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10 Blogging Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For the first time, readers could comment and share their opinions publicly on a piece of online content. Blogs were most often written in first-person, more than 1,000 words, and many nonprofit blogs of the past embraced the concept that a blog post had to be published daily for the blogger to be taken seriously. ” .

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How the American Childhood Cancer Organization Used Crowdfunding to Raise Over $43,000!

Tech Soup

Last year we shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to exceed their fundraising goals with a few clicks of a button. Last year our ‘Go gold with kids for cancer’ campaign was a really successful campaign because it had such a clear statement that reflected with people.

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New Year, New Format for In-Person Peer-to-Peer Events (With Examples!)

Connection Cafe

The return of safely modified hybrid in-person events will give supporters and staff something positive to look forward to and prepare for. Pan-Mass Challenge and Winter Cycle, benefiting the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. There is also an option to “Climb Your Way” for those who are not able or would prefer not to attend in person.

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7 Online Fundraising Tips I Learned By Participating in Movember

NetWits

For the past 30 days I have been participating in Movember : a worldwide team fundraising campaign to fight men’s cancer. The mustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men. was the most effective, and what type of message generated the most giving.

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10 Reasons Your Email Appeal is Being Ignored

NetWits

Let me know that there are other things I can do to support you that aren’t all about money like: take an advocacy action, share with a friend, like you on Facebook, play a game, attend an in person or online event … and then, yes, ask me for money. Don’t keep it to yourself, share your tips in the comments! . It’s all about you.

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50 Nonprofits Every U.S. Politican Should Follow on Twitter

Nonprofit Tech for Good

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) :: @ AARP. American Cancer Society :: @ AmericanCancer. If there is a nonprofit that you would like to add, please do so in a comment below (political rants not necessary, thank you). Alliance for American Manufacturers :: @ KeepItMadeInUSA. American Farmland Trust :: @ Farmland.

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Announcing the Winners of the 2015 Nonprofit #SocialCEOs Awards

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

CEO Case Study: Bowl Cancer UK. Deborah Alsina is the CEO of a charity, Bowl Cancer UK. In turn that’s given me great insight into bowel cancer treatment and care and the impact the disease has on people’s lives.” ” Blend the personal and professional. Remember, being personal gives you personality.

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