Thu.Apr 28, 2016

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How To Turn Your Smartphone Into A Movie Production Studio In 6 Easy Steps

Global Giving

Right now, right inside your purse or pocket, there’s a good chance you’re carrying an entire film production studio with you. Welcome to the world of smartphone filmmaking! Let’s walk through the process of making a film for your nonprofit with nothing more than a smartphone, an editing app, and passion for your cause. Still wondering if you have what it takes to tell a story through video?

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Takeaways from the American Express Leadership Academy Alumni Summit

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Brigitte Dayton Vice President of Operations, Catholic Community Foundation. I am a proud 2010 graduate of The American Express Leadership Academy at the ASU Lodestar Center. As such, in January, I was granted the opportunity to apply to attend the second annual American Express Leadership Academy Alumni Summit. I was selected as one of 50 network delegates from around the globe to convene in New York on April 4 and 5 to participate in a variety of workshops and panel discussions desig

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Volunteer Check-In: The Questions You Should Be Asking [DOWNLOAD]

NonProfit Hub

Your nonprofit is able to exist due to the multiple groups of equally dedicated people that provide their time and talents. The staff shows up daily to navigate and weave through the daily ins and outs. The board offers guidance and insight. Donors give financially to show support. Then there are volunteers—the selfless individuals that help you because they truly care about the outcome of your mission.

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6 Tips for Better Grant Management

Connection Cafe

When it comes to getting—and managing—grants, common pitfalls can be avoided with the proper tools and policies in place. With all the budgeting, tracking, and reporting that can go into the process, managing grants can seem like a full-time job. But it doesn’t have to be. Use these 6 time saving tips to help you manage your grants and avoid common pitfalls: 1.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Debunking Misconceptions about Video Learning

Gyrus

There are more than bil lion users (almost one-third of all people on the Internet) on YouTube, who spend extensive hours watching YouTube videos for entertainment as well as for education on a daily basis. Videos have become fully integrated into our lives and studies show that the average viewer retains 95% of a message when they watch it, as opposed to a mere 10% retention rate when they are reading it.

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