CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

While generational cutoffs aren’t set in stone, Gen Z includes individuals born between 1997 and 2012. It can be frustrating when a website isn’t mobile responsive and it certainly doesn’t promote a sense of confidence in the organization. GivingTuesday is an excellent example. Who is Generation Z? Get Started On CauseVox.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2012

It sounds like science fiction, but let me share a few examples I heard about at the conference. One example comes from, StethoCloud , which developed a solution to diagnose childhood pneumonia. ” Not surprisingly, charity:water was one of the organizations selected.

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2012

The Nomensa report offers a great example from Cancer Research UK : 2) Offer the opportunity to “join the club”. In addition to Frank Barry’s recent post on why you need a recurring giving program , the just-released 2012 eNonprofit Benchmark study found that online monthly giving is growing at a much faster rate than one-time giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Using photos for online organizing is not limited to the US, it is global. Here is a recent example from Global Voices Online reporting on how activists in the Philippines used selfies to protest train fare hikes. Have you seen great examples of nonprofits using the “selfie” meme for good? Family is Familia.

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JUNE 15, 2012

Semphonic Web Analytics Consulting: The X Change Non-Profit Analytics Challenge – "The Non-Profit Analytics Challenge is a rare opportunity for the brightest analysts in the digital measurement field to collaborate & assist non-profit organizations to optimize their websites. "What is your organization accomplishing?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2012

They do it through corporate foundations, intermediary charities such as United Way, and by directly supporting social causes. For example, Arizona Home Improvement, L.L.C. For example we have the following: Low-Profit Limited Liability Company (L3C) and Benefit Corporation.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Overall fundraising revenue for 334 churches, synagogues and other faith-based organizations representing nearly $1.2 target="_blank">The Blackbaud Index that tracks fundraising revenue for congregations and other faith-based organizations. Among 3,097 charities that raised nearly $1.7 billion in annual revenue grew 3.5

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2008

Tyson's strategy has inspired bloggers and other companies to use this technique to give to charity. Here's a few examples. Yesterday, I caught a story on NPR about charity giving trends and social media use. Donors of all ages will be looking for meaningful points of engagement with your organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 14, 2012

In April of 2011, a story broke regarding The Central Asia Institute, a nonprofit organization. The Central Asia Institute is only one nonprofit organization that has fallen from grace due to poor nonprofit governance. Thankfully, a recent survey conducted by BoardSource in 2012 shows signs of increased governance among nonprofits 2.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Nonprofit credit card processing solutions are tools nonprofit organizations use to complete credit and debit card transactions securely and quickly. iATS Payments Best for: Organizations looking for a payment processing tool built specifically for nonprofit needs. per transaction 7. Assess integration needs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2015

While my in-box filled up with many GivingTuesday requests from nonprofits that I support, I was struck by the creativity of how each organization incorporated giving Tuesday into fundraising or donor recognition campaigns. Global Giving did a creative campaign to encourage people to share why they give. kanter *Thank you* Beth!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand. Nonprofit organizations are vital to the nation’s economic well-being and have nearly doubled in the last 30 years (National Center for Charitable Statistics, 2015). Social enterprise models may well offer an answer.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

If you’re trendspotting the latest in webwear like me, you’ll notice that the bold and beautiful charity websites are slimming down the text and accentuating the images. I like the Full Plate Living site as an example of that design concept. Major web design competitions often have charity categories. Who, What, Wow.

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Care2

MARCH 11, 2012

As SXSWi showcases the breakout apps and products for 2012, I wanted to highlight three social apps that I think are worth checking out and could be helpful to the nonprofit community. Snoball.com allows people to create momentum around donations for their favorite nonprofit organizations. Here’s how it works.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

In the spirit of helping others, Amazon recently announced a new option for gift giving that benefits nonprofits and charities. With the recent launch of AmazonSmile, customers simply go to smile.amazon.com , designate a 501(c)(3) organization, shop the same way they would on amazon.com, and the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5%

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Started in 2012, this movement inspires millions of individuals to donate to their favorite causes annually. million gifts were given to charities participating in #GivingTuesday with $400 million raised online. For many organizations, this is not a realistic target. To put this in perspective, in 2018, 3.6

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2016

In 2012 , IT product donations started to open up to nonprofit foundations. Under the Type of Organization pull-down list, choose Other Purposes and Activities , and then choose your foundation type. Each donation program has specific rules about the type of organization that can participate. Tableau for data visualization.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Recently, TechSoup presented GivingTuesday and Year-End Fundraising Strategies , a webinar aimed at helping organizations integrate #GivingTuesday into their end-of-year fundraising campaigns. It's an organizing principle that encourages the energy and creativity of people to work together for good. Resources for Organizations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

I want to outline some issues nonprofit organizations may face while trying to build or change their brand. Often, nonprofit leaders look at brands as just a “simple visual trigger from which to develop communication campaigns rather than a strategic tool for focusing the organization.”

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

According to a November 2012 Pew Internet and American Life Project report , a higher percentage of African American and Latino cell phone users have downloaded at least one app in comparison to Whites. The good news is that a number of organizations are hard at work tackling the "app gap." Bridging the App Gap.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Paste-on return address labels from Easter Seals and other comparable charities are examples. A thank-you gift is defined as a low-value, non-monetary gift, conditional upon a person or organization donating to a charity. Fortunately, a study conducted in 2012 brings forth important insights into this question.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

iOS/Android: The First Aid app from the American Red Cross is a great example of why the content of an app should inform it’s functionality and design. This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. Charity Miles.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

First Aid by American Red Cross iOS/Android: The First Aid app from the American Red Cross is a great example of why the content of an app should inform it’s functionality and design. This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. With $300 million in annual revenues, CustomInk is eager to extend its reach into the charity apparel space. It’s like having a donation box on your desk that benefits your favorite charity – and you just don’t have to give money.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Most charities and many libraries have part time or accidental techies taking care of their technology. Doing a draft technology plan or roadmap that integrates with your organization’s larger strategic plans. What can technology do for your organization now, six months from now, and a year from now? Additional Resources.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

Peer-to-peer fundraising or P2P fundraising is a style of fundraising where an organization recruits supporters to solicit donations from their friends and family on behalf of that nonprofit. According to the 2017 RWR 30 released in March, revenue from the top Run, Walk and Cycling events are down 8% since 2012. There are 1.8M

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2013

This may be the most overused and least accurate phrase we hear nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) utter in Guatemala. For example, in one aspect of the work we are doing, people are being trained how to manage the growing side of a nursery that will produce seedlings of all vegetables needed for the food security and nutrition program.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2012

TechSoup Global's partner in Germany, Stifter-Helfen.de – IT for Nonprofits , has been collecting case studies from the organizations it works with over the last year. Here is a look at how a few German nonprofits and charities are using technology donations for social good. Empowering Youth Through Soccer.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2012

If you are like many nonprofit fundraisers I have had the privilege of working with, you need to raise money so your organization can provide critical programs and services. Now, it’s the nearing the end of 2012. With little time and even less budget, you need to know: Who do I ask for a major contribution?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

We are 20 years into this online giving adventure and there is still a tremendous amount of up-side for nonprofit organizations. Studies done by Dunham+Company in both 2013 and 2018 reveal that even many leading nonprofit organizations have struggled to implement common best practices. Mobile is the New Normal. It’s a trap!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. The company was founded in June 2012 and was acquired by Twitter later that year. Super-Short Video Examples. Fundraising videos.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 9, 2014

We went through a similar process in 2012, although with a slightly different group of agencies. For example, several agencies pulled in the individuals from their largest corporate teams. For smaller organizations, this might mean that you ask your CEO or your event chair to weigh in. Best Practice 4: Plan for segmentation.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 10, 2013

8% report that social media is a very important touch point with the organizations they support. Videos posted by charity or charity supporters are one of the largest opportunities for future engagement, with 27% of donors being interested in connecting through this channel. Similar to video is imagery. Key Takeaways.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2013

With all of these new devices, it is important for your organization to implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. On October 29, 2012, Microsoft released Windows Phone 8 , an update to its Windows Phone platform. Windows Phone Evolves. Why should mobile payments matter to nonprofits?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

Nonprofits are adopting telework faster than most other types of organizations, including commercial companies. From 2005 to 2012, telework growth in charities has been 87 percent. The Mobile Work Exchange has a handy benefits calculator where you can quantify how much telework can help your particular organization.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

It's also a good way for your organization to attract new donors, and an incentive to keep contact information up to date. You can use Connect2Give to: Create a mobile website for collecting donations and sharing information about your organization without having to deal with app development. Benefits of a Mobile Site.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

Walk into a coffee shop in any size town, and you will see a bulletin board chock-a-block with posters for charity walks, runs, and similar events. The charity 5K and walk is so common that municipalities struggle to schedule parks and roadways for these events every weekend. You can’t pay for that kind of publicity.

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