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OCTOBER 24, 2008

Online Fundraising Reader Comments (5) On behalf of my client, Network Solutions, thanks for sharing the video conference information! October 28, 2008 | Hatef Really like this post on video conference information. November 25, 2008 | video conferencing Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Thanks Marinel for sending this in!

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JUNE 17, 2008

Congress – and appreciate these groups’ efforts to inform and mobilize citizens to contact Congress via the Internet. Whether Web users end up contacting Congress or not, most find information from interest groups to be more credible than information from Congress. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

On Wednesday, February 4th, Chattarati posted information announcing the event. An additional five donations were sent offline: 26 $5 donations 14 donations between $10-$25 4 donations of $50 or above Where did the donations come from—the e-mail blast, Facebook, the blogs or Twitter? We received 44 online donations in all.

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

We all know that a newsletter sign-up or advocacy ask is an easier ask than a donation. My guess is that both contribute to your brand and may make people more likely to give when asked in more traditional ways – direct mail, email, website. Thanks, Ian 3 Jan 2008 lili Thank you very much for the great information.

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

We all know that a newsletter sign-up or advocacy ask is an easier ask than a donation. My guess is that both contribute to your brand and may make people more likely to give when asked in more traditional ways – direct mail, email, website. Thanks, Ian 3 Jan 2008 lili Thank you very much for the great information.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Paper direct mail should follow online direct mail, not the other way around. A great site for SEO is www.bruceclay.com - of course they want you to pay for their services, but they also provide a lot of free information for those who want to do it themselves. September 4, 2007 | Margaux OMalley Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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AUGUST 17, 2007

Paper direct mail should follow online direct mail, not the other way around. A great site for SEO is www.bruceclay.com - of course they want you to pay for their services, but they also provide a lot of free information for those who want to do it themselves. September 4, 2007 | Margaux OMalley Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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MARCH 23, 2009

An XML sitemap can provide search engines with important information about your site and improve your search rankings. Many Content Management Systems can automate this process, keeping the sitemap up to date and informing search engines of the changes. May 19, 2010 | Brenda Johnson Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Here are also the fundraising options mentioned today: Email Direct mail Major Donors CFC Social networks Events Grants Telemarketers Ads (TV & Radio) PR Advocacy Which of these are best for you to capture those last-minute donations? For most, this would be emails, direct mail, and hitting up your major donors. com , Inc.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Rick is a seasoned professional in the field of nonprofit direct marketing and fundraising, including more than 20 years of experience in direct mail prior to his success in the online world. Give them options for how to process their gift (pay pal, online form, print form and mail). If you have a street address, mail them!

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JANUARY 6, 2009

Is it signing up to receive information? Map organizational roles - What information will decision-makers want to know? January 12, 2009 | Altan Khendup Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Is it to gather donations or content? Recognize value drivers - What user actions on the site help you achieve your goals? Excellent post!

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MAY 2, 2007

Nancy Schwartz , our friend from the Getting Attention blog , informed us about this just-released study that questioned 350 nonprofits about their marketing initiatives. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com The survey supported the concern that nonprofits fail to maximize their marketing potential. Thanks Nancy! All rights reserved.

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DECEMBER 28, 2008

For more information on how to fundraise effectively at the year’s end, look to Care2’s Procrastinator’s Guide to Year-End Fundraising. December 28, 2008 | David Kinard Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Knowing your audience and making sure to keep your message directed towards them and very clear is key.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2009

Resolution Four: "I resolve to make our web site easier to use and more informative." Strategies include cutting down on content clutter, developing an intuitive navigation structure that makes information easy to find and engaging your audiences through surveys, polls and commenting features. All rights reserved.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Beth points us to a great post on Read/Write Web about some demographics information on the users of the different networks. That lead me to hunt and gather demographic information on the various sites and where I found that chart. So, which one social network should you consider for your next campaign? All rights reserved.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Beth points us to a great post on Read/Write Web about some demographics information on the users of the different networks. That lead me to hunt and gather demographic information on the various sites and where I found that chart. So, which one social network should you consider for your next campaign? All rights reserved.

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MARCH 26, 2009

Despite some debate in the nonprofit tech community about whether email appeals and email newsletters were effectively reaching and engaging online members, Convio’s report says email open rates remain strong and above 20% in 2008. Dave Steadman Hamilton College March 26, 2009 | Dave Steadman Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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MAY 29, 2007

May 29, 2007 | Yvonne Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Amy Gahran - a conversational media consultant, content strategist, and freelance writer/editor - showed us some really cool sites about the exciting, ever-developing world of citizen journalism that we wanted to share with you, our Frog Loop readers. What is citizen journalism?

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MAY 17, 2007

May 29, 2007 | Yvonne Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Amy Gahran - a conversational media consultant, content strategist, and freelance writer/editor - showed us some really cool sites about the exciting, ever-developing world of citizen journalism that we wanted to share with you, our Frog Loop readers. What is citizen journalism?

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

In their eyes, there are four main goals that grantmakers can hope to accomplish: Facilitate communication among grantees – enable them to connect before and after in-person gatherings (see Purpose Prize Innovation Network ) and promote tagging on sites like Flickr as an information sharing tool. All rights reserved.

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JUNE 30, 2009

Step 1 should always be "listen" - it will help you understand who you are already engaging with, and who else you can engage with, so that you can better inform your presence management strategy. June 30, 2009 | Mark Horoszowski Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « How Sticky is Facebook? All rights reserved.

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AUGUST 27, 2007

In their eyes, there are four main goals that grantmakers can hope to accomplish: Facilitate communication among grantees – enable them to connect before and after in-person gatherings (see Purpose Prize Innovation Network ) and promote tagging on sites like Flickr as an information sharing tool. All rights reserved.

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MAY 9, 2008

If you know of a non-profit that could use some kitchen equipment, go to [link] for more information. May 14, 2008 | Kivi Miller Copyright © 2008, Care2.com May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing. With all the fancy stuff out there now, its always good to remind people about the basics -- like using email effectively!

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MAY 8, 2008

If you know of a non-profit that could use some kitchen equipment, go to [link] for more information. May 14, 2008 | Kivi Miller Copyright © 2008, Care2.com May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing. With all the fancy stuff out there now, its always good to remind people about the basics -- like using email effectively!

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MAY 22, 2009

Reader Comments (1) Thanks for all this information, especially on tracking earned media. May 22, 2009 | Caitlin Jennings Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Receive monthly updates 1 Comment | by Share Article in Online Marketing , Social Networking , Trends , Web 2.0 All rights reserved.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

world, using the Internet for information, not interactivity. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « Did You Miss The Online Holiday Fundraising Season? | Main | Online Video: An Interview Revealing Best Practices and Trends » Tuesday Sep 11 2007 Overbrook Foundation Reports Grantees Dont Know Web 2.0

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JUNE 27, 2008

Whether the movement of information is one-way (knowledge transfer) or a two-way flow (knowledge exchange), an organizations ability to pursue its core mission can depend in large part on effective communication. and give them the information that is most useful to them, then follow up to ensure that your message wont be forgotten.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2006

Visit the original article on the Care2 News Network here for information about this campaign and petition. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Post a Comment | by Share Article in Care2 News Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry. To create a new comment, use the form below. All rights reserved.

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JUNE 21, 2007

The Care2 message described the risks of PVC and urged participants to click through for more information, and to take action. Finally, petition signers were invited to sign up for CHEJ’s mailing list, to stay abreast of issues relating to PVC and other health and safety issues. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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APRIL 22, 2009

www.MHPonline.org April 22, 2009 | Rick Bernardo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com The only guideline I have is that our tweets should be genuine and come from a real "voice" -- and that for our organizational account, that "voice" is a key part of our brand. Receive monthly updates 1 Comment | by Share Article in Social Networking , Web 2.0

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FEBRUARY 7, 2009

If someone (who may or may not be a potential volunteer) cannot google you and find information related to your entity, 9 times out of ten, they will not participate. April 18, 2009 | Justin Farrow Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Conference to discuss the importance of incorporating Web 2.0 All rights reserved.

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MARCH 15, 2009

Now that youve got a user intrigued with your page title, they want a little bit more information before they click through, thats where the description meta tag comes in. March 15, 2009 | Copywriter Steff Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Its also a good usability practice. Use the description meta tag. What are some of your SEO tips?

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JUNE 11, 2008

Don’t sign your mass e-mails with just your company name (and most certainly do not include a scanned signature from your general director). He studied Communication and Information Sciences at Tilburg University (The Netherlands) and started a successful online communications consultancy in 1999 before joining Oxfam in 2003.

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MAY 29, 2007

Stay tuned for more information as the date approaches! May 29, 2007 | Bobbi Russell Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « Cultivate, Educate or Activate? We hope to see you at the next Internet Advocacy Roundtable about online branding campaigns on June 21. 1 Comment | by Share Article in Misc. All rights reserved.

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MAY 17, 2007

Stay tuned for more information as the date approaches! May 29, 2007 | Bobbi Russell Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « Cultivate, Educate or Activate? We hope to see you at the next Internet Advocacy Roundtable about online branding campaigns on June 21. 1 Comment | by Share Article in Misc. All rights reserved.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2006

The Knights 21st Century News Challenge is asking anyone - yes, that includes you - to "share your idea how to use digital news and information in new ways to improve people’s connections and quality of life in actual, geographic communities." Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Post a Comment | by Share Article in Misc.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008

60) Search « Email Is Most Popular for a Reason: Its the Strongest Performing | Main | Join WVU for Integrated Marketing Degree Information Session » Wednesday Feb 06 2008 Worldwide Protest Organized on Facebook Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 10:43AM | by Caitlin Ochs Need more proof of the organizing power of social networks?

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