Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 7, 2011

Here are 5 have fun, do good letter writing ideas: 1. Write random act of kindness cards If you read my interview with Secret Agent L , you know that her affiliated agents leave cards with inspiring quotes and small gifts in public places for people to find. Make your own cards! I love Strathmore's collection of blank cards.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Have some fun. Had they hit some sort of genetic lottery that gifted them with super stress-busting superpowers? After interviewing a number of physicians, police chiefs, educators, and school principals and superintendents, I noticed a trend with a large volume of them self-identifying as servant leaders. Get proper sleep.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Social media makes participating in campaigns easy and fun. Some supporters asked for donations in honor of their birthday or wedding gifts while others let strangers tell them how to shave their beard. From virtual concerts, live performances and interviews with medical experts, St.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

You can say something like this: “ Thank you again for your generous gift to XYZ organization! We are honored that you trusted us with such a significant gift. Otherwise, it’s just a fun meeting. There’s nothing wrong with fun, but you need to be strategic in your work. Or “What do you do for fun?”.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Long time readers of Have Fun Do Good probably already know about the 29 Day Giving Challenge created by my friend, Cami Walker. 29gifts.org , and download free 29 Gifts calendar and 29 Gifts Note Cards in their discussion forum. I've pasted the video from Cami's interview on the TODAY Show below. Pretty cool, huh?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2013

The average online gift on #GivingTuesday 2013 was $142.05, which was significantly up from $101.60 That’s a 40% year-over-year increase in average gift size. ” Tom Watson interviewed Steve McLaughlin to take a deeper look at these numbers in his Forbes Column. I made my goal and had fun! This was up from the $10.1

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 30, 2009

In the first edition of this partnership, I interviewed Erin O'Connor Jones , the Director of Candidate Services and Managing Associate at Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group. If you missed my friend Cami Walker of 29 Gifts on the Today Show , you can watch it online. We Inspire Grant : One year of creative services to one U.S.

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

However, 27% of nonprofits are struggling to develop major donors and large gifts. Get an interview for your leadership on a podcast or radio show to discuss the cause and why it matters. In The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2022, we found 30% of nonprofits reported donor fatigue as a significant barrier to their fundraising success.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

By reminding them that you put their money to good use, you build trust with that donor and position your organization to receive another gift, maybe even a bigger gift or a commitment for monthly support. The interview video establishes your credibility as an authority on the type of work your organization does.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

I also gave them some Traveling Postcards as gifts and I know that in that moment the girls, who lived high in the jungle in a remote part of Costa Rica, understood that they were a part of a larger community who cares about the health and well being of all women. How can Have Fun, Do Good readers get involved with Traveling Postcards?

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

For example, you might plan and host a fun run to help fund your animal shelter’s increased veterinary needs and to hire a new vet tech. Interview community members who have been supported by your organization and let them tell their stories in their own words. You might: Plan fun activities, such as a live concert or free luncheon.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Team up with local news.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 23, 2009

Increase the number of people of color I interviewed for the Big Vision Podcast. Have more fun while doing good, which gives me pause. In that spirit, I'm making only three 2009 Have Fun Do Good Resolutions Write each month to the woman from Sudan who I am sponsoring through Women for Women International. Donate 5% of my income.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 11, 2009

and Kimberly Wilson interviewed me for the Tranquility du Jour Podcast (thanks, Kimberly!). And 3 new posts on the Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship blog: Handmade Nation: Watch It, Gift It, Love It! The WE Volunteer blog I write for, Do Good, Feel Good , was mentioned in WSJ.com's Blog Watch (thanks Beckey Bright!),

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 3, 2009

In 2006, filmmaker Faythe Levine traveled 19,000+ miles visiting over 15 cities, and interviewing more than 50 indie artists, crafters, and designers. The result is a fun, fabulous documentary that recently came out on DVD, Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design. I watched it a couple nights ago, and *loved* it.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 17, 2011

“[A] gift is something that is given. You don’t get to say no, no matter how much you may want to.” – Eli Stone Friday is Have Fun, Do Good's 6th anniversary, and my 42nd birthday. Commits to sharing her gifts and talents through her blog regularly. You don’t own it. The world does. The world is asking you to use it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The videos include presentations from Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen as well as interviews, discussions and lectures given by guest speakers, including nonprofit practitioners philanthropy thinkers as well as technology and business leaders. (I was lucky enough to do a video!) Week Two: Creating a philanthropic strategy. Training Design'

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

These items have their uses, for sure, but if you really want to see results from your direct mail efforts (while having fun in the process) consider producing pieces specifically designed to build and enhance existing donor relationships. A thank you doesn’t have to only arrive right after a gift is made.

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Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

Zero in on unique stories of support, like long periods of giving (“Sally has been a donor for over 30 years”) or a unique gift (“Wesley donated all of his old toys to the shelter”). Given its frequency and the more formal, tactile feel of the medium, an interview format may be appropriate.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 1, 2007

This summer I've been interviewing the innovators behind the 21 Projects that went to the NetSquared Conference (N2Y2) this year (I'm the Community Builder for NetSquared). I was particularly touched by my interview with Deron Beal, the Executive Director and founder of the Freecycle Network , so I thought I'd share it here.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! Virtual volunteer spotlights: Create short video interviews featuring your dedicated volunteers, showcasing their passion for your nonprofit’s cause and the impact of their work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? They can be a video interview with the donor about the mission. You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. If you are with a job training program, maybe you make a bookmark that is focused on job interview tips.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Donation History: Identify segments of donors by frequency of gifts, amount of giving, or those who may need to be reengaged. Pro Tip: It is really helpful (and fun!) Some ways to segment donors include (but are not limited to): Demographics : This includes age, gender, occupation, and location.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Second, year-end giving gives nonprofits an opportunity to use a big chunk of their resources to meet their annual fundraising goals, and it gives donors a last chance to get a tax-deductible gift out the door. Will you have partner or major donor support through a matching gift? How has COVID impacted your organization?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

For many people, part of the fun of attending an event is documenting and sharing that experience on Instagram. Offer engaging content through your story such as exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with talent or teasers about a surprise performance. Share behind-the-scenes exclusives.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Each day she''ll be sharing streaming audio and video interviews with women about how to express your gifts in service to the world. Each interview will be streamed for free for 24 hours from their start time.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 13, 2008

-Ari Derfel Late last month I interviewed Ari Derfel, CEO and co-owner of Back to Earth, Inc. Below is an edited transcript of our interview for the Big Vision Podcast. The next day, some TV station, ABC or CBS, was interviewing me and they said, "Read some of your blog comments live for the camera." He wrote some mean comment.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Gather new data directly from your target audience This can be collected through methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Whenever you can, use numbers and fun facts to illustrate just how much of a difference those generous donations from your supporters make.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Here's my interview: 1. How do you see gift economies operating in the nonprofit open source community, the nonprofit blogosphere, and nonprofit tech community in general? Is there a downside to gift economies? I am a big believer in gift economies. I don't see any downsides to gift economies, honestly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2010

And, most importantly, designed for people to have fun doing it. (I'm The primary research includes surveys, interviews, and observation. I also created some fun group exercises for folks to learn the concepts. For example, emoticons and gifts, or icons to be used and exchanged with friends or attached to messages and content.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 16, 2014

They’re no stranger to a fun and engaging learning environment. We’re interviewing real nonprofits that use these tactics and have experienced real results. We’re interviewing real nonprofits that use these tactics and have experienced real results. First up, we interviewed Ben LeBeaux and Sara Clough of PENCIL, Inc.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 22, 2008

You can download a 29 Day Giving Calendar and gift cards on the 29 Day Giving Challenge social network. Below is an edited transcript of an interview from October 11, 2008 with Cami Walker, the founder of the 29-Day Giving Challenge, which you can also listen to on the Big Vision Podcast. The gifts can be material things.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Adding a matching gifts integration and recurring donation upgrades to your form is a great way to maximize the contributions you receive from your supporters. Standard events are great for bringing your donors together for a bit of fun. Fundraising events. and signage to recognize your sponsors. Sell goods and services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Stay tuned for a video interview I did with him while in Vegas. But even more fun was this video interview with the good folks at the Gifts In Kind International who I ran into in the lobby and they pulled out their copy of the book and shared a few thoughts about they’re applying the ideas.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

Over the 29 days I gave away all kinds of stuff: donations, free advice, things, but it was when I gave the gift of being fully present with people, and spending time with them, those were the richest gifts of all. In my recent interview with Marianne Manilov of The Engage Network she said, "I want to know people at a deep level.

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Care2

JANUARY 17, 2012

Most importantly though, this book is genuinely fun to read. It helps that Hlinko is possibly the most gifted wit in the progressive politics and advocacy space, deftly mixing satire and puns to grab you, make you smile, and get you to forward his stuff to your friends. Below is an Exclusive Interview with the author himself.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

That day was a key stepping stone on my journey to figure out how I could have fun and do good. So, for inspiration I encourage you to listen to an interview I did with Van in April 2007 for the Big Vision Podcast online, or on iTunes. You can also read a transcript of the interview on Have Fun Do Good.

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