NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

You know about integrated fundraising campaigns. With his analysis of "Give to the Max DC", Geoff hits on some important points that make the entire paper well worth a read, but here are a few things that stood out to me. Somebody, somewhere has had your problem or encountered your situation before. The effort paid off, though.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

I will no longer send out fundraising appeals with boring subject lines and long-winded pitches.". Don’t have the budget to hire fundraising strategists to help you craft your online fundraising campaigns? Example of Good Subject Line: Help Keep a Puppy Safe in DC’s Blizzard! Repeat after me. "I No problem.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

ANA DC Nonprofit Conference . What: Nonprofit fundraising and marketing conference. Who attends : Professional fundraisers, nonprofit communications teams, and tons of vendors. Who attends : Professional fundraisers, nonprofit communications teams, and tons of vendors. Top Nonprofit conferences for 2023. So much tech. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

How To Marry Social Media with Fundraising. Social fundraising is when your nonprofit integrates tried and true fundraising techniques with social media to inspire your supporters to raise money from their networks on your behalf. View more presentations from Beth Kanter. Thank you not the last touch.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2022

The wide range of objects help show that the United States has been shaped and reshaped by the giving of everyday philanthropists, grassroots organizations, major institutions, prominent benefactors, and fundraising and philanthropy industry professionals. . Can you tell us about the Foundation Directory book ?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

DECEMBER 4, 2018

With Giving Tuesday behind us, it's time to highlight just a few of the organizations who ran stellar campaigns, activated supporters, and beat their fundraising goals. Successful fundraising campaigns come in many shapes and sizes, and not every tactic works for every organization's audience. Best Campaign Follow-Up: SOME DC.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

It takes incredible skill in areas of strategy, management, fundraising, and marketing. Kelly is an excellent presenter, she was so well prepared, and her points were spot on – I DEFINITELY plan to take advantage of your and Kelly’s generous offers for a 20-minute consult regarding year-end fundraising plans.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

That said, the book tour fundraiser and training has now raised $7,060 for partner nonprofits! 1/19 :: Washington, DC. Thanks so much for purchasing or downloading and I hope you find the book useful. The content of the 5-hour training is best suited for social media practitioners on an intermediate/advanced level.

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Care2

APRIL 19, 2012

Somehow, in our age, fundraising became a win-or-lose game for people and organizations trying to do some good in their communities. Twive and Receive (pronounced like Give and Receive), is a new fundraising competition inspired by Twestival Local that helps level the playing field in online fundraising.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

—– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

We actually had a taste of spring last Friday when the temperature in DC rose to 73 degrees! While I'm definitely looking ahead to longer days, azaleas, and tulips, from a fundraising perspective, I'm still trying to wrap my head around what happened last fall. billion in total fundraising. I can't believe it's almost March.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

The training event, which will be live streamed starting at 9:00 am , will feature fundraising and social media gurus Katya Andresen, Danielle Brigida, Tracy Equality Viselli, Jocelyn Harmon and more. Some tips to build capacity and benefiting from a fundraising contest: Get organized both online and offline. Designate a cheer leader.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

While it's well known that Thanksgiving initiates a greater charitable focus, it takes more than a "donate-now" button to funnel that giving spirit into a plentiful fundraising season. Yet when it comes to nonprofit fundraising, remember one size doesn't fit all. Establish a Fundraising Goal. and Communicate It!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Note from Beth: Last week, Washington, DC held its first ever Give to the Max Day where 1300 nonprofits were fundraising and experimenting with social media tools and raised over $2 million in 24 hours. Our goal in this 3 rd year is to raise millions of dollars for thousands of Minnesota nonprofits in one day.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

While all nonprofits recognize the value of cultivating donors over the long-term, they feel an incredible amount of pressure to implement short-term strategies that will raise money today. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, the commercial business customer retention rate is 94%.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2013

GlobalGiving is a charity fundraising web site that gives social entrepreneurs and nonprofits from anywhere in the world a chance to raise the money that they need to improve their communities. She has previously worked with Ashoka in Washington, DC. Donors Fundraising tsevent network mapping' About our Speaker.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Social Media Week is happening in DC this week. The Secret Sauce to Social Media Fundraising: DC’s Give to the Max Day Story. Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington raised $2,017,196 with 17,838 donations for over 1,000 nonprofits in the DC, suburban Maryland, and northern Virginia areas. Location: AARP.

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Everyaction

JANUARY 31, 2018

See for yourself >> EveryAction Development: Make Your Fundraising Tools Work For You With EveryAction Development, we’ve made it truly simple to manage your donors in one, unified platform, giving you more time to focus on your organization’s mission and operate more efficiently. Check it out >> SUMMER.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. You already know that virtual auction fundraisers are possible and fruitful, but the possibilities are almost endless.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2006

But wanted to capture some quick thoughts related to a couple of recent awareness raising activities taking place in Second Life or recently launched. And not just fundraise. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. So, here we have three different approaches to raising awareness about issues in virtual worlds by activists?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 19, 2011

How many times have you gotten the phone call or email that says "Hey man, I'm raising money for XXX and I want you to give!" As fundraisers, we know this. We know that peer-to-peer fundraising is effective. We know that peer-to-peer fundraising is effective. First point - you must communicate with your fundraisers.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

What super advocates can do for your nonprofit: Raise money from friends and family. Lobby elected officials in person (either locally or by coming to lobby days in DC or state capitals). More participation means more fundraisers, more advocates and more messengers. Share or create content or videos on social media.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

What super advocates can do for your nonprofit: Raise money from friends and family. Lobby elected officials in person (either locally or by coming to lobby days in DC or state capitals). More participation means more fundraisers, more advocates and more messengers. Share or create content or videos on social media.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Blackbaud’s annual Online Benchmark report was released earlier this month at #bbcon and the results speak largely to a positive outlook for nonprofit fundraising. . Total online fundraising is up 8% YOY, with double digit growth in both repeat and sustained giving. The larger the email file, the more money you are likely to raise.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2016

They don’t last very long compared to those of nonprofit organizations, but they raise and spend a tremendous amount of money—growing quickly from scratch into an immense, people-powered machine. Lesson One: Online Organizing and Fundraising. And who could forget Howard Dean’s turkey sandwich fundraiser?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Networked Nonprofits: The Eva Longoria Case Study by Mark Drapeau, shares some examples and thoughts about Networked Nonprofits and free agent fundraisers. He raises a good point and even makes up a new word: spamanthropism (spam + philanthropism). The next few weeks are going to be hectic to say the least.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

She agreed to write this post about what she learned from a panel presentation she and other nonprofit social media professionals gave at the Social Media Week in DC – several of whom have presented or participated at one of the Packard Foundation OE Program Peer Learning Exchanges I facilitated. Quantify what you’re looking for.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Washington, DC: NetSquared DC Happy Hour. Seattle, WA: Fundraising + Technology: How to Raise Money in a Changing Landscape. Toronto, Canada: Taking Events to the Next Level with Tech: How to Think like an Event Manager. Philadelphia, PA: Crowdsourcing Change: Applying the Social Web to Some Philly Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Organization Size: Approximately 70 DC/stateside employees; more than 100 field staff employees in eight countries in Africa, the Balkans and the Middle East. Organization: Women for Women International. Name: Lauren Shopp || lshopp@womenforwomen.org. Title: Multimedia/Online Coordinator. Website: www.womenforwomen.org.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Like thousands of other fundraisers, I’ll be attending BBCON in Washington DC this week. 1:30 PM – Google Analytics to Make Your Organization a Fundraising Powerhouse. It’s no secret that I am a certifiable fundraising nerd and I am really excited about all the sessions around social listening. Friday, Oct 28.

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Care2

MAY 30, 2014

Unconference on June 26 th at SEIU headquarters in Washington, DC. This is an important discussion to be having right now as nonprofits struggle to raise money and find alternative revenue streams in our recovering economy. Fundraising. The Nonprofit 2.0 Grassroots Organizing. Social Media. Communications.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

Road trips are an excellent platform for causes to tell important stories, engage volunteers, and fundraise in an innovative way. Raising funds. The road trippers also made stops for advocacy events in Boston and New York before concluding in Washington DC. Diverse Goals. Building buzz and press for an advocacy action.

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sgEngage

JULY 6, 2011

Jay Frost is a 25 year veteran of the fundraising field. He has played a leadership role in a number of companies including FundraisingINFO.com (FRI), WealthEngine and Wealth ID, as well as serving as a fundraiser in New York and Washington and a grantmaker with the federal government. Completely!

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Fundraising. Fundraising / #casesmg / @CASEAdvance. Fundraising. Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. Fundraising / #caseadvdean / @CASEAdvance.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Funds raised will go to support the work of Mama Lucy Kampton ( @MamaLucy ), a ChangeMaker who has transformed her community in Arusha, Tanzania through her school Shepherd’s Junior. He is a South Florida native and currently lives in Washington DC. Where do the funds go?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Funds raised will go to support the work of Mama Lucy Kampton ( @MamaLucy ), a ChangeMaker who has transformed her community in Arusha, Tanzania through her school Shepherd’s Junior. He is a South Florida native and currently lives in Washington DC. Where do the funds go?

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Interview Tanzania Change Africa 108

NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

John Kenyon , Jennie Anderson, AIDS.gov , and William Neuheisel, DC Central Kitchen. Effective Online Communications can help you better engage current stakeholders, raise money, and attract new prospects. An effective website starts with a plan that includes clear goals for fundraising and communications. DC Central Kitchen.

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