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It Takes a Village: Using Peer-to-Peer to End Homelessness

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People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community. 3 Successful Peer-to-Peer Events. The best part?

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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

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A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. Key Takeaway #4: Learn from Direct Response Many general advertisers used brief 30-second TV commercials that aim to build vague brand awareness in the 60s. Blend time-tested principles with bold new applications.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

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The B Lab “promotes socially aware business practices by providing an opportunity for a business to voluntarily adopt responsible standards of decision making” (Hiller, 2013, p. By meeting the levels of social responsibility set by B Lab, any entity can become a B Corp (Hiller, 2013).

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: "Executive Compensation"

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Or, "Please give this family a place to stay for the night; and why dont you see if you can eliminate homelessness in the meantime?" The report details the challenges and perspectives of nonprofit CEOs in an elegant blend of statistical findings and personal voices. Everyone that works with a nonprofit CEO should read this report.

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5 Types of Nonprofit Graphic Design Your Organization Needs

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For example, you could also explain goals such as building a new homeless shelter by pulling statistics about how long the process will take or how much funding per day would be necessary to cover the length of the project. Supporters can help spread awareness for you through social media even if they are unable to donate.

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Your 2016 Cause Camp Speaker Lineup Announcement

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Practice time to combine/blend your people and money story. Social sector organizations address our nation’s most challenging issues—poverty, homelessness, social justice, education and the environment. When you are building brand awareness, lead with a strong positioning statement instead of an aspirational tagline.

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