Avatar Cancer Causes Donation 
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 23, 2020
The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.
NetWits
DECEMBER 1, 2010
For the past 30 days I have been participating in Movember : a worldwide team fundraising campaign to fight men’s cancer. While the dogooder in me loves a great cause, I also relish the opportunity to learn more about online fundraising and why people give. What I Learned About Online Fundraising.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 15, 2009
I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. Cause fatigue is something I think about daily; particularly going into our second Twestival this September. For me, Twestival is more than just about events in cities raising money for a cause.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 20, 2008
Last December, Susan Reynolds , an artist and social media maven, was diagnosed with Breast cancer. She announced on her blog, " I use Twitter to fight Cancer " and without any formal blogger relations campaign, well-known and influential bloggers blogged about her situation and changed their avatars to include peas.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 21, 2007
See the flickr pool of pea avatar photos. This is authentic social media - people engaged in a conversation, friendships, creativity, and giving to a cause. View the list of people who contributed their smarts, hearts, and souls to this campaign. I am watching my Twitter stream and seeing a sea of green and that is pretty amazing.
Have Fun - Do Good
DECEMBER 29, 2006
Answers, "Raise awareness for your cause." Example: Al Gore asked, "What do you think it wil take to reverse the effects of climate change?" • Flickr , "Show how rewarding it is to volunteer, to highlight issues that need extra attention, or to show pride in your cause." Organize donations, get-togethers and rallies.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 30, 2008
If you know of campaigns and lessons learned that haven't been included, please leave a comment: August 2007 I launched a campaign to raise money and get t-shirts donated for the Cambodian Bloggers Summit. What seem to work was: Some influential people responding publically that they had donated.
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