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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Be familiar with important information on the organization’s website, social media sites, YouTube channel, and other assets. other people in your network. Be Informed. Cultivation.

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Cracking into corporate giving

Candid

One sign that a company might support your organization and mission is whether it has taken a pledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR), meaning it has an active interest in how its company affects the environment and the well-being of society. Keep in mind that most companies tend to favor: .

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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

Just before noon, I decided to go online and see what those in my networks were sharing from their own celebrations or reflections, and immediately found the #GoSilent campaign from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). The simple call to action also lends itself to participation by many, including government officials.

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How Much Time Should Your Nonprofit Invest In Different Social Media Channels?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: Many nonprofits do not have dedicated teams for social media and social media strategy and implementation is typically only a part of a someone’s job. How much effort are your social media channels really worth? Nonprofits nowadays invest serious resources to keep pace with the latest social media trends.

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5 Creative Angles to Consider for Your Next Fundraising Campaign

Classy

If you chose not to hit the waves with your pup, you could sign up as a non-participant fundraiser and invite your network to help you raise money. In addition, you can promote this influencer’s involvement with your campaign on social media channels to generate additional momentum. .

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Online Strategies for Open-Government / Ideas from the Obama Team

Forum One

The incoming Obama administration is pledging to use some innovative internet strategies to expand citizen access to government information and processes. government CTO, spoke about how DC has created more than 200 data feeds on D.C. A tall order. For example, Vivek Kundra, the Washington, D.C. city issues and indicators.