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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 238: Creating an Advocacy Agenda

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Phillips, senior director of policy and research at Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, and Melissa Levesque, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Coastal Community Foundation, spoke with Blackbaud’s Sally Ehrenfreid, government relations lead, about implementing advocacy in foundations and their respective journeys.

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Scanning for Good – How Nonprofits Can Use QR Codes

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Before I show you some easy ways to generate QR codes, here are some examples of how nonprofits are using them: Be Rare Contest, South Carolina Aquarium. When the South Carolina Aquarium found out it was getting an albino alligator, it wanted to make sure people had their eyes wide open.

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Tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina: Is Slacktivism Really a Bad Thing?

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But, services and fundraising were not the only methods used to create awareness. We often frown upon the act of slacktivism because although awareness is being created, individuals are not actively making a difference, whether it be through volunteer work or donation. Immediately, funds were created and services were held.

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3 Essential Social Media Fundraising Metrics for Nonprofits

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Social media is an indispensable tool for raising awareness for your nonprofit’s cause, reaching new audiences, and strengthening your relationships with donors. Nick lives in Charleston South Carolina with his wife Amanda. After all, with 4.9 Amanda and Nick have a five-year-old daughter and four-year-old son.

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What’s the Risk of Starting a Nonprofit?

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But being aware of the statistics can aid in your decision making, so take a look at the stability and prevalence of nonprofits nationwide. The state with the fewest charities per person is Utah, with one for every 546 people; Nevada, Mississippi, Arizona and South Carolina also make up the bottom five. How many nonprofits fail?

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4 Tips for Using Facebook Fundraising for Year-End Giving

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As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re surely aware that Facebook fundraising is quite different from the digital efforts you conduct on other platforms. Nick lives in Charleston South Carolina with his wife Amanda. Virtual fundraising, virtual donor stewardship. For one, it’s often largely supporter-initiated!

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Eulogy for my father

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Newman’s message, and Dad’s, was that a gentleman was always aware of his impact on others. Our Dad was always aware of his impact on others. Most of all, we’ll be inspired by his life as a gentle man who aspired to always be considerate, always aware of his impact on others. Cardinal Newman. Bill still has that business card.