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New on SSIR: How does celebrity impact your fundraising?

Amy Sample Ward

Both of them involved celebrities. And I couldn’t help think to myself, “oh, so all we need to do to raise funds for a great cause is get a celebrity? But, I looked at both case studies again, more deeply, and realized that both of them weren’t really about the celebrity at all. Getting Over Celebrities.

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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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But the donuts and high-fives should celebrate the beginning of that project, not the end. Integrate Vision, People, and Process Clearly articulate your shared vision for the organization and identify benchmarks for success. Create Space for Evolution Don’t fixate on giving every goal a finite timeline.

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Great Place to Work® on Certification Nation Day, a National Celebration of Outstanding Workplaces

fusionSpan

Rockville, MD — fusionSpan is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day on May 17, along with the community of Great Place to Work-Certified companies across the country. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences.

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Why A Women’s Philanthropy Strategy Is Important For Your Annual Fundraising Plan

Bloomerang

As we celebrate Women’s History Month and beyond, here are 5 inclusive strategies to accomplish fundraising success related to women donors. Benchmarking and CRM Lack of solid recordkeeping and full use of its nonprofit CRM is at the very top of pain points I continue to observe in the nonprofit sector. Women’s History Month).

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Keep the language positive, clear, and authentic Below are two examples: American Medical Association Diversity, equity, and inclusion at the AMA The AMA respects, welcomes, and celebrates all people and their diverse backgrounds. Attaching benchmarks to your statement provides structure and something for people to work toward.

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How Do You Celebrate Reaching 10,000 Fans on Facebook?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What better to celebrate than with an interview with Kim Murray who became the 10,000th fan. Tell us about yourself! My name is Kim Murray. I’m a writer – currently working on a novel that explores the dangers of too much science/technology, especially in the realm of extreme religious fundamentalism.

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Crafting a Member Newsletter Worth Reading: Tips and Content Ideas

Neon CRM

In addition to announcing upcoming events, remember you can use your member newsletter to summarize and celebrate past events. Celebrate Milestones Every time your organization hits a milestone or goal, that’s member newsletter content! And even those who did attend may not have caught every announcement or other detail.