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JUNE 25, 2010

Author: Jordan Viator. For example: define goals such as raising certain amount of funds on a specific social fundraising campaign or set a goal of getting a pre-defined number of people to take action. Measure actionable items. Was the recent direct mail you sent worth the investment? Specific and easy to assess.

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JULY 27, 2010

Author: Jordan Viator. If you aren’t already familiar with LCH, it’s a nonprofit organization that works to help other nonprofits use film to spread awareness and action for their causes through volunteer matching, education and its annual nonprofit film festival. In its second year, Lights.Camera.Help.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Author: Jordan Viator. They’ve even compiled this helpful, fun video to provide a quick primer on the subject.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Author: Jordan Viator. Remember, this is a free tool, one that people use to focus attention and galvanize action. Seth Godin wrote an interesting blog post yesterday entitled “ The problem with non ” that has definitely sparked a bit of conversation. None of them are non-profits. Not one as far as I can tell.

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MARCH 8, 2010

Author: Jordan Viator. But don’t let that inhibit your creativity to turn this concentration of awareness into something positive for your organization. Rapid response is a top-of-mind topic for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes right now. Plan and prepare to the best of your ability so that you can respond rapidly.

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AUGUST 28, 2009

Author: Jordan Viator. Last month I wrote about how the Taking Action for Animals conference essentially created their own socially enabled conference and online community of sorts. Last month, The HSUS held their annual "Taking Action for Animals" Conference (TAFA) which brings together animal advocates all over the country.

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MARCH 11, 2010

Author: Jordan Viator. And for anyone attending the event and looking for some insight into how to get in on the philanthropic and social advocacy action, here are some of my recommendations on sessions, events and activities that have gold stars next to them on my personal event agenda.

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