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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies. This fall, a year into my master’s program, I started an internship on Candid’s communications team.

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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

The MatrixFiles

At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. This translates into the negative national narrative that college isn’t worth it.

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Sustaining Engagement: Strategies for Long-Term Mobilization

Nonprofits Source

Just like other community-based organizations , nonprofits and advocacy groups thrive off of supporters’ passion, drive, and action. Use segmentation Everything from fundraising management to advocacy work to supporter engagement hinges on the quality of your communication tactics. 3 engagement strategies for supporter mobilization 1.

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70% of US College Students Say They Aren’t Politically Engaged

Care2

The survey results are filled with interesting data that nonprofits and political campaigns should take into consideration when developing outreach strategies to reach younger demographics. 16% said it made less of an impact. Only 11% of 18-29 year olds donated money to a political campaign or cause.8% Houston We Have A Problem.

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How to Keep Donors Engaged Using Emerging Technologies

Cloud 4 Good

To date, Pencils of Promise has built nearly 600 schools worldwide, and over 130K students are currently enrolled in those schools. With less donor demographic data available in the ecosystem, make sure to establish a pathway to learn about who supports you in non-traditional avenues.

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5 Effective Annual Giving Campaign Ideas to Maximize Success

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Here are some examples of theme ideas: Support your neighbors this year Join the Wildlife Warrior Club Give back to students in your community Pay it forward Unique, branded materials for your campaign will help tie the message to your organization. This type of giving combines the advantages of digital fundraising and word-of-mouth advocacy.

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Guest Post on Care2 Frogloop: Designing Campaigns for Impact

Amy Sample Ward

For example , if you are an organization working on public education policy changes, you probably recognize teachers as a core demographic to your work – both in supporting the changes you propose as well as helping identify the changes that can and should be made. But how does it help you move closer to your goal? Revisit your Story.

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