ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

You want to help the homeless? Other reality: I don’t have the time or money for your cause. I had a chance to chat with Leo Ramirez , President, CEO, and Co-Founder of MiniDonations , and he summed it up excellently: “When compounded, small donations of one's time, talent, and treasure can profoundly impact our world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

We’ve offloaded this case study creation to the participants themselves and created a digital environment where they can tell their own story every time. Because if we know what is — and more importantly what isn’t — going well at the time, we can react to it, drive more impact, and change more lives. Qualitative Data Analysis.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

I first met Mark Horvath on Twitter and later face-to-face last December during a trip down the California coast during the holidays. Mark is a free agent championing the cause of homelessness. Some times they go on to form their own nonprofits like Amanda Rose and Manny Hernandez.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Throughout the conference, I posted notes from sessions and other highlights from the hallways – and you can get all of the posts from the Nonprofit Times! Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots. Social Philanthropy: Raising Money on YouTube and Twitter.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Since 1938 March of Dimes has been changing the world one baby at a time. By lighting the spark that started a grassroots movement with the ultimate goal of no more homeless pets, they’ve strategically used content marketing in the form of user-generated content that’s easily created through a mobile app for iPhone and Androd devices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2010

Mark Horvath, known as " HardlyNormal " on Twitter and who is a tireless advocate for the cause of homelessness, was the winner of the SXSW Pepsi Refresh Challenge. Mark uses social media to tell the story of homeless people in America. Mark uses social media to tell the story of homeless people in America. Applause!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

20% say Instagram, and 13% say Twitter. 9) Religious donors are more likely to give to charitable organizations that provide basic needs and support the causes of children and youth, health and wellness, and hunger and homelessness. Individuals that give money are also willing to give their time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

If this is your first time with crowdfunding, you can ask yourself: How much do I need to make an impact? After you think through these questions, create a well defined goal that follows the SMART framework : specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely. For example, Project Renewal helps homeless people get off the streets.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

For example, if you can explain that $500 will cover the cost of feeding one person for six months at your homeless shelter, you are more likely to get donors at that level. These exist everywhere, including Facebook, Reddit, LinkedIn, and Twitter where a simple search of “fundraising” yields a plethora of groups and resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Constantly update your supporters, especially after the campaign ends – if you do this consistently, you will gain trust and your crowd will grow over time. Of those inspired by social media, Facebook (47%) has the largest impact, then Instagram (23%) and Twitter (20%). ? 78% of donors in Kenya volunteer. 83% regularly vote.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Appeals that make a strong case for why support is needed now – during a crisis and any other time — and how that support will be used to make a demonstrable impact. I tell nonprofits this all the time. Especially during times when the economy is doing somersaults and people are nervous. This is what happened in 2020.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. This runs counter to short-form trends on TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube that occupy our attention. Use time-limited offers to create urgency. Personal stories, donor benefits, time sensitivity?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The cute animal theory has not gone unnoticed by nonprofits, even those that are not animal welfare organizations, zoos or aquariums are sharing content featuring cute animals on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Creation of content and user interactions were considerably higher than in other time periods. And now, mobile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

A number folks offers some insights in the comments or on Twitter, including Amanda. I’ve felt a huge mix of pressure and enthusiasm to launch another one from previous organizers and cities who missed it the first time around. I think too many times people are raising money without a specific objective in mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2010

It was the first time I ever gave a talk on a cat walk stage. Mark Horvath shared how he searches on Twitter for the words "homeless" and either educates or empowers. The morning was a round of 20 minute keynotes, including me, representing a wide range of perspectives on the issue of NGOs that do humanitarian work.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

You need to be in a mindset of gratitude toward your donors all year long, but this time of year offers some special opportunities. Now is a great time to make sure those letters are warm and sincere, making the donor smile when they read them. Some donors give a one-time gift, and some sign up as monthly donors. I thought so.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Job training for at-risk youth, veterans re-entering the workforce, or even homeless or transitional populations. Building your social media presence with training on Twitter and Facebook. Just-in-Time Training. Just-in-Time Training. Learning to use Apple products like iPads and iPod Touch.

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NTEN

MARCH 20, 2012

Throughout the conference, I posted notes from sessions and other highlights from the hallways - and you can get all of the posts from the Nonprofit Times! Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots. Social Philanthropy: Raising Money on YouTube and Twitter.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Before exploring the questions around limitations and needs, I want to share a couple examples of things happening right now to remind us that even though it will take a lot of work, and honestly a good bit of time, that we are already moving. Have people heard of 350.org org before? Have you heard the number 350 parts per million?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

While they had a relatively smaller number of followers on Twitter or Facebook, they had focused on engaging their community online. They enlisted help from board members on Twitter, but being organized with a plan and timeline for asks was critical to their success. as a first time donor.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

At all times, staff, board members, and volunteers should be should be ready and willing to champion the organization’s mission, cultivate. Connect with her on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydwalker/ and follow her on Twitter at @lindsaydwalker. Here are some other helpful starting points: Build cohesiveness. Be innovative.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 9, 2011

With an audience of over ten million Twitter followers – more than any other twitting being on Earth (and two million more than our President) Lady Gaga can evangelize to a massive crowd. Her call to action inspired over 30,000 hours of community service and a new wave of attention on homeless youth. The time investment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We spent a fair amount of time framing and reframing the problem and ended up with a question that focused on data collection. One of the concepts that the group designed was a strategy for collecting data from low income individuals which was identified as a key challenge for some participants who work with homeless populations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Our team sifts through the vast amount of real-time online content about the ocean and amplifies it. Public opinion polls provide some types of insight, but take time and money. Big listening is fast, and shows changes over time. Are people more compassionate to animals, more generous towards the homeless?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2010

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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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 20, 2009

One in 50 American children is homeless, and as more homes go into foreclosure that number will rise." I haven't felt this proud about my work in a long time because I feel like we can really have an impact, but that's why we're looking to you all for help because we can't do it alone." Britt Bravo is a Big Vision Consultant.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Last week, I wrote about Twestival , the most recent example of fundraising on Twitter and a networked fundraiser of a scale we haven't seen before. I titled the post " Look Out Here Comes Everybody To Raise Money for charity:water on Twitter " with a wink to Clay Shirky's work. Says Ben, "We knew each other on Twitter."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The afternoon featured six mini-workshops that drilled down in the use of the tools such as Facebook , Blogging , Storytelling , Listening , Twitter , and Social Media 101. (The A conversational approach is not an expert or a group of experts talking the whole time. Refining Real-Time Networked Learning. Some Reflections.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2008

Hundreds of thousands are now homeless. I had already made a donation to the BlogHer's act, but I've donated a second time to the Myanmar project, won't you?) Flickr Photo by Jacques de Goldfiem Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar last weekend devastating five regions. The media reports are horrific. That took me like 15-20 minutes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2015

Generation Z, the heirs to the digital empire built by Generation X and expanded by Millennials, is made up of people who don’t just spend time online—they live there. Well-informed, constantly connected, and more tech-confident than your aunt Jan, they’re taking on the world’s problems, one online fundraiser at a time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

No wonder brand messages are shared 24 times more frequently when coming from employees (real people) compared to when posted by the company. . Do you say homeless people or individuals experiencing homelessness?… This is not the time for brand policing. Social media aims to connect people with people.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

I have to admit, I've been slow to "get it" and I really have spent more time lurking and browsing questions while reading others’ experiences and impressions. Should organizations just ignore it and focus effort on Facebook and Twitter with everyone else? Will Quora be the next Facebook or Twitter for online engagement?

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Forum One

MARCH 17, 2010

We heard a lot about the use of crowdsourcing, the latest Twitter apps, and why content strategy is so important. 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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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. This can take time, but it pays off. The worst time to pitch about the event is after it happened.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Then, one of his cousins texted directions based on a new smartphone application called “Waze,” which crowdsources data from nearby drivers to create real-time traffic and road reports and find the best routes. Manhattan’s wealthiest 20% have incomes that are, on average, 40 times that of the poorest 20% ($400,000 vs. $10,000).

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2015

Dar Verveka, CTO of Lift Communities , first heard about Range from Twitter. "We're always looking at mobile services that can help impoverished, low income, and homeless communities," she told TechSoup. For smaller systems that can't afford a full-time social worker, an app like Range makes perfect sense.

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