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Social Media in Crisis Communication: A Lesson Learned by Charlotte Meckelnburg Library

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Jenifer R Daniels, Communications & Marketing Specialist, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Unfortunately, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s budget woes were defined by all three. She also serves as adjunct faculty at a community college in the metro Charlotte region. Many are turning to social media to assist them. .

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7 Strategies Your Nonprofit Should Implement to Engage Volunteers

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Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte County uses VolunteerConnect to track volunteer hours. When volunteers donate 1,000 hours to Habitat Charlotte, a celebration is in order. A reward system is a great way to recognize dedicated volunteers and keep them engaged in your nonprofit’s mission for the long run. Build teams.

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Women’s History Month: 11 Nonprofits That Are Advocating For Female Empowerment

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Plus we’ll include resources and data about women in philanthropy that we compiled with nonprofits in mind. Headquarters in: Charlotte, NC. On this page, you’ll find their missions, the areas of impact they serve, and ways to support their important work. Boulanger Initiative. 500 Women Scientists. Crossroads for Women.

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October Awareness: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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The pink ribbon that has become the most widely recognized symbol of breast cancer awareness came about when a 68-year-old California woman named Charlotte Haley, whose sister, daughter, and granddaughter had breast cancer, created peach-colored ribbons to call attention to inadequate funding for breast cancer research.

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3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits That Can Boost Professional Success

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When you have worked in a field a long time (for me it has been over 3 decades), you have to keep an open mind about remembering and reflecting on what you have heard before — looking at as if it was new. The themes are less about exploring something new, but to commit to continuous learning and improvement.

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4 Takeaways from #AG2014 Social Media

Connection Cafe

It would be foolish not to leverage a free marketing platform for your organization, but it’s important to keep in mind that posting content just for the sake of it isn’t going to produce results. Like any good game plan, you need a strategy. Here are 4 ways to use social media to advance your mission: A picture speaks a thousand words.

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25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas | A Guide for 2021

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This is key to ensuring your organization stays at the top of your donors’ minds and remains relevant in their lives. UrbanPromise Charlotte implemented a program during the pandemic called “Family Meetings.” It’s important to connect with donors without always making a fundraising appeal, especially now.

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