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AUGUST 30, 2011

And every year, the American Heart Association (AHA) utilizes these thinking caps and helps bring critical awareness to kids about fighting America's leading killers - heart disease and stroke. Facebook, iPads, Blackboard, Wikipedia (don't judge me, but there's good stuff there).

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The statue was a gift, of course, but America had to come up with the pedestal on which to set the statue. He was astounded that America was so apathetic concerning this magnificent gift. His scathing editorials demanded that America step up and provide a home for such a beautiful work of art. Badges on Facebook are another.

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APRIL 20, 2020

Our partner, GoodUnited , helps us have relationships with constituents inside Facebook, in their community. Per Epsilon’s latest quarterly review of client activity , email click rates in North America have failed to increase on a year-over-year basis for 18 consecutive quarters. Theirs is an example of where we are going.

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AUGUST 6, 2019

The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal broke, spawning nearly a dozen investigations by international and US regulators over Facebook’s data practices. 2018 was a seminal year for privacy. India drafted its first data privacy bill. Its executives were hauled before Congressional committees.

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JANUARY 20, 2010

Be Inspired By Social Media, But Still Do Your Homework – Social networking tools like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and blogs are delivering heart-wrenching images and information about Haiti to our computers and phones. Many of them include pleas to donate.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

As many nonprofits and socially conscious organizations and businesses now know, the Obama for America campaign broke the mold this election season in almost every aspect: fundraising, outreach, grassroots efforts and particularly using the Internet and new media to do almost everything. Obama’s Facebook pages alone grow to 3.2

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JUNE 27, 2018

This American Red Cross Facebook post does all these things: . For example, W reaths Across America shared content from another organization: . To tell a compelling Before & After story, start by introducing the person (or animal or environment). Then explain the adversity they faced and how (with your help) they overcame it.

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OCTOBER 21, 2014

When you visit some of the flashy and modern nonprofit sites I mentioned in my post, ( Oxfam America , charity: water and Heifer International ) do you feel a little jealous? Obviously they can donate but can they share a status on Facebook about their donation? Can they use their Facebook account to comment on your blog?

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APRIL 18, 2012

You’re not sure what to put in that big open space at the top of the new Facebook layout. Facebook Fan Pages (the format used for non-profit organizations) feature a fancy timeline feature and a wide open space at the top for an image… or a call to action… or a screen shot… or something else!

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Even at 10-years of age, he knows building a development there would “be messing with America’s heritage” to quote him. I am proud of him for being so passionate and I went online and matched his gift and used my Facebook page to help get others to match.

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AUGUST 20, 2013

One day Facebook, Twitter, G+, Vine, Instagram and the next big shinny social media site will be a big part of your fundraising strategy, but not today. Leaving direct mail in the dust for Facebook or email would be a tremendous mistake. The counter to fundraising idea #3 above is that sites like Facebook have over one billion users.

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APRIL 23, 2012

Today we are going to look at some of the trends in the campaigns this year, and more specifically on the Obama for America campaign. Multi-Channel Strategy and Channel Changes Obama for America, known for their cutting-edge digital strategy and understanding of constituent behavior, spent $3 million on digital ads in February alone.

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APRIL 6, 2017

Goal: Email this list with the call to action to “share on Twitter”, “Post on Facebook”, etc. 25% of Influencers Emailed Joined Twitter Storm: The Communication Worker of America wanted to back up striking workers for the #VerizonStrike campaign on Twitter. Children Like Jesse Need Relief: Will you share his story on Facebook?

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APRIL 29, 2017

The 2016 Presidential election, and its outcome, signaled a significant shift in America – certain voices became louder and new perspectives came closer to the forefront. It’s a phrase we often hear from the mass media, and even the words that may filter into conversations with our families, friends and colleagues.

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