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4 Examples Proving Nonprofits Should Offer Trust as a Service (TaaS)

Whole Whale

When you see a building with a LEED-certified plaque, you probably immediately think about how sustainable and green that building is according to the highest standard. LEED built a brand on trust by becoming the gold-standard rating for green buildings. Green Building Council, the group that LEED is a part of.

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Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For Washington Trail Association volunteers like Chris O’Brien, donning an orange hard hat out on the trail is a badge of honour. Orange hats” are assistant crew leaders who teach “green hats” how to do trail building and maintenance correctly. Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits – Guest Post.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Integrated Mobile Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Before that, we’d heard stories of people carrying dog-eared copies of an old – outdated – paper pocket guide. It’s won awards from Treehugger.com as the “Best of Green in Food and Health” and is cited regularly in mainstream and new media as a trusted source for sustainable seafood information. What metrics are you using for mobile?

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Use New-Hire Employee Badges

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Sunday, August 29, 2010 Use New-Hire Employee Badges If you lead an organization that uses employee ID badges, considering using a different color or a special designation on the badges for newly hired employees for at least their first 30 days and ideally up to 60 days. Some people call this a "hello" culture.

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How to Design Your Fundraising Campaign Like a Pro (Without Hiring a Pro)

CauseVox

But it’s not just about aesthetics; your design should have a purpose and tell a story. Images, videos, and infographics are your allies in creating a compelling story. Design elements should work together to guide your visitors through your campaign’s story – all the way to your donation form.

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Communicate Often And Tell A Story

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Saturday, August 14, 2010 Communicate Often And Tell A Story "Most leaders visions fail, not due to a leaders inadequacies, but due to the leaders lack of communication," said Margaret Reynolds of Reynolds Consulting, LLC in Lees Summit, MO. Leaders need to communicate often, regularly and consistently," she recommended. "In

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[VIDEO] Raising More Money By Asking (And Answering) Better Questions

Bloomerang

Jimmie Alford, one of the great fundraisers in America, told me a story a few years ago, which was about this volunteer who had to raise money for mental health in a community. So Fraser Green, great fundraiser in Canada who was working for an organization, left it. The only thing that makes you different is your stories. .

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