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Nonprofit advocacy: 5 strategies for successful campaigns

Bonterra

What’s the difference between advocacy and lobbying? All lobbying is advocacy, but not all advocacy is lobbying. Lobbying refers specifically to efforts that influence legislation, such as asking a policymaker to vote a certain way.

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30 Best Silent Auction Ideas That Don’t Cost A Dime

GiveSmart

Network with local freelance photographers who connect with your mission and see if theyre willing to donate some of their time and talent for your highest bidder. 1 Fan Basket $ Sports teams from high schools to colleges and professional teams are often willing to donate merchandise to create a basket for your auction.

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Why Community is Key to Nonprofit Marketing Success

Community Boost

When nonprofits do engagement right, they build trust and garner support well beyond a single donation. When people feel seen and heard, they not only donate or volunteer, theyll also advocate and bring others along, which in turn creates a ripple effect that builds momentum. What is Community Engagement?

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Primary School Fundraising Ideas for Every Season | Big Fundraising Ideas

Big Fundraising Ideas

Youll find practical tips on planning, organizing, and engaging the community, all designed to help your school meet its goals while keeping the excitement high. On the one hand, you want to spark enthusiasm, creativity, and community spirit; on the other, you have financial goals and deadlines to meet.

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Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit: Definitions and differences

Bonterra

Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit organizations Where nonprofits serve a broad purpose for the public good with funding from donations and grants , not-for-profit organizations serve a smaller community or member base and are primarily funded by membership dues and fees. Limit its documented goals to one or more charitable purposes.

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Nail Your Request for Donations During Economic Ups, Downs, and Crisis Times

Get Fully Funded

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right?

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Crafting Effective Tours with a Major Gifts Strategy

The Fundraiser Coach

They had one executive coming for a tour and wanted to maximize their efforts for what might be a significant multi-year donation. The goal of your tour is to open the door to curiosity and the ability for the donor to see themselves as a "solution partner" in your work When designing a tour, the goal isn't to get them there.