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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

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Use statistics to vividly demonstrate the scale of the problem being addressed. Test digital engagement tactics like emoji reactions, quick polls and unfortunate consequences of inaction. Blend time-tested principles with bold new applications. Put a human face on the cause through case studies, testimonials, and videos.

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Cheap and Cheerful Audience Analysis for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One of the more chilling innovations in marketing over the past few years is called “predictive analytics” It’s this blend of statistical analysis, data mining and psychology which enabled Target to conclude that a teenage girl was pregnant before her father did. But not all kinds of audience analysis are evil.

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How Corporations Can Improve Workplace Giving without Increasing Administration

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A Glassdoor poll found that 75 percent of the workforce expects employers to support important initiatives in their communities.ยน Other corporate giving statistics on employee engagement, talent acquisition, and sales further illustrate the need for companies to engage in philanthropy or risk their position in the market.

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