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5 Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Social Good

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The Guardian goes on to note that this may not feel like a huge loss in your day-to-day life, but it accumulates to 49 days per year spent on your phone. All they have to do is simply take a picture, list the item on Forward, determine a price, and choose the charity that they would like to benefit.

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How Organizations Can Use VR and AR Tech for Fundraising

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It’s not necessary to stand outside local grocery stores with a bell and a bucket anymore, though that is still effective. Bringing Causes to Life. Pictures can be useful tools, but nothing is quite as effective as walking through a virtual war zone or experiencing what happens in late-stage dementia firsthand.

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8 Best Practices for Nonprofit Event Fundraising

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Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon. Okay, so you’ve decided you’re going to throw a nonprofit fundraising event… virtual high fives.

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3 Key Compliance Reminders for 2021 and Beyond

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Though the COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of life on hold, your nonprofit hasn’t stopped operating. Here are the big-picture compliance essentials to keep in mind: . Second, pay attention to specific state and local COVID-19 guidelines. Adhere to local mask and vaccination policies. Charitable solicitation registration.

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How to create your new nonprofit’s first budget

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Trust me, it will make your life easier and it shows you’re serious about your nonprofit and its future. Mark off a couple of blocks of time on your calendar to research things like supplies, materials, and equipment online or call local vendors to find out what things cost. Yes, you still need a budget. So, how do you create a budget?

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How to Run an Online Fundraising Campaign

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If you’re raising money to purchase a vehicle, show a picture of the one you want. Incentives: Ask local businesses for small incentives, such as gift cards or gift baskets and use these incentives throughout the campaign. If you can get a local radio station on board to broadcast live from your event, that will help boost awareness.

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7 Effective Tips to Increase Fundraising Event Attendance

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People crave convenience in all aspects of life. See if you can get spots on local radio shows, news affiliates, to advertise your event. Local businesses can also be helpful in advertising your event. Lots of local businesses have windows and cork boards where flyers for the event can be displayed.