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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Maybe one is that Giving Tuesday becomes an official national holiday or becomes an annual event like Cyber Monday. More difficult to measure is the transformation of how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. What is the definition of success? What is the change that will result?

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Greater Washington Give to the Max Day Training Event

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. I said that I wished contest designers would take a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to nonprofits! Designate a cheer leader.

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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and sandcastles as therapy

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Idealware released a new report, Understanding Software for Program Evaluation , to help nonprofits with the sometimes overwhelming process of selecting the right tool for the job. Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness.

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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and a sandcastles as therapy

NTEN

Idealware released a new report, Understanding Software for Program Evaluation , to help nonprofits with the sometimes overwhelming process of selecting the right tool for the job. Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness.

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25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas | A Guide for 2021

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Consider creating a virtual volunteer program and brainstorm ways that your supporters can help digitally. UrbanPromise Charlotte implemented a program during the pandemic called “Family Meetings.” In response, they created “mega-virtual troops” to keep the girls engaged while their regular programming was canceled. Bingo Night.

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Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas to Explore

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John Center for Homeless Men recently hosted their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent. With just a couple of clicks, anyone can register their own fundraiser and raise money to help CityTeam with combating hunger and homelessness in their city. Costume contest. BONUS – See this idea in action!

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15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

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More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. Here are some tips for setting up your own recurring giving program: Encourage donors to opt in to recurring giving on your donation form. Credit card changes are one of the biggest challenges for nonprofits running a recurring gift program. Host a concert.