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Understanding the Psychology of Why Donors Give to Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

See giving as a family tradition and seek to teach their children generosity. Sample identities could be “community leader” or “survivor” or “change maker.”. Network for Good is part of Bonterra – a software platform disrupt the social good industry. Desire to repay or pay forward in gratitude through their giving.

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12 free nonprofit books to help you achieve year-end fundraising success

Candid

These nonprofit books provide sample messaging and practical guidance to help you write appeals that resonate with your donors and compel them to support your organization. Read this book to gain confidence by learning tools, sample dialogues, and techniques to ask anyone, for any amount, for any purpose. The Annual Campaign by Erik J.

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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

Candid

Feeling rather overwhelmed and clueless, I headed to the Salt Lake City Public Library (SLCPL), where I was introduced to Dave Forsman, librarian extraordinaire and the lead for this location of Candid’s Funding Information Network. . It was such a relief to have access to this information! My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

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Nonprofits and Content Strategy: The Wisdom of the Network

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: I’ve learned a lot about how to cultivate your professional network so it returns value by reading Porter Gale’s Your Network is Your Networth over the summer. It is about how you cultivate and develop your network. The other day I witnessed the result of feeding and tuning a network.

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1 Million Trailhead Badges: Lessons from Salesforce.org’s Trailhead Journey

Saleforce Nonprofit

A sampling of badge art from Salesforce.org Trailhead modules. Broadcast: Tell your network about nonprofit, education, philanthropy, and pro bono badges on social. Michael Kolodner, one of our original Trailblazer champions, celebrates the 1,000,000 badges earned milestone. Where We’re Headed Next, Together.

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Strengthen Your Community with a Knowledge Sharing Network

NTEN

What is a knowledge sharing network? A robust knowledge sharing network might involve people sharing resources, best practices, worst practices, just-in-time information, quick tips, and deep thinking, all focused on a specific topic. What are some examples of knowledge sharing networks? Knowledge is a lofty word.

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Katya Andresen, Network for Good: How I Have Fun, Do Good

Have Fun - Do Good

Katya is the COO of Network for Good and the author of Robin Hood Marketing: Stealing Corporate Savvy to Sell Just Causes. Katya Andresen, Network for Good: How I Have Fun, Do Good Britt Bravo is ahead of her time. It’s incredibly rewarding to help others, and teaching – or mentoring – gives me a sense of accomplishment.

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