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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. It is great when we get wins and can celebrate them, and it’s tough when we take a loss and have to re-group and press onward. Here’s what they said. Advocacy is a long-term calling.

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Why You Need to Game Your Supporters

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Maybe you just won a prestigious award and issued a press release. And Jane McGonigal has argued that the energy put into games can be collectively harnessed to solve the world’s biggest issues. You might be proud of your custom Facebook page and how many people follow you on Twitter. Games are maturing fast.

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Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For Washington Trail Association volunteers like Chris O’Brien, donning an orange hard hat out on the trail is a badge of honour. Once they’ve completed the training program, Haiyya Fellows campaign on civic issues in their own neighbourhoods. Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits – Guest Post.

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November 10: Bloggers Raise Awareness About Refugees During Bloggers Unite

Have Fun - Do Good

Monday, November 10th, in an initiative similar to Blog Action Day , thousands of bloggers will post about refugee issues to raise awareness as part of Bloggers Unite. Flavours of Italy , the blog of Flavours Italian Cookery Holidays, an Italian holiday tour operator. Traveling Project , a travel blog by "TravelDude."

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10 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Blogs and Bloggers to Support Their Cause

Have Fun - Do Good

Include bloggers on your press list. When you are creating your press list, be sure to search on Technorati and Google Blog Search to find bloggers who are writing about your organization's issues and send them your press release as well. So here it goes.10 There are a lot of people out there reading and writing blogs.

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Social Media ROI Case Study Slam Panel at 08NTC: Carie Lewis, Human Society

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

ve been responsible for bringing animal cruelty and animal welfare related issues into the media spotlight and on the minds of average Americans. WHY THIS CAMPAIGN People were buzzing about the issue online and obviously outraged by their comments. and have all resources available (related press release, web story, etc.)

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The 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

Attract more attendees with a sweet Best Conference badge for your website - just email us! The program provides focused attention on key compliance issues for both private foundations and charitable organizations, plus practical walk-throughs of an IRS audit and an Attorney General Investigation. Did your event make the list?