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Open Challenges Harness Local Knowledge for Local Change

Tech Soup

These open challenges help activists, nonprofits, journalists, techies, and community members identify, refine, build, and launch technology tools to solve pressing local and regional problems. They already have a particular problem in mind, and they come with a solution, usually half-built already.

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Advocacy for everyone: 6 ways to help your supporters take action

EveryAction

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

Get Fully Funded

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. While famous celebrities may be reserved for large nonprofits, there are plenty of speakers, authors, and local celebrities (think politicians, athletes, newcasters) who are within reach for small nonprofits.

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How to Promote a Fundraiser Like a Pro

Qgiv

Keep in mind that this could be a good time to have a non-financial follow-up ask ready to get people more involved in your organization. Increase Aware for Your Fundraiser with a Press Release. I’ve never worked in PR, but I have written plenty of press releases in my life, all for nonprofits.

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An 11-Step Guide to Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns for Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Keep in mind that you can always raise or lower the fundraiser goal at any time. Farm-to-Table Job Training: Grow Local Leaders. Media coverage: The local media can bring in a new wave of support for your organization, so you might try reaching out to the press to cover your fundraiser. Help Me Feed Hungry Kids!

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Make #GivingTuesday 2021 Count!

Qgiv

By focusing on the impact, you’ll be able to connect with donors’ hearts and minds. Share your plan and goal in a press release or with a staff or community launch party and start spreading the word about your plans for #GivingTuesday on social media. Pitch your local press. Share your story.

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WARNING: Four trends that will shake nonprofits in 2024. Here’s how to pivot…

Pamela Grow

A whopping 48% of Americans don’t trust nonprofits Interestingly, people trust local organizations far more than large institutions. Your contributions have allowed us to make significant strides in addressing pressing needs, supporting vital programs, and fostering positive change. And it’s one of the biggest problems nonprofits face.

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