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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

Though originally focused on advertising, Ogilvy’s wisdom contains enduring truths around driving action and results that can aid any cause, even with today’s new tools and platforms. Put a human face on the cause through case studies, testimonials, and videos. Blend time-tested principles with bold new applications.

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Boosting Your Association's Revenue with Attractive Microcopy

Association TV

If your website is the restaurant, your microcopy should be your flashing neon bathroom sign (Not literally of course). A bad user experience discourages people from exploring your content and, with the attention span of the average user these days, may cause them to abandon your site altogether. Clarification on actions (Are you sure?

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Podcamp Session on Social Media Metrics: Thank You Jeremiah

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I'm looking to blend different perspectives and have a workshop session that can speak to nonprofits and grassroots media makers. The focus is on: improving the effectiveness of the marketing strategy or content, not wasting limited resources, and having more people to take action (push for cause, donate money, or whatever).

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