Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 31, 2013

This week’s link round-up offers great tips and ideas for tapping into some Halloween excitement – as long as you aren’t afraid of innovation. Apricot Jam'

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Nonprofit AF

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Halloween is coming up next week, which means it’s time for this year’s crop of spooky stories set. Hi everyone.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 24, 2018

These are six of the biggest issues that development staff should be keeping an eye on this Halloween, and how to overcome them. Rising email spam rates Many nonprofits depend on email as the backbone of their digital fundraising programs.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Since today is Halloween, let’s look at the top 10 scary things about fundraising in a small nonprofit, especially when you’re the one in charge. There are so many things to do and some of them are outside your comfort zone, making your heart pound like you’re being chased by an axe murderer! Speak in public.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

For example, we’ve been comparing nonprofit data to holiday-related statistics, like how much people spend on Halloween versus how much they donate to charity in October. Use a current event or holiday as inspiration for reusing content. If your social media content is over a year old and is still relevant, consider reposting it as is.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 30, 2009

In the spirit of fun and Halloween -- and because we're NTEN -- we, with a little help from our terrific community, have zombified 12 of the winning taglines: "Big Sky. Nancy Schwartz has begun the roll-out of her excellent report on the best Nonprofit Taglines, 2009 edition, by announcing the winners. Big Graveyard."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2006

So, for Halloween, I went searching on youtube for some Halloween videos and all I saw what looked copyrighted material and some crap. It was one of a number of videos created for the Halloween Video Blog Festival. Later, I went and looked over at blip.tv and found much more appropriate, original, and better quality clips.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2008

I was taking a trip down memory lane through my flickr stream and a search on the word "Halloween" and realized that 30 years ago today I had my first date with my husband!  So, here's the social media version of collecting money for charity on Halloween from FutureNow. Have a happy and safe Halloween.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2006

My son got his Halloween costume in the trash, literally. So, this Halloween, he decided he wanted to be a Trash Monster - and that the custome would be made entirely from material in our recycling box, including cardboard, newspaper, plastic bottles, etc. He also sat down with me at the computer and listed the rules of recycling.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 10, 2023

Holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween offer excellent opportunities for building comprehensive marketing campaigns that appeal to a broad audience. When it comes to marketing, holidays have long been recognized as powerful tools for for-profit businesses to engage with their target audience.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Happy Halloween! If you find change too scary - here's some thoughts on embracing innovation with a Halloween case example.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Think Halloween is scary? What about your computer? Cybersecurity does not only apply to individuals, but to organizations as well. Protecting your donor and volunteer information is incredibly important in addition to day-to-day business information.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

School has started, there’s pumpkin spice in the air, Halloween decorations are sneaking into view, and that only means one thing: you’re about to enter the busiest time of year.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 31, 2012

It's Halloween but you don't have to be scared of innovation! Here are two examples of how organizations can find innovative ways to raise awareness and reinvigorate support.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 4, 2006

According to Professional Candy Buyer Magazine , here are the Top 5 Halloween Chocolate Vendors, and what I think are their sales for 4 weeks ending November 6, 2005: THE HERSHEY CO. chocolate halloween fair trade 246,451,200 MASTERFOODS USA $157,794,100 NESTLE USA INC $60,222,940 RUSSELL STOVER CANDIES INC. for 42 pieces).

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NTEN

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Just because we''re adults doesn''t mean we can''t have fun on Halloween. We''re not the only ones who are looking forward to Halloween. Check out these animals with their jack-o-lanterns and dressed up for Halloween. Check out these animals with their jack-o-lanterns and dressed up for Halloween. nptech nten'

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Everyone loves a good scare around Halloween. Halloween/Thanksgiving Run. Bring in some carmel apples, pecan pie and everything pumpkin to get everyone in the fall spirit while they learn about your cause. . Haunted House. A few bloody chainsaws and creepy clowns can sometimes be a good thing. Why not host a good old-fashioned fun run?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 21, 2005

This is the first year I will able to give out Halloween candy to children. In the past, I have lived in neighborhoods, like the Haight in San Francisco, where either very LARGE "children" came to my door asking for treats, or in neighborhoods where it wasn't safe to open the door.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Believe it or not, I’ve found that there are parallels between one of the greatest Halloween movies ever made and major gift fundraising. Every October, I watch the 90s classic “Hocus Pocus.” Keep reading and follow along like I’m Binx leading you into the graveyard for safety!

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

This year’s Halloween went on without a hitch! What is it about Facebook as a content platform that makes it a top destination and how can you take these learnings and apply them back to your website? read more.

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

Halloween (10/31/2022). The last two weeks in August (vacationers’ last hoorah and kids back to school and college) (8/21/22 – 9/3/22). Labor Day Weekend (9/3/22-9/5/22). Rosh Hashanah (9/25/22 – 9/27/22). Yom Kippur (10/4/22 and 10/5/22). Thanksgiving Week (11/24/22 – 11/30/22).

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes No Tricks, Just Treats: Cybersecurity Tips for a Safe and Secure Giving Tuesday Halloween is upon us, and while the world gears up for a night of fun, spooks, and candy, another significant day looms on the horizon for the nonprofit world: Giving Tuesday.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

This Sunday while you're finishing off the Halloween candy, think about doing something for National Family Literacy Day. For Bookshare members, that can be as simple as downloading a new book from Bookshare , or sharing one you already have.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

But we are prepared for Halloween, since we spent the month in costume dressed as (social media) surgeons! P.S. If you can’t get enough of our surgeons in costume here’s one more video to get you in the Halloween spirit. =. October promises to be a bit quieter — we’re going to relax and eat candy.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

It's like Halloween candy for your soul! And if you're looking for a Halloween costume for your pet. We've also got some more great resources on our blog – on how to tell stories with maps , video , even paid advertising ! If you like your stories in bite-size, infinitely repeating packages, GIF.tv Lots of seconds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2007

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 21, 2010

We’re launching with a Halloween party on Oct. 30th — inviting the teen moms to a pancake breakfast where they can also pick out Halloween costumes for their children to bring home with them. Moms and kids in planning mode We're hosted by swapnplay , an innovative neighborhood community play space.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

From Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas to Valentine's Day to Easter chocolate lovers (like me!) Green and Black's uploaded by Madzia Bryll When Global Exchange starts advertising its Fair Trade Trick or Treat Action Kit , I know we are entering chocolate season. have a multitude of excuses to buy and eat chocolate.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

How could Halloween go by without this dog in a teddy bear costume not dominating the Internet? Don’t let the best conferences for nonprofits pass you by next year! Mark your calendars. And don’t let your second (or third) childhood pass you by online! Make your mark in the sand with these kids’ games.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Welcome the fall season with a harvest basket that includes seasonal produce like pumpkins and apples, along with decorative items like glass gem corn and Halloween decor. Autumn harvest basket. Thanksgiving feast basket.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

I was Cinderella this Halloween. In Claire Axelrad’s edition, Halloween Nonprofit Blog Carnival- Major Gifts Tricks and Treats , nonprofits are given advice galore on building relationships with major givers. There was no prince charming and definitely no fairy godmother coming to my rescue. It’s a year-long thing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

I often found myself asking, "What do you mean I have to create a volunteer program, or put together an advocacy training, or plan a Halloween carnival? But, inevitably, that sweatshirt comes off once we get home from a long day of service, and the visible link to one another and the tangible attainability of our work becomes harder to see.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2005

Just noticed that the del.icio.us logo looks a little scarry tonight.

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Media Cause

MAY 28, 2021

In the US and Canada, orange is associated with Halloween. In Eastern culture green conveys fertility and regeneration. Orange communicates confidence and spontaneity. In Eastern culture orange represents creativity. Purple carries the connotation of creativity and imagination. In Western culture, purple signifies wealth and luxury.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

Haunted House or Corn Maze Capitalize on the Halloween spirit by organizing a spooky haunted house or corn maze. You can get prizes donated so that the person with the best pumpkin carving wins something special. This adds a little friendly competition and encourages more people to get involved.

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Care2

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Reach out to your donors on holidays: Halloween, Valentine''s Day, Veterans'' Day. A touch can be a simple "I''m thinking of you" note, a phone call to say that you''re thinking of them, or even a reminder of how important they are to your life. Remember: this touch is all about letting them know that you value them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

Every year, Unicef USA hold a large Halloween event where trick or treaters are enlisted to raise money for the charity whilst on their candy-fuelled escapades. The video is a quick way of stirring interest in the cause as well as a great way of saying thanks to those who took part and helped raise £40,000 for the charity. v/bJm0XD7zgUA.

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