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It's National 211 Day!

VisionLink

Whether they are communicating by phone, text, or chat, or through public facing directories of resources and services, or through translators and assistive devices, these specialists perfect the art of listening well, understanding the expressed needs and the needs that may not be so easily apparent.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Should You Celebrate Your Nonprofit’s Anniversary?

Bloomerang

Ultimately, a well-synched communications program – where the right hand knows what the left is doing — will more successfully connect with donors and demonstrate greater, resonant impact. Is reminding folks you haven’t solved hunger, homelessness, or poverty a good thing? It will be a good chance to engage people.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

4) What is your best piece of fundraising and online communication advice for Kenya NGOs when it comes to raising money through crowdfunding? The top three causes are medical expenses (54%), disaster relief (12%), and education costs (12%). 67% donate in response to natural disasters. ? 78% of donors in Kenya volunteer.

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Compassion Services International on Growing Your Nonprofit Email List, Donation Thank You’s, and Powerful Storytelling

CauseVox

Compassion Services International (CSI) operates worldwide helping with medical missions, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and education. By tracking this data, you can better strategize and refine your communications going forward. 150 provides ten days of meals for the homeless), you’re likely to drive more donations.

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Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy

Bloomerang

No matter what happens in the economy or world, be it war, recession or natural disaster, people who can help DO. Who laid off their fundraising and marketing staff, and cut back on donor communications. You must initiate communications to connect dynamically with likely supporters. Giving in the U.S.

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16 Million 2-1-1 Calls in 2009

VisionLink

We are particularly pleased to support those partnerships that weave 2-1-1 operations into a more holistic effort, such as when integrated with elder care, homeless management, or disaster response. 2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects individuals with resources in their community.

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The impact of COVID-19 on civil society, part two

Candid

Organizations identify funding, policy, and communication as the top ways they want funders to support their work. And Forefront found that nonprofits would like to see continued work with the government to advocate for the sector’s needs as well as more communication from funders about opportunities.