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Minnesota Open Idea: Crowdsourcing Contest For Social Change Done Right

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week, the community foundation finished its first Minnesota Open Idea contest to fund the best idea to address the childhood obesity issue. Why did you pick the childhood obesity issue for the challenge? Then the group came together and debated the highest-scored proposals and whittled the pool down to 21 ideas.

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Report Back from the Do Good Data Conference 2015

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Data Use in Collective Impact – Strive Partnership Strive Partnership spearheaded a cooperative program to examine collective impact on student success in the Cincinnati School District. This is a tough thing to measure, but it is really key in understanding your organization’s impact. org blog a lot. Fascinating.

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Year-End Giving Prep: 21 FAQs Answered by Fundraising Experts

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Are there EOY tips for orgs that are Science and Research focused? Explain how in-kind gifts make an impact by telling a story. Consider personalizing a brief 1-2 page proposal with a cover letter, sending that, and following up with a call. — Brock . Thank the donor for the in-kind donation. Danielle .

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