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Read more about the article Mastodon: Fun with Polls

Mastodon: Fun with Polls

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:11 January, 2023
  • Post category:Behind the Scenes

Besides the fascinating arts, science and historical posts that I’ve discovered on Mastodon so far, another tremendously insightful and fun aspect of the platform are the polls and surveys. One…

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Mastodon: Getting Started

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:14 December, 2022
  • Post category:Behind the Scenes

You may have heard about Mastodon, you may have read about my first 10-day experience, or you may wonder how the heck you’ll ever leave Twitter. In any of these…

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Read more about the article Mastodon: The First Ten Days 

Mastodon: The First Ten Days 

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:19 November, 2022
  • Post category:Behind the Scenes

Rewind to 2009. It was a magical time in which social media was blossoming and the digital world was a glittering landscape. In our town, there was a plethora of…

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The Time for Change

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:12 March, 2022
  • Post category:Behind the Scenes/Professional

It was indeed a phenomenon. Starting in April of 2021, articles about the Great Resignation were flying around the internet like leaves on a windy day. A record of nearly…

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Read more about the article Highlight Reel: Insider’s Guide Presentation

Highlight Reel: Insider’s Guide Presentation

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:22 March, 2021
  • Post category:Professional

While we can’t deny the devastating impact of the pandemic over the past year, there are a few silver linings to acknowledge. One: the accessibility to conferences and trainings in…

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Read more about the article Fundraising Success in a Pandemic

Fundraising Success in a Pandemic

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:18 August, 2020
  • Post category:Professional

In a recent call with nonprofit consultants from across the county, a frightening statistic was shared: up to 40% of charities might be forced to close because of the pandemic.…

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A Staff of One

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:15 February, 2020
  • Post category:Professional

We found a cozy little table in the corner of the food hall and, with delectable treats in hand, dove right into the challenges and questions we had for one…

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Read more about the article The Struggle Is Real

The Struggle Is Real

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:24 September, 2019
  • Post category:Professional

Imagine… A young fundraising director has been hired to raise money for a newly created division of a university. He is filled with ideas for events and community collaboration, including…

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Read more about the article Help, I’m Drowning!

Help, I’m Drowning!

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:3 June, 2016
  • Post category:Professional

When I am asked to present at conferences, it's most often related to social media, our ambassador program, or other digital efforts. And while I love sharing knowledge and experience…

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Read more about the article Building Advocates

Building Advocates

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:6 May, 2016
  • Post category:Professional

Five years ago when I would mention our Social Media Ambassadors Program, I would most likely get a puzzled kind of look. People didn't quite understand the objective. I'd explain…

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  • Mastodon: Getting Started
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Recent Posts
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  • Your 2023 Fundraising Predictions
  • Mastodon: Getting Started
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