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Trainer’s Notebook: The Importance of Hands-On Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For the past five years, I’ve been an adjunct professor at Middlebury College in Monterey teaching a graduate course called “ Networked International Organizations ” for students pursuing an advanced degree in International Development. Rather than just talk about the campaign, students has to participate.

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TechSoup Local Impact Map Profile: Nonprofits Back to School — In Brazil

Tech Soup

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. We'd also like to introduce Bea Dominguez, who is writing about some of the nonprofits highlighted on the map. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. All that and she’s also a gifted writer.

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3 Channels to Use to Effectively Market Your Small Business

Nonprofits Source

Your small business needs a way to get on the map. Clear calls to action: When site visitors visit your business’s website, you likely want them to complete one of the following actions: buy a product or service, register for an event or class, or donate to your latest fundraising campaign.

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TechSoup Local Impact Map Profile: Nonprofits Back to School — In Brazil

Tech Soup

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. We'd also like to introduce Bea Dominguez, who is writing about the nonprofits highlighted on the map. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. All that and she’s also a gifted writer.

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New Frontiers in Fundraising

Top Nonprofits

Sectors of experience include media, entertainment, financial services, metals/mining, start-ups, and world-class service organizations. Additionally, Rebecca is a digital mapper for the Tanzania Development Trust mapping rural Tanzania to aid the work of local anti-FGM activists. Wendy started a jellybean business during university.

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Think You’re Not a Writer? Your Guide to Writing a Great Fundraising Appeal

The Storytelling Non-profit

In the brief, I also like to map out five elements that I know I’ll cover in the appeal, which are: Context Core problem Solution Compelling reason to give Urgency Going through this process might seem time consuming, but it actually helps you get a head start on organizing some of your ideas for writing. This will help you build one.

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How to Host a Read-a-thon Fundraiser

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However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. Unlike a fun run or a 5K fundraiser, you don’t need to map out a racecourse or organize volunteers to man your event.

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