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Cut Through the Clutter: Why Storytelling Matters for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Most of the videos feature a homeless person sharing their life story, struggles, and success. Millennials are the largest generation in the U.S. Tap into shared experiences.

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LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy: Giving with Pride and Purpose

Greater Giving

It goes beyond financial contributions and encompasses volunteerism, advocacy, and raising awareness. These systemic issues can lead to higher rates of mental health struggles, homelessness, and isolation within the LGBTQIA+ community. Advocacy and Awareness : Philanthropy extends beyond monetary contributions.

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Mental Health Awareness Month: 10 Nonprofits Advocating For Change

Kindful

Mission: Through education and advocacy, the Colorado Mental Wellness Network seeks to provide opportunities for individuals to improve the quality of their lives, give back to the community through meaningful roles, and to change the perceptions of mental health. How To Support Adolescent Counseling Services. Impacting: Mental health.

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Six Steps to Plan a Multichannel Fundraising Campaign

Care2

Readers of Care2's Frogloop blog love that our blogger in chief, Allyson Kapin always has her fingers on the pulse of the most current news, research, and best practices in nonprofit technology, online advocacy, fundraising, and social media. of organizations raise more than $100,000 through that channel.

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Public Service, Advocacy, and Institutional Transformation

Museum 2.0

Yesterday, I had lunch with Monica Martinez, the ED of Homeless Services for Santa Cruz county. I was amazed not only by her energy and intelligence but by her simple, transformative goal: to end homelessness. Monica is trying to reposition her organization as a social justice organization working on solutions to end homelessness.

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Transmedia — Making Change Across Mediums

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. But simply put, cross-platform campaigns are the future of documentary film, and issue advocacy. ” Enjoy.

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Nonprofits in The Metaverse: Pros + Cons

Media Cause

NFT fundraising has also proven to be an incredibly effective and innovative way to raise money. The Metaverse requires advocacy. Some popular platforms for crypto donations include The Giving Block , PledgeCrypto , Engiven , and Classy.

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