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Fundraising & Public Relations: What’s the Connection?

The Fundraising Authority

As development professionals, volunteers, and board members, we spend a lot of time searching for new prospects … trying to find new individuals, companies and foundations who might respond to our message, who we can cultivate, and who, over time, might make a significant gift to help us continue our work. What Is “Public Relations”?

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6 Steps to Get the Press to Tell Your Story

NonProfit Hub

Even so, getting attention from the shrinking, but highly diversified, press pool still takes persistence and creativity. Here are 6 steps to get the press to tell your story: 1. A small story, even an announcement about your special event or volunteer project, in a weekly newspaper could lead to interest from the local TV station.

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From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members

Bloomerang

How do you recruit board members and onboard them to be high performers who give generously of their time, treasure, and talents? Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. How much time a month can you commit to meetings and serving the mission? What motivates you?

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

.orgSource

Most association CEOs would say that, from time to time, all three of the above are apt descriptions. Respect for the group and their time. Feature new directors prominently throughout your social media platforms and send press releases to their local publications and news outlets. inconsequential?

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5 Reasons Your Board Should Switch to Google Drive

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Also, some folders, such as those containing the 990s, bylaws, and approved minutes, can be linked to the nonprofit’s website to make the organization more transparent to the public. These last two take staff time and financial resources that could be better spent providing services to clients. 2) Strengthen Institutional Memory.

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7 Tips for Securing Sponsors for Your Fundraising Event

The Fundraising Authority

Implementing online fundraising software can help you save time and money by more efficiently managing your fundraising event. Local businesses often look for opportunities to give-back to their community. This allows them to reach out to new potential customers, and receive free publicity through media coverage.

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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

If your nonprofit does advocacy, you know that with this work, there are almost always consistent patterns of crisis management leading to later periods of denouement and down time. It is great when we get wins and can celebrate them, and it’s tough when we take a loss and have to re-group and press onward.

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