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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. Key Takeaway #5: Measure Participation Ogilvy had a client who was launching expensive prestige advertising campaigns that received lots of industry acclaim and creative awards. Judge appeals by participation, not industry acclaim.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

Helms founded Goodwill in 1902, described it as an “industrial program as well as a social service enterprise.” His vision and business model set an early course for what today has become a $4 billion organization (Goodwill Industries International, 2015). In 2014, Goodwill received $3.94

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Your 2016 Cause Camp Speaker Lineup Announcement

NonProfit Hub

On April 8th, we’ll have an entire day of presentations by nonprofit industry leaders. Practice time to combine/blend your people and money story. Social sector organizations address our nation’s most challenging issues—poverty, homelessness, social justice, education and the environment. and streamed online. Jeff Kutash.

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