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It Takes a Village: Using Peer-to-Peer to End Homelessness

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People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community. 3 Successful Peer-to-Peer Events. The best part?

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5 Ways to Use Crowdfunding to Rally Your #GivingTuesday Supporters

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Last year on Giving Tuesday, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless used DonorPerfect Crowdfunding for a fun and easy way to energize their supporters to give and share about their $10,000 fundraising goal. Choose a solution that leads to donor relationships, not one-off gifts. Use a giving thermometer to display your campaign’s progress.

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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

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While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Show how gifts further the outcomes step-by-step. Lean into what works.

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Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time

Have Fun - Do Good

Barbara worked for my Dad at the Mystic Seaport Museum , and every year she would knit gifts for my parents and I. Betty Christiansen's book, Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time , captures 28 stories of people and organizations who are using knitting to comfort, empower and heal.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

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Nonprofit organizations are vital to the nation’s economic well-being and have nearly doubled in the last 30 years (National Center for Charitable Statistics, 2015). It may be time to rethink how these important social organizations are funded. Social enterprise models may well offer an answer.

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5 Types of Nonprofit Graphic Design Your Organization Needs

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But is your organization using it to its full potential? Your organization’s cause may be hard to understand emotionally or conceptually, and graphic design can help spruce up the material to appeal more to your target audience. What are Types of Graphic Design for Nonprofits? Dark text should be over a light background.

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14 Top Nonprofit Websites to Inspire Your Organization

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If you think a web overhaul might make sense for your organization, make sure you have the right tools on hand to start making improvements yourself—namely, a strong website builder and nonprofit-specific web development support. Recurring gift option. Lupus Research Alliance. National Partnership for Women & Families.