The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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. Guarantee Security Donating online can raise all sorts of security questions. Let’s set the stage – we’re talking about your online giving page.

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APRIL 26, 2023

The event space for nonprofits has predominately focused on traditional walks, runs, rides, and galas, and while there is nothing wrong with these types of events, there are so many additional tools that charities can use to fundraise in unique ways. Did your participant just unlock the 20K step badge?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2006

via Katya's Non-Profit Marketing Blog Network for Good today launches their charity badges with some great support from Yahoo! Now about the badge. You can select the recipient from the charities registered on Network for Good (I selected the Sharing Foundation and donations go to TSF via their NFG account).

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From running ticket tables and emceeing raffles to providing snacks and water along a charity 5K, there are several activities involved where you would need volunteers. Were they given t-shirts or badges to help identify their involvement with your group and make them feel like part of the cause? How did you welcome them?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2007

Three weeks ago, using what I learned from my first personal fundraising campaign , I launched a second campaign to raise money for the Sharing Foundation education programs using the Network For Good Charity Badge and entering the Yahoo! For Good competition which would double the amount raised by the winner.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

The Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study also highlighted that fundraisers who did participate during 2020 raised an average of 35% more than in 2019 , most notably in registration fee free and DIY events. Fundraisers will log their 5k on July 24 on their fundraising page to activate a milestone badge and complete the challenge.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2014

Since then ACCO has continued to be wildly successful through a total of 7 Teespring campaigns, raising over $27,000! Their current September campaign has been the most successful ever, having raised over $15,600 with still a week left in the campaign. But they aren’t done: they continue to launch new successful campaigns.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

I've also donated to personal fundraisers, where my friends are raising money for a pet project or trying to pay off a large medical bill. In other words, nonprofits and charities that are raising money for good purposes shouldn't be punished for the more nefarious crowdfunding campaigns.

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JANUARY 21, 2008

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2009

David has discovered the power of social media for social good and raised over $8,000 through his network to help Daniela a recently divorced wife and mother and victim of physical abuse. David and his family provided housing for her and then he reached out to his network for donations using ChipIn badge to collect the donations.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

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.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

CharityVillage Research: Game On: Charities Toy with New Ideas for Online Engagement : You’ve may have noticed that the concept of "Gamification” is a hot topic in the technology community. What is it really, and what does it mean for charities and nonprofits?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

It is open to creators from all backgrounds – from charities to video game developers to artists. Kickstarter makes it clear that it isn't for direct charity or cause funding, but about project creation. Amazingly, the organization has surpassed this goal and (as of this article) has raised $11,547.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Based Charity" or "Select a Global Cause." Based Charity, you'll be asked to register to build a Network for Good digital charity badge. If you choose a Global Cause, you can b rowse charities by topic, or region via Global Giving , and then select the charity that you would like to support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2007

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. Although the amounts raised in Linden Dollars sound impressive, the USD amounts are still modest. I contribute to this charity in real life too.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 1, 2010

One of Foursquare’s first badges was the “ gym rat “–awarded to users who check into a gym at least 10 times in 30 days. Some people throw parties just to attract 50+ people to unlock the swarm badge or visit the same place again and again to become its mayor. What do your check-ins, tips, to-dos, badges, etc. say about you?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It is open to creators from all backgrounds – from charities to video game developers to artists. Kickstarter makes it clear that it isn't for direct charity or cause funding, but about project creation. Amazingly, the organization has surpassed this goal and (as of this article) has raised $11,547.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 15, 2020

It streamlines the process for the donor and helps you raise more! Ensure you display SSL badges you have, ideally ones like Norton and McAfee and payment processor trust badges like Visa and Paypal to make it clear that your donation page is safe and secure. Include a brief why.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

The top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs in the United States raised an astonishing $1.05 Fundly Overview Fundly’s online fundraising platform is designed to help individuals and charities launch peer-to-peer fundraisers without hassle and without startup or hidden fees. billion in 2022. per transaction.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 26, 2006

The Sharing Foundation has the opportunity to receive matching dollars from Yahoo via the Network For Good Charity Badge program. is offering a $50,000 matching grant for the nonprofit which gets the largest number of donations before the end of the year using its new "charity badges."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 29, 2006

The Sharing Foundation has the opportunity to receive matching dollars from Yahoo via the Network For Good Charity Badge program. is offering a $50,000 matching grant for the nonprofit which gets the largest number of donations before the end of the year using its new "charity badges."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2009

If you want to know more about why my family and I care about the children of Cambodia and this charity, take a minute to watch this video my son, Harry, made last year.). I've already raised enough through my Facebook Birthday Cause to send 100 kids to school this year! I'd like to be send 520 to school or raise a total of $5,200.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” And the better you get at the whole suite of donor engagement, the more money you’re going to raise. The charity got a $2,500 check the following week without any ask. Well, good afternoon, everybody. It takes time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2008

Dank Apps (creators of the popular Lotto app ) has launched a new series of Social Change applications that allow Facebook users to raise money for a cause through advertising revenue. For every new user install on a Social Change application, Dank Apps Inc will donate 2 cents to the charity. Now that doesn't sound like much.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2007

The fund was established by the university to aid in the healing process and generate financial support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2006

Simply click on the orange donate button on the charity badge located in the side bar or right below. If your campaign has the most individual donors, Yahoo will match what we raise. This year we plan to make at least 1,250 uniform sets, including some for HIV children's group homes. We'd love your help.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 29, 2006

Answers, "Raise awareness for your cause." So why not choose one that raises awareness for your favorite cause?" now, and VolunteerMatch will hook you up with constantly updated opportunities in your own zip code." • Charity Badges , "Got a cause that's close to your heart? Yahoo Messenger Avatars , "Your Yahoo!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2008

The first $50,000 fundraising contest I won for the Sharing Foundation was the Yahoo/Network for Good Charity Badge contest in 2007. (We We raised $53,000, plus we got a $50,000 prize). The connection between these two items are two people, Mark Rovner and Katya Andresen. The Wired Wealthy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Swag or merch: handmade item by someone helped by your charity. Swag or merch: pick and design swag that directly relates to your charity. If you represent an educational or social justice charity, maybe giveaway specialty decks of cards featuring important people from history. These exist already!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2007

As many of you know, the Sharing Foundation won the Yahoo/Network for Good Charity Badge contest at the end of 2006. The blog campaign raised $49,000 which was matched by Yahoo. Hendrie passed around this photo of the 600 kids who now will be able to attend school because they have school uniforms.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Bringing some fun into your charitable campaigns via gamification and rewards is a great way to raise awareness for your cause, create an engaging experience for your fundraisers, and turn them into lifelong advocates for your cause. These come in the form of tasks, points, badges and levels. More on this later!). Game mechanics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2009

Photo emailed from Cambodia by Elephant, Sharing Foundation 's in-country director In this post, I share some learnings as a free agent fundraise r (an individual who uses personal fundraising to raise money for a charity) who is leveraging their personal network to support a nonprofit's programs that help children in need.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. Then other attendees can vote on their favorites while you give out digital badges/prizes for the “Most Cute,” “Biggest Puppy Dog Eyes,” and more! Ready to dive in? The Mary S.

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Care2

MAY 7, 2007

Did the badges and portable YouTube videos help? People love the badges because theyre so easy to use and give them a sense of pride that they support something. All they have to do is grab the code off the badge page - no downloading or hosting needed. We posted our badges on others pages too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

Verified Badges. If approved, a blue verification badge will be added next to your nonprofit’s name on Instagram. Like Facebook Charitable Giving Tools, nonprofits are not raising much money via “Donate” stickers and “Donate” buttons in livestreams on Instagram (according to the Open Data Project ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2007

Seb Chan, of the Fresh + New Blog, raises an interesting question about web site stickness in a web2.0 The Give and Take Blog raises a question " Are anonymous blog authors as credible as those who write under their real names ? Time to Nominate Projects, Vote for Videos, and Charity Badge Contest! era websites.

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

We see this a lot in event fundraising, where FB badges and other tools are deployed for event participants (to help them raise more $$ for the charity), but all peer-to-peer giving actually takes place BACK on the organization’s website. .

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