Make Your 2011 Resolution To Volunteer A Reality
| Posted in Volunteerism on Dec 31, 2010 |
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Seventy-four percent of Americans say they would volunteer their time as a holiday gift to someone this year, according to a recent survey for The Responsibility Project. Resolving to extend that volunteer commitment into and throughout 2011, however, may be the greatest gift of all. For those with inspiration and the best intentions to make a local or global impact, knowing where and how to start volunteering can make all the difference. ...
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Why Are You Having A Fundraising Auction? (Tell The Truth.)
| Posted in Fundraising on Dec 30, 2010 by |
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Imagine that you’ve agreed to chair the fundraising auction for a charity in your town. You've heard that many benefit auctioneers are booked months in advance, so you've decided to call a few today to get an idea of their services.
Stop. Don't pick up the phone until you're clear about one point. You'll save yourself and the charity auctioneer a lot of time if you answer this question first.
Why are you really holding ...
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10 Tips To Ensure Year-End Charitable Contributions Can Be Deducted
| Posted in Government on Dec 29, 2010 |
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The year-end charitable giving season is upon us, and Grant Thornton LLP wants to make sure Americans don’t miss out on the federal tax rewards available for their charitable contributions. “In general, Americans are very charitable people and it’s an added benefit that our government rewards us for it,” said Justin Ransome, a partner in Grant Thornton’s Washington National Tax Office. “However, strict adherence to some very specific rules is ...
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Empire Avenue Releases List Of Most Engaged Charities And Non-Profits On Twitter
| Posted in Technology on Dec 29, 2010 |
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In the heart of the Holiday Season, Empire Avenue ranked the top charity and non-profit organizations based on social media audience size, activity and engagement to determine which are utilizing social media effectively.
Empire Avenue is a social stock market game where one can virtually invest in anyone for free, including any Twitter account. In addition to the aforementioned metrics, the value, or "share price," is influenced by ...
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C3 Conferencing Announces Cash Grant And In-Kind Donation Giveaway For Nonprofits
| Posted in Not For Profit on Dec 28, 2010 |
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C3 Conferencing, a leading provider of affordable audio, video and web conferencing services for nonprofits, today announced a new program that will award one nonprofit organization a $5,000 grant. The grant is comprised of a $2,500 in-kind donation and a $2,500 cash grant to be given to the organization that best exemplifies progress and future progress in enhancing communication within their nonprofit and constituencies.
C3 is looking to ...
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“Impacting Communities” Is Prime Motivator Of Corporate Social Responsibility Programs
| Posted in Philanthropy on Dec 26, 2010 |
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Having an impact on critical issues is the number one reason why corporations invest in philanthropic or socially responsible activities, according to executives in new research released today by Weber Shandwick's Social Impact specialty group. The survey of more than 200 corporate executives in large-sized companies with responsibility for philanthropic, social responsibility or community relations was conducted by KRC Research in ...
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What’s Really Holding Us Back
| Posted in Management on Dec 23, 2010 by |
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For decades, nonprofit effectiveness has been judged by low administrative costs (read: spending as little as possible on accounting, human resources and information technology.) This standard of excellence has been codified by sector leaders like Charity Navigator, the United Way and the BBB whose ratings and rankings perpetuate the myth that low admin costs = better programs.
Nonprofits have responded as expected – burying administrative ...
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5 Reasons Why Nobody Cares About Your Nonprofit
| Posted in Marketing on Dec 23, 2010 by |
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Yes, it's true. They don't care. It's not their fault. Here's why they don't care and what to do about it.
1. They haven't heard of your nonprofit.
In order to care, they must know your organization. It's the first step to the relationship. If you want them to care, start by building awareness. Then follow it up with more direct outreach efforts. Don't be tempted to communicate to all audiences. ...
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Landmark Online Giving Study "Will Benefit Fundraisers, Nonprofit Leaders And Funders"
| Posted in Fundraising on Dec 22, 2010 |
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A landmark study of $381 million in online giving across charitable websites, giving portals and social networks reveals important insights about digital philanthropy. The Online Giving Study, from Network for Good and TrueSense Marketing and sponsored by AOL, was carried out over seven years and covered online giving through Network for Good's platform, including 3.6 million gifts to 66,470 different nonprofits.
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The American Red Cross Urges St. Louis Residents to Get Ready for Winter Weather
| Posted in Not For Profit on Dec 22, 2010 |
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With a chance for snow in the St. Louis area this week, the American Red Cross recommends taking a few steps that will help you stay safe despite the weather.
“Winter storms can knock down power lines, make travel difficult because of icy road conditions, and keep people isolated in their homes for several days,” said Nicole Holtgrefe, director of preparedness and client services. “That’s why now is the perfect time to get ...
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The Case For Social Media In Non-Profit Strategy
| Posted in Marketing on Dec 20, 2010 by |
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With ongoing technical advances, opportunities available over the internet, and external economic factors, many companies have shifted their marketing efforts towards social media. Social media is an inexpensive and effective way to market a cause to an audience. While many companies use social media and internet exposure to advance sales, social media is a marketing medium that can apply to all causes, including non-profit organizations. When ...
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5 Steps To Strengthening Your Nonprofit Board
| Posted in Management on Dec 18, 2010 by |
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It is hard to find someone who thinks their board is the best it can be. When asked, there is usually a long list of desired improvements. Here is a way for you to make those improvements.
No one becomes the best he or she without coaching. We all receive coaching along the way. Who is coaching your board members?
Here is a systematic process for training your board members.
1. Encourage the board chair to create a board development ...
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