Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Sure $5,000 sounds like a fantastic fundraising goal, but what if I told you by meeting that target, a local cause would be able to launch an evening food program for the homeless, or make much needed repairs to a home for abandoned girls and boys. Hosting events for fundraising is nothing new.

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APRIL 28, 2021

For example, if you had to switch to a virtual silent auction at the last minute in 2020, review your results to see which elements worked and which didn’t. John Center for Homeless Men recently added some engagement to their Raisin’ the Rent event with virtual house parties ! Allow Alternative Payment Methods.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This type of online fundraising collects small to mid-sized donations from a single campaign page hosted on a crowdfunding site. In this guide, we’ll explore key nonprofit crowdfunding advantages and review the steps you can take to launch an effective campaign—let’s begin!

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JANUARY 7, 2022

Host a Dinner Event. When your nonprofit hosts any campaign, one of your primary concerns should be retaining your supporters for the long-run. If you’re looking for an in-depth review of engagement strategies specifically for your Giving Tuesday campaign, learn more with Bloomerang’s video on the matter. . Volunteer Grants.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

I don’t think we want homeless shelters, food pantries, mental health organizations, etc., Secondly, I certainly saw that over the five years I was the IT Director at the Coalition for the Homeless that our clients were increasingly interested in initiating and maintaining electronic communications with our case workers.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

But asking someone, especially someone who is already in a vulnerable situation, to share what is typically a deeply personal and sensitive story can create a host of ethical dilemmas. Check out this “Storyteller’s Bill of Rights” created by the PSU Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative. ? Keep storytellers involved.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 2, 2015

I was lucky enough this morning to hear Nancy Lublin’s opening keynote at the Data On Purpose conference hosted by the Stanford Social Innovation Review. They interviewed them and found out that homeless teens want one thing – jeans. Kids learned about homelessness.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

A study by the Stanford Social Innovation Review created a framework, called Nonprofit Brand IDEA, to keep nonprofit brands relevant and recognizable while staying true to their mission and core values. Branding should be at the heart of all your design and marketing materials. Need it all? Looking to grow?

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

By organizing mission trips, launching residential care programs, and hosting educational programs in developing communities, Mustard Seed strives to equip individuals with the skills they need to be self-sustaining, healthy, and happy. We’ve reviewed and ranked our top website builders with nonprofits like yours in mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2010

Also in 2008, Daily Bread Food Bank , a local organization, announced that contributions had been sparse and unless something changed, homeless people would go hungry. Several Twitter social change users started to urge others in the community to do something. The team uses social media, twitter to initiate community generosity projects.

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