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Flexibility and Resilience Carries the Day for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston

Greater Giving

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. The Results.

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At AFP Lead in Houston, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance students prepare for leadership liftoff

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On Wednesday, October 19, a group of 12 students from Arizona State University traveled to Houston, Texas, to attend AFP Lead 2022. I was one of the lucky students who was able to travel and learn so much from the professionals at the conference. Gabriella Billett President, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association at ASU.

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A Guide to bbcon 2021 Virtual for Nonprofits

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bbcon 2021 Virtual , happening October 13–15, will bring together tens of thousands of social good professionals for three days of cutting-edge thought leadership, virtual peer networking and unforgettable experiences. There will be opportunities to collaborate with your nonprofit peers from across the U.S. To learn about analytics… .

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How to Sell MORE Sponsorships for Virtual or Hybrid Events

Greater Giving

As virtual events and “hybrid”-style events (a fundraiser with an online audience and a live, in-person audience) continue to dominate the fundraising scene, nonprofits must invent creative new advertising offerings with tangible value to court new sponsors and retain existing ones. You may be surprised what you come up with!

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. 51% of its users are college-educated , 20% are senior-level professionals, and the average salary for a LinkedIn user is $46,644 USD per year. For example, this post by the Houston Food Bank tags and shows appreciation for their sponsor , CVS Health.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s The Best Way To Share Tax Information With Donors?

Bloomerang

Catholic Charities Galveston-Houston. Remind folks in your communications that your nonprofit doesn’t offer professional legal or financial advice and that you recommended that they consult with their personal advisors. Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City. Catholic Charities of Des Moines. Kansas City Symphony.

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Funding Faith: Raising Money For Religion-Based Organizations

Bloomerang

Nonprofit professionals working in this sector of philanthropy cite a strong belief in their organization’s mission and daily activities as critical to continuing to make an impact, even in challenging times. This included “creating a donor portfolio for them, and asking them to also reach out to their personal networks.”.

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