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Fundraising Strategies for an Election Year

Allegiance Group

Data can also help you uncover what issues affect your constituents, which is especially important in state and local elections. Bottom Line: Keep It Simple Don’t fall for the election year hype. Political fundraisers aren’t going to steal your donors or their dollars.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

It’s hype designed to sell things. And hype designed to sell things isn’t necessarily going to help make the world a better place. Nonprofits who need tech help partnering with local organizations who provide training to the unemployed and ex-offender? No one should take this post personally.

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11 Creative Charity Fundraising Event Ideas

CauseVox

Catalogue for Philanthropy made use of Giving Tuesday Now (a national fundraising day to support nonprofits through COVID) to hype up their own one-day giving event online. Unlike many other nonprofits, Catalogue for Philanthropy used the day to raise dollars for over 200 local nonprofits in their area. Guest Speaker.

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Great reads from around the web on April 14th

Amy Sample Ward

Yet in addition to bringing greater awareness to that tool, the hype surrounding Moldova revealed misunderstanding of the value of of Twitter for activism and, even though the realists responded strongly, there was not a stand-alone resource which clearly defined how Twitter could be used by activists." Why not check out Penguin Day! "At

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How to Host a Virtual Trivia Night

Qgiv

However, you may want to find a local celebrity to bring in if possible. Additionally, with Zoom you can play music or display fun graphics to hype people up. In some cases, you may be the right host for your trivia night. This can draw in larger numbers of participants and get people excited about your fundraising event.

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How to Promote an Event on Instagram to Boost Attendance

Bloomerang

Whether you’re hosting a festival, 5K race, or gala, your pre-event promotion should hype up your event as the can’t-miss opportunity of the season. Share any local media attention received during your event, such as news articles or TV news clips. Host contests and giveaways to boost engagement. Final event statistics.

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12 Ideas for an Unforgettable Virtual Fundraiser

Greater Giving

From local performers, to A-list advocates for your work; these extra special VIPs play a huge role in setting the tone for your gala’s theme. It will also give your emcee plenty of time to hype the performance or keynote speaker, with multiple requests for funding along the way.

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