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Online Giving Continues to Improve

For the period ending February 2013 online giving increased by 10.8%, reports Blackbaud. The results of their Blackbaud Index also show that overall giving increased 2.9% compared to the same period in 2012.
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One Time Gifts Continue to Drive Online Giving

According to Mashable, the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study of Key findings shows that overall online revenue increased by 21%. Of that one-time gifts continued to be a significant portion of that revenue. In addition, the study showed email subscriber lists grew by 15%.
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Better Non-profit Videos

According to Getting Attention, non-profits need to create videos that produce an emotional response in viewers. In order to do this non-profits need to tell a story with their video, one with a beginning, middle and end.
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A New Way to Show Non-profit Progress

Re-Imagining Reporting is a new online platform designed to make it easier for non-profits to show progress on their objectives, reports the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The platform is the brainchild of Ned Breslin, the Chief Executive of Water for People.
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2013 #GivingTuesday Already in the Works

Social media’s 2012 GivingTuesday was a success, reports Non-profit Quarterly. Over 50 states and 2,600 partners participated in the event. The organizers are hoping to increase that for the 2013 event.
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Online Giving Rises in 2012

According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, a new report shows that in 2012 online giving grew 21%.
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Successful Social Media Campaigns with POST

According to Razoo, non-profits should apply the POST method to their social media campaigns. The POST method focuses on People, Objectives, Strategies and Tactics, and it can help non-profits run a successful campaign.
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Volunteer Connection App Gets Seed Funding

According to Yahoo Finance, a new mobile app, Cause.it, recently received over $500,00 in seed funding. Cause.it is designed to connect businesses, non-profits and volunteers. One of its tools helps volunteers sign up for nonprofit service events or activities.
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Does a Non-profit Need a Community Manager?

Non-profits should consider adding a community manager to their staff, reports NTEN. The community manager is responsible for all the organizations social media content, and helps build support through engagement.
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Do You Need a Content Calendar?

Creating a content calendar, reports FirstGiving, is one way for a non-profit to further its communication plan.
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