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Charity, Community and the Boston Marathon
April 17th, 2013
by Spencer Doyle Charity runs have become an American staple in recent years. In San Francisco, alone, there seems to be more than one going on every weekend. Chances are each of us has participated in at least one of them, or knows someone who has, and who does regularly. They help bring community and [...]
Starting Your Nonprofit Checklist Part III: Form 1023
July 5th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle Part III: Create your IRS-required 5-year fundraising plan. Complete your IRS filing requirements. Form 1023. Know your foundations. “Touch”your donors 5 times throughout the year. 2-3 “asks,” followed by acknowledgements, thank you letters, and progress reports. Follow the 3-day turnaround. Send acknowledgement letters no more than three days after receiving gifts. Be [...]
100 Tips in 100 Days: Post Sharable Pictures
May 28th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle If a painting is worth a thousand words, then a picture on Twitter is worth a thousand characters? In social media, pictures go far. Really far. So take more pictures and post them! Your friends and followers will be inclined to share them, like them, and simply choose to view them and [...]
Happy 75th Golden Gate Bridge!
May 28th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle Some great shots of the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th Anniversary fireworks last night: City Hall lit up for the Anniversary: More stunning pictures at SFGate and here. Spencer Doyle is Czar of Social Media at My Dutch Uncle.
Memorial Day: Remembering Our Veterans
May 28th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle This weekend we remember our nation’s veterans, and one way to make an impact is by giving to any one of the great organizations that help support them. Here is a list we have put together of some great organizations that help support Bay Area veterans. Check them out! Swords to Plowshares [...]
100 Tips in 100 Days: Start Tweeting
May 28th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle Now that Facebook’s IPO happened, let’s make sure you’re on Twitter as well. Twitter is easy to use and a great way to find interesting conversations, join those conversations, and connect with the people in those conversations. To start: Choose a clever handle. (This is what goes after the @ sign.) Your [...]
Paying Homage to Tribute Gifts in 4 Simple Steps
May 14th, 2012
by Peter R. McGrath All nonprofits receive gifts made to offer a tribute to someone else. The majority of these gifts originate from the person honored or memorialized. For example: An obituary mentions your nonprofit organization as a suitable way to honor the memory of someone who has died. A 50th wedding anniversary invitation requests [...]
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Thank Your Donors Today
May 14th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle The number one reason donors stop giving is because they are not thanked enough. (Read also: Making Your Website Donor-Friendly.) The second reason? Because they do not feel included enough. Donors care deeply about your mission and want to be part of your efforts to see that mission through. So thank your [...]
9 Bay Area Nonprofits to Support This Week
May 8th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle Today is #CharityTuesday on Twitter. Have you shown your support to your favorite charity on Facebook yet? This Sunday, May 13, is Mother’s Day. Have you made plans to show your appreciation for Mom? There are just a few days left to do so, so get on it! If you’d like to support [...]
Institute on Aging Joins My Dutch Uncle Client Roster
December 1st, 2011
by Peter R. McGrath In the last quarter of 2011, My Dutch Uncle welcomed Institute on Aging (IOA) to its family of clients. My Dutch Uncle is working with IOA to build its professional development capacity, increase board involvement in gift solicitation, and firmly establish its brand as the go-to source for aging-related information and [...]
