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3 common fundraising mistakes nonprofits make—and how to avoid them 

Candid

Using language that can be off-putting to potential donors According to the Better Business Bureau , only one in five Americans “highly trusts” charities. So, using the same kind of language as every other charity repeatedly expressing their need for funding may not be the most effective strategy.

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9 Lessons Learned from Hosting Virtual Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The good news is that your virtual event can cost a fraction of the in-person event. One of our charities shared an incredible strategy plan which consisted of a date-based communication checklist. Many of our charities quickly learned that it doesn’t matter if your event is live or pre-recorded. Here’s how it works.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks?

ASU Lodestar Center

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks?

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6 Reasons SEO Is Important to Nonprofits and Why

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Once they find you and are engaged, you can teach them your language. You can also comment about news stories that relate to your mission. According to Charity Navigator, online giving increased 23 percent in 2017 and monthly online giving grew 40 percent. Lead with keywords and people will follow.

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Apply for the 2024/25 British Columbia Community-University Engagement Support Fund

Charity Village

The University of British Columbia invites registered charities, registered nonprofit societies, or qualified donees listed by the Canada Revenue Agency in British Columbia to apply for the Community-University Engagement Support Fund.

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Blogger creates trouble!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Late breaking news from the Gathering. He's also a big fan of of Teach for America. He challenged us to name a new (formed in the last 10 or 20 years) nonprofit Google, or Microsoft or YouTube. People came up with a mix of names, but Carl didn't go for many (Habitat and Teach for America he did agree to). So far so good.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Should I Publicize the Amount of a Major Gift?

Bloomerang

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, Good news! When sharing this news, should we mention the amount? — Charity Clairity. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., I hope this helps!

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