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15 Tips for a Strong End-of-Year Giving Campaign

Neon CRM

Studies have repeatedly shown that the human brain responds positively to altruism and people are hard-wired to give because it produces feel-good emotions. Review Past Years’ Campaigns A good predictor of what will resonate with donors this year is what has resonated with them in previous years. Give these tips a try.

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Reflections from Stanford Nonprofit Management Institute: New Skills for a Complex World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In fact, Lucy has been terrific in finding new ways, like Branch , to use the social tools to facilitate a global brain around these ideas. I heard some many big picture connections to the work I do or rather improvise on the ground, that I know I’ll be mulling over and thinking about what they shared over the next few months.

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Favorite Have Fun Do Good Books of 2009

Have Fun - Do Good

Although I've been a sponsor of a "sister" for the past two years, and am familiar with the organization's work, to prepare for the interview I read her riveting memoir, Between Two Worlds. I received review copies of 29 Gifts and Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar. She's a super special lady and I highly recommend the book.

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Fundraising for Education: Your Guide to Doing Virtual Fundraising Right

Qgiv

For example, if you had to switch to a virtual silent auction at the last minute in 2020, review your results to see which elements worked and which didn’t. Finally, OBS is a more robust option that’s sponsored by all three of the platforms listed above. that encourage participation.

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Does Playing Video Games Make You Smarter about Google AdWords Campaigns? Yes!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've been following Marc Sirkin's blog for about a year before I met him at last year's Games for Change Conference where he taught me Brain Age and Mario. (At I'm working on another screencast (sponsored by NTEN and SalesForce ) about the SalesForce/Google Ad Words Integration. Review the performance and then expand.

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How to Grow Your Nonprofit When You’re a Team of One

Get Fully Funded

Customize a message telling folks, who are completing the application, that you’ll be in touch with them once you’ve had time to review their application and the nonprofit’s volunteer needs. This one is wayyyy more important than it seems because your brain and body don’t function well if they aren’t rested. Eat properly.

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20 Incredibly Easy Online Fundraising Ideas and Expert Tips

Bloomerang

But first, let’s review a few online fundraising basics. Determine your online fundraising budget Review your revenue goals for your online fundraising platforms. Explore the available fundraising platform options using Google and software reviews. What is online fundraising? Then, compare the solutions based on your budget.

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