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[ASK AN EXPERT] What is the Purpose of Publicizing Legacy Gifts?

Bloomerang

So no one in the family will notice how, or if, we acknowledge the gift. My boss thinks talking about such gifts is a bit unseemly because they’re received due to a death. Dear Need to Make a Case, There are two ways I like to honor/acknowledge legacy gifts: Story of impact. When you tell a story you capture folks’ attention.

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22 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

All that said, when doing your shopping this year, please be conscious of the power of your spending and put your dollars to work for good by purchasing from any of the 22 online gift stores that benefit nonprofits – especially on #GivingTuesday. Global Goods Partners Fair Trade Gift Store. SERRV Fair Trade Online Gift Store.

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Are You Stewarding Your Donors?

The Fundraising Authority

Simply put, stewarding a donor is what a non-profit does (or should be doing) from the time of the first gift, and lasting until that donor no longer has a relationship with the organization. Promote Their Generosity – If you have a gift or a donor that is open to public attention, give it to them. Engage them.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation

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They give their time freely, often with no expectation of recognition or attention. with gifts and events Showing your volunteers that you care about them doesn’t have to be overly complicated or expensive. Gift cards A gift card to a local coffee shop, restaurant, or store is a great way to show volunteer appreciation.

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5 Strategies To Nurture Active Board Engagement

Bloomerang

The awards given out at this event really emphasize this way of showing appreciation. When board members get their awards, the words spoken to honor them show genuine appreciation and celebrate all their hard work. By paying close attention to these special occasions, you create a lasting memory of appreciation and recognition.

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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

By translating these lessons into the nonprofit context, we can gain valuable insights into crafting campaigns that inspire participation rather than simply grab attention. Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards. Show how gifts further the outcomes step-by-step. Creativity matters only if it sells.

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And the 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Go To.

Tech Soup

At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. First up are our awards selected by our panel of judges , hard-working digital storytelling experts who flexed their skills to pick strong stories to receive award donations from our sponsors. Without further ado. First Place Video.