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Every Little Bit Counts: How to increase blood donations

As the nation’s eyes turn toward Orlando, many are left searching for ways to help. For people living in Florida, donating blood has been a way to show support and… Continue Reading Every Little Bit Counts: How to increase blood donations
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Make it Personal to Increase Support for Your Cause

To increase connection to your cause, ask people to get personal. When people give something personal – like their name in the form of a signature, their personal property or… Continue Reading Make it Personal to Increase Support for Your Cause
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Can Facebook Increase Charity?

People who are already logged into their social media accounts are more likely to share their charitable donations online and encourage their friends to chip in.   These results come… Continue Reading Can Facebook Increase Charity?
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One Tip to Increase Donations

Research finds a reason for all that pesky paperwork. For nonprofits and charities, the process of preparing annual reports, performance evaluations and financial statements may seem like an arduous task,… Continue Reading One Tip to Increase Donations
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