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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. For example, long-form storytelling may still convert better than short snippets – the current long-form podcasts that top business charts are showing this. Judge appeals by participation, not industry acclaim.

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Big Vision Podcast: Steve Williams from POWER

Have Fun - Do Good

I recently posted my interview with Steve Williams, the Executive Director and co-founder of POWER: People Organized to Win Employment Rights on the Big Vision Podcast. Welcome to the Big Vision Podcast, where we talk with individuals and organizations who are creating positive change. I was somewhat lazy in doing that work.

Podcast 40
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Q&A with sgLEADERS: Tim Snyder, Wake Forest University

Connection Cafe

While I may not possess the intellectual wherewithal to solve homelessness, food insecurity or a host of other chronic societal problems, I have great faith that someone out there will have that ability. Q: What are you reading right now and/or what podcast are you listening to? That is satisfying to me. A: Blisters and Blessings.

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Donor Segmentation | Comprehensive Guide + Tips for Success

Bloomerang

Many for-profit industry retention rates fall between 63% and 84% , much higher than nonprofits’ averages. For example, animal shelters may create separate segments of dog owners and cat owners, while a nonprofit that serves homeless populations would find little use for that information. . Develop message themes for each segment. .

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Solutionary Women: Alli Chagi-Starr, Ilyse Hogue, Melinda Kramer and Reem Rahim

Have Fun - Do Good

I asked four of the women who I had previously interviewed for the Big Vision Podcast to share what brought them to their work, and their advice for the graduate and undergraduate women who attended the conference. I also produce several podcasts, one of which is called the Big Vision Podcast.

Podcast 40