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Is it a movement or a moment?

Candid

Movements often involve a rallying cry, a widely recognized iconography, often a color (think pink for breast cancer), meaningful dates, repeated activities (from Freedom Rides to annual walks), and a shared goal for the common good. Yet, by definition, true movements are more than a catchy phrase to solicit donations or promote an event.

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Goal Setting for Your Nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. That’s why we recommend reviewing the mission, to be sure goals are aligned with the overall purpose of the organization. What are long-term goals?

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Craft the Perfect Tagline for Your Organization

NonProfit Hub

Nike’s “Just do it” says nothing about shoes or apparel—it simply expresses an attitude. Here are a few do’s and don’ts to consider as you generate new ideas and review your favorite contenders: DO’s. Make people think—but not too much. Think aspirationally.

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How can nonprofits effectively recruit and retain high-performing employees?

ASU Lodestar Center

Rusty Morgen Stahl, in an article examining research on nonprofit hiring strategies, wrote for The Foundation Review, “It is reasonable to ask what has been done to tackle the talent challenge. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Jennifer Brauer Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Why it matters.

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Book Review: “Charity Case”

Connection Cafe

Dan Pallotta would go on to invent the multi-day charitable event industry with the AIDS Rides and Breast Cancer 3-Days. Pallotta’s latest book, Charity Case: How the Nonprofit Community Can Stand Up For Itself and Really Change the World , was released in late 2012 to very positive reviews.

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[VIDEO] Raising More Money By Asking (And Answering) Better Questions

Bloomerang

So if you have to leave early, or maybe you get interrupted, or you just want to review the content, don’t worry, we will get all that in your hands later on today. It could be, you know, my mom had cancer that’s why I’m doing this volunteer work for the cancer organization. . Hot takes I should say. .

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450 Email Subject Lines From End of Year Fundraising

Connection Cafe

Back in 2011, I started collecting all the emails that nonprofits sent me during the month of December and reviewed what was in my inbox. Here is the 2015 edition of my annual review of year-end nonprofit fundraising email subject lines. (Be Fwd: Steven – Review Your 2015 Donations. TODAY: Last chance to double your gift.

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