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Recognition and the Power of Connecting

VQ Strategies

While I have presented countless workshops and webinars and written toolkits on the topic, I know that I have much to learn, and the best learning comes from clients and peers in the field. This is just a sampling of the ideas I heard. CREATIVE GRATITUDE MESSAGES Social media posts Kudos cards (i.e.,

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Community Building begins with Community Organizing

Amy Sample Ward

Yesterday, I had a very fun time presenting with my friend and colleague Debra Askanase at the 2 011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. If you know your followers are into LBS, then be in that community and reward their activity in unique ways, such as check in 3 times and get an unique BK Art Star Badge. Case Studies.

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Relationships That Raise Funds: 5 Tips for Creating Successful Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers

NetWits

Such resources should include sample solicitation letters for mail and email, quick stats and impact statements for social media, sample scripts for phone calls, and thank you letters for follow-up communications. Use above naming opportunities within on-site materials, such as badges, banners and presentation materials.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

Qgiv

This is a perfect fundraising idea for late April or early May because you can use catalogs that feature Mother’s Day presents to motivate people to make a purchase. To add a little competition to the challenge, provide participants that hit major milestones with a badge on your campaign’s main donation page!

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What's NetSquared Up to in May?

Tech Soup

Philadelphia's Net Tuesday livestreamed a talk by Amy Sample Ward on building a multi-channel campaign. Marvel at the amazing Prezi presentation from Seattle, WA's Convening Community through Story event. Portland, OR: Mini Sessions from Locals Who Presented at 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Open Badges Meetup.

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Crowdfunding Controversies and How They Impact Nonprofits and Charities

Tech Soup

HealBe, at least, hasn't presented any compelling evidence to show that their product works. The food truck campaign I supported had mock-ups of what the food truck would look like and pictures of sample menu items. That sounds so incredible that it almost couldn't be real, right? Report Back. This one is huge.

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NetSquared in May: Healthy as an Ox

Tech Soup

Portland, OR: Mini Sessions from Locals Who Presented at 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Manchester, UK: Open badges meetup. Burlington, VT: Social Change Anytime Everywhere with Amy Sample Ward. A total of 28 events were held in May in cities ranging from Guayaquil, Ecuador to Adelaide Australia. Wednesday, May 1.