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How to Solove the Brand Inconsistency Problem You Didn’t Even Know You Had

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It’s intangible and emotional while at the same time tangible and based in real life. Inconsistency in your message causes distrust and over time will make your supporters skeptical about who you are and what you do. History – if appropriate, share your history and how your brand has evolved over time.

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The #1 Reason Nonprofit Websites Fail and How to Fix It Immediately

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There’s one problem though. Too much time is spent looking inwards at what needs to improve rather than on the primary focus of the site – that is, appealing to and engaging your supporters. Put another way – too much time is focused on what your leadership thinks is best for the website. You’re focus is in the wrong place.

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5 Proven Tips for Building Your Nonprofits Email List

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I did on a couple sites - with my work address and phone number – but normally, I would have opted to just check your site from time to time. If I were you I’d go solve that problem before I did anything else. Harbor History Museum asks for only the basics. Include Links to Your Social Media Accounts. RSS as a Replacement.

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Drive Event Fundraising Revenue with Committee Dashboards

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This was a time-consuming process. I spent a significant amount of time getting updates and redistributing the spreadsheet. By the time I redistributed the spreadsheet, it was out of date. Ian: Have you had a problem retaining committee members, if so do you think this will help? It was a pain in the neck!

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Meet Patty Huber, She Leads Social Innovation at Groupon.com

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As you’ll hear Patty talk about in the video below, The Point had (and still has) a few problems which kept it from really taking off, but one great thing came of it – Groupon. Hear more about the G-Team and how Groupon is helping change the world one daily deal at a time. run for a limited period of time, usually one day.

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2011 Online Giving Trends and 5 Tactics Your Nonprofit Must Implement Today

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First, it solves the end-of-year giving problem by getting people to give on a monthly basis. Second, it solves the retention problem that every nonprofit deals with by getting people to commit to more than one gift right from the beginning. This tactic is genius because it helps do two things.

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Getting Started with Twitter

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It’s a common problem (or misunderstanding). I stopped using the service about a month or so after I signed up for an account because I figured it was a waste of time. Once you figure it out and the initial excitement wears off you end up asking you self “what am I getting out of telling people what I had for lunch”?

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