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Charity Miles App Nominated for Webby: Walking for A Good Cause

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Over the past year, I have been using a fitbit to help me incorporate more activity in my life. I’ve committed to walking 10-20,000 steps per day and even earned my 1,000 miles badge. You download the app , select a charity, and start moving and earn money from sponsors for that charity.

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Supercharge Giving Tuesday Contributions with an Optimized Donation Page

The Modern Nonprofit

Crafting a Donor-friendly Giving Page If you’ve ever experienced the warm-feeling of giving to a charity, chances are it was through a fundraising page. You’ll want to tell a compelling story that breathes life into your cause and paints a vivid picture of the powerful difference every donation makes.

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4 Fresh Ideas for Peer to Peer Fundraising

sgEngage

During the pandemic, a new Guinness World Record for the most money raised by a charity walk (individual) was set by Captain Tom Moore who raised over $44.5 Although it feels like lockdown life has ended, COVID-19 is still a part of our consciousness.

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Level Up and Change the World: Gamification Apps

Tech Soup

One of the biggest trends in mobile giving right now is gamification: the integration of game dynamics, like points, badges, or levels, into a fundraising or social good campaign. These apps have the power to help nonprofits and charities reach a whole new audience and raise awareness about their mission. Gamify Your Organization.

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Personal Fundraising in Second Life: Yonder Doesburg Raises Money for Make A Wish

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Make A Wish Donation Box in Second Life On the Web, you can become a messenger for your cause by adding a charity badge or fundraising widget to your blog or web site. In Second Life, you can build a 3-D display and donation box where avatars can contribute Linden dollars. I contribute to this charity in real life too.

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Choosing the Best CSR Software: A Guide for Smart Businesses

Nonprofits Source

In turn, you can monitor individual employee participation and the collective hours contributed to charities. Donations: This feature is vital for companies that donate to nonprofits, match employee donations, or enable employees to donate part of their compensation to charity. Common examples include points, badges, and leaderboards.

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Sharing Foundation Very Brief Update: 600 Uniforms Delivered!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As many of you know, the Sharing Foundation won the Yahoo/Network for Good Charity Badge contest at the end of 2006. It's been a horrible start to the week and that photo of the kids smiling, ready for school, ready to make a better life for themselves makes me a whole lot less grumpy!