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Research Friday: Why Give to International Charities?

ASU Lodestar Center

While it is true that donors should inform themselves and balance their options carefully before contributing, I also believe that when it comes to giving, you should listen to your "gut feeling": that voice from your heart telling you where to help. Or, "how can I be certain my money will be used adequately?"

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Video Can Help Boost Donations in End-Of-The-Year Fundraising

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: I’m planning a year-end campaign for one of my favorite charities and wanted some good tips on incorporating video. The American Jewish World Service (AJWS) , for example, shot amazing video of their work in India, Uganda and El Salvador a few years ago. Make a video for lapsed donors.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » The Chronicle of Philanthropy – Telling Moving Stories

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The New York organization last year collected more than 60 hours of footage of the organization’s workers and volunteers helping AIDS patients in Uganda, tsunami victims in India, and poor residents of El Salvador, and it soon plans to use that extra footage for an extensive online video campaign. Rosenberg says.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » The Chronicle of Philanthropy – Telling Moving Stories

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The New York organization last year collected more than 60 hours of footage of the organization’s workers and volunteers helping AIDS patients in Uganda, tsunami victims in India, and poor residents of El Salvador, and it soon plans to use that extra footage for an extensive online video campaign. Rosenberg says.