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ROI for a donor database

Robert Weiner

My colleague Charlie Hunsaker posted the following question on the FUNDSVCS Advancement Services listserve: I have two clients who are looking for new systems and want a “cost justification” for their acquisition to share with their management. One of my maxims is that a database doesn’t raise money — people raise money.

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My Birthday Wish: Support My Fundraiser for NTEN

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Back in the old days, there was a very small community of peer that I could ask questions and learn from — we had a listserv! We are raising money for NTEN to help ensure that nonprofits can access the resources, events, and community they need to make smart choices in technology.

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Five Steps to Successful Crisis Communications

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note From Beth: I remember back when Hurricane Katrina struck, I saw a post to the Museum ListServ that said “ Chuck Patch Is Not Dead.” Though it might seem counterintuitive, if you don’t offer direct services, consider raising money for an organization that does. Flickr Photo by Rob Howells. Partner up.

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10 Tools and Strategies to Market Your Nonprofit on a Shoe-String Budget

Care2

Listservs: Participate in listservs that align with your nonprofit’s mission and where your organizations’ issues are being discussed. Listservs provide great opportunities to not only promote your organizations initiatives but to listen to what other people are saying about your issues.

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All You Need To Know About Virtual Conferences

AccelEvents

An association usually hosts the event and will market it on their website, through academic and social forums, through listservs, word-of-mouth, and more. Virtual events save money on overhead expenses like venue , catering , staffing, and per diems for speakers, presenters, or exhibitors. Reduced Overhead.

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Guest Post by Allyson Kapin: Top 8 Social Media Tracking Tools

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Listservs: Participate in listservs that align with your nonprofit’s mission and where your organizations’ issues are being discussed. Listservs provide great opportunities to not only promote your organizations initiatives but to listen to what other people are saying about your issues. YouTube Nonprofit Program: YouTube.

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Are Memes Really Just Slacktivism?

Care2

Could they have leveraged this opportunity to build their email list, and raise money? Fast-forward to one of the latest viral memes – the ice bucket challenge to raise money for ALS, a disease that most American’s aren’t very familiar with. ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. 5,600 new people in the U.S.

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