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Bright Idea: Create Fun School Fundraisers at Just the Right Time

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Communities in Schools of Central Texas is a nonprofit that works to prevent students from dropping out of school. Their school-based staff work directly with 96 elementary, middle, and high school campuses in Central Texas. Any way you can tag team awareness efforts and get free media attention is always something worth exploring.

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9 Tips for Creating a Social Media Advocacy Campaign

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For example, following breaking news that Texas was implementing an abortion ban, the Center for Reproductive Rights urged their social media audience to contact Congress to support the Women’s Health Protection Act to protect abortion nationwide. Tag the campaign target—and influencers, journalists, and partner orgs.

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Audio Social Media Platforms for Nonprofits

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So the more versatile these platforms are to use, the more opportunities you have to increase your awareness, engage with supporters, promote fundraising campaigns, and more. After recognizing the good luck bestowed unto him during the Texas winter storm in February 2021, user Harold Hughes wanted to assist those who didn’t fare so well.

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The 10 Biggest In-Person Ask Blunders

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We live in a price tag-oriented world. I am fully aware that this might feel like an eternal period of silence — even if just 10 seconds — but keep your lips zipped! During his career, he established records for gifts from individuals at three South Texas institutions of higher learning. Blunder No. Blunder No.

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Tools to Tell Your Digital Story Available Through TechSoup

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Flickr : You’re probably already familiar with Flickr's features such as the ability to upload from anywhere, tag photos, create sets , and create or join groups. But are you aware of the extra tools available through Flickr Pro? Flickr Pro gives you unlimited photo and video uploads and storage.

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I'm speaking at SXSW or rather reciting a poem!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mashable Party Monday, March 16, 9:30pm-12:30am Six Lounge, 117 W 4th, Austin, TX 7870 There will also be an effort to help raise awareness of childhood hunger issue during SXSW, so stay tuned. Tags: sxsw. Join us for live music, drinks, nptech application demos and plenty of free swag!

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Vote and Comment for ALL these Awesome Nonprofit Panels at SXSW!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. Today’s online communities go beyond posting photos or finding dates—they are building social capital, increasing awareness and raising millions of charitable dollars. Tags: sxsw. Submitted by Michael Smith.

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