Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Traditional methods of receiving cash donations have seen a significant drop in recent years, with 70% of charities reporting a decline in cash contributions. And these cohorts are tech savvy and socially conscious, with deep commitments to causes like welfare, healthcare, housing, and disaster relief.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Mobile technology, web apps, and mapping software have become enormously helpful in sharing news and spreading information about relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy. project has a slew of resources for both responders and those affected by disasters. Mobile technologies can help people find shelter information in time of need.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the modern fundraising world, creating an online fundraising strategy is essential to the success of your nonprofit. Thanks to the pandemic, online giving grew 21 percent in 2020 alone, and that growth isn’t slowing down any time soon. Why should you consider online fundraising? Classic online fundraising ideas.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Not that long ago, there were dozens of charity mobile phone donation programs vying for attention. In the world of electronics recycling, mobile phones are a problem. We discovered that operating a successful charity mobile phone donation program is complex and difficult. What happened to them? Phones 4 Charity.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

UNICEF USA is collecting donations to aid their partners on the ground in Louisiana. To donate to those recovering from Hurricane Ida through the Red Cross online, follow this link. American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) exists to provide supply chain assistance to disaster relief organizations and other nonprofits.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

It’s pedaling past the clipboard-bound donation forms, past the checkbooks, even past the online fundraising landscape. With text-to-give, they can donate right then and there, no frills attached. No more waiting for donation envelopes to make the rounds or for your guests to find the donation page on your website.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

By David Farnes, Executive Director, Mobile Giving Foundation Canada , and Vice President, Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Associatio n and Jim Manis, Chairman and CEO, Mobile Giving Foundation. Since that time, other disaster relief efforts such as the Gulf oil spill, Japan disaster, and tornado relief in the Southeast U.S.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

To ensure that your money is going to the right places, use tools like Charity Navigator , Candid (formerly GuideStar) ,and TEOS (tax-exempt organization search) to evaluate the legitimacy and impact of the organizations you’re donating to before you give. If you’re interested in donating to support relief efforts, you can make a gift here.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

The January 12, 2010 catastrophic earthquake in Haiti showed some of the astonishing potential for volunteer-based digital disaster relief. Online tools like Twitter , Ushahidi , Google Person Finder , CrisisMappers , and the work of nonprofit organizations like Crisis Commons. A great example of crowdsourcing is Voluntweeters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Yesterday, I shared the “ Good, Bad, and Ugly ” about the Facebook Donate button and the discussion was prompted further insights that I’m capturing here. The feature makes it easy for people to donate to nonprofits. It’s frictionless donations. Donations are not a priority for Facebook.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

In the face of humanitarian crises or natural disasters, the generosity of individuals often shines through, leading to a significant influx of donations. The post-emergency phase sees many organizations grappling with a decline in donations, a critical period where strategic donor engagement can make a difference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2015

Please donate to help Nepal’s Earthquake Victims now. On Saturday morning, I got a news alert on my mobile phone that there had been a devastating 7.9 The next thing I noticed in my Facebook feed was a post from Robert Scoble mentioning a new Facebook feature that lets you check on friends in a disaster.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. Text-to-give tools streamline the donation process and can even encourage donors to give more (and more frequently!). They should receive an email confirmation of their donation. Live support.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2014

After working at the Red Cross for nearly 4 years, I learned a long time ago that real disasters aren’t always the ones you see coming. Does your organization need a disaster fundraising plan? A disaster can be as big as a hurricane or as small as a water main break that floods your office and surrounding neighborhood.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Those initial fundings rarely come from online donations, most are community-based initiatives, companies, and local government incentives. Another surprising data point was that “Animals & Wildlife” was the number one cause donated to by Brazilians at 22% – higher than any other country represented in the data.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Domestic relief organizations of all kinds are no doubt mobilizing to support disaster recovery (read Molly's post 7 Tips for Quick Response During a Time of Need ). What portion of it may be attributed to the disaster-based fundraising? There is ample data available on the impact of a disaster on overall fundraising.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 18, 2016

In the first part of this mobile fundraising series , we covered the basics, diving into the various forms of mobile fundraising and key terms that every mobile fundraiser should know. Now that you have that background, we’re moving on to part 2, which answers: Can mobile giving technology be used for more than just fundraising?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Relief organizations and first-responders are mobilizing to provide aid to those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. We've compiled a list of organizations to which you can donate to support these efforts as well as some disaster recovery resources. Donate to Organizations Providing Relief.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2019

This year, along with our partner, Changing Our World, we conducted a nationally representative study , among Gen Z and Millennials (those born between 1981-2001) to better understand the donation habits of Gen Z and Millennials and uncover what it means for the future of fundraising. He donates time, money, and items multiple times a year.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 9, 2022

Did you know that 84% of fundraising pledges are fulfilled and that the average mobile donation pledge for fundraising events is $167 ? Because it can often be easier to get donors to commit to a pledge than to complete a donation, pledges can really help you increase fundraising when done right. Type of campaigns. Dance-a-thon.

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Qgiv

JULY 25, 2022

When it comes to online fundraising, crowdfunding is a popular choice for people looking to leverage their networks and raise money quickly. Crowdfunding involves collecting small donations from a large number of people for small projects, campaigns, or programs. However, crowdfunding isn’t always a perfect match for nonprofits.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Last week we took a look at how easy it is to give to organizations like the American Red Cross during a natural disaster. With mobile giving on the incline, New Directions released a report depicting the growing trend toward nonprofits' adoption of mobile giving. And only generated $90 in 6 months. [We]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

We currently use a plethora of online tools to spread the word and talk to people. I am working to pitch hiring someone else, so I can better support the organization’s brand online. This year however, we broke records in terms of money raised on social sites (due mostly to our work around the Gulf oil disaster).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Videos have to be formatted to stand out on mobile. Over 80% of Facebook’s users are checking out the app on mobile. The non-profit saw a huge difference in results, with the square video receiving 2x more views and 3x more shares than the landscape version, largely due to mobile traffic. However, storytelling isn’t enough.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

For the foreseeable future, remote fundraising and virtual actions will be the norm, as evidenced by the 433% increase in virtual actions on the Mobilize platform in just six weeks. Host a virtual phone bank for supporters to contact local businesses and grocery stores requesting excess food donations. HEALTH & DISASTER RESPONSE.

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M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

This includes all online revenue — ads, email, sms, etc. We continued to see groups whose issues were in the news in the final months of the year experience spikes in fundraising — whether they worked on disaster response to midwest tornados or responding to news coming out of the Supreme Court. Others, not so much. In 2021, same.

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2012

Since we launched our donation program in 2002, TechSoup has saved nonprofits and libraries in the United States and around the world over $3 billion dollars in IT expenses. Today more than 50 partners offer product donations and discounts in 37 countries — and growing. The Donor Class of (TechSoup Fiscal Year) 2012.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

The September 2009 issue of NTEN Connect had a review of trends in online giving. I want to provide some updated findings for the entire year, as well as discuss the importance of online donations to support the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Online Giving Continues to Grow. Year End Online Giving Trends.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). …That means setting aside our shiny online tools and tactics long enough to ensure that we're using them to deliver real impact."

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

A similar example is that of an Atlanta city councilman who chose to post a message to Twitter asking for a medic to respond to an unconscious woman on the street rather than to dial 911 when his mobile phone battery was very low. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

There is little debate that online communication, fundraising, and advocacy have become important parts of the modern nonprofit's fundraising and marketing mix. Some of the key trends supporting rapid adoption of technology by nonprofits are: 1) Online lifestyle, behavior and giving of consumers and donors leading to success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

It has been reported that Lucas plans to “donate the majority of the proceeds to his philanthropic endeavors.” Are people going to give less because they donated to Hurricane Sandy relief? Disaster giving is not a zero-sum game. Disaster giving is not a zero-sum game. billion in revenue.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

The September 2009 issue of NTEN Connect had a review of trends in online giving. I want to provide some updated findings for the entire year, as well as discuss the importance of online donations to support the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Online Giving Continues to Grow. Year End Online Giving Trends.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

There is “Bayanihan’ Spirit” or the Flippino word for community which includes lots grassroots fundraising through smaller nonprofits (offline and online ) and the church. Donate to Help Victims in Philippines. She wants to donate, she wants to help and she wrote this useful guideline for giving: 1.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2015

However, it’s not just our daily lives that are being influenced by mobile. Mobile devices are now influencing our sector in a major way. And, in a world of so much online competition, even in the philanthropic space, timing is everything. Thirty percent of those donations were made via an online giving platform.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2017

We've had a fair number of new product donations in the TechSoup catalog recently. We thought you might like to see what's new and also some product donations that are great, but not getting enough attention. AvePoint is a new donation program at TechSoup. Box offers unlimited online document storage at a very low cost.

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