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JANUARY 17, 2019

The interesting thing is when we ask young people who is responsible for solving the world’s most pressing problems today, they said “citizens”. We have 6 million members worldwide in 121 countries between the ages of 13 and 25.”. A plurality of them said, “we are.”. “If

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AUGUST 23, 2013

The traditional press release has been eclipsed in the modern news cycle. For more on this, check out a blog post I loved, “The Press Release that Made Me Cry” ). The piece had started life as an announcement style press release that we rewrote to convert paragraphs about people into quotes by them.

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MAY 24, 2012

Hot off the press! Author: Blair Naylor. Convio's new quarterly magazine has hit the virtual stands! NP Engage is our new publication slated to release each quarter featuring nonprofit trends, highlights of our latest and greatest thought leadership pieces, popular blog articles and more!

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

They play a convening role in the community and engage community members in philanthropy to address pressing local issues. Community foundations are doing critical work to create change at the local level.

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MARCH 3, 2010

the morning of the announcement to "run" the press releases to the key media outlets/reporters. I can hit the send button and send the press release to everyone who wants it at the same time. Technology has changed all that. My mobile phone’s GPS has also changed getting me to the right place mostly on time.

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MAY 16, 2013

Press dedicated Millennials into service by using their enthusiasm to craft your online strategy or be guest bloggers, write handwritten thank you notes to donors, or mentor younger activists and volunteers. Think about your engagement strategy and ensure it goes beyond just opportunities to make financial contributions.

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

Further, pitching a new program with partner funding underscores that the community sees a pressing need. With proper communications, data sharing, and mission anchoring, obtaining Board buy-in is possible. CASE STUDY: Inspira Health Network and Partners Tackle Pediatric Obesity. Obesity and food insecurity are intertwined.

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JULY 15, 2019

Hosted by Joan Garry, the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, Nonprofits Are Messy is a discussion of the most pressing issues faced by nonprofit leadership. Episode 72: New Power & Social Good. Nonprofits are Messy, the Podcast. Listen to real stories of nonprofit leaders like you and how they handled the mess.

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JANUARY 3, 2019

Whether it’s because there’s just pressing needs in the world that really need to be addressed or because donors or themselves are really pushing to show short term results so that they can raise the next round of money or so they can issue a strong press release.

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

We will also dive deep into our database to research the most pressing questions and combine expertise with data-backed insights to uncover the true, proven best practices that will help the sector realize its greatest potential. And we won’t just stop at sharing the great expertise of these partners.

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APRIL 26, 2016

A press release does not equal press coverage. But, as Heath Shackleford, writing for Fast Company , reminds us: A logo does not equal a brand. A website does not equal a digital presence. A Facebook page does not equal an engaged community. I suggest a nonprofit differentiates itself to its donors when it is: Genuinely personal.

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APRIL 1, 2020

These events bring together like-minded people with a passion to make an impact, by addressing pressing needs such as housing, employment, diversity, and education to name a few. Today, our community foundation is producing and delivering quarterly, if not more frequently, supporter events related to relevant topics in our local community.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Contact the press. And make it clear you will do your best to steer the organization through the problem – in the sunlight, not the shadow. #3 3 – Tell the Story Yourself. Make sure that it’s you – the official spokesperson for the organization – who takes the story public, not a third party. Be transparent. 4 – Keep the Team Updated.

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MAY 25, 2017

As a press secretary to a suburban Maryland congressman in the 1980s and 1990s, I worked the legislative issues by day and went to more than 100 town hall meetings at night. My best lessons came when I had to travel off “the Hill” and attended my congressman’s town hall meetings.

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OCTOBER 25, 2018

Do you have a pulse on what the most pressing local needs are at this moment? Where does your organization sit in your community? Have you interacted with your local government, or spoken to your peers about their programs? What about local nonprofits or community foundations; do you know who to reach out to if needed?

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MARCH 25, 2020

“Humanitarian crises, natural disasters, disease outbreaks – the needs today as pressing as ever,” stated Martha C. White in a TIME Magazine article in 2018. At that time, COVID-19 was not on the tip of everyone’s tongue.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

And it also won’t surprise you that the cries of fake news, of partisan press and of reports of Russian bots and trolls have made media the least trusted institution for the first time in the survey’s history. I went to an event recently where Richard Edelman revealed the 2018 Trust Barometer.

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MAY 18, 2012

Check out two sample communication plans in our recently published Social Media Kick Start Guide for P2P Events. 4 Reasons Why a Communication Planning is AWESOME.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Richard Dictus, Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program, followed up by saying that we need new innovations and corporate partners to collaborate on creating the solutions that address the world’s most pressing problems. The World’s Largest Lesson.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

If disasters cannot be predicted or planned, is it reasonable to expect a situation where the philanthropic world is prepared to immediately address the pressing needs that surface in affected areas, both short and long-term?

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In the new business and political environment, companies are becoming more and more inclined to take a stand on pressing social issues ranging from gun violence (TOMS) and immigration (Chobani) to the environment (Patagonia) and civil rights (Nike). Employees Driving Corporate Activism.

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DECEMBER 10, 2018

What made this relationship so successful was the open communication between the nonprofit and corporate partners that enabled resources to be directed to the organization’s most pressing needs.

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MARCH 4, 2019

According to the Associated Press , about half of employees will pay a week’s salary for an extra week’s vacation when offered the opportunity. I had one nonprofit client that closed the office the last week of August every year and people loved it. Consider expanding your paid vacation.

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APRIL 10, 2014

To inspire big gifts from HNWI, we need big ideas that speak to solving a pressing societal problem, fixing or changing something that requires extraordinary investments. HNWI, however, emphasized “wanting to solve a societal problem.” Whereas, those making under $150k “wanted to save or touch a life.” Check out this TED talk by Simon Sinek.

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MAY 9, 2018

The result is a lower-bar ask that retains some specificity, educating your audience about a critical issue and driving activism numbers that you can use in future targeted advocacy efforts and press communications. Take the pledge”: Not comfortable targeting a person or company with your petition?

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APRIL 14, 2011

So take a rest and come back refreshed, because post-event is the prime time to capitalize on all the excitement and press you’ve been generating over the past few months.

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MAY 10, 2019

Generation X has gotten a lot of press lately as the forgotten generation. Your church can be there to support and mentor this group with their ever-present smartphones and in those much-needed face-to-face interactions. This generation is considered one of the loneliest generations, and church can help fill that void.

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JUNE 28, 2011

In April, they took advantage of national press about an Egyptian Cobra that went missing at their reptile house (and was later recovered) by holding a naming contest for her. Hardly a month goes by when I don’t find myself impressed by one of WCS’ advocacy or fundraising campaigns.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Questions What does X mean to you? (ex. What does security mean to you?) Which of our events is your favorite?

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Even if you’re pressed for time, stop by the Usability Lab to take our super-short Usability Survey. Your participation in our research will help us make Convio software better for you. Even better, by participating you’ll be entered in a drawing for an iPod touch! The Usability lab is open at the following times.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

GivingTuesday.org also has comprehensive toolkits that include tools such as press release templates and mayoral proclamations. This kit has helpful information on boosting your campaign, including: a checklist, email templates, social media posts, strategies on how to motivate donors, and more.

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MARCH 15, 2021

And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.” – Peter Drucker. “We now accept the fact that learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. Learning is truly an everlasting endeavor. When we stop learning, we stop growing.

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JULY 19, 2018

Engaged leadership is pressing for coordination and rules to live by. Coordination is the new normal. And there is more structure to ease any cultural or tactical friction that might arise between the departments. How are nonprofits closing the gap? Unique staffing models are emerging. The strengths of each discipline are blending.

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

On a positive note, some nonprofits have taken recent bad press seriously, responding with a deliberate effort to tell donors what transparency means to them. Rather than just checking off the little box that says you agree, I challenge us all to take time and remember what we have agreed to.

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APRIL 23, 2013

What do you see as the most pressing problems in our community? I am a big believer in hiring a consultant or a facilitator to interview each board member prior to the retreat. This person can ask some questions that staff or peers really can’t – well, can’t get a good answer at least! Why are you here?

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AUGUST 7, 2019

When you do receive grants, this achievement can bring positive press to your organization, which makes more prospective supporters aware of your mission. Once you’re on a grantor’s radar, they might even consider you as a partner in the future for a grant they consider to be a better fit.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

A few weeks ago in a post game press conference, Baltimore Raven safety James Ihedigbo shared this: don’t let your good get in the way of being great. It’s easy to be good, rest on our laurels and become complacent. But, to be great means you have to keep pushing. You have to stay hungry, never be satisfied and always want more.

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