Connection Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2010

I’ve created widgets and had the chance to use them from a participant’s perspective. Not to get too cheesy here, but it really does mean that the money being raised (and illustrated in the widget) is helping a cause that I’m passionate about. Let me tell you, they are fun! Do you have fundraising milestones?

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NetWits

AUGUST 11, 2011

Starting too late tends to result in participants raising an average of 27 percent less online than if they were given six months or more to fundraise. Participants using online tools tend to raise six times more than those who do not and tend to be more engaged with the event. December: Build your website.

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NTEN

JANUARY 9, 2009

I love widgets. A lot of you have probably heard about the recent success of a Toronto blogger who combined a fundraising widget from Chip-In with the networking power of Twitter to raise over $14k in about 2 days. There's so much potential for fundraising, advocacy, and general outreach. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

Heifer International has rolled out a fundraising widget campaign. Here's the pitch: Make this holiday season special by using your blog, MySpace page, or other website to make a difference for a family facing hunger and poverty. Then they will provide the widget code, campaign, and strategy tips. You have to register first.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

Now, this is a cool use of a widget! It is part of an awareness raising campaign about switching to CFL light blubs. I can customize the widget to give me the information by state, city, or zip code. The 18Seconds.org website, built by Yahoo! The Summit, hosted by coalition partner Yahoo! Check it out and spread the word!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

It seems like there's a new crowdfunding website out there every week, but which one is right for your nonprofit? Unless you have a very compelling project that already has a lot of interest, you might not want to invest in a Kickstarter campaign (especially since you won't be able to keep the funds you raise!).

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It seems like there's a new crowdfunding website out there every week, but which one is right for your nonprofit? Unless you have a very compelling project that already has a lot of interest, you might not want to invest in a Kickstarter campaign (especially since you won't be able to keep the funds you raise!).

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