Posts In Category: Voices from the Third Sector

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Mobile Giving: Shortens gap between emotion and giving

Posted on May 20, 2014 by | 2 comments
Kansas City Blues

River of Refuge has the kind of story that compels people to get involved when they hear it. And give money. But the question became: how can we shorten the gap between hearing the story and giving dollars? Listen to how they used mobile for a hugely successful campaign that raised nearly $30,000 in a few days.

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What does the future of the sector look like?

Posted on May 5, 2014 by | No comments
Tomorrows employees

  In the past month or so, I’ve had the opportunity to meet several bright, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate young people who are making the nonprofit sector better in a number of ways. Now-maybe it’s because I’m getting older and bit nostalgic—but I don’t recall being nearly as dedicated to anything (well, at least anything […]

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What can one person do?

Posted on April 21, 2014 by | No comments
young child who is going to school hungry

  Several years ago, I left my cushy advertising job to serve the Peace Corps in Bangladesh, one of the poorest countries in the world where poverty is a way of life.  Leprosy was still a health concern as beggars felt that having this disfiguring disease was a boon – a way to convince people […]

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Leadership: Multi-tasking while staying focused

Posted on March 24, 2014 by | No comments
Karen Geger HeadsUp

Introducing our featured Executive Director for this month: Karen Gager, Executive Director at HeadsUp in Rhode Island. Here Karen shares some advice relative to common struggles cited by many of our readers: limited financial and human resources. We think you’ll relate to Karen’s challenges and hope you’ll be able to benefit from her tips on how to think […]

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Five Minute Interview: Anthony Jones of Ducks Unlimited

Posted on March 19, 2014 by | 1 comment
Creating a mobile engagement strategy for your nonprofit

Third Sector Today caught up with Anthony Jones, Web Director at Ducks Unlimited, which received the Web Marketing Association’s award for Top Nonprofit Mobile Website 2013 to discuss strategy.

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Dr. Tempel: Fundraising is more than a job, it’s a way of life

Posted on March 17, 2014 by | 2 comments
IU Lilly School of Philanthropy Founding Dean Dr. Gene Tempel

Interview with Dr. Eugene R. Tempel, Founding Dean of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, where he shares his perspective on the hottest topics and trends in philanthropy and fundraising.

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Life’s Journey Leads to Helping Others Reach Potential

Posted on March 2, 2014 by | No comments
Gerald Brown, The Salvation Army, TN, Executive Director of Development

  Gerald Brown has been part of Middle Tennessee’s nonprofit scene for more than 12 years. With his genuine southern charm and easygoing style, it’s no surprise that he knows a lot of people from networking like a star.  And, while his networking ability is key in opening doors, it’s his acumen for cultivating relationships, […]

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What About Income Inequality at Organizations Trying to End Income Inequality?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by | 1 comment
soup being ladled out

The CEO of a major organization is earning 20 times the income of his line staff, many of whom must rely on public assistance to just get by. Such a scenario would not a big surprise in the corporate world, right? But what if in this scenario the organization in question had as its central mission lifting people out of poverty and empowering families?

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