Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Myth 1: #GivingTuesday is only about raising money. Myth 8: Raising money through Facebook is the best way to win #GivingTuesday. .” I have to say that the best thing shared was from Rob Cottingham who illustrated a key point about the importance of building relationship and engagement! Here are the myths we discussed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

With declines in public trust and the continuing need to raise more money, nonprofit leaders will need to strategically leverage organizational and professional networks. With declines in public trust and the continuing need to raise more money, nonprofit leaders will need to strategically leverage organizational and professional networks.…

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

A significant number of nonprofits are using the cloud in innovative ways to increase their impact and raise more money. With our daily communications, the transparency helps our donors know where we spend money,” according to Ahmed Morabeih, emergency reporting officer for SOS in Syria.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2014

But what if you could raise money for a charity just by walking, running, or riding your bike? That’s exactly what the app “ Charity Miles ” makes happen. You download the app , select a charity, and start moving and earn money from sponsors for that charity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2014

Ellen will divide up the money between St. ” Next the CEO of the Humane Society wrote about it on his blog so that they could explain how the money would be spent. Carrie says, “ We wanted to do something fun to let our social media communities know about the great news and publicly acknowledge Samsung and Ellen.

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

” Barb says she thought it was great that they might raise some money and some visibility on Facebook, but never in a million years did they anticipate that the fundraiser would transform into a global event. Says Newhouse, “$115 a lot of money, not enough to cure disease, but it is a game changer.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2017

We can feel our work is under appreciated – we just bring in the money. I loved the final exercise we did in which we drew up a Self-care plan checklist, separated into five sections: self, others, environment, work and money, and technology, as well as steps we can take to try and achieve these goals. My first attempt is shown here.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Large organizations like the ones identified by in this Huffington Post list of charities are also raising money and mobilizing relief efforts, including the Red Cross , Direct Relief , and Save the Children. CharityNavigator has also published its list of charities raising money for Philippines along with their ratings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Anyone and everyone who gives anything — time, money, experience, skills, networks — in any amount to create a better world can be philanthropist. She shared many stories of philanthropists with far less money and notoriety than celebrities and wealthy people we typically think of as philanthropists.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2018

It is the idea that work is not just about earning money, but it is about finding meaning. A writer, consultant, and coach, Maia Duerr draws on her decades of Zen practice and training in anthropology to create powerful tools for integrating mindfulness into the workplace and in the everyday lives of the people she works with.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

In 2008, she asked for advice about raising money to go to Africa to help support the first community access television station opening in Ghana. At that time she made and raised $2,000 using Chipin, using the case study I had documented where I raised money to send a young Cambodian women to college. A Guest Post by Sam Mayfield.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2011

” If your frame is that of a funder, then your power derives from the fact that you give organizations money. When you look at the world through a network lens, it’s not clear where money enters the equation. And yes, money. .” Everyone here self-describes themselves as “funders.” Access to data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2011

It’s been almost five years since my first foray into social fundraising to raise money from my friends and followers to send a young woman, Leng Sopharath to college. Ever since, I’ve continued to raise money for my favorite charity, the Sharing Foundation that takes care of children in Cambodia. .” ~ John F.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

We had many teachable moments – particularly about giving money to children who were begging. This young girl only spoke a few words of English – and they were $1 dollar for a photo. This upset me. If ever visit Siem Reap and are looking for a guide, I highly recommend Yut.

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OCTOBER 2, 2018

There are also a number of creative mobile apps to make it easy for people in India from all walks of life to give money, time, and in-kind. Like in the US, organizations and online platforms, including Global Giving will issue matching challenges to help incentivize giving to NGOs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2014

Video is cool, but it is also expensive (in time and money). If you spend a lot of time and money on one video, and that video has poor results, it is no wonder that you hesitate to do more. It’s no surprise that a tactic with a cost is high and unclear ROI gets minimal resources. But we have reached an inflection point.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

I’ll be talking about how individuals and NGOS can have a great impact by building relationships online and inspiring their networks to take action – whether volunteering, giving money,or educating others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

He started it because on a cold December day, he passed a homeless person on the street asking for money. He walked by with his head buried in his smart phone. The next day, he decided he want to change, so he announced an experiment to say yes to anyone who asked him for money. He found the experience transformative.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2017

Capacity building includes both money (grants), consultants/technical assistance, peer learning/communities of practice, and collaboration. Capacity building includes both money (grants), consultants/technical assistance, peer learning/communities of practice, and collaboration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2009

If you look at the contest official rules, in addition to the eligibility criteria, they've added these additional points to control who gets the winning money: or organizations otherwise not in alignment with Sponsor's corporate social responsibility guidelines. These were removed in the final days of the contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Though it might seem counterintuitive, if you don’t offer direct services, consider raising money for an organization that does. If you’re accepting donations, show how the money is being spent with photos and videos. Big Duck works exclusively with nonprofits to help raise money and increase visibility through smart communications.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. So is giving money.”. Why GoFundMe is a Fundraising Game-Changer: While the GoFundMe platform can be used to raise money for any cause – like funding a vacation – charitable causes are some of the most successful campaigns on the site.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2016

We are raising money for NTEN to help ensure that nonprofits can access the resources, events, and community they need to make smart choices in technology. The money we are raising as part of this community power campaign will help NTEN: Bring in new members that may not be able to cover the cost of NTEN Membership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

According to a recent research survey of UK/US teenagers , 26% have raised money for a cause and 32% have donated their own money (or allowances.). He has used the money to purchase and distribute bottled water, fruit and other healthy snacks to those in need in his community. And, they have generosity in their genes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2008

Laura Fitton (aka @pistachio ) the Twitter for Dummies site where folks are contributing ideas and tips to help write the book. In addition, 10% of the proceeds will benefit a charity to be nominated by the community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Their approach empowers everyday individuals to use their creativity to raise money from their networks. Anyone and everyone who gives anything — time, money, experience, skills, networks — in any amount to create a better world can be philanthropist. Giving Tuesday is also promoting many of the ideas in Giving 2.0

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DECEMBER 2, 2015

We can’t treat donors like ATM machines, only asking for money. The money will be channeled into the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative , a newly formed group that will initially focus on education and health. We have give gratitude and thanks and build ongoing relationships. But let me reflect on how amazing yesterday was.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2017

On August 14th, I’m doing a FREE webinar with Soapbox Engage on how to raise more money and not burnout. Note from Beth: This week I’ve been in Finland at the invitation of the US Embassy to do trainings. So, to avoid my own burnout, please enjoy this guest post by Julie Fanning. 7 Ways to Avoid Fundraising Burnout.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

My goal with this post is pretty simple: I want to convince you that GamesThatGive has the potential to change the way charities use the internet to engage audiences and raise money. I have seen hundreds of ideas for new tools and technologies designed to help raise money for charities, none of which ever lived up to the billing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

I’m blessed that I am able to combine my passion for teaching nonprofits how to embrace networking for social change results with my desire to make the work a better place. As many of you already know, I have been raising money for a decade for the Sharing Foundation that supports young people in Cambodia.

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AUGUST 29, 2017

So you give money and volunteer. Or maybe you buy Girl Scout Cookies or make a one time donation to the canvasser outside your office building raising money to save the whales or feed children in Africa. How much money and time does that add up to over the course of a year? Even if it’s just $5-10 or a few hours each month.

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AUGUST 25, 2009

Mashable , a popular social media and technology blog and geek favorite, has caught the generosity meme with its Summer of Social Good , an initiative that raises money for the Humane Society of the United States , World Wildlife Fund , Oxfam , and LIVESTRONG. Donations close on August 29th, 2009.

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OCTOBER 21, 2015

This money was donated via MPESA (mobile money) contributions. I don’t think anyone has ever tried to raise money in Kenya and asked people to stop contributing because they had surpassed their goals.” . This is yet another example of what Pew Internet research director Lee Rainey has called “ Networked Individualism.”

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JULY 12, 2017

The book looks at our relationships with ourselves, other people, careers and money, our environment, and technology—and shows how our relationships with people in our workplaces heavily influence our well-being.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2012

Cities across America will compete to win their share of $30,000 in award money for a locally-serving nonprofit. My money is on midwest cities taking at least two of the three awards, but as Yogi Berra said, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” Only one nonprofit per city will be allowed to compete.

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MAY 1, 2018

To honor her memory, I’m rais ing money for NTEN to offer diversity, local, and general scholarships for the 19NTC in Portland. Even though I lived 3,000 miles away, I was blessed to get to spend time with her in the last five years since my Dad died. Let me connect some dots.

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MAY 5, 2010

The fundraiser's goal to is to raise money for one amazing Mama who dreams of building a home for children in her village in Africa. The money raised from this fundraiser will help build a boarding facility on campus so that every child who attends her school has a place to call home. Here's how it works.

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