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Do You Empower People to Take Action? Thoughts on Zoos and Charity:Water

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A clear example of this can be found in the difference between the 96Elephants campaign and that of charity: water. In contrast, check out charity: water , a non-profit that works to ensure safe drinking water for people around the world. charity: water is incredible at empowering regular people to make a difference.

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Attention Fundraisers: Stop Shooting Yourself in the Foot

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For charities in the United States and (new in 2014) the United Kingdom, this was a natural day to be in front of your donors, making a compelling case for receiving a gift. So let nothing stop you from the ethical raising of funds. One of those happened recently— Giving Tuesday. You’re a fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Resolutions That Will Make A Difference in 2009

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Resolution One: "I resolve to empower our supporters to tell our story, reach new people and raise funds." Resolution Two: "I resolve to use social and participatory media to expand my reach and brand." Get the low down on social media platforms and what social and participatory media entails.

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Nonprofit Resolutions That Will Make A Difference in 2009 - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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Resolution One: "I resolve to empower our supporters to tell our story, reach new people and raise funds." Resolution Two: "I resolve to use social and participatory media to expand my reach and brand." Get the low down on social media platforms and what social and participatory media entails.

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Nonprofit SXSW Goodness – Conference List Toppers, To-Dos and Topics of Interest

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And for all you people using Four Square , it's also one of the official Check-in for Charity locations (hint: new badge anyone?). Crowd Sourcing Innovative Social Change panel Sunday, March 14 at 03:30 PM – “Social media builds buzz and raises money, but what about real, on-the-ground change?

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[VIDEO] First Steps to Nonprofit Strategic Planning, Now!

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The kind of strategic planning processes that I lead are inclusive and participatory which means that the group is consulted, the vision of the group, the energy, we kind of tap into the energy, vision, knowledge, experience of the people who will be doing the work in order to make plans. Where are we not putting our energy?

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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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The 33rd Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute features leading nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance and government to discuss the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Raise 2016. Raise 2016. General / @southwestfdns. Fundraising.

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