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9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Last minute changes and glitches can happen! If you need to get the word out about a scheduling change or technical issue, there’s no better way to share the information than with an instant text message. Here’s your first clue: “I came all the way from Greece and met my fur-ever family back in January.”.

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New on SSIR: Are we addicted to Slacktivism?

Amy Sample Ward

—– If you’ve been on facebook at all in December this year, you may have seen something happening to all your friends – their pictures changing to their favorite cartoon characters! Did you change your picture – why or why not? This is when I really started paying attention. What do you think?

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Slacktivism: Can Cartoons Raise Awareness or Just Make Us Feel Good?

NetWits

In an effort to raise awareness for child abuse, thousands of Facebook users changed their profile photos to one of their favorite childhood cartoon characters (full disclosure: mine was Underdog.) Whether it started on accident, was part of a specific campaign, or originated in Greece , this meme seemed to really have legs!

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Tips on how to mobilize your supporters

Care2

A Mashable meetup in Greece. • Justin cited the campaign Care2 did for climate change advocates 1Sky. • Justin Perkins offered this frogloop article about cutting-edge integrated social media strategies and multi-channel social network campaigns. (By

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Or, a local auto shop could donate a package that includes a free oil change and tire rotation along with a free car detailing service. Choose intriguing warm-weather locations like Belize, Jamaica, Australia, or Greece. The package could feature free items donated by the business.

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How to Find Your Next Great Board Member

Connection Cafe

On the flip side, if your strategic vision is to effect huge transformational change— systemic change rather than project-based goals—someone who’s experienced with annual fund appeals probably isn’t going to be a good match for your board. Not only will your activities change, but also those who carry them out will change, too.

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Changing the World: TechSoup's Newest Global Partner

Tech Soup

In addition to Syria and Iraq, these are Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, and the Azerbaijani exclave: Nakhchivan. (If Amongst these, the change in political climate in recent years has negatively affected how government bodies engage and work with civil society organizations. If you knew all eight, go buy yourself a cookie!).

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