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Honoring Our Veterans

VisionLink

Visionlink joins with Americans nationwide to honor our military servicemembers, their families, and our nation's veterans today, November 11th. It is because of the strength of our military that our nation can often lead by example, and not necessarily by force. We do not take that request, or their offer, lightly.

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It’s Giving Season. Here’s how to donate wisely.

Candid

Do you want to give to a local, national, or international organization? If you’re on the organization’s nonprofit profile on GuideStar, pay attention to indicators of a nonprofit’s performance, such as impact results, transparency, and leadership. Consider the type of nonprofit you want to support.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: National Wildlife Federation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Organization: National Wildlife Federation. From there I signed us up for various Facebook groups and profiles and continued experimenting sites like Change.org and Care2. For National Wildlife Federation’s Twitter, I have two incredibly amazing helpers: Kristin Johnson and Kevin Coyle. Organization Size: 400 employees.

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Philgorithms: Two Examples of Data Mapping to Guide Donor Decisions

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We are seeing it to help donors make decision about COVID funding and other disaster related donation decisions. The interactive mapping tool harnesses COVID-19 incidence rates, community vulnerability scores, and detailed nonprofit profiles to help donors invest in the communities most affected by the pandemic.

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Great reads from around the web on October 14th

Amy Sample Ward

To truly raise your nonprofit’s profile (aka increase brand awareness), grow your constituency, and raise even more money in 2011 and beyond, organizations need to also focus on innovating." " URL Shorteners: Blind(ly) Heading Towards Disaster? " URL Shorteners: Blind(ly) Heading Towards Disaster?

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What is Slacktivism and is it Even Helping?

NonProfit Hub

The United Nations has defined slacktivism as when people “support a cause by performing simple measures” but “are not truly engaged or devoted to making a change.” Facebook also has a Temporary Profile Picture feature, which has been popular in bringing awareness, showing solidarity and supporting causes. What is slacktivism?

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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. Their goal is to bring hope and help to various nations during times of crisis. Resources can be free or low-cost but can really help raise the profile of your mission.