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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

Repeat what works – Run successful ads repeatedly until they stop selling. Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards. Repeat what works – Keep using effective stories, calls to action, and emotional appeals. This convinced him to keep running successful campaigns for years without change.

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International Human Rights Day 2011

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Here’s a sample of our accomplishments: Martus , our secure, open-source information management software for human rights defenders continued to empower many human rights groups worldwide to secure thousands of stories of human rights violations and to use this information strategically to advance their causes. and the European Union.

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NCVO Ask the Expert: They asked me!

Amy Sample Ward

For more: Messages, Stories, and Conversations: Creating a Strategy for your organization and your supporters. 5 Steps to a Successful Social Media Strategy. See the Charities that were Awarded a $10,000 Grant from Hanes. We are also at the leading edge of research into, and analysis of, the voluntary sector.

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Forum One Wins 11 Communicator Awards in 2023

Forum One

We’re happy to say that Forum One has won 11 Communicator Awards in 7 different categories for the second year in a row! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications.

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NpTech Roundup: Grasshoppers and Ants - Social Fundraising Off Season

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It is a story about a grasshopper who has spent the warm months singing away while the ant worked hard to store up food for winter. The story is used to teach the virtues of hard work and preparation. Michael Stein has an interview with Jonathan Coleman about his success building a donor base on Facebook.

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

They can be a video interview with the donor about the mission. If you are with a job training program, maybe you make a bookmark that is focused on job interview tips. Plaque or award. Name an award after them. Mention the donor in a dedicated email blast or several. These need not look like a commercial.

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Celebrating Mission-Driven Success in 2023!

Forum One

We are proud to see this great work honored and to share that, across our roster of mission-driven client organizations, we took home 63 awards as well as a notable Webby nomination. That’s a rate of over one award per week! This beautifully designed branding and website won five awards this year!