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Write a Call-to-Action (CTA) That Inspires Engagement

The Modern Nonprofit

Every successful fundraising appeal employs a CTA to motivate supporters to donate, volunteer, subscribe or otherwise take action. Some examples of effective CTAs include: “Donate Now” This CTA is both clear and effective. This style of CTA is especially effective when you’re seeking smaller or recurring donations.

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Force Multiplier Podcast Episode 1: Addressing Hidden Hunger in our Communities

Saleforce Nonprofit

Tech solutions combined with forward-thinking, inspired, and innovative community leaders like Gita Rampersad, vice president of healthcare partnerships and nutrition at Feeding America, and Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell, superintendent of Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), offer a model for how to tackle complex issues.

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iPads for Emergencies

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This spring, CARD is working hard to get 15 iPads donated for use in their training and response efforts. CARD is a nonprofit agency, based in Oakland California. Want to donate your iPad? Has your organization tried using its social media channels to ask for in-kind donations? Source: [link]. More information here.

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Tech Planning Tips for Every Nonprofit or Library

Tech Soup

Julie Elmore, library director, Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Library (Indiana). Julie Elmore is the library director of the Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Library in Indiana and its only full-time employee. TechSoup Product Donations. Image 2: Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Library. spanhidden.

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Member Round Up: Watching What We Say

NTEN

This week, our members talked about online management strategies, resources for schools, and even how an unusual donation lead one fundraiser to a fundraising epiphany. The 2011 Nonprofit Software Development Summit is being held on Novemeber 16th, 17th, and 18th in Oakland. Have more news to share? Anything we missed?

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Getting Your Paws Around Office 365

Tech Soup

I bring you: Kitties and 6 Things I Learned About Microsoft Office 365 from Linda Widdop and Sam Chenkin of TechImpact while attending the Office 365 Roadshow in Oakland, California in September. There are two free donated options for nonprofits, as well as two discounted options. Literally. Yes, that's right. Check it out here.

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What Are Your 2009 Have Fun Do Good Resolutions?

Have Fun - Do Good

Donate 5% of my income. Volunteer in Oakland outside of my home office, and away from my computer. Flickr photo credit: Downtown Oakland 2 uploaded by ChrisDag. 2009 resolution New Year volunteer donate Oakland local business Flickr photo credit: Downtown Oakland 2 uploaded by ChrisDag. It was closer to 3%.

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