Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2008

It will be easier to ask many times if your site is focused on the topic of philanthropy or related to the mission of the charity you are raising funds to support. If we are four of the top causes to get the most unique donors, we'll win $50,000 for the Sharing Foundation as part of America's Giving Challenge.

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Network Donation Fundraising Case Study 50

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JANUARY 30, 2008

In philanthropy, for example, the people-to-people connectivity of a Kiva is not a new concept, but the internet makes it possible on a new scale. Ariel Beery’s ideas are included on a blog I have been reading called The New Jew: Blogging Jewish Philanthropy. How do you think the web and technology change will impact identity?

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Proposal Philanthropy Kiva Video 40

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OCTOBER 22, 2007

HSUS ran a video contest during the outcry over the Michael Vick story that received 22 submissions, over 43,000 views of the contest intro video (featuring Hulk Hogan) , and garnered 2,000 new list members. Carie and Tim say customize and personalize each message to bloggers, warm them up, and sell your story.

America 40

America Social Media Myspace Second Life 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2008

There is a tradition of micro-philanthropy here, although it isn't necessarily taken online. I talked up Sharing Foundation's America's Giving Challenge while I was getting a haircut and other patrons were interested, even touched by the work of the Sharing Foundation. Meet Bora Vuth , Cambodian attending college in the US.

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Cambodia Foundation Share Help 50