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How To Put Social Fundraising On Steroids: Community Giving Days

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge.

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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

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When I was a kid, Lucy the Elephant , was in a state of disrepair. A community group worked hard to get her placed on the historic register and raise money to restore her to her mid-century glory. Bake sales organized by my third grade teacher, Josephine Harron or was known as "Cupcake." s World Food Programme.

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[VIDEO] Where to Find Potential Donors to Support Your Cause

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Chad, I got 2:00 Eastern. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started? Good morning if you’re on the West Coast, I should say. And if you’re watching this as a recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter where and when you are. I’m Steven. I’ll keep an eye on Twitter.

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My Facebook Birthday Cause: Thank You (and Some Unsolicited Feedback To Causes)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Before I go further, I have thank everyone for the early birthday present - a donation to the Sharing Foundation. January 11th is my 52nd birthday and even though I'm an official member of AARP, I couldn't wait for my birthday this year. Why? Why? And, yes they did !

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[VIDEO] The Board’s Role in Fundraising & Resource Development

Bloomerang

Sabrina, I got start time. So is it okay if I go ahead and kick us off officially? And I’m so happy to see a full room. And I’m so happy to see a full room. I’m Steven, I’m over here at Bloomerang, and I’ll be moderating as usual. . I’ll keep an eye on Twitter.

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Community Funded Reporting: Interview with David Cohn of Spot.us

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"You cannot run a community if you're not informed. Journalism is really the act of informing communities so that they can make better decisions, that is part of the public service, informing communities so that together we can know where else we need to help." --David Cohn, Founder, Spot.us Britt Bravo: Why is this necessary?

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[VIDEO] Get More Grants with Donor Cultivation

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Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Margit, I got 1:00 Eastern. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started officially? Well, good afternoon, everybody, and good morning if you’re on the West Coast, I should say. I’m Steven. I’ll keep an eye on those. I had to make a dad joke.

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