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Candid Data for Academics: Go back to school with better data 

Candid

To college students, it might mean the start of a new year of knowledge and self-discovery. We also conducted a (highly unscientific) candy-poll at ARNOVA ’s conference last November. Back-to-school season can mean different things for different people. For parents, it might mean shopping for supplies and mapping out carpool schedules.

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A Guide To Building Lasting Bonds With Volunteers

Bloomerang

Further, 85% of these volunteers say they are more likely to donate money to the nonprofits they’re volunteering with. that accept volunteer hours as course credit for high school and college students. For example, was enough money raised to provide more services in a medical clinic? There are also several states in the U.S.

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How to Win the Game of Facebook Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

If you choose not to pursue fundraising on Facebook, you are probably leaving money on the table. Be clear about the reason for the campaign and tell prospective donors where their money will go. Tuition for ten students in an after-school program? Rent money for three families at risk of being evicted? Also frustrating.

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Nonprofit Donor Engagement Strategies: Breaking Through the Noise

Neon CRM

Sharing conversation starters, polls, or even quizzes on social media can inspire lots of engagement. For example, imagine you host an “ask me anything” session and learn that your supporters are deeply interested in your new summertime lunch program for students. Encouraging conversations.

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Fundraising for Education: Your Guide to Doing Virtual Fundraising Right

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Virtual options can be particularly helpful when fundraising for education, as they allow you to reach out to supporters of your students who may be further away, such as aunts and uncles, grandparents, and family friends. They also give you a unique opportunity to get the family members of those students to make a recurring donation.

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Corporate Philanthropy: Adapting to a Changing World

NonProfit Hub

In a 2016 poll , Millennials are more likely than Gen X’ers and Baby Boomers to say it matters if American businesses give back to society. This frees them from the pressures of donors and stakeholders, giving them more control over where the money goes. In today’s world, every company is expected to do some good with their profits.

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How Nonprofit New Media Managers Can Manage Mobile and Social Media Burnout

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When polled on Twitter, less than 20 percent of nonprofit communications and fundraising staff have mobile and social media officially recognized in their job descriptions even though they spend hours daily on mobile and social media. Even small raises are better than none and can do wonders in retaining staff.