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Setting a Co-op Table for Food Justice in Louisville

NonProfit Quarterly

And, as in so many other cities, Louisville’s predominantly Black neighborhoods are subject to food apartheid. Downtown grocery stores have recently disappeared, exacerbating food apartheid: between 2016 and 2018, five grocery stores in Louisville’s urban core closed. Some of these projects were top-down in conception and execution.

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Newsletter: Beauty Brand Explains How to Do Cause Marketing Right; A&W, Veterans Org Raise funds on Root Beer Float Day ; Chick-fil-A Takes Page from Nonprofits, Recruits Volunteers

Selfish Giving

Some readers believed having a media partner helped recruitment, others didn't. Bruce wrote: "One of the primary goals of for-profit partner is to create community awareness of their participation in the partnership. Brain Food 1. Taking a page from nonprofits, Chick-fil-A is recruiting volunteers.??

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5 Steps to Hosting a Fundraiser for Animal-Related Causes

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Animal yoga: Host an animal-themed yoga fundraiser in a local park where participants can exercise with animals eligible for adoption. Animal movie night: Host an animal movie night where participants pay to watch classic animal-themed movies alongside their own pets. Promote your fundraiser.

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How Nonprofits Can Use Behavioral Science to Engage Supporters on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

And that is not necessarily a bad thing because of social media’s ability to increase reach and participation beyond a nonprofit’s loyal support base. In fact, behavioral science should inform the ways you recruit and engage supporters as well as raise awareness for your cause. Appeal to intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

are fundraising or selling items to raise money (36%), preparing or distributing food (34%), collecting and distributing goods or clothing (26.5%), and mentoring youths (26%). For instance, if you help recruit volunteers for a school, you must understand what type of volunteers you need and how to connect with them.

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Social media study: What drives digital support for causes

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

Georgetown University’s Center for Social Impact Communication and Waggener Edstrom Worldwide just released a new study that delves into the perceptions, behavior and motivations for cause support (locally and globally) among digitally engaged American adults. Here are some of the most interesting findings.

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23 Best Volunteer Appreciation Gifts to Show Your Gratitude

Bloomerang

When your volunteers feel like their contributions are acknowledged and appreciated, they’ll feel much more inclined to continue participating in the future. Prioritizing volunteer appreciation not only motivates your volunteers but also contributes to your nonprofit’s long-term success. Let’s dive in to learn more!