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A Brief History of Nonprofit Organizations (And What We Can Learn)

NonProfit Hub

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Every couple of decades, a new era ushers in a new set of ideas, principles and practices that affect how the nonprofit sector functions. Go big, or go home.

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The BIG List (100+) of Nonprofit Board Fundraising Tasks

Nonprofit Fixer

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. But leadership and taking responsibility for the financial health of an organization, can sometimes be uncomfortable. Only a few of these options involve directly asking for money.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. If your organization has offices or on-site services, offer to do tours for new, major, or recurring donors. People who feel connected to the organization are more likely to stay involved.

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The Ultimate Guide To Facebook Challenges

Nonprofit Megaphone

At Nonprofit Megaphone, we’ve partnered with social media professionals to help nonprofits get the most out of their Facebook challenge campaigns. Simply put, a Facebook Challenge is a fundraising campaign organized on behalf of a nonprofit in which people participate in a month-long challenge of a physical nature.

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How Do You Measure Up? [Benchmarks Webinar]

Care2

How leading nonprofits use benchmarks to optimize their campaigns. At Blackbaud, Dennis has managed the Strategic Services Practice, comprised of consultants in Business Analytics, Design & Information Architecture, Deployment Services and Agency Services.

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3 Big Reasons Why An ‘Ask’ Is Mostly About Your Donor’s Hero Story (Not Your Organization’s)

iMarketSmart

He writes, “When an Inciting Incident occurs, it must be a dynamic, fully developed event, not something static or vague. For a human rights charity, it increased donations to mention that it “works in countries that have recently passed laws that harshly restrict nonprofit organizations.”[9]. It can’t be vague or trivial.

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Congratulations to Nonprofit Campaigners on Three Recent Victories - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

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