Winning the Internet

ControlShift Labs brings deep member engagement to the masses

As we continue to explore alternatives to Change.org we’ve got something exciting to share with this week’s interview with ControlShift Labs. One factor in Change’s success is they allowed regular people to start petitions on issues important to them and run those campaigns with an authenticity professional organizers usually can’t match. What ControlShift Labs does […]

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Experts speak: All about Care2

In the wake of Change.org’s change to their advertiser policy, many organizations are still looking for alternatives to tools they can use to build their email lists. Today Clint O’Brien, Vice President of Business Development at Care2 talks about how nonprofits can use Care2, and the company’s advertising policies.

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Experts speak: All about SignOn.org

In the wake of the news that Change.org will no longer work exclusively with progressive organizations, many folks have been asking for more info about alternative tools. Today, we’re digging into MoveOn’s petition tool with Steven Biel, the director of SignOn.org.

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4 quick tips for growing your email list

One of the easiest ways to grow your email list is also one of the most commonly overlooked—tightening up the signups on your website. It may not sound sexy, but it works! Here are four tips for making the most out of the work you’re already doing on your website.

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Steal this idea: Using #Hashtags

Twitter hashtags are a great way to join a conversation. Here’s how to find ones best suited for your campaign or organization.

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The theory behind the theory of change

The difference between effective campaigns and ineffective ones has little to do with budget, tools employed or staff size. It has everything to do with your ability to develop a solid theory of change. If you’re in the nonprofit world, you may have heard that phrase thrown around. But you may not realize that the […]

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