Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

The weekend event was organized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy , Code for America , Random Hacks of Kindness , and many other organizations and companies. The projects varied from educational tools for children to energy efficiency. Did you or your organization participate in NDoCH?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. Some tips to build capacity and benefiting from a fundraising contest: Get organized both online and offline. Designate a cheer leader.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 19, 2007

Speakers include Julia Butterfly Hill of Circle of Life , John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America , and Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart. In San Francisco, Yoga Sangha is hosting a "Spiritual Activation Series" with lecture, yoga and meditation.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 19, 2006

Betty Christiansen's book, Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time , captures 28 stories of people and organizations who are using knitting to comfort, empower and heal. Last week I wrote about my Favorite Do-Good Books of 2006. This one definitely tops my list, and I don't even knit.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The truth is very few organizations will be able to stand out. Understanding the Unique Value Proposition Your unique value proposition is a clear statement of the value your organization provides. Show that yours is the only organization with whom the donor can impact the cause. Clearly state what you’re asking donors to do.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2020

While I may not possess the intellectual wherewithal to solve homelessness, food insecurity or a host of other chronic societal problems, I have great faith that someone out there will have that ability. I regularly remind my staff that failure, in our organization, is not the cardinal sin. A: Technology is a catalyst for us.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 5, 2009

After 34 years in the Navy, Rick Koca "retired" - and started StandUp For Kids (S4K) , a nonprofit that works with homeless and street kids. While being CEO is her "job", the organization and it's mission is her passion. I've known Rick for years and have met few people as inspirational as he.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Because without art our children’s minds will not grow to comprehend life beyond the obvious. Because 3-4 million cats and dogs are euthanized each year in America. Because 9 American children and 75 American adults die everyday from gun violence. Because America ranks 14th in reading, 17th in science, and 25th in math.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Because without art our children’s minds will not grow to comprehend life beyond the obvious. Because 3-4 million cats and dogs are euthanized each year in America. Because 9 American children and 75 American adults die everyday from gun violence. Because America ranks 14th in reading, 17th in science, and 25th in math.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

But is your organization using it to its full potential? Your organization’s cause may be hard to understand emotionally or conceptually, and graphic design can help spruce up the material to appeal more to your target audience. What are Types of Graphic Design for Nonprofits?

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

Jen Fu Cheng | Peak Potential Climbing | Fairfield, NJ Peak Potential is an organization running a 12-week introduction to rock climbing for children with physical disabilities. Twitter: @CSElive ) 6. Twitter: @PeakClimb ) 7. Twitter: @americasvoice ) 20.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

But she’s been in your shoes, like I said, being a leader of an organization and also raising a ton of money and does a lot of these trainings. And so, with that, I partner with a lot of organizations like Bloomerang that provides free webinars. So I gave $500 a year to the organization. I conduct free webinars.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Even at 10-years of age, he knows building a development there would “be messing with America’s heritage” to quote him. We have been supportive of organizations like the Capital Area Food Bank and Mobile Loaves and Fishes which does an amazing job of supporting the homeless. We also give to our parish.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2011

An island-wide educational campaign in Puerto Rico to educate people on the importance of spaying and neutering and vaccinating their dogs and cats, in hopes of alleviating the drastic conditions for the 100,000+ “satos” (street dogs) that are homeless and roaming the beaches and streets of PR. We’re the Safe America Foundation.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

So I don’t know if any of these roles describe you, but feel free to throw in the chat what role you hold in your organization, and what your role in grant seeking is. . Yeah, board members, organization managers who assist with grants. And why should your organization be the one delivering it? . Fantastic. Wonderful.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2016

For several years now, January 1st not only means the beginning of the New Year, but also an opportunity to look at trends in year-end fundraising emails from nonprofit organizations. In 2015, I received 456 email messages sent to me from 90 different nonprofit organizations between December 1st and 31st, 2015. Emails By Date.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2015

For 2014, I reviewed 445 email messages sent to me from 74 different nonprofit organizations between December 1st and 31st, 2014. On December 31st, I received 53 emails from 37 different nonprofit organizations, the most of any day. In 2014, there were 51 emails sent by 41 different nonprofit organizations on #GivingTuesday.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 7, 2011

There's the "program" side that wants to tell you all the amazing ways your programs help save homeless pets, feed the hungry, find cures, protect our children, or empower women. Let's face it: nonprofit websites often suffer from multiple personality disorder. There's the "events" side that must sell tickets.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 13, 2009

With finances a little tight this year, I've had to reduce the number of organizations I'm donating to in 2009. Another group is discussing their legal rights, and another group is learning organic farming. When we met her, Honorata was homeless. One of the ones I am continuing to support is Women for Women International.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 30, 2007

In April I organized a panel for the Stanford Women's Leadership Conference called "Solutionary Women: How Can I Create Change?" Here's this action you should take, this thing you should boycott, this organization you should know about." Out of that came an organization called Art and Revolution. So I decided to leave.

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