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JANUARY 24, 2014

Ty Pennington, host of ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover, helped out with the remodel of the facilities as well as Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO) and Walt Disney World. This special two week effort was featured on ABC’s Good Morning America on this morning. Did you miss it? View the video below. Congratulations!

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DECEMBER 10, 2018

Given Common Impact’s experience crafting skills-based volunteer programs, we have a few tips to help nonprofit professionals successfully navigate the power dynamic to make all of their volunteer relationships “sticky” ones. It is also helpful to establish feedback as a positive and valuable part of your collaboration.

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JUNE 13, 2017

At the Lupus Foundation of America , we’ve been active on Instagram since 2013, though until recently, it was not a central part of our organization’s social media strategy. We had no baseline data to help us determine what types of content would work best on Instagram , or what actions our followers could be encouraged to take.

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

Each June, nonprofit and philanthropy leaders gather for the unveiling of what’s become an annual report card for charitable giving in America and, by extension, for fundraisers. And it is this report that nonprofit CEOs present to their boards throughout the country, giving them a sense of the overall giving picture in America.

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NOVEMBER 29, 0002

With over 15 years of nonprofit industry experience, Michael has worked with nonprofit customers across North America and the United Kingdom to implement full-scale projects and business process improvement projects. By Michael Culle r.

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JUNE 23, 2016

Moving testimonial from Action on Addiction that seamlessly segue ways into a novel solution for helping the marginalized gain employment and ultimately personhood. #6 7 Feeding America: “Four faces of Hunger” (website). 7 Feeding America: “Four faces of Hunger” (website).

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JULY 15, 2019

And while singing along to the Billboard Hot 100 can help get you through the long haul, sometimes you need a little more mental stimulation. I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite, most binge-worthy podcasts and podcast episodes to help get you through any road trip. This podcast will help. Marc Pitman Pt.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

I was in college studying pre-med, and I decided to spend a summer volunteering in Central America. A: I think a lot of people assume working for a nonprofit means one of two things: either you’re on the front lines directly helping people, or you’re out with your hand out asking for money.

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MAY 7, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on and continues to cause distress, corporations are being entrusted – and expected – to lead the way to support and help solve the world’s most pressing issues. By addressing any of these five community needs, companies will help stem the devastating impact of the pandemic.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

With this in mind, we recently took measures to evolve our community engagement platform, giving people access to a broad set of tools to help them engage and build purpose beyond their day-to-day roles. Furthermore, in 2019 we helped launch a mobile food pantry that will seek to support hard-to-reach communities. Tools of Engagement.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

The other day I saw the new Bank of America commercial. Check out the video here: Bank of America Best Friend. We’ll be discussing these concepts and hopefully you walk away with a few nuggets to help you reach your goals. I think it does a great job telling the story of today’s world.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While awareness is helpful, companies are also putting their money where their mouth is – so to speak. Changemaker – the expertise, infrastructure and logistics you need to make change (case in point: Starbucks’ Foodshare with Feeding America ).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

I just can’t help myself. TL: We commemorate the service and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers, killed in the line of duty by maintaining a national monument in their honor and promoting law enforcement officer safety. Author: Emily Goodstein. One thing I love doing is talking to people I don’t know.

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JANUARY 23, 2020

Because of that as a very young girl, I experienced hearing that my family made 99 cents too much to receive help with medications. From that point on, I decided to commit my life to helping others to the best of my ability. Barbara holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in health care administration.

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MARCH 29, 2021

However, Facebook fundraising is much more than a helpful boost to your organization’s online donations. Whether that describes your organization or not, it’s helpful to start with a review of the basics to fundraising on this handy social media channel. Let’s cover a few specifics to ensure we’re building from the same foundation.

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JUNE 22, 2016

In case you missed it, last week was the second annual International Grantmaking Symposium (IGS) , presented by CAF America in partnership with UNDP. CAF America launched the IGS last year around the shared belief that international philanthropy can, and should be, a powerful force in our effort to address the world’s most pressing issues.

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OCTOBER 6, 2013

I had the opportunity to hear from one organization in particular, Wreaths Across America, that undoubtedly reinforced my passion for working alongside nonprofit organizations. And I hope the compilation below does just that- helps you help others. It’s important that you begin paying attention to the stats.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Williamsburg, Virginia is America's #1 Farmers Market! And this past weekend was particularly bountiful at my local market: Williamsburg was crowned this year as America's Favorite Farmers Market ! Plus, the effort has resulted in increased awareness of AFT's mission and helped garner new subscribers and donors.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

At Exponent Philanthropy, one of the ways we help our members look inward is via our annual Foundation Operations and Management Report. Depending on the reports you read about the exact pay gap in America, the number we found is very close to those found throughout society.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The City of Baltimore, MD, sought to unleash its philanthropic potential and be the most generous city in America. Check here for some helpful resources, ask your co-workers, get your intern on it. The B More Gives More campaign raised more than $5.7 million for area nonprofits in 24 hours. So what are your plans? Just do something.

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

Here are three tips to help. When the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) approached donors in September and October this year, they found that even those with relatively few assets were interested in making planned gifts. Tip One: Go wide, and go digital.

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MARCH 20, 2015

Stories about our mission, what we do, our programs, our successes, the lives we’ve helped change. Recipes that Emeril Lagasse featured on Good Morning America. As marketers, communicators, and fundraisers, it’s our job to tell stories. The advertising team loved it, the editorial side, not so much.

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OCTOBER 16, 2014

Social media presents the unique opportunity to show your donors why they should support your organization and how they are helping make an impact. Similarly to posting pictures, this will help donors better understand the impact of their gift. Generalized asks are not well received and very ineffective.

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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. Be sure to check out what AHA is doing in a school near you and how you can help!

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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.

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MARCH 11, 2020

This helps satiate my intellectual drive. Much of my day is spent helping set the direction for each of their teams and inspiring them to both dream big and to realize those dreams. Tim’s volunteer service includes the Boy Scouts of America, Samaritan Ministries, and Mt. A: Blisters and Blessings. Tabor UnitedMethodist Church.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Let’s take a look at a few of the key findings from the second nonprofit content marketing benchmark report – produced by Content Marketing Institute and Blackbaud – Nonprofit Content Marketing 2015: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America. Key Findings from the 2015 Nonprofit Content Marketing Report.

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MAY 8, 2015

They literally stopped their bus in Charleston mid-way on a five-city tour aimed at celebrating and supporting entrepreneurship across America. And isn’t that what every nonprofit needs, a short pitch that helps donors, volunteers, partners to understand? Numbers Are Vital.

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JUNE 1, 2009

As a child we would hit the road each summer pulling our pop-up, Starcraft camper behind the car as we set out to explore America. Some of my fondest memories of those trips were our visits to some of America’s Civil War Battlefields. It’s cool how technology can help keep history alive (and keep me from doing my day job).

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MARCH 14, 2017

In 2015, America set a record for charitable giving, beating the previous record by four percent. Your annual giving campaign is comprised of strategic development opportunities, helping you meet and exceed your fundraising goals each year. Appropriate software will help your development staff succeed. Follow-up and thank you.

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MAY 4, 2012

It has been great to partner with Gene and an excellent team of executives, each of whom has helped Convio mature into the thriving business it is today. Thirteen years on, I am proud of the business we built, but even more proud of the change we helped drive. Over the years we faced many highs and lows.

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JUNE 18, 2015

For example, on the Feeding America donation form , constituents can clearly see how their support makes a real difference. Tracking results will help you demonstrate success and by doing that, you can justify additional resources for your program. This saves your staff time and helps minimize disruptions in monthly giving.

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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. We can go into those communities to woo them.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

These lessons helped me as I took to the field, the only girl on boys’ soccer teams, first local and then in a club travel league. Reflecting on my life from where I sit today, I can honestly say that sports helped me become who I am. “Sports helped me get the monkey off my back.” God made us all special.

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JULY 12, 2018

But lean thinking eventually found its way into the public and social sectors about 10 years ago, where it has been successfully implemented by organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , Code for America , and the State of Washington. Tweet this. What is Lean? 7 Steps for a Successful Lean Implementation.

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

Before your donors are willing to dig into their pockets to help you, you have to move them. The Boy Scouts of America offer a stellar example with this hero message: Some kids avoid obstacles. need little more than a big shiny “Donate Now” button. More on that in a minute. But the second group? You have to give them a reason to care.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Big buttons, white space, and colored text keep Feeding America ’s mobile donation form feeling fresh and clean. For a great example of this, let’s revisit Feeding America’s donation page. Did you notice that they include language that reads, “Give $500 to join our Hunger Council and help provide 5,000 meals to families facing hunger?”

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