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Unlocking the Power of APIs: The SKY is the Limit!

sgEngage

You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. I went to school for music education and, up until this point, had a long-winding road learning how to write code in Google Apps Script.

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AI for Social Media: Supercharge Your Copy, Images & Videos

Forum One

AI tools are already being used by many organizations to brainstorm ideas, find efficiencies, and explore new ways of working. For example: I want you to act as an average college student in the Midwest. It will rarely be 100% on the mark, but can spark new ideas.) What are some environmental issues that are relevant to you?

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Phonathons: The Fundraiser’s Ultimate Guide & 15+ Top Tips

Double the Donation

Create a standardized script. Include matching gifts in call scripts. To illustrate our point, take a look at two possible phonathon script introductions: Phonathon Script Introduction #1: “I’m calling on behalf of University X to raise money for our annual phonathon campaign. Create a standardized script.

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Super Useful Nonprofit Fiscal Year-End Action Strategies

Bloomerang

Then orient callers around the evening’s purpose, review a suggested script you’ve shared in advance, and answer any questions. TIP: One terrific idea from my colleague Pamela Grow over on SOFII is: . If you’re a school, ask students to help. Begin with an ice breaker to make it fun. Don’t ask for an upgrade at this point.

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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

Get Fully Funded

Work from a list of prepared questions , but be prepared to go off-script if the donor goes in a different direction. Or get ideas for spot-on gifts you can give them later. Try to make the conversation a conversation, not an interview. Be personable and authentic and genuinely interested in them as a person.

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Free and open source tool #7: Firefox

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Right now, I’ve got AdBlock Plus, Greasemonkey (which is a scripting platform that allows for lots of other interesting addons,) Tor (allows for anonymous browsing,) a bunch of google toolbars, some great web developer tools, etc. It is certainly better and more secure than IE.

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7 ways to say thanks

Connection Cafe

To get you started, here are 7 creative ways to say thank you and steward your donors: Have an intern or volunteer prepare a stack of thank you cards on your stationary with a printed digital photo that highlights your mission : a child at play, a family together, a student at work, a natural reserve, you get the picture. Share it with us!

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