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New on SSIR: Slacktivism, the gateway to change?

Amy Sample Ward

I recently did a guest lecture at The New School on the topic, I’ve had countless conversations with colleagues and friends, and I’ve been capturing ideas and questions to myself on scraps of paper everywhere. My guest lecture notes cover the first point, and today I want to share a few ideas about slacktivism as a gateway to change.

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10 Fundraising Ideas for Mental Health Nonprofits

Qgiv

This fundraising idea is a great way to do some good, display some art, and raise crucial funds at your nonprofit. These are marathon type events that encourage supporters to take part in a healthy activity, often a physical activity, while raising funds for your nonprofit. Host a yoga or meditation fundraiser. What is an a-thon event?

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Cause Camp 2017 Speaker Lineup Announcement

NonProfit Hub

Derrick is on the Leadership Faculty of the Points of Light Corporate Institute and a guest lecturer at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. John Haydon is one of the most sought-after digital marketing experts for nonprofits and charities. charity: water. He is a William J. John Haydon.

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Research Friday: The gift

ASU Lodestar Center

Note: This article will focus on international development from my perspective working in an African country, although the questions raised are pertinent to any “developed” country or continent’s relationship to a “developing” region. Read Karina Lungo''s " Research Friday: Why Give to International Charities? ". As part of a.

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5 Questions for Jay Frost

sgEngage

He lectures and publishes regularly on fundraising and philanthropy and will be presenting on “The Global Search: Current Strategies and Tactics for International Fundraising and Prospect Research” at this year’s BBCON in Washington, DC. Obviously, we will raise less. We started raising it. The results are clear.

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Swag or merch: handmade item by someone helped by your charity. Swag or merch: pick and design swag that directly relates to your charity. If you represent an educational or social justice charity, maybe giveaway specialty decks of cards featuring important people from history. These exist already! It was super cool.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Best Wishes for Healthy, Happy, and Social 2008!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

" Also quoted is Sean Stannard-Stockton, author of the Tactical Philanthropy blog was also quoted and he shares his expanded predictions here , including "Charities recognize the potential of social-media tools and finally get serious about integrated online strategies." How to make these summaries more useful to you all?

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