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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

Qgiv

For example, an organization seeking to support those with cancer might see if local cancer care clinics are willing to post flyers advertising your program. Host info sessions for potential volunteers. Try hosting an info session, either virtually or in-person, to explain your program and answer any questions you might have.

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NTEN Member Buzz Round-Up: December 4th

NTEN

The recent NTEN 501 Tech Club event in New York presented a panel on the topic of multi-channel fundraising, and Thomas and Beth both pulled nuggets from the presentation to help nonprofits understand the role of new media in storytelling, and the role of storytelling in our donor and constituent relationship building.

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Lights.Camera.Help. - Films for a cause find their festival

Connection Cafe

So far, the organizations that have promised submissions are United Way , Capital Area Food Bank , Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and the American Cancer Society. For more info, contact contact@lightscamerahelp.com or Aaron Bramley at (917) 678-4590. Several non-profits are already lined up to submit their films for judgement.

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The Real Housewives of Social Media: Cooking up Recipes for Nonprofit Success

NTEN

While I was with the American Cancer Society, we were inspired by an amazing monitoring system developed by the Humane Society. You can make one, too: type in Cancer (or your own keyword) at search.twitter.com and see what results are returned. In 2008, I helped start the Frozen Pea Fund against breast cancer. Be transparent.

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SXSW: Social Media Nonprofit ROI Poetry Slam - Slides, Links, and Poems (long)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

With the wildlife we're compiling, We could keep the scientists smiling, And lose the grave and stern decorum that was our storytelling before, 'Though tweets are short and fitted,' I said, we'll increase the total submitted. Trained 100 disaster response volunteers in submitting their info, improving content. We made adjustments.

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End-of-Year Giving: 21 Best Practices for a Great Campaign

Qgiv

Want more info on how to pull off a great hybrid event? Here are some storytelling tips: Tap into people’s love of narrative. For example, “Donate now” is a weak call to action compared to, “Give today and help us wipe out cancer for good.” Download our hybrid event planner!

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[VIDEO] Raising More Money By Asking (And Answering) Better Questions

Bloomerang

It could be, you know, my mom had cancer that’s why I’m doing this volunteer work for the cancer organization. . We know that storytelling is powerful. But storytelling is fundamental, we’re hardwired for stories. That was some awesome, awesome info. Is there anything you want to ask? .

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