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13+ Lovely Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas and Strategies for 2022

Whole Whale

billion ( National Retail Foundation 2017 Survey ) Father’s Day: $15.5 Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. Have a local celebrity or staff member record messages of love for people that donate to the cause. Ladies celebrating ladies.

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The ALS #IceBucketChallenge Is Just Beginning| How to Thank and Convert +2 Million New Donors

Connection Cafe

During my 4 years at both the local and national level, I worked on several disaster operations— from the house fire in the middle of the night to some of the most devastating hurricanes to ever hit the US. What does disaster fundraising have to do with ALS? Thank again with a video from a recipient. Celebrate milestones.

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4 Ways to Use Your Nonprofit Blog for #GivingTuesday Storytelling

Tech Soup

Or maybe you offer a 30-second behind-the-scenes video of your team preparing for the campaign. GivingTuesday falls smack in the middle of the holiday season, when images of generosity and seasonal celebrations are everywhere — so why not go with the flow? Try videos or illustrations. So go ahead, spoil the ending.

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What is Slacktivism and is it Even Helping?

NonProfit Hub

The United Nations has defined slacktivism as when people “support a cause by performing simple measures” but “are not truly engaged or devoted to making a change.” Luckily, we’ve researched those questions so you don’t have to. What is slacktivism? The prime example of slacktivism gone right is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge campaign.

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TechSoup joins the #ALSIceBucketChallenge

Tech Soup

Please visit the site to view this video). From local athletes and community members in Boston it quickly became a national movement. Celebrities like Justin Timberlake, tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg, and philanthropists like Bill Gates all joined in.

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Why You Didn't Hear About Cyclone Ivan's Destruction in Madagascar and How To Help Support Relief Efforts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Joan sent us a note tonight thanking us, but also letting us know of a terrible natural disaster in her country: Hey Harry and Beth, I just celebrated my 26th birthday today! collided with the island nation as a borderline Category 3/Category 4 storm. but I enjoy saying " I am only 20 ") I this is the best gift ever!

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What's the opportunity cost when a nonprofit blocks employees from using social network sites during work hours?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Recently, thousands of Facebook members helped leveraged a $50,000 donation from the Western Union Foundation by voting for the American Red Cross and its disaster relief efforts. The $50,000 donation will contribute to a broader American Red Cross goal to raise $100 million for disaster relief. that are easy to grab and use.