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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to place the greatest value on information that supports your pre-existing beliefs. Anchoring bias makes people rely too heavily on the first bit of information they receive. Automating data exploration frees time to focus on higher-level analysis and interpretation of results.

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How Water.org Adapted Their Social Media Content Strategy in Response to COVID-19

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Each day we make sure what we post is timely, sensitive, relevant, and informative. ”. Here’s how Water.org ensured their content to be informative, demonstrated timely action and impact, and offered users the opportunity to help. Watch Video.

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Guest Post by Rebecca Krause: How Can Artists Inspire Service in Community?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

  I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts for 12 years on a range of arts and technology programs, including a network for artists called Arts Wire. .    I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts for 12 years on a range of arts and technology programs, including a network for artists called Arts Wire.

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Amazing AI Images for Impact: AI Generators for Nonprofits

Whole Whale

Imagine if you didn’t need an expensive camera, artistic mastery, or a ton of time to create what was in your mind’s eye. What if you didn’t need a highly trained designer every time you needed an image for an article or report? In this case, we imagine the ability to use a notable artist to evoke emotion behind a protest.

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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

DipJar

And long-time fundraising events have merit and are often steeped in tradition. It’s time to unleash your creativity for a fundraising event that stands out, connects with donors in new ways, and raises dollars for your cause. Wrapping Up The main point to take away from the above information is this: don’t be afraid to be creative!

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Sustaining Engagement: Strategies for Long-Term Mobilization

Nonprofits Source

Standardize practices such as auditing and appending data so no important information falls through the cracks. Writing each supporter a personal message is time-consuming. For instance, if you’d like to boost voter registration in a certain local community, you can send more voter information communications to people in that area.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

Two months in, I have tested many of Candid’s tools and, in the interest of helping fellow nonprofit students, I’m sharing the inside scoop on free resources that provide quality information and can support our development. . It provides free information on nonprofits’ missions, visions, values, programs, leadership, and finances.

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