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Press Release Template
By American MajorityAugust 20, 2010
It has become very apparent that many mainstream news sources will choose to overlook grassroots organizations like tea parties, 912 groups, and other fighting for limited government and free market principles. With advances in technology and increased, social web, activists can subvert these institutions and take their message directly to...
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Facebook: A Beginner’s Guide
By American MajorityAugust 20, 2010
If Facebook was a country, it would be the 3rd largest in the world. Needless to say, Facebook is a dominant force in the new way we communicate. American Majority employees can often be seen sharing videos, comments, pictures, and links with friends and past trainees (instead of working). Facebook offers...
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Twittivism: Using Twitter to Effectively Get Your Message Out to the World
By American MajorityAugust 20, 2010
Communication can be a powerful force when used effectively. One of the greatest advances in modern communication can be found in social web startups like Twitter. Activists and candidates can utilize this powerful tool to bypass mainstream media outlets, talking directly to fans, members and voters. With American Majority’s Twittivism Guide, you...
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A Dozen Reasons the Wealthy Give
By Victoria HughesAugust 20, 2010
August has delivered mostly bad news for fundraisers. Stories about a possible double dip recession fueled by continuing high unemployment and sinking business confidence have dominated during the dog days of summer. Donor fears about the economy are causing delayed or reduced gifts or even unexpected declined requests from long-time...
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Coming to You Live: Radio Rows Provide Priceless Benefits to Conferences
By Amber Christian, Dave MohelApril 19, 2010
Political conferences have evolved over the years and create unique opportunities for like-minded leaders to gather. While the experiences at such conferences may be unique, the event infrastructure is considered standard industry-wide. Logistics decisions such as speakers, schedules, attendees, and so on are the backbone of a successful conference. More...
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Open Source May Be the Solution for Your Web Site
By Cord BlomquistApril 19, 2010
You’ve heard the sales pitch: a one-of-a-kind, custom Web site solution for your organization that will do everything you want it to do. A few months and tens of thousands of dollars later, you’re left with a Web site so custom, so tailor-made that it’s compatible with little else. To make...
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10 Commandments of Twitter Etiquette
By Vadim LavrusikApril 07, 2010
In a lot of ways, millions of users have found Twitter as a useful tool. Take journalists, for example. According to a recent survey, 37 percent of journalists said they are on Twitter. It’s no longer a small tech company that is troubled by servers being down (keeping fingers crossed). Now...
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The Patriot’s Guide: What You Can Do for Your Country
By The Heritage FoundationMarch 25, 2010
Get Involved • Practice the Virtues of Self Governance: 1) Be a responsible citizen; 2) Care for your family; 3) Practice your faith and defend your religious liberty; 4) Join organizations and volunteer in your local community; 5) Start a business and invest in America. • Voice Your Opinion: 1)...
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Five Secrets to Planning a Big Event
By Emily KayrishMarch 01, 2010
Planning a big event, such as a multi-day conference, can be a daunting task. Below are five tips that will help you navigate smoothly through the planning process. 1. Paint the Big Picture. Before you start making any arrangements, take a time-out to develop a sound strategy for your event....
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My Adventure in Self-Publishing: How You Can Take Advantage of Today’s On-Demand Publishing Tools, Too
By John J. MillerDecember 01, 2009
The original plan for my novel The First Assassin involved a high-stakes bidding war among major publishers, a million-copy laydown during the autumn book-buying season, a lavish promotional tour, a record-breaking movie rights deal, and a theme park ride in Florida. It didn’t work out that way. For a while, in fact,...
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7 Simple Steps to Improve Your Blog
By Robert B. BlueyDecember 01, 2009
There’s no magic formula that propels a blog from obscurity to popularity, but there are some basic steps you can take to improve your content, establish a community of readers, and even make some money. Here are seven simple steps to help you achieve those goals: 1. Quickly respond to news...
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Publish Your Blog on Amazon Kindle & Earn Revenue
By Amit AgarwalOctober 19, 2009
You can now publish your blog (or any RSS feed) for sale on the Amazon Kindle store and Amazon will share revenue with you for every Kindle user who subscribes to your feed. The facility is available to all bloggers worldwide. >>> Complete Article ...
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Followers & Friends: You Can Build a Social Media Presence
By Mark KellySeptember 09, 2009
I am not under the age of 30. I cannot write enough code to create a single page of a Web site. And two years ago when I was hired by The Heritage Foundation, social media was nowhere in my job description. Today I have over 630 friends on Facebook...
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How to Embrace the Internet as a Sustainable Source of Revenue
By David AllJune 21, 2009
In the last Presidential race, we saw Republican Ron Paul break single-day fundraising records by hauling in more than $6 million on December 17, 2007. That feat was termed a “money bomb.” Similarly impressive, Democratic candidate Barack Obama opted out of public financing because he could call on more than...
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How to Form a State or Local Taxpayer Group
By Kristina Rasmussen and Pete SeppFebruary 18, 2009
Chances are you’ve gotten steamed over taxes at some point in your life. Probably many times. After all, this is America. Tax revolts run in our national DNA. However, taxpayers are too often forced to pour water frantically on tax hike flare-ups. Last-minute calls-to-action are sometimes sufficient, but the limited-government movement...
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twitter 101 Guide
By David All GroupSeptember 12, 2008
You’ve probably heard about Twitter (http://twitter.com) but find yourself not really understanding what it is – why it matters – and how to use it. To help answer those questions, we’ve written this free, Twitter 101 Guide to better explain the service, its benefits, and then offer a few tips and...
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Make Your Point with Better Graphics
By John W. FlemingApril 17, 2008
It’s no great stretch to suggest that practically every public policy analyst working today has, at one time or another, taken figures from a spreadsheet and tried to generate a chart. And why not? Computer programs are replete with charting or graphing capabilities, and think tanks have access to enormous...
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Making Direct Mail Work for You
By Ann C. FitzgeraldJanuary 17, 2008
Here’s a conversation I’ve had many times with nonprofit organizations: Organization: We tried direct mail, and it didn’t work. Me: What did you do? Organization: We rented a list and mailed a letter. Me: Did you receive any responses? Organization: Yes, but we lost money. Me: That’s to be expected when you mail to prospective...
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Tips for Students: Hosting a Successful Campus Event
By Allison KasicNovember 20, 2007
Here are some tips for hosting a successful campus speaking event. Selecting a Venue Choose a building and room that are easily accessible on campus. A central location with ample parking is ideal. Don't book a room that is too large. Instead, select a room that holds 80 percent of your...
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Keep Your Computer Running Smoothly
By Stuart ShepardSeptember 17, 2007
Every couple of days, I get a link via e-mail to a new online video from a pro-family group. It may be a promotional spot for an upcoming conference, it may be a constitutional attorney commenting in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, or it may be me, fumbling my...
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Defending Free Enterprise from Agenda-Driven Attacks
By Eric DezenhallSeptember 01, 2007
Since the collapse of Enron and Worldcom, not to mention the broader avalanche of corporate scandals, it’s open season on free enterprise. Inevitably disguised as crusades for the public good, attacks on businesses and free market think tanks are, in fact, highly orchestrated programs by a well-funded “crisis creation” industry...
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Fundraising: Helping Donors Find Solutions
By Kevin GentryMay 01, 2007
Isn’t fundraising just one degree of separation from selling used cars? Or would that be unfair to used car salesmen? Come on, now. You can and should be involved in fundraising for your favorite cause. Let’s say you’re already dedicating some portion of your life to advancing the free society through support...
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So You Want To Hold a Public Event
By John HilboldtMarch 01, 2007
Your boss wants to put on a special event? Great idea! (Hey, it’s the boss’s idea…) But before you book the grand ballroom or reserve the local VFW Hall, you’ll need to ask and answer some questions objectively. Events require a significant investment of time and talent as well as...
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Speaking in Your Own Voice
By Michael Quinn SullivanMarch 01, 2007
For many years, advocates of the free market have argued that we need to “be” the media in our efforts to disseminate messages that might not otherwise make it through the editorial process. The rapid rise of the Internet—the Web, e-mail, blogs, newsgroups—have given us tools to connect with allies...
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How to Get Involved in the Policy Debates
By MyHeritage.orgApril 03, 2006
There are a number of ways you can make your voice heard in Washington or at any level of government. Anyone can become a grassroots activist on an issue or issues about which they feel passionate. There are three essential aspects to an effective grassroots campaign. First, you must become a...
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