The Art of the Elevator Pitch: Joanna L. Corbin
Joanna L. Corbin, director of marketing at Mercy Haven, shares the pitch she gives to prospective donors to her organization.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Audio: Why Twitter Matters to Nonprofit Groups
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, says nonprofit groups should use social-media tools to “humanize” their work.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Foundation Uses World Cup to Raise Awareness About South Africa’s Plight
A Michigan foundation is using the attention associated with the World Cup soccer tournament to raise questions about South Africa’s future.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Creative Ways for Charities to Use Twitter
From summer-camp scholarships to Rosh Hashana recipes, charities are finding new ideas for connecting with supporters.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Fund-Raising Advice From Harlem Children’s Zone’s Geoffrey Canada
The leader of the much-praised Harlem Children’s Zone advises fund raisers to emphasize what makes their organization unique.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Fund Raisers Offer Tips for Using Data Better
When it comes to fund raising, nonprofit organizations need to think more strategically about how they can use data and analysis to tell compelling stories about their organization, a panel said at the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in New York.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Guggenheim Museum Begins Project Using YouTube Videos
The Guggenheim Museum in New York is using one of the world’s most popular social media to highlight creative video art.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Why Nonprofit Groups Need Better Communication With Their Boards
Charities need to let their board members know when they are not fulfilling their fund-raising goals.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Health Charities Posted 4.2% Gain in 2009 Donations, Report Says
Donations to health organizations grew by 4.2 percent last year, but many groups are facing fund-raising challenges.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Video: The New Generation of Nonprofit Leaders
How do young professionals define themselves in the nonprofit workplace? A group of new-generation leaders discuss their roles.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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