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25 Global Trends in Giving That Nonprofits Need to Know About

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Increased access to online and mobile giving technology in Africa, Asia, and South America will likely grow these numbers significantly in coming years. 11) Donors are very involved with their favorite causes and charitable organizations offline. Individuals that give money are also willing to give their time. North America.

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5 Important Marketing Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn From The Hunger Games

Connection Cafe

Fans’ obsession with the Hunger Games saga isn’t by chance. As a Hunger Games fanatic (if Disney creates a Panem-based theme park, I’ll be first in line to visit the Capitol), I’ve been thinking about how nonprofits can learn from the phenomenon and generate this type of dedicated following. Hunger Games Lesson 3: Precision Matters.

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Zoetica Salon Summary: Feeding America’s Social Media Measurement Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Dan Michel, Digital Marketing Manager, Feeding America Twitter: @dpmichel. Last week, Dan Michel offered an intriguing answer to this question : “What form of social media measurement does your organization engage in; Community participation, advocacy (earned mentions, discussions), or donations ($ or time)?

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Guest Post by Michaela Hackner: Community Matters Even At SXSW

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I spent some time on the phone answering questions, referring resources, and later introduced her to colleagues. . I used the example of recommending a Michaela, relative newcomer to the nonprofit technology field at the time,for a SXSW panel. . to help promote awareness of homelessness in America.

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Community Matters, Even at SxSW

Forum One

Both online and offline, communities are not only the way we identify ourselves, but more importantly, they are the most authentic and powerful vehicle for change. It will not only strengthen pre-existing ties, but that real-time collaboration and connection will also lead to innovation and initiate numerous trajectories for social good.

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Target Facebook Challenge: Ten Large Charities Compete for Votes To Divide the $3 Million Pot

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

While I was offline today enjoying Mother's Day and the beautiful weather (as much as I could with seasonal allergies), Target launched its version of an online contest. Last fall, Allison Fine and I did a research study on the America's Giving Challenge based on interviews and surveys of participants.

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Feeding the Hungry in the Land of Plenty

Tech Soup

America: A Wasteland of Plenty. At the same time, nearly 49 million Americans are "food insecure," meaning that at some point during the year they were unable to meet the food needs of their families. In the U.S., In the U.S., According to the U.S. Superheroes on Bikes. Superheroes on Bikes.

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