Cause Marketing Readings Of The Week - October 31
| Posted in Resource Roundup on Oct 31, 2011 by |
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This is a special version of Cause Readings focused on 3 lessons from the St. Louis Cardinals 2011 season.
I watched from my hotel room in Columbus (Ohio) as the St. Louis Cardinals finished the unbelievable ending of their amazing 2011 season by winning their 11th World Series championship (their 3rd since I've lived in St. Louis).
This morning I realized that charities (and other non-profit organizations) can learn at least three ...
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The St. Louis Social Venture Capital Fund And The Social Enterprise Ecosystem Of Support
| Posted in Philanthropy on Oct 28, 2011 by |
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While it may come as a surprise to some, St. Louis is increasingly gaining national and international recognition as a “hot bed” of social entrepreneurship and innovation in philanthropy. In no small part because of the work of Washington University and the YouthBridge Social Enterprise and Innovation Competition, which have invested over $600,000 in seed capital in dozens of local social enterprises over the past six years, our region is ...
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Adding To Your Nonprofit Marketing Toolbox
| Posted in Marketing on Oct 26, 2011 by |
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Good engaging communications separates non-profits - in terms of their success. A clear and compelling message can be a game changer!
In an ever-changing world, social media can be a key opportunity for 21st century non-profit organizations. Social media tools like Facebook, Twitter.com, and LinkedIn provide simple, cost-effective ways for non-profits to reach their supporters and those who have an interest in their cause.
Securing ...
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Cause Marketing Readings Of The Week - October 24
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Focus this week: Power of Pinups (Also known as point-of-sale, paper icons, mobiles, paper plaques) and importance of transparency.
Primer on Pinups: Done Right, They're A License to Print Donations
Start with a great learning post from Paul R. Jones at Alden Keene and Associates. I especially liked the advice "choose a symbol that captures your cause without words." More
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New Report Shows Social Change Is A Priority For Americans
| Posted in Volunteerism on Oct 23, 2011 |
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Economic crises, environmental challenges and political unrest around the world are constant themes in the news. Yet a new survey shows that Americans are doing more to address these and other social challenges. The results of a Walden University/Harris Interactive survey show that more than nine in 10 (92%) Americans have taken action to engage in positive social change in the past year and that more than three-fourths (77%) say it is important ...
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Fashion Meets Philanthropy With The Launch Of New Online Shopping Site, Community Collection
| Posted in Philanthropy on Oct 23, 2011 |
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First-of-its-kind online shopping destination, Community Collection, launched this week, changing the face of e-commerce by connecting leading and emerging global fashion brands and charitable causes. For each item purchased through its site, Community Collection will donate 20o/o of the sale to one of the company's many pre-vetted charitable initiatives. Community Collection will feature an expansive selection of exclusive, limited ...
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Nonprofits Are Optimistic Heading Into 2012
| Posted in Not For Profit on Oct 22, 2011 |
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Blackbaud, Inc. announced the release of the 2011 Global State of the Nonprofit Industry report, featuring survey results from 2200 international respondents covering nonprofit general operations, fundraising, technology and Internet usage, and impact reporting and board performance. The results were also released today at the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) in the Netherlands.
Key findings include:
- There is a growing ...
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Charitable Giving Index: Fundraising Growth Slows
| Posted in Fundraising on Oct 17, 2011 |
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Blackbaud, Inc. today released a fundraising trends report based on monthly findings from The Blackbaud Index and featuring commentary from Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) and American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) on the newly released specialty index focused on healthcare organizations.
Chuck Longfield, Blackbaud's chief scientist and creator of The Blackbaud Index noted that although overall fundraising grew by a ...
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Cause Marketing Readings Of The Week - October 17
| Posted in Resource Roundup on Oct 17, 2011 by |
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Here's the best of the best of cause marketing information from the last week:
Do Galas and Charities Really Benefit Your Cause?
Interesting post from Seth Godin. How much of the "door price" actually benefits your charity or cause? http://bit.ly/pk8uf2
Hy-Vee, Sarah Lee & P&G Partner for Points and Schools
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Bands For Freedom Foundation, Inc. Offers Non-Profit Groups An Opportunity To Support U.S. Troops While Fundraising
| Posted in Fundraising on Oct 16, 2011 |
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Bands for Freedom Foundation, Inc. now offers newly designed Bands for Freedom wristbands (a new product designed to show support for U.S. troops) at wholesale prices to schools, foundations, non-profit organizations and other groups conducting fundraisers.
Steve Cloward, director or marketing and sales said, "Bands for Freedom wanted to create a opportunity for all Americans to support our troops and simultaneously raise funds for local ...
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Shriners Hospitals For Children Receives Largest Donation In Organization’s History
| Posted in Philanthropy on Oct 14, 2011 |
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His life’s desire was to leave his full estate to the organization he loved and worked to support throughout his lifetime: Shriners Hospitals for Children®. On Oct. 22, the hospitals’ officials will gather in St. Louis with A.B. Hudson’s family and friends to honor him for a gift of more than $60 million, the largest in the organization’s nearly 90-year history.
Known widely throughout Kansas as a rancher, businessman, entrepreneur, inventor ...
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