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Great reads from around the web on December 15th

Amy Sample Ward

' Open Source Is Dead! Long Live Open Source! What I mean is that open source, as we knew it, is dead. For the last decade, what we've been talking about when we say "open source" is "open code" — a set of zeroes and ones that we can configure to our heart's desire."

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Nonprofit Donor Retention 101: Always Do This

Bloomerang

Texting is great, because more people open texts (90%+) than emails. Learn more in my free Donor Thank You Calls eBook + Script. Ask the donor to take another action, such as volunteer, attend a free event, sign a petition, complete a survey, or share on social media. One to five days after gift: . One week after gift: .

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How Do Nonprofits Make Money?

Qgiv

Check out this Fundraising Fundamentals eBook we made with our friends at Donorly to keep learning and honing your fundraising skills! Download our free eBook, the Big Book of Hybrid and Virtual Event Ideas, to find out! To bring in the money to take care of every expense, nonprofits have many options. Raise money through fundraising.

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15 Donor Appreciation Event Ideas for Every Budget

Qgiv

Nonprofit open house tour Invite your donors to a personalized tour of your organization’s facilities. Survey guests afterwards. Learn how you can increase donor retention with this eBook. A tour of your nonprofit allows your supporters to witness firsthand the everyday work that goes into bringing your mission to life.

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Going Virtual is Not Enough, Part Two: Competitive P2P Events

Connection Cafe

Survey : The best ideas often come from those closest to the event. Here are some highlights of their event: Opening ceremonies will kick off at 9:00 a.m. The top fundraising team will be given the honor of hosting opening ceremonies from their home or location of their choosing, which will include the arch.

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5 Tips for Recruiting Prospective Students During this New Normal

Connection Cafe

Host Virtual Open Houses, Virtual Online Orientations, and Virtual Advisor Meetings. Download the free eBook: “ A Unique Approach to Student Prospecting: 5 Ways to Build Your Brand as a Trusted Advisor” 3. With classes having recently transitioned to virtual, follow the same steps for admissions. Show student work.

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All-In-One Nonprofit Marketing Library (Link Roundup)

NonProfit Hub

From eBooks to webinars, there’s a heaping handful of other ways to raise money online. Build a compelling point A (your email and call-to-action), point B (your landing page, survey, etc.) 6 Email Marketing Hacks to Increase Open Rates. Don’t just stop there, though. Let’s take a look. How to Launch Your Nonprofit Website .

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