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5 Things You Should Never Write in a Thank You Letter

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You want your letter to sparkle with a short, amazing story so the recipient will eagerly read the whole thing. Focus instead on the important work your organization is doing and tell me a quick story to engage my heart. Keep your story brief and focused on the message that this donor’s gift made a difference. Or where to start.

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Concurrent Fundraising Events: 3 Ideas to Boost Revenue

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Think of your nonprofit’s leaders, long-time volunteers, or beneficiaries who might have an inspiring story to tell. Sports Tournament and Raffle If your nonprofit’s team is feeling the pressure of burnout from constant fundraising strategies, plan an event that’s focused on fun!

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Networked Nonprofit in Boston: A Story of Contrasts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As always, lots of fun to actually see my co-author, Allison Fine , in person. I’ll be on the Twitter back channel following the #netnon hashtag from the Independent Sector Conference in Atlanta.). I have only seen one example of this so far and told the story, but am now curious.

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2023 Top Nonprofit Conferences

Whole Whale

At the 2022 ANA Nonprofit Federation Winter Conference, presented by Data Axle, you’ll hear case studies and success stories from experts and industry leaders that offer you actionable solutions to the issues and challenges you face in 2022’s challenging and dynamic environment. Where : Atlanta, GA. Website : [link].

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10NTC: What do you want to talk about?

Amy Sample Ward

The 10NTC will be April 8-10, 2010, in Atlanta, GA - mark your calendars now! I have many things that I want to talk about at the NTC because it’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to talk about ideas, get advice, or hear stories from others in real time, in one space, as fast as you can share them! See you in Atlanta for 10NTC!

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3 Email Newsletters "Dos" and 1 Big "Don't"

Tech Soup

Telling the stories of the people who benefit from your organization can be a really effective way to share your impact. The secret to telling these stories, at least for newsletters, is to keep them brief and show images of the real people impacted by your organization. What the person did (interned at a tech start-up in Berlin).

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NTC Day of Service: Our Tenth Year!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Over 110 volunteers worked with almost 60 local Atlanta-based nonprofits sharing their wisdom and expertise on a variety of techie topics. I knew the day was going to be magic when Kathleen Kurre from TechBridge inspired us with stories about the generosity of techies and Chris Johnson shared why Atlanta is known to have healing properties.

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