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Equitable and Inclusive Messaging: Retaining Donors in a New Age of Storytelling

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It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community. Ensuring you have access to the photos and stories you need to paint the full picture. The building blocks you use—stories and pictures—must be authentic, resonant, and relevant to your donors.

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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last winter, after Harry and I had a conversation about global warming (and quite a conversation it was for a then eight-year old), and we collaborated on a series of green videos. What a great way to teach your children to become more thoughtful and responsible about the world we live in.

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Build a Non-profit Website that Works [Steal These Ideas!]

Get Fully Funded

Blue and green are cool, calming colors that work great for outdoorsy, environmental nonprofits. Photos: Photos are so important to a nonprofit website and go a long way in telling a story, hence the expression, A picture is worth a thousand words. Colors: Colors are so important. They affect how you feel. They invoke a mood.

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How Can Nonprofits Retain High-Performing Staff?

ASU Lodestar Center

Schoshinski states that sharing information about the big picture with employees can increase their connection. However, for this to be effective, employees must trust leadership and feel concerns will be addressed. Employees want to grow their skills and know they are making a difference.

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Why You Didn't Hear About Cyclone Ivan's Destruction in Madagascar and How To Help Support Relief Efforts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

She was the recent winner of my son's Green Geek Charity Contest and we contributed a small amount to the charity of her choice, SOS Children's Villages. So I had great time eating my favourite chocolate waffle when watching Harry my favourite green geek. Once again, it's cyclone season in the southern hemisphere.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Nonprofit Branding

DNL OmniMedia

Or, perhaps the smiling faces of children who have received wishes from the Make-a-Wish Foundation? For example, if you’re working with children, it’s not unreasonable to have a more playful brand personality. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, and an evocative logo can move mountains.

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Has Your Organization Thought Through its Social Media Policy?

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Your transitional housing program for homeless families always needs activities for children. In their excitement to share what they did, they posted pictures. Unfortunately, they did not have releases for the children's pictures. A volunteer group put on a Fun Day. 90% restrict usage to business purposes only.