday gifts over the next six weeks, and with some conscious consumerism those dollars could also help some of your favorite nonprofits continue their work in 2012. Your purchases help improve the lives of tens of thousands of artisans worldwide. [ Shop 10,000 Villages ].

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4 Tips for Using Facebook Fundraising for Year-End Giving

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For one, it’s often largely supporter-initiated! Educate supporters about the basics of Facebook fundraising. Educate supporters about the basics of Facebook fundraising. Unlike other online fundraising efforts, Facebook fundraising is largely supporter-led. but this simple strategy can help you overcome it.