Monthly Archives: February 2012
CreateAthon Blog
You’ve caught the CreateAthon bug. Now What? (Part Two)
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Written by Julie Turner
Last month we shared how to get the CreateAthon goodness flowing in your community. And, like we’ve said before, CreateAthoners don’t have to be quote — ad agencies — unquote. So if you don’t work at D&D Advertising, how might a CreateAthon work? Well, in 2010, we got a call from Discovery Channel’s marketing division,... Read More
Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
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Written by Jody Piland
Top 5 Feelings about CreateAthon CreateAthon is always an exciting time. One student participating in CreateAthon on Campus at Virginia Commonwealth University writes about his feelings towards this program and what has surprised him. 58 Things Social Media Newbies Say & Maybe You Said Too!? Social media can be fun and exciting, but also... Read More
Top 5 Feelings about CreateAthon
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Written by Spencer Woodall, VCU
If theres one think I know that I am exceptionally good at, it is making lists. Lists help me to somewhat organize this crazy place I call my brain. I’ve decided to make a list telling my feelings about CreateAthon. (The most important) I am more than ecstatic about the final product, the fact that... Read More
Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
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Written by Jody Piland
Lessons Learned When Your Community Revolts There are three important rules to follow, or risk upsetting your supporters. You must be honest, you must listen to your community and you must thank them for their support. When these rules are forgotten, your community can become angry and revolt. Ethics, Gratitude and Crowson Stone Printing This... Read More
Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
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Written by Jody Piland
Increased Focus on Social Media and Mobile Strategies Top Priority List for Nonprofits in 2012 In 2012, social media is going to become a priority for many nonprofits. According to the latest Charity Dynamics’ Digital Marketing Survey, 73% of nonprofits will address a social media strategy this year. They hope this will be a way... Read More
The Mission CreateAthon Chose to Accept
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Written by Andrea Goulet
Here at CreateAthon, we just finished Focus Fest 2012 — a two-day, in-person meeting of the minds to shape the strategy of our new non-profit organization. We (Teresa, Julie, Maria, Jody, Peyton, and Andrea) sat around the Riggs conference table knowing the work we did today would have a major impact for years to come.... Read More
Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
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Written by Jody Piland
10 Ways to Increase Email Newsletter Subscribers If you have decided to begin an email marketing campaign, your goal now is to get people to sign up for you email list. Some easy ways to get started are to simplify the sign up form and have it on every page of your website. Social... Read More