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10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Even though billions of dollars have been raised online since 1999, it’s surprising how many nonprofits make the donation process more complicated than it should be. Launched in 2002, GlobalGiving.org is a crowdfunding platform for NGOs, charities, and nonprofits worldwide which has raised nearly $500 million online.

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How to Plan a Virtual Holiday Fundraiser

AccelEvents

You could also host a holiday fundraiser to raise awareness and money for a certain charitable cause or business. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala.

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More about that Homeless Avatar in Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Remember the homeless avatar in Second Life that got a lot of attention a few weeks back? I also tracked down the avatar in Second Life and did an interview with the people from NGO involved in this campaign. We will start to train someone in Mensajeros de la Paz who's gonna be responsible for the avatar if the action works.

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How to Plan a Virtual Holiday Fundraiser

AccelEvents

You could also host a holiday fundraiser to raise awareness and money for a certain charitable cause or business. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala.

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10 Popular #Hashtags for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

CharityTuesday : This hashtag is very popular on Twitter, but people use it in different ways. I use it to call people to action to benefit a nonprofit/charity: Example Tweet: #CharityTuesday :: Add a “Cause&# Twibbon to your Twitter Avatar: [link].

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New on SSIR: Organizations and Individuals Fundraising in Social Media

Amy Sample Ward

Last month, I presented at the NCVO Foresight seminar: Changing ICT – what does it mean for your charity with a focus on the future of online revenue generation for nonprofit organizations. How are you showing your gratitude for the hard work of your supporters (“volunteer&# means something very different online!)

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Guest Post by Amanda Rose: Reflections on Cause Fatigue

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote a reflection on a CNET article called "Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0," musing about the solution. Which is why Twestival Local hopes to challenge city organizers with two important questions with their selected cause: (1) What will the not-for-profit do with the funds raised? .