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New on SSIR: How does celebrity impact your fundraising?

Amy Sample Ward

Both of them involved celebrities. And I couldn’t help think to myself, “oh, so all we need to do to raise funds for a great cause is get a celebrity? But, I looked at both case studies again, more deeply, and realized that both of them weren’t really about the celebrity at all. Getting Over Celebrities.

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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused

The NonProfit Times

“The American Red Cross has spent and distributed all funds designated for Haiti relief on shelter, emergency relief, health, cholera prevention, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and disaster preparedness,” the statement continued. Let us celebrate the poor. Celebrate thugs and clowns, Give their ignorance all renown.

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The Countdown is On: Celebrating National 211 Day!

VisionLink

Join us as we celebrate the individuals behind the life-enhancing services of 211 call and contact centers nationwide! Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available. Celebrate National 211 Day 2023 with us! Saturday, February 11th, is National 211 Day 2023!

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Corporate Sponsors Team Up with Country Star for Disaster Relief Efforts

NonProfit PRO

Country superstar Alan Jackson wanted to raise money for tornado disaster relief that devastated his hometown, so he teamed up with two corporate sponsors for his first in-person concert in more than a year.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Should You Celebrate Your Nonprofit’s Anniversary?

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when it makes sense to celebrate a nonprofit anniversary: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a 75 th anniversary coming up, and I really think we should do something to celebrate this milestone. I’ve long felt anniversary celebrations are for insiders, not constituents.

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2-1-1 Connecting Communities

VisionLink

2-1-1, the phone number used by millions to access information about community services, is celebrated nation-wide today, February 11th. Right now, many hundreds of call operators across the nation are answering requests for assistance about housing, food, legal issues, family support, health care, jobs and schooling and much more.

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ChatGPT & Google Gemini Identify Four Essentials for Successful Nonprofit Giving Campaigns

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Success Factors: Public Engagement: The challenge was simple, fun, and encouraged user-generated content, leading to massive social media engagement and celebrity participation. Success Factors: Celebrity Advocacy: Leveraging celebrity power attracts attention and builds trust with potential donors. Online Donations – St.

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