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Is it a movement or a moment?

Candid

Movements often involve a rallying cry, a widely recognized iconography, often a color (think pink for breast cancer), meaningful dates, repeated activities (from Freedom Rides to annual walks), and a shared goal for the common good. We know hunger is preventable, and the event offered an opportunity to rethink how we approach the issue.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

Get Fully Funded

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. The key to getting your nonprofit’s story in the news is building relationships with local journalists.

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10 Reasons Your Email Appeal is Being Ignored

NetWits

We work with local farmers to distribute excess produce to families in need. For example, if I’ve indicated an interest in cancer research, failing to customize my appeal communications around an urgent need for cancer research funding.” – Mike Snusz. “ I volunteer with a small nonprofit called Fields to Families.

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How to Attract Donors From Around the World With Your Virtual Event

Classy

HEADstrong Foundation encourages DIY fundraising through creative campaigns like Riding aHead of Cancer. The campaign started with a single bike gifted to HEADstrong by Peloton’s Comeback Program to help families de-stress throughout the cancer treatment process. . Set the Stage for International Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Achieving the SDGs: Taking Action for the 2030 Agenda In Your Community

Connection Cafe

“We can end hunger around the world by 2030.”. When you consider a goal like ending hunger, you have a couple of choices. This 15-year initiative aims to tackle 17 areas of need across the world, from eradicating hunger to fostering responsible production and consumption to ensuring everyone has access to a quality education.

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Goal Setting for Your Nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

Review the mission statement - cure cancer, end homelessness, provide affordable housing for working families - whatever it is, ask yourself if the programs from last year helped the organization reach its goals. What will you do differently this year? From WHY comes strategic planning and goal setting. Cheers and Happy New Year!

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Due diligence before you donate

ASU Lodestar Center

If the scope of your aspiration is local, find charities that are based in your neighborhood or city. If you're most concerned about national and global issues, like worldwide hunger or cancer, look for nonprofits that are equipped for such a large challenge.