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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and sandcastles as therapy

NTEN

Speaking of volunteers, Wild Apricot ''s post, The Mission Driven Volunteer, discusses a new definition and new models of volunteering. Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness. Get the full description and sign up for the webinar here.

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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and a sandcastles as therapy

NTEN

Speaking of volunteers, Wild Apricot ''s post, The Mission Driven Volunteer, discusses a new definition and new models of volunteering. Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness. Get the full description and sign up for the webinar here.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

Get Fully Funded

Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. Encourage the journalist to call you to discuss further. Their fifth wedding anniversary would be a fun news story. .

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What do web stats mean, anyway?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

September 17, 2007 There is an interesting discussion happening between Holly Ross, soon to be ED of NTEN, and Allan Benamer , about web statistics, and whether or not nonprofits should be “transparent&# and publish their web statistics. I don’t think we want homeless shelters, food pantries, mental health organizations, etc.,

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15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

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For example, LinkedIn is a professional network where people generally discuss issues related to the workplace and share professional updates. John Center for Homeless Men hosted a virtual Raisin’ the Rent house party event in March 2021. Who shares your contests? Each social media platform has a different focus.

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33+ Giving Tuesday Ideas: Expert Tips and Campaigns to Try

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Photo Contest. For example, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide food and supplies for the homeless might create a registry with nonperishable foods, shower products, vitamins, and other useful products. Or, offer an all-day auction, contests, and other activities for them to get involved and help you raise funds. .

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10 Steps to Extension Professional 2.0 Remix

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A willingness to share information and content, also known as transparency ; planning is discussed and user participation is welcomed. A blog with the comments feature enabled allows or sharing photos in flickrs allows Extension program participants to discuss plans and programs. Extension programs track blog conversations and respond.

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