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How To Photograph Your Silent Auction Items Like A Pro

Greater Giving

Also avoid shiny and reflective surfaces, as well as shadows, which can be hard to get rid of when editing post-production. You can find some professional and cost efficient photography supplies on Amazon to help you with your photoshoot. Avoid busy or distracting backgrounds that could take away from the item in question.

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#IFC2014 International Fundraising Congress: Inspire, Connect, Transform

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Plenary content was a creative jigsaw puzzle, a creative collaboration curated by Derek Humphries and hosted by Marcelo Iniarra , from Argentina. Marcelo asked the audience to reflect on what inspires them and to write it down on a card that was placed on their seats. IFC2014 best ever entrance for a plenary session.

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How One Nonprofit Used Social Media for Damage Control During A PR Crisis That Erupted During a Fundraiser

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: I’m facilitating a peer exchange for the Knight Foundation for a group of grantees that are hosting a Giving Days over the next year using its recently published Giving Day Playbook. The team at GiveMN had a powerful learning experience that are showing below. Jeff Achen is the interactive media strategist for GiveMN.

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How Digital Democracy Empowers Marginalized Communities

Tech Soup

Many years ago, NetSquared hosted challenges and conferences to highlight and bring together fledging social entrepreneurs. In January 2013, Dd also hosted a hackathon mainly comprised of local students and programmers, further cultivating ownership and sustainability in the process. Key Challenges in Working in Remote Areas.

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GiveMN 2012 Giving Day by the Numbers

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I couldn’t help but also think how powerful it would be if an organization like the Case Foundation hosted a convening of those involved with various giving days and challenges to share best practices and learning, perhaps leading to something even global. The combination of bottom up and top down strategies could be powerful.

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End-of-Year Event Fundraising

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes END-OF-YEAR EVENT FUNDRAISING The final quarter of the year unfolds with a blend of reflection and anticipation. If you are thinking of hosting an engaging event to secure crucial support for your mission in the year ahead, whether traditional, virtual, or even a combination of the two, read on.

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End-of-Year Event Fundraising in 2021

The Modern Nonprofit

If you are thinking of hosting an engaging event to secure crucial support for your mission in the year ahead, whether traditional, virtual, or even a combination of the two, read on. Traditional year-end fundraising events, such as galas, are meant to celebrate your hard work, reflect on your impact, and thank your donors and sponsors.