Posts by socialbutterfly

January

10th

2012

4 Ways to Get Your Creative Groove On

January 10th, 2012 by socialbutterfly
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Tired of doing the same thing? In 2012, challenge yourself to tell your story in new and different ways. Whether it be video, photography, illustrations, comics and more, let’s explore four ways to get your creative groove on. 1. Evolve Your Storytelling A great of example of this comes from the Israeli Anti-Drug Authority who…

January

3rd

2012

How Does Listening Lead to Impact?

January 3rd, 2012 by socialbutterfly
Man Listening

“We need to listen more,” Jeff Raikes, President of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, told the Chronicle of Philanthropy when asked about 2012 New Year’s Resolutions for the nonprofit sector. “We should agree to work together as a sector to accelerate progress on measuring the impact of our work and using the results to…

December

20th

2011

HOW TO: Make the Most of December 31

December 20th, 2011 by socialbutterfly
Midnight Clock

According to Network for Good, 33% of giving for the entire year happens on December 30 and 31. Are you ready for the great year-end push? Grab some last minute tips on social fundraising efforts and arm yourself with these three base necessities for a successful year-end giving: 1. Motivation:  Get Amped Up While you’re…

December

13th

2011

Get Some Face Time Over the Holidays

December 13th, 2011 by socialbutterfly
Image by: Ryo,

Giving can be impersonal. You write a check. You drop items off. You put some cash into the collection. And you walk away. This year, challenge yourself to go a step beyond what you’re used to doing. Challenge yourself to get uncomfortable by getting personal. Investing in face time not only helps boost your mental health,…

December

6th

2011

Giving Plastic: A Look at Holiday Gift Cards

December 6th, 2011 by socialbutterfly
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50% of all gift cards are purchased for Christmas, and most gift cards are purchased for family and friends. With a majority of Americans saying they are more likely to give a charitable gift this holiday season and 4 in 5 adults preferring to receive a “meaningful gift”–it’s worth asking: how are you integrating gift…