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The Science Behind Going Viral

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Blender company Blendtec’s sales shot up more than 700% a few years ago after videos of the CEO blending things like iPhones spread like wildfire. New York City is a tough place to open a bar. But a few years ago Brian Shebairo launched a place that’s been packed since the day it opened. But what makes something go viral?

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A Jargon-Free Guide to Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (L3C)

NonProfit Hub

In this blend, an L3C is a private organization that does earn profits, but only so that it can conduct business to help a certain cause. Other examples have included farmers’ markets, newspapers, law groups and art centers. This is one of the requirements for L3Cs the law puts forth for this business model. Can I start an L3C?

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Boosting Your Association's Revenue with Attractive Microcopy

Association TV

Now have you ever wondered, gosh, why don’t places just put up more clear, concise and eye-grabbing signage? You can be cute, like a law firm’s “contact us” button reading as “Lawyer Up” might be a clever and engaging way to communicate their brand to their audience. What to Avoid when writing microcopy. Have A Little Personality.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

Historically, federal and state laws have viewed nonprofit and for-profit entities as mutually exclusive organizations whose work rarely, if ever, overlapped. Another example is Goodwill, a nonprofit that sells merchandise to support its core function of finding jobs for hard-to-place individuals.

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6 Tips for Nonprofit Professionals on Speaking Brilliantly with Your Slides

Nonprofit Tech for Good

95% of business meetings take place on platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Placing yourself in the role of your audience will allow you to think outside of your own box. A great example from last summer is from an opioid law suit — the State of Oklahoma v. Use the perfect blend of visual and verbal.

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52 Nonprofit Event Ideas That People Will Love

Neon CRM

Here are nine arts and culture-related nonprofit events that blend entertainment, education, and appreciation while creating strong connections in local communities—and raising some funds to boot. These events offer a perfect blend of entertainment, socialization, and philanthropy.

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6 Online Speaking Tips for Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit Tech for Good

95% of business meetings take place on platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Placing yourself in the role of your audience will allow you to think outside of your own box. A great example from last summer is from an opioid law suit — the State of Oklahoma v. Use the perfect blend of visual and verbal.