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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. From there they traversed Long Island Sound to New London, Connecticut, and then drove to Boston.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

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Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. The Greater Boston Food Bank. Has direct experience establishing charitable entities in the U.S., Arlene Fortunato.

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How Can We Make Charitable Giving A Year-Round Habit?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Beth's Birthday Cause I was listening to a story on Marketplace on NPR this afternoon with Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell who reviewed their 2008 financial goals and graded themselves on their accomplishments. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts. Gradon Tripp, Boston Blogger, created a fundraiser to support Jane Doe Inc.

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How to Leverage Celebrities for Fundraising - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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Cone , a Boston based brand strategy and communications agency, conducted a survey in 2006 to find out what influences people’s decision to support a cause. If this is the case, why is there so much commotion around celebrities and their causes? During Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, celebrities were vital.

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Tech Policies for Virtual Teams: A Leader’s Responsibility

Non Profit Quarterly

So, what do you do in case things go wrong, whether it’s with a technology system, or there’s a hurricane that wipes out your office or whatever? They cause a lot of extra work for people. Remote work. And then, social media and digital communication. So, we’ll touch on each of those going forward here.

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