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5 Times Foundations Cause More Problems Than They Solve

NonProfit Hub

The nature of philanthropy is a want to help. But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome. Not showing up.

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Don’t Miss These 10 Nonprofit Conferences in 2023 & 2024

Neon CRM

Generosity Xchange Nonprofit Marketing Summit Cause Camp TNPA Leadership Summit The Nonprofit Social Media Summit Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) AFP ICON Engage for Good Good Tech Fest Bridge Conference If you’re thinking to yourself “I can’t make all those conferences,” you’re probably right. How to Register: Click here to register.

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10 Popular #Hashtags for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

I use it to call people to action to benefit a nonprofit/charity: Example Tweet: #CharityTuesday :: Add a “Cause&# Twibbon to your Twitter Avatar: [link]. Campaign] Example Tweet: WATCH: Flash mob takes off shirts, stops traffic in Hong Kong [link] || #350ppm. Example Tweet: 130 Foundations That Tweet: [link] || #philanthropy.

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Don’t Let These 8 Donation Match Myths Hold You Back

Classy

The donors you reach will come to your cause with the intention to give more from the start, regardless of their working status or employer. Look for a match from a major donor who gave to your cause in the last year. Employer matches maximize revenue but are often one of the last options presented to donors in their giving experience.

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Why Are We Obsessed with Social Media Fundraising?

Tech Soup

If your board members are in the dark about how social media works, its strengths and weaknesses (from an organizational perspective), and the role it's best suited to play in forging support for your organization or cause, it's your job to educate them and suggest a digital fundraising strategy that reflects reality. Image 1 : U.S.

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Cause Marketing or Cause Me To Puke Marketing? Interview with Scott Henderson

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Scott Henderson I was supposed to be leading a workshop at the Cause Marketing Forum on Social Media and Cause Marketing at the end of the month. I decided to do an interview with Scott to learn more about what he is learning about Social Media and Cause-Related Marketing. 1) Who are you?

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Nonprofit Technology News for March 2014

Tech Soup

There’s even some strange philanthropy news compliments of former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Over time, this wears down the spine and causes disabilities. News flash. The DoGooder Awards recognize exceptional use of video to promote good causes and are sponsored by YouTube and TechSoup donor partner, Cisco.

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