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Expanding Access to Black History

Forum One

This Black History Month, we reflect on the strategy work that our team does through our partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture —much of which centers around expanding access. To date, more than half a million pages of records have been transcribed.

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Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events

The Modern Nonprofit

Embarking on Your AAPI Heritage Month Journey Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrated every May in the United States, provides an important opportunity to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators.

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Interview with Bryan Stevenson: On Juneteenth and Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

The book was so popular that it was also made into an award-winning hit film. Bryan Stevenson (BS): It’s important that we have a new consciousness about the problems created by our history. So while it was an extraordinary moment, there is so much about our history that we’ve got to change.

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Nonprofit Technology Conference Withdrawal

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The annual awards luncheon is always one of my favorites and this year was a little bittersweet. The Life Time Achievement award went to Rob Stuart, the godfather of the NpTech movement , who sadly passed away in October. After a wonderful video tribute, she said, “Thanks NTEN, you have my back!”

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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. ” For nonprofits, this shows the value of thoroughly researching your donors’ demographics, history, and motivations before crafting appeals. It exemplified the gap between advertising awards versus tangible business results.

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How to Navigate the Post-COVID Novel Nonprofit Economy

Bloomerang

Do you have necessary facilitating internal systems, policies and procedures and controls? In creating these experiences, or touchpoints, think from the perspective of Generation Novel, shaped by the events of recent history. . Do you have needed staff and volunteer resources, including plans to train, engage and retain them?

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5 Volunteer Recruitment Tips for Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers

Qgiv

Your database will make it easier to determine who to contact based on their frequency and history of volunteering. Be sure to use their preferred name in your messages and reference their history of involvement to personalize your outreach. Contact these prospective volunteers individually to see if they’d like to get involved.