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Unlocking the Power of APIs: The SKY is the Limit!

sgEngage

I went to school for music education and, up until this point, had a long-winding road learning how to write code in Google Apps Script. I’d never coded anything before diving into Google Apps Script a few years earlier. Over the years, simple scripts took shape that developed into more complex scripts that became indispensable.

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Phonathons: The Fundraiser’s Ultimate Guide & 15+ Top Tips

Double the Donation

Phonathons are a tried-and-true resource for all sorts of nonprofits and higher education institutions to engage donors and raise money effectively. Create a standardized script. Include matching gifts in call scripts. Create a standardized script. Practice with mock calls. Schedule calls when donors are home.

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Nail Your Request for Donations During Economic Ups, Downs, and Crisis Times

Get Fully Funded

Sometimes you can ask for donations solely online; in other cases, it may be better through a one-on-one meeting, a presentation, or a phone call. Before you write that post/pick up the phone/set up that meeting, the best thing you can do is BE PREPARED (you’re seeing this theme a lot here – have you noticed?). Then, Educate.

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Nonprofit Fundraising Videos Inspire More Giving

Get Fully Funded

For a longer video, consider writing a script. The interview educates your audience and gives them a deeper understanding of why your work is important. Scripting: Even if you don’t plan to read from a script, you still should write a script. Just speak directly into the camera and from your heart.

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Relationships That Raise Funds: 5 Tips for Creating Successful Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers

NetWits

First and foremost, determine which existing audiences you wish to engage (board members, major donors, past event fundraisers or attendees, all donors, volunteers, etc) in your fundraising and how you will reach out to them (email, social networks, mail, phone, on-site events, etc). 2) Educate.

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Bookshare without Borders: #1/3

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This is a most exciting development: it means that anyone with a cheap MP3 player or a phone that plays MP3s can have access to our books. The first is developing strong local partners , such as disability NGOs, libraries or educational institutions that help us customize our services to the specific needs of their communities.

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Virtual Volunteer Mobilization Strategies That Can Solve Nonprofits’ Challenges During COVID-19

Connection Cafe

Host a Zoom call for supporters to write letters, send emails, make scripted calls to elected officials like Swing Left is doing. Host a virtual phone bank for supporters to contact local businesses and grocery stores requesting excess food donations. Disruption of young people’s education. food prep, packing, distribution).

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