Entries from August 2009

Twitter 101: Basic tips and advanced techniques for using Twitter

August 31st, 2009 · 4 Comments

Recently, I’ve been asked how to use Twitter. I’ve already written on Twitter for Fundraising and Twitter for nonprofits. But these questions were much more “tactical,” how-to type questions so I thought I’d share with you what I’ve been telling folks. The questions work into 3 basic categories: What do you use to tweet? How [...]

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Tags: 2. Engage · Samples & Tools

Fundraising Secret #41: Round with your donors

August 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

As fundraisers, we know we are most effective at our job when we’re talking to prospects one-on-one. Isn’t it amazing how seldom we do it? I’ve been doing this for years but I’m still amazed at how easily we get caught up in writing case statements, designing fundraising letters, refining development strategies…all things we can [...]

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Tags: 3. Ask · fundraising secrets

Local Twestivals: Using Twitter to fundraise for charity

August 23rd, 2009 · 3 Comments

Have you heard about Twestival? In one day last February, people all over the globe used Twitter to organize fundraising events that raised $250,000 for charity:water. Well it’s back! This time it’s Twestival Local. Hundreds of teams around the world will be raising money for hundreds of local charities. Even if you’re not one of [...]

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Tags: 2. Engage · 3. Ask · Events · Samples & Tools