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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The idea is to harnesses the collective power of the social good sector ecosystem which includes charities, families, businesses and individuals. What are the transaction and transformation metrics? The first is easy – dollars raised, # of volunteers, etc. What is the definition of success?

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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

Focus on participation – Judge success by number of donors versus just total dollars raised. A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. Blend time-tested principles with bold new applications. Apply those lessons. Participation builds loyalty and community.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand. More than a million tax-exempt organizations exist in the United States, including public charities, private foundations, and civic organizations—not counting the 220,000 religious congregations that are also registered.

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14 Top Nonprofit Websites to Inspire Your Organization

DNL OmniMedia

The Create Amazing fundraising thermometer blends in perfectly with their minimalist black and white site theme, as well: The website also conveys a sense of community and stewardship with its donor call-out section By adding filters to each image, Create Amazing stayed on brand, highlighting their attention to detail and strategic design approach.