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22 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofits

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BFAS runs the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States and works nationwide to create a time of No More Homeless Pets. National Geographic’s mission is to inspire people to care about the planet—and every living creature on it bu promoting and funding natural and cultural conservation projects.

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Why Your Nonprofit Should Be A Big Listener

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Their team also leads attention campaigns, informed by data and inspired by online conversations. Can we use the momentum of focused attention to raise an issue above the noise? The mission of Upwell is to condition the climate for change in marine conservation, and ready people to take action. What is Big Listening?

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The Importance of ‘Opportunity’ When Appealing to Donors

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Consider this appeal from a nonprofit working to end homelessness: Today you have an opportunity to make a real difference in the life of someone who needs your help. When soliciting potential supporters, it’s critical you grab their attention as quickly as possible. Your gift will give John a chance to get back on his feet….

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How to Include Matching Gifts in Your Fundraising Plan

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Community organizations (animal shelters, homeless shelters, child welfare, etc.). Environmental organizations (conservation efforts, public parks, wildlife preservation, etc.). With so many nonprofit organizations in existence, it can be difficult for many organizations to garner the attention of a major corporation.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

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Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. Conservation organization to plant 112 trees, one for every year since city’s incorporation.

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Pamela Ashlund talks about blogging in the nonprofit workplace

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Pamela Ashlund's first job was with a small nonprofit that provided services for the homeless and mentally ill over twenty years ago. ???I Her next job was with the Urban Conservation Corps in downtown LA, her current employer. She caught my attention when she announced her blog over at Netsquared. s Getting Attention.

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How Can We Make Charitable Giving A Year-Round Habit?

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And while for some giving regularly is a matter of time and attention and for others it may be a limited budget and giving in micro-donations, cash gifts of very small amounts made with one or two mouse clicks like the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign or the Wellwishes Campaign. April: We celebrate Earth Day this month.

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