In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find resources for Black History Month, an opportunity to support the nonprofit sector, perception vs. reality in demographics, and, just for fun, Avalon’s in-house haiku! Dear friends, At last week’s planning offsite, the Avalon senior team enjoyed welcome sunshine, good food, and excellent strategic conversation. It was a […]
In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will discover our newest national monument, multi-lingual fundraising, NTEN’s data empowerment survey, a few new words, and even more books. Read it here! Dear friends, Greetings from Charleston, where Avalon leadership is gathering for two days of planning. We have an incredible team of leaders, and I’m excited for […]
Read MoreIn today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will discover how fundraisers can be sensitive to what donors are experiencing in Los Angeles, what Meta’s fact-checking change means for advertisers, the best advice of 2024, and a stress management strategy that will have you in awe. Dear friends, I hope you had a nice weekend, and that the […]
Read MoreIn today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find a year-end recap, new analysis of election ads, benchmarks, viral campaigns, resolutions, President Carter’s legacy, and fundraising fantasy football. Read it here! Dear friends, This has been a challenging week with the East Coast snow days and the horrific impact of the destructive wildfires in California. Please stay safe […]
Read MoreIn early January 2025 Meta announced that it will be discontinuing its fact-checking efforts and will instead move towards a Community Notes process, allowing users to moderate posts directly rather than via Meta’s fact-checking team. The big question in the industry related to advertising is: Will this decision make Meta less brand safe? The answer […]
Read MoreHappy new year! In our first @AvalonFYI dispatch of 2025, president and founder Allison Porter shares 6 strategic themes that fundraisers should have on their radar this year. Dear friends, Happy new year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and that your organizations have strong momentum from year-end. I was grateful to spend time with family […]
Read MoreEvery year, we come together as a team to share our favorite gadgets, and 2024 didn’t disappoint! This tradition always highlights the tools and tech that have made our lives easier, more productive, or just more fun. We hope this year’s list sparks some inspiration and helps you discover something new to love. Here are […]
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