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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. In an interview with PND, TPF executive director, Şenay Ataselim Yılmaz , echoed CDP’s call for recovery efforts centered on constructing stronger communities and infrastructure in equal measure. An estimated 2.2

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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards. Participation builds loyalty and community. Surveys, interviews, and data analysis can reveal the equivalent of that Rolls-Royce insight – the key emotional triggers, values, and desires of your existing and potential supporters. Apply those lessons.

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Transmedia — Making Change Across Mediums

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

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Nonprofit Storytelling: The Quick and No-Nonsense Guide

Bloomerang

Many times, communication is something people don’t feel is their strong suit. So, what do we do when our time is limited and we need to communicate with the community and our donors? If you need help developing your character, review Bloomerang’s guide to conducting nonprofit interviews ! We tell stories.

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Road Trip! Fundraising, Advocacy, Community Building, Storytelling and Recruitment on the Road.

Care2

We so often focus on learning from innovative online campaigns that we miss out on opportunities to integrate offline cause communities and grassroots advocacy. telling the stories of homeless individuals across the United States has been well documented. Diverse Goals. Connecting and enriching a national movement.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

Qgiv

Volunteers help nonprofits connect with the community. There are likely a number of interested parties in your community that want to make the world a better place. For example, you’ll need far fewer volunteers at a small lecture event than you will at a community-wide dance-a-thon. Use current volunteers as a resource.

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7 Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saleforce Nonprofit

A career exposure panel with Lehman and Bronx Community College students. When awarding her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012, Barack Obama said: ‘Toni Morrison’s prose brings us that kind of moral and emotional intensity that few writers ever attempt.’ Showing up for your community has a great impact.