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Direct mail built the conservative movement. Can influencers beat it?

M+R

That version of you — now sitting on a valuable piece of real estate — probably had their address bought by a man named Paul Weyrich, a pioneer of conservative political direct mail. Along with Richard Vigurie, they honed an analog skill every politically active organization now tries to do digitally: find your people and activate them.

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8 Golf Fundraising Trends & Prediction for 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Golf fundraisers are often played in a scramble format, which allows golfers of all skill levels—from beginners to advanced players—to play in support of your mission. Saving time, conserving financial resources, and finding efficiencies are still top of mind for busy nonprofit event organizers who often wear many hats.

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What is the best way to deliver professional development to nonprofit emerging leaders?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last year we were honored to facilitate an emerging leadership program for a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Conservation and Science portfolio of grantees. It isn’t enough to read an article about a leadership skill, it is also important to practice it as part of doing your work.

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Emerging Leaders Need More than Leadership Development

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: Last year I was honored to partner with Kari Dunn Saratovksy from Third Plateau to facilitate an emerging leadership program to a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Science and Conservation portfolio of grantees. Today, this view is fundamentally changing.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations. Nonprofit Learning Lab / Denver, CO / $90. Nonprofit Management.

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Reflections and Notes from Personal Democracy Forum 2013

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But what was a grantmaker who works on ocean conservation doing at a conference of software engineers and open government advocates? Two of the most common complaints in the non-profit world: why don’t funders collaborate with each other and why don’t non-profits work together better? I told them the conference fit my 50% rule.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Bloomerang

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Grant Research Tip: If a deadline has passed for a funder’s grant opportunity, don’t despair. Areas served: Hawaii, Florida, Texas, Vermont (specific counties in each).

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