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10 Things I Learned From 30 Years in Sustainer Giving, Part 5

NonProfit PRO

I’ve been sharing what I’ve learned about sustainer giving, and I’m here to say: You do make a difference, one day, one mission at a time. But for those days where doubt and worry and stress come into the picture, it’s really important to take a look at these final learnings.

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The Difference Between A Mission And A Vision

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here's a good definition of the difference between a mission and a vision by leadership book authors George Bradt, Jayme A. Vision - A vision is the picture of future success. Check and Jorge Pedraza: Mission - A mission guides what people do every day. It informs what roles need to exist in the organization.

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More on Using Crowdsourced Data to Find Big Picture Patterns (Take 3)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Thanks to commenter Differance bringing up in response to to our last post on this topic that made me want to take a new tack. They are especially in need of big picture information that will help guide their response to do the most good with the resources employed.

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Q&A: Discussing the Rise of Black Giving Circles

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits insist every dollar counts, and that's true, but they're looking at the big picture. While not discounting the importance of individual giving, if multiple individuals with similar philanthropic goals pool their money together, they can make a bigger difference in their preferred cause. The same is true on the donor side.

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission. To learn more about how to create a compelling, big picture story for your organization, read: The Story of Your Non-Profit.

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Nonprofit Startups: Apply for 501(c)(3) Status or Secure Fiscal Sponsorship?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If you’re not immediately picturing your profit and loss statements and dreaming about “going public” on the stock exchange one day, for-profit startup life may not be for you. Next, you’ll want to understand the key differences between a 501(c)(3) and a sponsored organization. Research the reasons why many people start nonprofits.

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Bloomerang Unlocks the Fundraising Potential of your Constant Contact Data

Bloomerang

This powerful combination is the key to unlocking supporter insights that make the difference between generic outreach and impactful, relationship-driven engagement. When you link Constant Contact to Bloomerang, you can keep using your favorite email tool while tapping into rich donor insights only Bloomerang can deliver.

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