Have Fun - Do Good
OCTOBER 9, 2013
I studied sociology, did a summer internship for the National Coalition for the Homeless , studied in Sweden for a semester (so that I could understand how their public policy worked), co-chaired Vassar''s Hunger Action chapter, and wrote a couple pieces about social-changey things for the student newspapers.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
Take for example Big Warm Up , a campaign by Lands End to encourage people to donate winter coats to homeless people. And many small, grassroots nonprofits may look at big beautiful flash web sites and giving campaigns knowing that they probably won't have corporate sponsorship at that levels. What do you have to lose?
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Whole Whale
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Key Takeaway #2: Spotlight Your Mission as the ‘Hero’ In the book, Ogilvy realized in a flash of insight that taste was irrelevant for whiskey – it was brand image alone that motivated purchases. A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots.
Connection Cafe
JULY 11, 2013
For nonprofits, this could mean higher rankings for local mobile searches on homeless shelters, animal adoption or volunteer opportunities. Or having unplayable videos on mobile devices, such as ones that require Adobe Flash. Because of this, local results are shown more prominently in mobile search results than on desktops.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 21, 2010
At this year's SXSW, I was invited to participate on a flash panel about women and technology conferences which ended up being about mentoring. to help promote awareness of homelessness in America. In 2008, I had my first opportunity to speak on a panel at SXSW called " Pimp My Nonprofit " with Ed Schipul as the moderator.
Museum 2.0
MAY 20, 2015
This seems to be the primary driver behind partnerships with organizations that serve specific target groups, whether those be homeless adults or preschoolers or ESL students. People share viral videos of flash mob orchestras in grocery stores and operas on the street because these events set isolated art forms free.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 13, 2012
We turned on CNN and watched together as scenes from New Jersey and New York flashed across the screen. The homeless population in the city doubled to 80,000. I led him and my mother to the sofa in my living room – complete with modern comforts like heat and light. It’s not a nightmare,” I said, “It’s for real.”.
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