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New on SSIR: Can Giving Days Strengthen Your Community?

Amy Sample Ward

In the report “ How Giving Contests Can Strengthen Nonprofits and Communities ,” sponsored by the Case Foundation and released today, Geoff Livingston analyzes the impact of Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington and the repercussions for other regions and nonprofit communities.

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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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My Colorado Project empowers local change: Interview with Jason Manke

Amy Sample Ward

Not only are ambassadors treasured donors and drivers of a mission, but in this age of social media they have also become the most important spokespeople and storytellers a nonprofit can have. We wanted to refresh how our most committed supporters think of themselves. I have my notes from that meeting on the bulletin board above my desk.

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[VIDEO] Raising More Money By Asking (And Answering) Better Questions

Bloomerang

We know that storytelling is powerful. But storytelling is fundamental, we’re hardwired for stories. Andy and Harvey, are you cool taking questions maybe offline, online? And if not, you can send us questions offline either way. . But really, there’s a big overlap between these organizations.

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106 Free or Low-Cost Online Tools and Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SurveyGizmo is an online survey service. For multi-lingual surveys, it is a better service than SurveyMonkey. ViralSweep is an sweepstakes and contest platforms that easily allows you to launch and management online contests. MeetUp is service that focuses on helping people meet up offline and in-person.

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82 Free or Low-Cost Online Tools & Mobile Apps for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

PowToon enables user to create video animations for video storytelling and presentations. SurveyGizmo is an online survey service. For multi-lingual surveys, it is a better service than SurveyMonkey. MeetUp is service that focuses on helping people meet up offline and in-person. PowToon :: powtoon.com. Splice :: iTunes.

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59 Useful Mobile Apps & Online Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

PowToon enables user to create video animations for video storytelling and presentations. ViralSweep is an sweepstakes and contest platforms that easily allows you to launch and management online contests in order to build your email list and collect user generated content. Video Editing. PowToon :: powtoon.com.

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