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Guest post by Brian Reich: GamesThatGive - You Play. We Donate. Charities Win.

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In 2007, the popular Free Rice online game used quiz-style vocabulary building game that rewarded correct answers with ten grains per bowl to feed hungry children. where you earn donations for your favorite charity, for free, just by playing. Here's some of his thoughts on that topic in preparation for the webinar.)

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The other side of the figures: Causes reaches $20 Million in Donations

Amy Sample Ward

Earlier this week, an announcement on the Causes Application blog broke the news that over $20 Million has been donated since May 2007 via donors using the social networking application. million raised by 2009 America’s Giving Challenge participants. million raised through the Birthday Wish feature.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The idea is to harnesses the collective power of the social good sector ecosystem which includes charities, families, businesses and individuals. What are the transaction and transformation metrics? The first is easy – dollars raised, # of volunteers, etc. What is the definition of success?

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Encouraging Generosity On Social Networks: Assessing America's Giving Challenge and Reflections from Craigslist Nonprofit Bootcamp

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

"If you've ever been in bed with mosquito, you know that isn't true." She also announced that the Huffington Post has a new living section which feature the stories of people volunteering, raising money for causes they care about, and other inspirational stories. The Challenge raised $1.8

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: The Nature Conservancy

Nonprofit Tech for Good

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? I know our YouTube channel started in 2007. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Social networking sites and mobile are on the rise, but we can’t forget our traditional marketing methods bringing in the majority of the revenue.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Scarcity Thinking, Social Network Fragmentation?, and Engagement Strategies

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When I saw the title of this post, " I'm Engaged ," I thought he was talking about the report that The Network Centric Advocacy Blog mentions as a must-read for advocacy and communication staff called Activation Point. Social Network Fragmentation. Social network fragmentation? Social networking burnout?

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How to Raise Money for Your Favorite Cause with America's Giving Challenge and the Causes Giving Challenge

Have Fun - Do Good

Here's how: How to Join America's Giving Challenge (December 13, 2007-January 31, 2008) 1. Based Charity" or "Select a Global Cause." Based Charity, you'll be asked to register to build a Network for Good digital charity badge. Go to the America's Giving Challenge page in Parade Magazine. Click on "Get Started."

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