Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

A day of on and offline events spanning the globe celebrating the Web. Share your story (about how you got online, what your first online engagement or activity was, etc.) with local networks working to create online spaces to bring more people online. There are many ways you can participate in OWD09 and help celebrate the web.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2023

That’s why we take time every January to celebrate National Mentoring Month! If you’re wondering how you can celebrate the mentors in your life or even become a mentor yourself, here’s a little bit about National Mentoring Month. How to Celebrate National Mentoring Month. About National Mentoring Month.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 8, 2023

Is your association ready to celebrate this year’s National Nurses Week ? The 2023 nurse appreciation week theme is “ Nurses Make a Difference: Anytime, Anywhere, Always ,” honoring the unwavering commitment of nurses to their patients. This year, healthcare organizations nationwide will celebrate nurses. Personalize your thanks.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Celebrate Success. Feature new directors prominently throughout your social media platforms and send press releases to their local publications and news outlets. Tell a Compelling Story. To bring the facts to life, tell stories. When you succeed at recruiting talented leaders, share the good news broadly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Guest Post: Celebrating Beth’s Five Years As Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation by Kathy Reich. Yesterday, we hosted “ The Beth Effect ”, a Google Hangout filmed live from our headquarters in front of an intimate studio audience of Beth’s local friends and colleagues. Click to See Larger Image and Scroll. Then we walked.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

You’ll also want to organize prizes (if any), trophies, or an after-event celebrations. You can read the whole story here. While famous celebrities may be reserved for large nonprofits, there are plenty of speakers, authors, and local celebrities (think politicians, athletes, newcasters) who are within reach for small nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

He shared some of his journey on his way to success, reminded us that everyone has a story and that the way we tell that story shapes our world. Let people tell their own stories. There is value and impact in stepping back and letting people tell their own stories in their own words. Provide hope for the future.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Celebrate the do-gooders who make your work possible. At Catchafire, we know that celebrating volunteers in the right way leads to a long term relationship which can result in invaluable advice, connections to new supporters, and even increase donations. It is fun and engaging. nonprofits volunteers'

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2021

As we celebrate Earth Day 2021 this week, we are thrilled to share the news that the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and its 50th anniversary website “Fighting Polluters Since 1970” has been nominated for a Webby Award! Telling the story of 50 years of impact. Telling the story of 50 years of impact. CAST YOUR VOTE.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

When is Pride Month celebrated? Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Supporting campaigns, attending pride events, and engaging with local communities are powerful ways to promote inclusivity and equality.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

It’s a 1950s converted 2-story apartment complex painted canary yellow. . Inviting out-of-state donors to local events. Remind them of their loyalty by celebrating their donorversary. . You can celebrate with a card, a call, or even an email. Its name is the Magic Castle Hotel, but it’s not a castle.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact. A “Mission Moment” showcases real-life impact with a concise emotional story focused on a tangible achievement made possible by donations. Balance is key.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2016

The Grant Professionals Association, whose Board of Directors officially signed the proclamation back in November, came up with an entire website of resources dedicated to empowering grant associations nationwide with the necessary resources to throw some incredible IGPD celebrations. We want to know.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

From there, identify and align variables like stories, voices, ask ladders, donation form appeals, and aesthetics that align best with each segment of your target audience. The stories of Riley kids, Caiden, Caroline and Harry (featured above) were shared across digital channels, resulting in a 19% increase in campaign performance.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. Employees can join a one-hour session to read fantastic stories and give young authors feedback on their creative writing. .

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For organizations that are trying to connect with their supporters, telling a compelling story is essential. The Story of Self, Story of Us, and Story of Now Framework. This storytelling framework asks you to answer three basic questions: Story of Self: Why have you been called to serve? Story of Us.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters. Here are some ways you can find and get in front of new funders: Attend a “ Meet the Funders ” panel in your community or ask to take a local funder out to coffee to learn more about their organization and funding priorities.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you live in an area with some morbid history or well-known ghost stories, you can add a few stops on your scavenger hunt related to those creepy tidbits for your more daring donors. If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Ghost story contest.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor recognition is a key aspect of donor stewardship, and you can use donor appreciation events you to personally engage with your donors and celebrate the impact their contributions make to your cause. Having an event to celebrate their contributions can help motivate donors with the financial capacity to make major gifts.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

Whether it’s a cherished family member, a respected mentor, or beloved pet, tribute donations allow donors to celebrate those who have made a significant impact on their lives while supporting a meaningful cause. Picture Sarah, a donor touched by the compassionate care her grandmother received at a local hospice center.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

Learn how you can take the time to celebrate Women’s History Month with our list of ideas and nonprofits you can support! The commission selected the week of March 8th for their celebration to correspond with International Women’s Day. This year, the theme has been designated as “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Pi Day, celebrating math and science, is the Museum’s signature day of giving. On the website, a similar story — we doubled our revenue. to bring people into the Academy to celebrate Giving Day with pay-what-you-can ticketing. When we started working with the Museum, Pi Day was in its fifth year.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

On the flip side, community foundations and local nonprofits can organize citywide or regional giving days, like Spur Local’s Give Local Together Campaign , rallying entire communities in support of various causes. Packed with insights, this page builds trust and invites potential donors to join your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

If your organization has the skills to craft authentic, real, emotional stories about the work that you do every day and make those stories social, you will be able to grow support and keep donors engaged. Part Three provides tips on the digital tools you need to use to share your stories with supporters.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Before kicking off your #GivingTuesday (on November 28 th this year) and year-end giving campaign, send fun social media posts, emails, or postcards thanking your supporters and sharing an impact story to remind them what their contributions made possible. Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

We had goals to increase total giving to the NMSU system, increase alumni giving rates, see participation of 1,000 donors, add endowments for colleges, departments and units across the system and establish communication partnerships with local businesses. Our biggest takeaway: make it all connect. . Our biggest takeaway: Be consistent.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Tell compelling stories Telling compelling stories through marketing outreach is essential as it humanizes your mission and makes it easier for potential supporters to understand your organization’s value. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization. Leverage each other’s resources.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Held annually at Carnegie Hall, this event not only invites attendees to revel in captivating musical performances but also serves as a vital platform for celebrating and safeguarding Tibetan culture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2020

2: Partner With A Local Restaurant for “Take Out Tuesday”. Small businesses, especially local restaurants, have also been hit hard. Why not partner with a local restaurant to organize a “Take Out Tuesday” on May 5th. Celebrities around the world are mobilizing their fans to support COVID-19 relief funds or organizations.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Meet Sarah, a passionate and dedicated supporter of your local Humane Society, an animal rescue organization. This is her real donor story. Effective communication The organization took the time to craft a personalized message , sharing a success story directly related to Sarah’s interests and her past donations.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Acquire Tickets: Purchase rolls of double raffle tickets from your local office supply store. Have a “celebrity” at your event reach in and grab a random ticket to choose the lucky winner! Share your success story We want to hear from you! To learn more, visit Storefront. Throw all the duplicate tickets in a bowl.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Paid Advertising: Consider investing in paid advertising, such as social media ads or local media outlets. Share compelling stories and visuals that showcase the impact of their contributions. Media Engagement: Invite local media outlets to tour the area of installation.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Transportation: MHP has a long-standing partnership with a local transport system, ShelbyGo. Our theme is “Celebrate Better Health”, and our focused messaging will engage every type of prospect, volunteer, employee, and donor that has a relationship with us. Using #GivingTueday to Fundraise for Community Health.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

The story you are about to hear is true. This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. Funders like words like “best in class” and the idea of working with a local organization that can become a national model.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

The story you are about to hear is true. This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. Funders like words like “best in class” and the idea of working with a local organization that can become a national model.

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