Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Just adding to the meme of alternative gift giving ideas that Steve Garfield started last week. As with my previous post, this is an open invitation to any shop for a cause or gift the gift of a donation to a charity service or project to leave a comment. What is your favorite alternative gift-giving site or program?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Here's some inspiring stories, tips and resources: Some Inspirational Stories Last week I wrote the Columbus Foundation's recently launhced Match Day 2.0 , a giving stimulus plan created to matching gifts to PowerPhilanthropy organizations and raise $1 million in 48 hours to support local needs in their community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

For the holidays, she has hosted a kindergarten "angel" party where the kids were "angel donors" for families in need, depositing their unwrapped toys and gifts as admittance to the fun. We also had a Christmas tradition where instead of giving each other gifts, we sponsored a family and bought them presents instead.

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