Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

Note from Beth: Give Local America , powered by Kimbia’s technology, is an effort to coordinate giving days on one platform. Last year, Give Local America raised more than $53 million from more than 306,000 gifts in 2014. Give Local America emphasizes small, local nonprofits. 5) National PR.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The mystery that stumps some organizations is how to strengthen their corporate relationships so they grow over time. Read on to learn how Feeding America and The Global FoodBanking Network have recently stewarded their corporate donors on social media. Feeding America. Feeding America and Subaru.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Services, long-time staff of the national nonprofit Feeding America , knows better. Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America. They seek “an America where no one is hungry.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2020

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Thankfully, this pandemic will likely inspire a new wave of national service. posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2012

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday. A simple commitment.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Everyaction

MARCH 22, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Nonprofit Technology Conference. Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 2, 2022

For impact-driven organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of America , an organization devoted to helping young people achieve their full potential, close community connections mean they are facing society’s biggest challenges head-on. – Lorraine Orr, Chief Operating Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Netroots Nation 2018 Conference. Located on Bourbon Street, this old stone shack is widely considered to be the oldest bar in America. Check out the list below!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

The 50 nonprofits listed below are tackling some of the most important economic, social and political issues of our time. They are active in our communities, in our schools, and have valuable knowledge and experience that our nation’s elected officials could learn from and be inspired by, and yet very few U.S.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

National Nail Polish Day (June 1). Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. National Repeat Day (June 3). National Repeat Day (June 3). Polish for a Purpose.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Maybe one is that Giving Tuesday becomes an official national holiday or becomes an annual event like Cyber Monday. Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised $2 million in 24 hours using the Razoo platform. by Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2022

Data from Classy’s annual Why America Gives report shows that donors are not only starting, but completing more donations on their mobile devices than ever before. If nonprofits are national, hybrid is a way to stay frictionless. For local organizations, hybrid events can open new opportunities to enhance donor relations.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Connections like this are built over time. National Forest Foundation. Keep America Beautiful. First Nations Development Institute. PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. National Forest Foundation. The Green Climate Fund.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 1, 2021

Yet, for many people in America, food insecurity, or the lack of consistent access to adequate food for a healthy life, is a significant challenge and makes it more difficult for many to meet the nutritional needs of their household. V4V is good for the community, driving money into the local economy. The program is simple.

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Candid

MAY 21, 2021

Nine out of ten affluent American households continued to give to charity in 2020, a report from Bank of America and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy finds. Additionally, many households expanded giving by donating to local businesses and individuals during the pandemic.".

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. As long as economic volatility is still a factor, many families will have a hard time continuing to make charitable contributions.

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Greater Giving

MAY 2, 2023

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and supporting those struggling with mental health issues. Consider challenging corporate groups or individuals to donate their time at a mental health organization this May to make a difference in your community.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Our first cohort of Community Fellows came together last week to dig into the topic, specifically investigating: How might we support food banks and food suppliers in anticipating people’s needs locally to provide nutritious meals with dignity? Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Research, Hunger Free America. Emilio Tavarez.

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Candid

MAY 19, 2021

Nonprofits, like Mental Health America (MHA) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI ), for example, are making practical toolkits available for free so the public can improve their mental health and increase their resiliency regardless of their personal situation. When Alice Park of Time 100 Talks asked Daniel H.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. National Center for Transgender Equality. LGBTQ Victory Fund.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2010

This week (April 18th to 25th) is National Volunteer Week in the US. The week is a signature event created by the Points of Light Institute , to celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things to improve communities across the nation. Many people, making a difference two minutes at a time a powerful concept. Start here.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

There is an opportunity to support small-scale farmers in accessing low-cost, connected technology to improve their efficiency and efficacy as producers — both during stable times and times of crisis. What are ways of translating early warning dashboards captured at the global level into local action? Eric Munoz.

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AUGUST 26, 2020

50CAN is an organization that drives the creation of stronger, more equitable schools in every state and community within its national network. That network supports local leaders in improving education policy through advocacy. Local communities were. We had to work closely to support local clubs in navigating this.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ 2021 State of Homelessness report , there were 580,466 people in the United States who were experiencing homelessness in 2020, 30% of which were families with children. The federal government is a major funder of homeless shelters through its grant funds for state and local governments.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Technology, and access to technology, is the great equalizer,” says Lorraine Orr, the COO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), in a new film showcasing how Black youth are benefitting from better access to digital platforms. Salesforce.org Partners with Atlantic Re:think for Custom Film of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Technology, and access to technology, is the great equalizer,” says Lorraine Orr, the COO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), in a new film showcasing how Black youth are benefitting from better access to digital platforms. Salesforce.org Partners with Atlantic Re:think for Custom Film of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

They also know first-hand the pain, money, and time that is wasted, and the impact and outcomes that are reduced or even lost when nonprofits and schools don’t get the help they need. We’re in the midst of two major crises in America: mental health and race relations. Well, that is the beauty of this ecosystem.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

Cause Camp is a nonprofit conference that has been nationally recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best conferences in America for the nonprofit sector. The agenda included speakers from the region as well as some outside the state of Nebraska for the first time. Was Cause Camp Really Cursed?

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MAY 27, 2021

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. National Endowment for the Arts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2016

What Happened on Give Local America Day? Early on Give Local America Day , reports of slow page loads and server crashes started to trickle in from a couple of community foundations hosting Giving Days using the Kimbia platform. I think I suffered PSTD from this watching and why this blog post was not written earlier).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2012

But when Razoo designed Twive and Receive , a national giving day slated for June 14, we couldn’t help ourselves. With strong roots in prior national giving events and contests such as Twestival Local and America’s Giving Challenge , we wanted Twive to have the same fun spirit of those early ground-breaking giving events.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2012

" Interactive: How America Gives – How America Gives – The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas – The Chronicle of Philanthropy has launched a great new tool: an interactive map of giving data in the US. Be passionate. Be creative. Be concise.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

It’s also worth sending a postcard campaign to your one-time donors asking them to become monthly donors. In email fundraising appeals, send a pitch to one-time donors asking them to upgrade to become a monthly donor. Also, with organic reach at an all-time low, your nonprofit should invest in social media advertising.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

Twive and Receive Reveals the Top 20 Most Generous Cities & Who Would Win In A Fight Between the Hulk and a Kitten | Razoo Media Room – "Julie Nations, the Executive Director of The Ellie Fund said “It’s been the best communications outreach program we’ve ever done. ."" Apply today!

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Givinga

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Each of these examples uses a unique tactic to engage employees and increase impact on the local, national, or international community. The campaign donated a meal’s worth of money to food banks every time someone liked their Facebook page, combining philanthropy with social media marketing and brand awareness.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If you’re not “ all signs point to go ,” it’s time to take a look at what your team is doing and how you’re faring based on the metrics that matter most to your nonprofit. In the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” Alexander Hamilton sings about who he and America are meant to be. Like America, he is “young, scrappy, and hungry.”

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