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10 Common Mistakes Made by Nonprofits on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Written for the June 2011 issue of Fundraising Success Magazine , where I am writing a quarterly column throughout 2011. Would your nonprofit ever put a cropped, completely wrecked logo in print materials or on its website? Not following on a 1:1 ratio on Twitter. Not adding social-networking icons to your website.

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What is Corporate Giving? The Ultimate Guide to Earning More

Nonprofits Source

The concept of a matching gift is simple: An employee contributes to their nonprofit of choice, and their employer matches their donation at a predetermined ratio. Nonprofits can seek out these opportunities by checking company websites and social media profiles. Implement workplace giving software.

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Improving Fundraising Asks: 5 Tips for Boosting Donations

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Direct mail: As one of the most time-tested methods of outreach, direct mail is a great way to communicate your most important information, including the date of an upcoming event, your text-to-give number, or fundraising updates. with giving programs will match donations at a 1:1 ratio? Only ask for absolutely essential information.

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HOW TO: Get Your Nonprofit Started on Snapchat

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Launched in 2011, Snapchat is an image and video messaging app that is very popular with tweens and teens and increasingly Millennials and Gen Xers. Empowered by Square Cash , you can easily send digital payments to Snapchat Friends provided both of you have entered your debit card information in Shapchat Settings.

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4 Important Membership Trends Every Museum Needs to Consider

Connection Cafe

According to the American Alliance of Museums, the average museum has 6 volunteers for every paid staff member , a ratio which s oars to 18:1 in museums with budgets under $250,000. This is no longer optional, and a lack of mobile friendly websites, donation forms, and emails will put nonprofits at a distinct disadvantage.”

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33 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. and its tools – websites, e-newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons – are much better summarized as the Web 1.0:

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A 3 Step Guide to Attracting Corporate Donors Using Social Media

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In fact, in a 2011 report, consumers spoke very loudly that they expect companies to drive social and environmental change and that they will reward these efforts. Then translate that information into proposals that will generate meetings and open doors to negotiations. Website (Homepage and program pages). # Determining Assets.