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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

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Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. Instead, focus on the cause. Their fifth wedding anniversary would be a fun news story. .

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Creating a Movement, Addressing Inequality

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The following is an excerpt from Derrick Feldmann’s latest book, Social Movements for Good: How Companies And Causes Create Viral Change. One of Mallory’s first campaigns was for a family in Haiti that suffered greatly during the devastating earthquake of 2010. She was already on the ground in Haiti when the campaign started.

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How Faith-based Nonprofits Can Use Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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Unlike general donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns leverage the personal aspect of fundraising—wouldn’t you donate more if it was your friend, coworker, or family member advocating for a cause as opposed to a stranger? For example, let’s say your faith-based organization is also an outreach ministry for shut-ins and the homeless.

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100 Fundraising Email Subject Lines That Will Get Donors to Open Your Email

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Even if your donor loves your cause, if your email hits on a day that they don’t have much time, the subject line is the key to getting your email opened. For those who aren’t yet in love with your cause, the subject line is absolutely critical. Breaking: Record number of homeless people need help in Atlanta . Make sense?

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

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Hurricane Sandy caused over 100 deaths in 10 states and left more people in the dark than any other storm in United States history. Up and down the nation’s most densely populated corridor it caused damage currently estimated at $50 billion. The homeless population in the city doubled to 80,000. Indeed they already are.

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How to write a strong nonprofit mission statement

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We work to end the cycle of homelessness for families in our community. We empower young adults to overcome poverty and build a brighter future for Haiti. If you remind yourself hunger can be eradicated, you will be motivated to work with community partners to address root causes.

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