EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

According to The Guardian , people are spending an average of three hours and 15 minutes on their phone per day. If the budget is tight, users can choose to donate a specific amount each month by placing a cap on their donations. Nowadays, most people use the calendar on their phone to keep track of daily appointments and reminders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

Habitat for Humanity partners with communities all over the globe to help build homes, with the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Globally, Habitat for Humanity has worked in more than 70 countries and helped more than 39 million people with improved living conditions since 1976. The Challenge. The Results.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Then, email your volunteers asking them to forward the message to people they know. You can also provide volunteers with easily shareable social media content that drives people to the sign-up form. These are excellent places to recruit volunteers. These are excellent places to recruit volunteers.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

The Campaign Workshop Joe Fuld, president Often campaigns make assumptions that people on the team—volunteers, donors, etc.—understand Look across silos: Another place folks miss is not looking for advocates in obvious places. Here’s what our expert partners said. understand what you need and why. Don’t assume!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

FILL IN THIS CAPTION: You’re invited to [ORG NAME]’s [EVENT NAME] on [MONTH, DAY, YEAR] from [TIME] to [TIME] at [PLACE]. Featuring delicious bar fare, craft beers, and favorite local bands, this event is a can’t miss! This year, we hope to help even more [PEOPLE/PETS/ETC.] Buy your tickets here: [LINK].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Please use your purchasing power wisely and with compassion this holiday season by giving gifts that benefit nonprofits and make the world a better place. Mission : To safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends. Purchase Green Gifts ]. Purchase Green Gifts ]. Shop PETA ].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

people who want to help. A good CRM like HubSpot or EveryAction can help you do that, or if not, pulling available data into a centralized “source of truth” is a good place to start. Team up with local tv, radio, and print media partners, popular blogs, and social media influencers that reach and represent your target audiences.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 29, 2019

But in order to do that, you need people to trust you. In the first few years of a nonprofit, it can be really tough because people don’t know anything about you yet. Reach out to people in your circle ? It’s safe to ask the people closest to you. Start local. They don’t know if you’re legit, or trustworthy, or ?

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology. The TechSoup Global Local Impact Map is an interactive online map that lets visitors "travel" to places where technology is being harnessed for positive change.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. Full Transcript: – [Lindsay] Okay. . I’m Steven.

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VisionLink

APRIL 20, 2022

Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters. It's National Volunteer Week! We believe volunteers are always part of the solution. To all the volunteers serving today, thank you!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Best for local nonprofits, GroupRaise empowers nonprofits to partner with restaurants for fundraising. It’s ideal for museums, zoos, and any place that accepts point-of-sale donations. Virtual Quiz Events allows nonprofits to host online quiz event fundraisers for large groups of people. GroupRaise :: groupraise.com.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Successful people-based change is fundamentally rooted in longer-term movements rather than isolated moments of action. Regardless of the event type, it’s important to develop a strategy that entices people to attend the gathering.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2023

Partnering with Local Wineries Securing wine donations may appear time consuming, but partnering with local wineries can make it easier. First place winner goes home with 20 bottles, second place with 15, and third place with 10. Ring toss: Utilize this classic carnival game by placing wine bottles in a box.

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DipJar

MAY 10, 2022

We love them all, but those that deal with animals – whether it’s the Loggerhead Marinelife Center or the Friends of the Dallas Animal Shelter – have a special place in our hearts. It’s a far cry from the din of the past when people would see all of the animals in excited cacophony! This helps reduce animal returns.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This guide is a great place to start to generate ideas for items and packages that will captivate your audience at your next auction event. Major event tickets Major annual events are bucket list items for many people, but that also makes tickets hard to come by. Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2012

It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology. The TechSoup Global Local Impact Map is an interactive online map that lets visitors "travel" to places where technology is being harnessed for positive change.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The second type of storytelling that your non-profit will engage in, and our focus for this article, is telling the stories of the individual people and groups that are involved with your organization. If you want people to share their stories with you, you need to ask them to do so. Rule #2: Make a Direct Ask.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

You can also use this list to target your volunteer recruitment efforts; for example, if you’re looking for someone with specific social media skills, you could target your social media channels or run ads targeting people with those skills. Plus, it can help you keep track of all your volunteer applications in one place.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

After all, how many people click on a link on the 4th page of a Google search (less than 1% FYI!)? Research What People Are Looking For (not just what you have) When we start creating our websites, we think about the content that we already have. Instead, we should focus more on what people need and are searching for.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This is because they already support your cause and may know other people who would, too. Your constituent relationship management (CRM) software and event management tools are great places to learn more about supporters who might be willing to volunteer. After all, how will people know how to help if you don’t advertise?

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

This comes from the “tin cup” model of fundraising, where we come from a place of begging. Rather, you’re seeking critical investment in work that will make your community and world a better place. As you suggest, generally there is more than one place to look to within any business. How many people are on your mailing lists?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The public library plays a central role in serving the dynamic needs of communities across the country, and is often the first place a person turns to for help. Accessing Foundation Directory is usually how people first come to know our FIN. From there, they are hooked! But, don’t just take my word for it.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

In a recent Op-Ed piece in the New York Times , David Brooks compared the global response vs localized response to the outbreak. Power to the People. Speak the Local Language. As Brooks points out, people like to look to someone like them, especially in times of crisis. Local organizations provide this local face.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Simultaneously, make sure your nonprofit has in place a clearly stated mission, vision, and values , as well as sound infrastructure: a qualified team, internal governance and management systems, technology, and partners. Small, local organizations are more trusted than larger institutions , but you need to win that trust.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

But whether people will donate or not is another topic altogether. You have to define your needs; you have to put those needs into words packed with passion and emotion; you have to lead up to your fundraiser and get people interested before it even launches. A strong visual will help motivate people to give. A link to donate!

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

These events help unite people for a cause through the power of music. Foster community engagement at your benefit concert as local musicians, volunteers, and donors all gather in one place for a cause they care about. A good place to start looking for performers is with local musicians. Donor engagement.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Raffles often take place at fundraising events like galas or auctions. Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Consider also including gift cards to local coffee shops to allow the winner to try new spots in your community. Local goods basket.

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

We’re talking about 60,000 acres of land that purifies drinking water, prevents homes from flooding, provides habitat for local wildlife, and offers a beautiful space for public recreation. We’re so lucky to have this special place to hike, walk, explore, and experience nature.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

These people are responsible for contributing substantial amounts to the event and encouraging other attendees to do the same. The host committee is generally composed of wealthy donors, leaders of local businesses, or local celebrities. Get the word out early so and follow-up to find out if people plan to attend.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

However, if no one knows that your event is taking place, you won’t be able to achieve a high turnout or meet your fundraising goals. Outbound campaigns can include email promotions, digital ads, and printed collateral that you might hang up at local businesses related to walk/bike/ride events (like athletic shoe stores or bike shops).

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Smaller, place-based foundations are managed by individuals with deep ties to the community. Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2010

Jen Newmeyer, Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina I had a few assumptions I decided to test by talking to some organizations that work locally using social media. So why would people who are just as likely to bump into each other at the coffee shop as they are online find the center on Facebook? Reinforcements!

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