Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

You should, because it's awesome fun. Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, you'll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. Naples, Florida: Telling Your Story: Using Video as a Medium for Spreading Your Message. Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Friday, July 3, 2015.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Last year, I had the unique privilege to help facilitate The Local Philanthropy Workshop with the TechSoup Romania team. It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Or, maybe you weren’t interested in the stories being told.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

For example, a “Song of the Week” newsletter section might seem fun (and, to be fair, it is!), Whatever you do, maintain a content calendar and be consistent. Who organizes the events that members have so much fun attending? For example: Which local business did you work with to screen print the latest member t-shirts?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! Check out our recap of AFP ICON 2023 here.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

Or a note that thanks you for your gift, tells you that he spent it on a new video game, mentions how hard and fun the game is, and includes a picture of him while he’s playing the game? In your letter, tie the donor’s impact to your GivingTuesday appeal and the stories you used to support it. Which would make you happier?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign. Host an auction.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

We may even have some fun in store for you! The Beacon Lounge will be our home-base, and here are some of the fun things they have planned to make it your home-base, too: Daily Events in the Lounge include: Breakfast from 9-11: Get your morning buzz on with coffee and food sponsored by The Colorado Health Foundation. Connect with NTEN.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The NetSquared regional ambassadors will also be on-site sharing the joy of being a NetSquared organizer and participating in the fun. Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media gives your nonprofit the opportunity to broadcast your mission far beyond your local community. Through comments, shares, direct messages, and fun hashtag challenges, you can foster relationships that would be harder to form through more traditional channels of communication. Engagement. Transparency.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We want to ensure you’re prepared to share your nonprofit’s story and successfully navigate this worldwide giving event! It’s also one of the best ways to celebrate giving and to share your organization’s story, mission, and values. Share your story. Have fun on social. Pitch your local press.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. They could help you coordinate a corporate volunteering day or connect you with a local club that is seeking a volunteering opportunity. Collaborate with local businesses. Connect with civic groups.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. It’s a great chance to check out a local bar, introduce yourself to fundraisers, and ease into your conference experience with a fun, laid-back evening.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

If you’re looking for where to begin, check out the resource How to Start and Manage Your Nonprofit’s Email Marketing Calendar. One way to make your story and event stand out is to focus on your experts rather than simply your event. Contact Local Media. “ Media will always want to hear from the experts.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

Once the foundational pieces of the event are secured, it’s time to build out a marketing calendar. A well-designed direct mail piece sent to several local area codes or a radio or tv slot can also be great methods, depending on the budget allocated to the event.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Standard events are great for bringing your donors together for a bit of fun. For a peer-to-peer 5K or fun run, your costs might include police for crowd control, permits from local governance to close off roads, EMT services, event t-shirts, snacks, opening ceremony costs (band, DJ, etc.), Apply for nonprofit grants.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! The 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. Drop us a line!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

So whilst Pride marches are fun, colourful, and celebratory in essence, these parades represent an ongoing movement for equality and human rights. This annual publication documents legal, political, and social developments in 54 countries and four European institutions over the past calendar year. Solving The Problem.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

We may even have some fun in store for you! Fork over your lunch money to a local Austin organization and Convio will match your donation! NTEN Meetup in the Beacon Lounge Mark your calendars for Monday, March 12th, at 11 am for the NTEN meetup in the Lounge. And, yes, there will be prizes.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Here’s your monthly update from the world of NetSquared Local. What Is NetSquared Local? NetSquared Local is TechSoup's volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. NetSquared Local groups hold monthly in-person events for anyone interested in the connection of technology and social impact.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Not only that, but with the move to more and more online giving (there was a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020), events like #GivingTuesday have become an even more important part of your fundraising calendar. A good story is an incredible tool and whatever quote or story you decide to use, make sure it’s relatable and clear.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2013

That means it’s time for our monthly roundup of all the crazy goodness created by NetSquared Local in May. What is NetSquared Local? NetSquared Local is TechSoup’s volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. NetSquared Local organizers rallied around Ushahidi’s BRCK kickstarter.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 19, 2020

However, fall event websites told a much different story. Finding new and creative ways to connect with our communities both online and locally (while maintaining a safe social distance) is critical. My favorite features: Their events calendar. Fall event websites seem untouched by the pandemic. Virtual suggestion box.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2019

Events are an important part of your organization’s yearly calendar. They’re engaging, informative, and fun! How can you design an effective email if you don’t know the story that you’re trying to tell? Once you have your story, you can effectively design an email that matches the aesthetic. Conversational. Actionable.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2017

"Meetings" come in diverse and innovative formats like Mississauga, Canada's Geek Talk — Coffee and Convo; Pangani, Tanzania's Social Media Surgery ; and Birmingham, United Kingdom's Summer Tech for Good Social in a local pub. Join us at your local group. It will be fun — we promise!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Offer profile/success stories for employee communications. A strong CSR program integrated with the brand story can make the difference in purchase decisions and consumer loyalty. Before you create your annual campaign calendar or set fundraising goals, make sure you take time to assess, assess, assess. Increase Employee Giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

This is a must-buy app if your nonprofit regularly tells your story through mobile photo-sharing. It’s a creative, visual way to tell your organization’s stories of protest to your online communities. Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. Swag or merch: calendars, printables, planners, notebooks. Plaque or award.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

You could say, “That project sounds great, but my calendar is full and I don’t have the ability to commit to that right now.” To take it a step further, bring some fun into the workplace with an employee-driven break activity that happens at the same time each day. Q: WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND AN EMPLOYEE DO TO RECOVER FROM BURNOUT?

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Introduction The holiday season holds a special place, not just on our calendars, but also in our hearts. Set up a gift-wrapping station at local community events or malls. Collaborate with local organizations to support families or children in need. Support a Family/Child Program Make the holidays warmer for everyone.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Simply adding a line like, “Subscribe to our newsletter for stories, event invitations, and exciting updates” can make a huge difference! Instead of including full-length stories or articles, include quotes, excerpts, or summaries in your newsletter. Are you sharing a story about a client who benefitted from your work?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

By thinking through your fundraising strategy before October 1, you can collect your stories and integrate your efforts, keeping your messaging and images consistent through mail, email, social media, events, and any other channels you may use. You need stories that show the impact your organization makes in the community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

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. Here's a few ideas to help make charitable giving get on your calendar each month for 2009.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

But the bigger takeaway here is that February 14 is possibly the biggest untapped day of giving on the calendar. Another quiet little secret is making sure you engage local Girl and Boy Scouts groups who are always looking for ways to engage in socially minded ways. Partner with a Local Florist. Americans spent around $18.2

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 7, 2007

Campaign supporters are asked to bring pies to their local Congressional offices and let their Congresspeople know that "Peace wants a Piece of the Pie" (the federal budget). NJN was created to give Oakland a place to share stories and to connect and develop solutions. Department of Peace.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

How To Identify and Build Your Nonprofit’s Story in 5 Steps. Because of that, after we cover how to write your nonprofit’s story from start to finish, we’ll discuss a few tips to keep in mind when sharing that story via digital marketing. That’s where your nonprofit’s story comes into play. Let’s get started.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This isn’t to underplay Christmas’s role but to include the other moments of the fall and winter calendar which are culturally significant to minorities within our potential donor pool. Kislev is a month in the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December. This festival lasts eight days and nights. There are 7.5

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you’re watching the recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter where you are, but we’re going to have some fun over the next hour or so. If you’re going to share this with a board member, that’d be kind of fun too. And so this is where it gets kind of fun. So keep that in mind.

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