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Fundraising technology conference Twitter campaign to raise funds for charity

Published on 15 May 2013, by howardlake
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A Twitter hashtag campaign is due to raise up to £250 during this Friday's Institute of Fundraising Technology Special Interest Group annual conference in London.

Institute extends policy helpline to Facebook and Twitter

Published on 5 March 2013, by howardlake
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Institute of Fundraising Code of Fundraising Practice

The Institute of Fundraising’s (IoF) policy helpline service is being extended to Twitter and Facebook from Friday this week.

Aviva's Twitter campaign raises £97,774 in 24 hours for Railway Children

Published on 25 February 2013, by howardlake
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Norwich City sponsor Aviva donates shirt sponsorship to Railway Children

A one-day Twitter campaign by insurance company Aviva has generated £97,774 for Railway Children, the charity that helps children under 16 who have run away from home or are at risk of doing

Google Analytics for charities, in handy tweet-sized tips

Published on 25 February 2013, by howardlake
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Dipka, Dawn and Kirsty at Google Analytics Training with Periscopix

Last week Dawn Newton from Healthy Planet organised a free Google Analytics training day for charities, delivered by

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    Published on 14 January 2013, by howardlake
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    Here's another example of the power of Twitter when combined with a dose of serendipity and a willingness to ask.

    Twitter tool #wewillgather aims to facilitate local good deeds

    Published on 25 September 2012, by howardlake
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    #wewillgather

    #Wewillgather is a new social media platform designed "to gather good people to help with any action" in a local area.

    Top 10 UK charities and their Twitter follower numbers

    Published on 21 September 2012, by howardlake
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    Angie Turner at The Children's Trust has just explored how many Twitter followers the top UK charities (by fundraising income) have attracted.

    Vosene in Twitter hashtag fundraising campaign for NSPCC

    Published on 21 June 2012, by howardlake
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    VoSing

    Haircare brand Vosene is combining Twitter with the attraction of a pop star singing in the shower to help raise funds for NSPCC.

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    Event Details -

    How To Fundraise With Social Media
    • Date: 30 May, 2012 - 08:30 - 12:00
    • Venue: Chelmsford, Essex
    • Fee: GBP £40, £50 or £75

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    Published on 3 May 2012, by vstmaddy
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    RETweet Professional integrates Twitter with The Raiser's Edge

    Published on 1 March 2012, by howardlake
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    A plugin from Zeidman Development now lets fundraisers exploit the functionality of Twitter within Blackbaud's The Raiser's Edge.

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