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Three Different Approaches to Twitter Fundraising: Bees, Turkeys, and Blame

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This year Stacey and her flock (I'm one of the honorary turkeys) will launch this year's Tweetsgiving , another 48-hour celebration. How to make a click philanthropy action on Twitter engaging and fun? He describes last Thanksgiving's Tweetsgiving campaign and Blame Drew's Cancer campaign. .

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Social Media and Cute Dogs Go Mobile And Other Cute Animal and Nonprofit Tales

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Best Friends has just launched a fun mobile app. The dual purpose of the app is to raise awareness of the thousands of dogs waiting in shelters to be seen and adopted – and to have a little fun at the same time – perhaps a party or drinking game. And now, mobile. ” The Android version is coming soon!

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10 Fun Ideas to Spice Up Your Turkey Trot Fundraiser | FrontStream

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It's the time of the year for your organization to build a community by organizing an outdoor “turkey trot” (don’t worry, outdoor peer-to-peer events aren’t only for spring and summer season!). A Turkey Trot fundraiser, either a run or walk, is a popular Thanksgiving-themed fundraiser.

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Fall Fundraisers – 6 Ideas to Kick off the Season

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Creating a little DIY haunted house is a fun way to get support for your cause, and it’s easy to keep it under budget with a little spooky creativity. Why not host a good old-fashioned fun run? Here’s something that’s fun for the whole family. Haunted House. Everyone loves a good scare around Halloween. Arts and Crafts Fair.

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Share Your Have Fun Do Good Photos & Stories using The Extraodinaries

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Hello Have Fun Do Gooders! Most of the microvolunteering opportunities are for nonprofits, but the folks at The Extraordinaries recently added a Have Fun Do Good microvolunteer opportunity! My sorority contributes to the Robbie Page Memorial Fund every year and we also create a fun craft for children with terminal illnesses.

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Getting Insight from Facebook Insight Requires Sense Making Skills

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In the example above, I discovered a turkey in the canyon. Or should I post automatically even though it is likely to not get noticed as much as hand posting? So, this was practical information, visual, geeky, and fun. I noticed that someone in network shared it with her network but calling it a “Fun Friday Share.”

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7 Fall Fundraiser Ideas

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Nothing brings people together like food, especially when that food is turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. Have your guests pay a donation at the door as their ticket to the feast, serve it up buffet or family-style, enjoy some good conversation and then take a long, turkey-induced nap. Be sure to provide a fun prize for the winner!

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