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The Sit-Ins: A Story of Creative and Strategic Struggle

DipJar

The story of that day, the movement it spawned, and its lasting impact are told at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. Four freshmen from the North Carolina Agricultural & Technical College — known to history as the NC A&T Four — sat down at the whites-only Woolworth’s lunch counter.

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5 Things You Should Never Write in a Thank You Letter

Get Fully Funded

You want your letter to sparkle with a short, amazing story so the recipient will eagerly read the whole thing. Focus instead on the important work your organization is doing and tell me a quick story to engage my heart. And a confused mind tunes out quickly. Maybe you don’t know what to write. Or where to start.

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7 Spring Fundraising Ideas to Enhance Your Relationship With Current Donors

CauseVox

Then, on the day of the campaign, share a powerful nonprofit story, the purpose of your quick campaign (the intended impact), the deadline to give, and a strong call-to-action. They share your campaign, tell their own stories, and sometimes even serve as personal fundraisers. Prep your supporters ahead of time with timely marketing.

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Books That Changed Us in 2020

Media Cause

But what I haven’t seen written about as as often—or maybe I’m just not looking in the right places—are stories about the little, delightful, unexpected things that changed us in 2020. . Oftentimes, stories of distant wars and suffering can glaze over the humanity and real human stories that still exist. Ah, technology.

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7 Top Nonprofit Crowdfunding + Peer-to-Peer Website Examples Of 2021

CauseVox

They recruited some of their strongest supporters to act as “AuSM Champions” and run peer-to-peer fundraising pages, then invite all their friends to a livestream event full of cooking demonstrations, personal stories, and drawings. Participants could cook along with celebrity chefs and have brunch at home. So how did they do it?

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[Guide] Creating Video for Nonprofits

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

With more Americans getting their news through social media, video content provides an opportunity to grow your audience and make your story heard. Creating a video with social media in mind (while also growing your social media audience organically) is a great way to grow your base and reach more supporters. Now, anybody can do it.

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Learn from the Pros at a NetSquared Community Event

Tech Soup

San Francisco, California: Cause Funding: Indiegogo + Cause Funder: Geek Club Books, Autism Story Apps. Morrisville, North Carolina : Does Your Donation Page Need Work? North Richland Hills, Texas: NTEN Monthly Meetup. Portland, Oregon: Being Mindful on the Web: Protecting Yourself and Your Organization.