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Avalon Dispatch 12.11.2024

Peek inside today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch and find a Giving Tuesday recap, volunteerism data, the future of Zoom, great gift ideas, and more! Dear friends, I hope you had a nice weekend with plenty of rest and recovery after the busy Giving Tuesday push. Year-end fundraising is still front and center, as you know. Let’s dive […]

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Grateful Gadgets: Our Top Picks in 2024

Every 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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Avalon Dispatch 12.03.2024

Happy Giving Tuesday! Today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch has the latest on legislation affecting nonprofits, how brands can promote unity, Bluesky, industry events, and a Thanksgiving to remember. Dear friends, Happy Giving Tuesday! Thank you to our clients and to everyone at Avalon for your incredible work on today’s campaigns. Giving Tuesday continues to be a critical kickoff […]

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Avalon Dispatch 11.19.2024

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find Native American Heritage Month, updated benchmarks, advice for navigating “Trump bump 2.0,” authenticity, happy turkeys, Thanksgiving, and more. Read it here: Dear friends, I hope you feel steady and ready as we turn into our busiest time of year. Tomorrow (November 20) COO Kerri Kerr and I will […]

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Avalon Dispatch 11.12.2024

From everyone at Avalon, we hope you are well, and we are proud to support you. In a special @AvalonFYI dispatch, Avalon President Allison Porter shares her message to staff from the morning of November 6. “There is no better group of people to face this with.” Dear friends, I hope you are finding your footing […]

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Avalon Dispatch 11.05.2024

Check out a special Election Day edition of the @AvalonFYI dispatch! You will find advice on post-election messaging, copywriting in a polarized climate, what to expect from Avalon, and how to manage election stress. Read more here: Dear friends, I will keep today’s dispatch brief, so everyone can stay focused on the election and the […]

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Avalon Dispatch 10.29.2024

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, learn how our clients are protecting election integrity, discover a tool for post-election planning, follow an exciting development in social media fundraising, and find strategies to banish burnout. Read more here! Dear friends, The election looms large, and I’m glad we’re in this together. We are fortunate to work in an […]

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