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5 Text Best Practices to Boost Your Fundraising Success

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Any nonprofit can benefit from these best practices, even if you’re new to text marketing or have limited resources. RSVP here to join us for a fun day out in support of our local after-school program. Campaign update: Thank you again for your donation to our hurricane relief campaign! Segment your list of contacts.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

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In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. Over time, companies become valued partners in addressing local issues, rather than occasional contributors.

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Exploring Disaster Philanthropy: Part 2

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In the aftermath of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina , about 22% of total funding went to the American Red Cross (ARC). About 50% of funding at this point for Hurricane Harvey has gone to ARC. When there is an open communication line, you’re able to better understand conditions and work better with local government with rebuilding efforts.

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Corporate Responsibility’s Role During Disaster Response

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All over the world, we see natural catastrophes come unpredictably, from flooding and hurricanes to ice storms and wildfires. This also helps further engage your employees when they ask the question how can I help? Engage your local charities and become familiar with their reach. There is more successful outreach.

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Disaster Can Strike Anywhere. Is Your Organization Prepared?

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Hurricane season kicked off on June 1 and we’ve already got our first tropical depression in the Atlantic. A disaster can be as big as a hurricane or as small as a water main break that floods your office and surrounding neighborhood. It was the year four hurricanes hit the state, so I learned a lot very quickly.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. Some include the Red Cross, The Weather Channel, local newspapers, Craigslist, and others. Costs & Benefits. So, what are the costs and benefits of social media in emergency response?

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An Interview with Perla Ni, CEO and Founder of Great Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When Hurricane Katrina hit, I was the publisher of the Stanford Social Innovation Review , and we wanted to write a story about how nonprofits were helping the victims. The locals told him about several excellent small local nonprofits that provided supplies and help. That's a great question!