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Google Alerts for Your Nonprofit: Why You Need Them and How to Set Them Up

Bloomerang

If you’re like most nonprofit professionals, you’re too busy focusing on your day-to-day tasks to search the internet for mentions of your nonprofit. A Google Alert could point you toward people within your community who have expressed a need for housing assistance or companies that are searching for a nonprofit to support.

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Fiscal Sponsorship for Nonprofits: An Alternative to 501c3 Status

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Put simply, fiscal sponsorship is an alternative method to obtaining tax-exempt status. A great example of this type of time-sensitive fundraising comes in the aftermath of a natural disaster like a wildfire or hurricane. What is fiscal sponsorship? Many times these funds are raised by an individual, not a charitable organization.

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. So, he biked uptown and rented a car. It’s not a nightmare,” I said, “It’s for real.”. But: no chance.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

Qgiv

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Alternatively, arrange pickup times and locations where participants can safely retrieve their wine and cheese before the event. Emergency campaigns. Virtual silent auction.

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Cool App Roundup: Fundraising Edition

Tech Soup

You can search for new loans or track your donation via your phone. For example, after Hurricane Sandy, New York City residents could associate their check-ins around the city with donating to a cause of their choice, such as the American Red Cross. App Alternatives. At stake is a small donation to a charity of your choice.

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5 Apps Doing Good for the World

Care2

This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. is another alternative with similar features, though the implementation doesn’t seem as well designed. Other apps looking out for women’s safety include Hollaback! Checkon.me

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5 Apps Doing Good for the World

Care2

This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. is another alternative with similar features, though the implementation doesn’t seem as well designed. Other apps looking out for women’s safety include Hollaback! Checkon.me

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