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Nepal Earthquake Roundup: Emergency Fundraising Attention Cycle

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Colleague Brian Reich said he would like to see a networked approach to the disaster relief , “A few respond quickly and raise funds, others use the awareness that comes from a disaster to educate, over time you have others who focus on keeping people connected as new issues arrive. 49-51 (What Does Success Look Like?).”

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How Investing In Ongoing Nonprofit Professional Development Keeps Fundraisers On The Ball And Ahead Of The Game

Kindful

The money went to improving education for children across Northern Ghana through teacher training and increasing awareness among citizens of the importance of education. Before this, there were no motivations for fundraisers in Nepal,” Dhakal explains. “It million—which was five times what the organization had set out to raise.

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A Voice for the Voiceless: An Innovative Facebook Advocacy Campaign

Care2

There are more than 6 million ”untouchables”, Dalits, living in Nepal today. So how does one effectively raise awareness among a western public of the injustices faced by this voiceless group? We asked the five most popular Finnish celebrities to donate their Facebook profiles to five Dalits from Nepal.

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Foundation Supported Social Enterprises (FOSE): Expanding the Use of Program Related Investments

ASU Lodestar Center

The foundation opened in 2005 when Nick Simons, a great lover and visitor of Nepal died. Nick Simons was keenly aware of the medical needs in high altitude low income countries such as Nepal. The Nick Simons Foundation did not have a large staff.

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Foundation Supported Social Enterprises (FOSE): Expanding the Use of Program Related Investments (part 2)

ASU Lodestar Center

The foundation opened in 2005 when Nick Simons, a great lover and visitor of Nepal died. Nick Simons was keenly aware of the medical needs in high altitude low income countries such as Nepal. The Nick Simons Foundation did not have a large staff.

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Youth Programs Benefit from Microsoft Donations

Tech Soup

This charity also has offices in India , Nepal , and Tanzania operates its own projects and supports partners in Tanzania, India, and Nepal and works on behalf of children in places like the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Peru, Cambodia, China, and Bangladesh.

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How Compassionate Branding Can Work for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit Hub

At a very basic level, it raises awareness about your organization and helps with fundraising efforts. In addition, it raises awareness for the foundation, while generating good press for the companies involved. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter to read all of her latest posts. _. But why is branding so important?

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