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Real-Time Web Social Action Events: Blurring the Offline/Online Distinction?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

My guess is as we enter 2010, might we see the invention of Real Time Web fundraising events As more nonprofit explore the possibilities of location-based social networks and fundraising , the distinctions between online/offline fundraising will melt away. It's real time and location based social networks are also impacting advocacy.

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#GivingTuesday Fundraising Bootcamp

Greater Giving

Hashtags are used on many social media platforms to “tag” posts for specific topics. Hint: Make your mission tangible and specify how each donation will impact the cause, e.g. “$20 can feed two families this holiday season.”. Ambassadors are supporters of your organization that may have a broader reach, either online or offline.

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Can Networks Have Social Impact?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Casey Foundation's " Making Connections " initiative Part of the Making Connections core approach uses (offline) social networks. You can read more in this series of five reports that looks at the definitions, research, power, practices, and insights relating the impact of social networks on family strengthening and community change.

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Getting More out of Online & Offline Events

Forum One

We've been helping groups for many years with ways to have a little more influence and get a little more impact out of their online and offline events. If the event is offline, conduct follow-up online discussion using a simple listserve or a group collaboration tool to keep the lively discussions going.

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How Online Fundraising, Gamification and Social Media Helped Raise over $2 Million Dollars in One Day

NetWits

And because fundraising continues to shift from offline to online nonprofits are faced with a growing need to find new and innovative ways to do fundraising through online sources. The move towards a multichannel fundraising approach (online and offline) is becoming more and more critical to long-term success.

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Marketing Tips for Walkathons and Other Eventful Fundraisers

Nonprofits Source

This will help you create highly relevant and impactful messages that will excite your supporters and inspire generosity. You can even pair your golf tournament with an auction fundraiser to maximize impact and bring in even more support for your cause. Be sure to tag guests and sponsors to further boost engagement and reach!

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Part Two: Offline-to-Online-to-Offline: Lessons Learned in Building a Custom Community Platform

Care2

What impact are you trying to create? Tags: Online Advocacy Online Organizing Technology. Be visionary, but be realistic – You may have a unique concept that no one else has ever envisioned before, and that’s great. However, be mindful of what you are trying to achieve and how to get there.

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