Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 4, 2013

More than 10,000 partner charities, volunteer organizations, corporations, community centers and foundations joined in the ‘giving spirit’ as they asked donors to give to their favorite causes from across the nation and around the world. Online giving on #GivingTuesday 2013 was up 90% compared to 2012.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Everyday people have shown extraordinary commitment to making this world better and actually get to work doing it. Applications for all Heroes with a Heart grant awards open on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 and close Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at midnight. We all know someone quietly changing the world each and every day.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 10, 2012

The CEO Endurance World Championship is a made-for-TV event covering six grueling stages of competition from September 13 - 16, 2012 , and featuring 25 top CEOs that combine success in business with a healthy and fit lifestyle.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2013

is to secular, or non-religious charities. In 2012, 63 percent of all Americans contributed to charities of all types. Strangely, donors don’t seem to care so much about whether a charity is religious or non-religious, but rather about the causes they champion. 27 percent of individual giving in the U.S.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Last week, in honor of Labor Day, we shared an introduction to unions, including six things people might not know about the role of unions in the social sector. Unions, charity and voluntarism. Labor Unions and Charity." In this second blog in a two-part series, we share key facts and figures about U.S. Unions by the numbers.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Lisa Greer learned this first-hand when she and her husband became part of the 1% virtually overnight in 2012. She’s the author of the bestseller Philanthropy Revolution and is ready to guide charities to a new mindset that sees donors as people, not sources of revenue.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 17, 2012

I’ve decided instead of making reading lists for myself, I’m just going to consult other people’s recommended reading lists. In no particular order, here they are, 12 in 2012: books that nonprofit/marketing/fundraising nerds like us should give a gander. Promise Me : The story of how Susan G.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

But financial contributions aren’t the only way people got involved. Whether you look at GivingTuesday campaigns from organizations in your hometown or charities on the other side of the world, there’s no shortage of nonprofits who are doing amazing things. More People Are Participating Than Ever Before 35 million adults in the U.S.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

If you are generous, you have a heart that seeks to help people and make them happy. The first GivingTuesday took place in 2012, and since then it’s grown into a global movement. The first GivingTuesday took place in 2012, and since then it’s grown into a global movement. Get familiar with the big day.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

More recently they decided to harness the power of the web and content marketing by allowing people to follow the life of their 2012 national ambassador. CONTENT MARKETING PRO TIP : Allow the people you impact to tell their story through creating digital assets. He’s the 2011 March of Dimes National Ambassador.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2013

People worldwide unified around the idea of the #UNselfie , or an unselfish selfie. Did the awareness raising and engagement around the importance of giving to charity push the needle on charitable giving? million processed on #GivingTuesday in 2012. Were there robust results ? Did it light up generosity?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

If you’re like most people, you get most of your inspiration from people who are quietly changing the world each and every day. They’re everyday people like you and me who have shown extraordinary commitment to making this world better than when they found it. This post was originally published here.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

" Care2 Impact Prize | NTEN – A group of inspiring, talented people! The winner will receive a cash award of $1,000, plus $1,000 to donate to their favorite charity. Please help us select a winner for the Care2 Impact Prize! "We The deadline to vote is noon (Pacific Time) on Monday, April 2nd.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2012

It was inspiring to see it in action, but also how they improvised to get it started. Lacking space to set up the remove video conferencing station, they took over a supply closet.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

percent increase in 2012 to $5.3 More than three-quarters of corporate respondents said their giving budgets would be flat – essentially the same as 2012 levels. The 2012 leaders were: Wells Fargo Bank ($315 million cash). The median cash amount given in 2012 among those companies surveyed was $25 million.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 13, 2012

With the time, people and money these organizations have already dedicated to mission-critical work, it's no wonder charities often make websites a low priority. It's one of the best ways for charities to attract new supporters, particularly young people in high school, university or just entering the workforce.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta). Other findings: * Only one of the 31 nonprofits had all of the above – the National Campaign to Protect Social Security & Medicare , but full-disclosure – that’s likely because we worked together on a social media audit in 2012. Not the case with charity: water.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

Any charity anywhere in the world can send us a short video or five-picture Flickr slideshow that tells about their work and will be entered to win some cash prizes. We were thrilled at the wonderful response of caring people for these forgotten children. Their 30 second black and white video called I Am won first place video in 2012.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

By most accounts, the annual late November #GivingTuesday online giving tradition has been gaining traction since 2012. It was founded in 2012 by New York's 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation. GivingTuesday has had double-digit year-over-year growth in online donations since 2012. What Is #GivingTuesday?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

As CNET sees it, “If you’re one of those people who posts pictures of yourself to the Corn Flakes fan page, you are yourself a corn flake.” No doubt you’ve taken a “ selfie ,” a self-portrait taken with your mobile phone camera and shared on Facebook or other social media channels.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

While generational cutoffs aren’t set in stone, Gen Z includes individuals born between 1997 and 2012. Unique hashtags can help people filter through the noise, follow your campaign, and ultimately donate to your cause. Ready to raise more for your organization or favorite charity? Who is Generation Z? Get Started On CauseVox.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

You may recall that the NTEN community recently helped us raise over $15,000 to host more local events throughout 2012. Donating products to charities helps corporate bottom lines, reduces waste in landfills, and provides relief for people in need. One of the things we wished for as we navigated the campaign: benchmarks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Many of us will purchase hundreds of dollars in holiday gifts over the next six weeks, and with some conscious consumerism those dollars could also help some of your favorite nonprofits continue their work in 2012. Although Concern is based in the U.K., their gift program also accepts U.S.-issued issued credit cards. [ Shop Concern Gifts ].

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

We reached out to people we’ve never met and got them onboard. 75% of Young Adults Gave to Charity Last Year, Study Finds – News – The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas – The new Millennial Donor Survey is out! "Charities Martin Luther King Jr.

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Care2

JULY 19, 2012

The study also shows how much charities are still struggling to raise money in a bad economy. Report Highlights: The study also revealed a: 9% decline in donations to foundations, indicating that the wealthiest people in the U.S. Tips to Raise More Money in 2012. Nonprofits raised $298.4 While $298.4

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Tech Soup

JULY 7, 2015

While the charity online fundraising field is very crowded indeed, a major unmet need among charities is to find new, engaged donors. Public Good is a new donation platform from the people who revolutionized grassroots online giving for the 2012 Obama presidential campaign. Learning from the 2012 Obama Campaign.

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Givinga

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In 2012, total contributions stood at just $12 million; by 2017, they reached $274 million.¹ The difference, an increase of 2,283 percent, is testament to a shift we’re seeing in society where people – consumers, businesses, and individuals – focus more on giving back and making a positive impact. Put Employees in Control.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

percent increase in 2012 to $5.3 More than three-quarters of corporate respondents said their giving budgets would be flat – essentially the same as 2012 levels. The 2012 leaders were: Wells Fargo Bank ($315 million cash). The median cash amount given in 2012 among those companies surveyed was $25 million.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2008

It was the first mainstream article that I saw that described people being paid to blog. Tyson's strategy has inspired bloggers and other companies to use this technique to give to charity. Yesterday, I caught a story on NPR about charity giving trends and social media use. He was able to see the real people helped.

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2012

A report released earlier this year by the UK User Experience Agency Nomensa indicated 47% of people who visit a website intending to make a online donation give up before completing the process. Here’s what one organization includes on their confirmation page: A boat full of people (literally) smiling, waving and thanking you for your gift.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. Silver – Federal Government Website. Forum One has worked with the U.S.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. Silver – Federal Government Website. Forum One has worked with the U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

Many funders, including individual donors, are averse to funding these indirect costs, preferring to support direct program expenses: food for hungry people, medical care for the sick, and childcare for working parents. Here’s what charities can do. Nonprofit Research Collaborative (2012). Increase board engagement.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

A grant money giveaway and a renowned speaking event are just a taste of the goings-on: In June we learned that as part of their 'Be Fearless' campaign, NTEN member the Case Foundation would be a primary sponsor of TEDxMidAtlantic 2012 and that the event's theme would also focus on 'Be Fearless'. Anything we missed?

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

Some people are starting to call it “Crowdsource Fundraising” But haven’t we been doing “crowdsourcing” for a little longer than 5 years in the event fundraising space? Crowdsourcing has become a popular term in recent years, but the word has only been around since 2006. Fundraising badges for repeat fundraisers.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Lasa, a UK-based technology and welfare charity (and content partner of TechSoup's), published a crowdsourced report on how charities and nonprofits can engage with technology to build a stronger connection with their constituents. Technology can help charities save money and time. " Mobile is the future.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2021

While we’ve been creating these CustomEyes books since 2012, the process of marketing its product to those who need it most, making it easy to place an order online, and then shipping those orders across the U.K. s mission is simple: to help people with a visual impairment live the life they choose. hasn’t been easy. Guide Dogs U.K.’s

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