Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. Donors have given about equal amounts to Hurricane Harvey ($4.0M as they have to the recent hurricanes in Puerto Rico + the Caribbean ($4.6M Photo by Fuel Relief Fund on GlobalGiving. since Aug.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The parade of bad news: gun violence, hurricanes, earthquakes, nuclear war, fake news, and more. He wasn’t fired, and the scores of Ramona lovers even set up a petition to give him a raise. The Red Cross swiftly write an apology on its blog, using humor. What to do? The response?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

For example, when Hurricane Harvey hit, ShelterBox USA was swift to put out a video letting their audience know that they had people on the ground assessing how they would be able to help. They put around $200 to advertise their video to maximize its reach, given Hurricane Harvey’s prevalence on social media.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

In short, we were caught in a hurricane of uncertainty. To level-set, virtual food drives allow supporters to, instead of bringing physical food items to a location, raise money for your food bank. The dollars raised are used to purchase the items your organization and constituents need. But even storms can bring prosperity.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

“Very soon technology will improve donor participation and retention by making it ridiculously easy to give…Technology will allow donors to do what they want to do anyway…We’re two decades into the internet era; why is it still easier to buy a book about hurricanes than help a storm’s victims? Is your website mobile responsive? .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2013

To honor my Dad’s memory and his love of the ocean, I am raising money for Surfrider Foundation in his memory to support their ocean conservation efforts. ” He wanted to learn how to blog. I will be taking a short break from blogging except for reminders about the virtual paddle out and fundraiser.

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See3

OCTOBER 29, 2007

New Orleans had problems long before the hurricane and the destruction only has exacerbated a long list of problems. We will need to raise money for this effort, and there are lots of logistical challenges. A lot of the giving went through the Red Cross, but for many Jews it was important to find a Jewish response.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Note From Beth: I remember back when Hurricane Katrina struck, I saw a post to the Museum ListServ that said “ Chuck Patch Is Not Dead.” Though it might seem counterintuitive, if you don’t offer direct services, consider raising money for an organization that does. Flickr Photo by Rob Howells. Partner up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 1, 2013

This honed his appetite for frolicking in the hurricane swells that sweep the ocean in late summer. Sometimes they will raise their clasped hands skyward before tossing their flowers or leis into the center of the ring. My father had a deep-seated love of the ocean and was a life guard for 30 years for the Ventnor City Beach Patrol.

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Candid

APRIL 9, 2024

The Maui wildfire response The Maui wildfires in August, which affected Lahaina and Kula, stand out for the funds raised. As far as we know, this is the highest amount ever raised by a single community foundation for a non-terrorism-related disaster. And 2023 set records in disaster relief funding. funders contributed $266.2

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

If you follow the mobile active blog , you'll know that in other areas of the world, using text messages to make a donation is commonplace. s Super Bowl launch of a United Way fund-raising campaign using mobile phone text messaging. You can read more on mobile fundraising around the world here on the MobileActive blog.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 27, 2017

For all the details on how to make this work for your nonprofit, read on below in this week’s guest blog post on text messaging. The Humane Society uses text-to-give and social media campaigns together to raise funds for their causes. How Text Messaging Has Revolutionized Giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

She was one of the first patients to use video blogging through her nationally recognized YouTube channel to share her story and educate people about life with IBD. Carrie started off with a recap of what happened during the IceBucket Challenge and how much was raised. Carrie Martin Munk, The ALS Association.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

and of course, we can track web site or blog referrals from Twitter (traffic) and possibly sign ups for an action. I've blogged most of these so if you want more context and analysis see here ) Here's the links from the group and I've added some more for context: Demand the Presidential Debate. Twitter for Fund Raising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Last December, I watched Twitter turn into a sea of frozen green peas to support Susan Reynolds in her fight against breast cancer and to raise money for research in her honor. So after our initial campaign, when we raised almost $10,000 in about eight weeks, we pulled back and then began planning for sustainability. Statesman blog.).

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

We have a robust social media presence on all the sites you'd expect: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and our blog. " Macon Phillips, special assistant to the President and director of new media for the White House, was a volunteer during Hurricane Katrina. One person can post a message. Now they have the tools.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Nonprofits that raised more than $1 million online in 2009 had a 35% year-over-year increase in revenue. You can get updates on my blog , at NTEN's 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , and hopefully in future issues of NTEN Connect. The analysis also looked at a subset of the same 1,703 nonprofits in 2008 and 2009.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. Last year, when I turned 51, I posted a challenge on my blog - could I get 51 people to donate $10 to the Sharing Foundation? January: Have a January birthday? And, yes they did !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 9, 2006

It looked at why donors give online, how donors give online, their giving behaviors and implications for nonprofits seeking to raise money online. Hundreds of blogs, individual web sites and small business web sites ??? The issue of whether to raise money via their blogs was also discussed during the Blogher Community Assistance Panel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

A number of nonprofit organizations are promoting Valentine's Day giving opportunities, here's a few: A Day for Hearts is an opportunity to raise awareness about congenital heart defects, a lethal constellation of birth defects of the heart that affect millions of newborn infants and children worldwide. Join the Red Campaign.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Nonprofits that raised more than $1 million online in 2009 had a 35% year-over-year increase in revenue. You can get updates on my blog , at NTEN's 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , and hopefully in future issues of NTEN Connect. The analysis also looked at a subset of the same 1,703 nonprofits in 2008 and 2009.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 26, 2007

When Hurricane Katrina hit, I was the publisher of the Stanford Social Innovation Review , and we wanted to write a story about how nonprofits were helping the victims. Through these reviews, they can raise their visibility and build their reputation and credibility. Perla Ni, Ceo and Founder of Great Nonprofits 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

I also turned to the readers of my blog who are very savvy about nonprofits and asked them to pitch their favorite causes and organizations that might be of interest to BlogHer readers. This began to change with the establishment in 2002 of the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation (SPF) whose all-volunteer effort raised over $1.5

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

We need your help to raise the alarm and push this historic bill over the finish line. And we are bracing for yet another intense, potentially deadly hurricane season. That’s the reality on the ground, as communities on the Gulf Coast try to recover from another hurricane. Water levels are rising. The heat is overwhelming.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2012

This month, we're examining the landscape of DIY blogging. Join us for this very exciting Nonprofits Live on March 21 , where we will feature nonprofit technology guests sharing their unique perspectives on everything from blog set up and effective strategies, to maintenance and growth best practices over time.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2005

Since last Christmas, our planet has suffered through the tsunami in the Indian Ocean, this week's devastating earthquake in Asia, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the recent horrific mudslides in Central America. and raises an interesting point: After 9/11, groups I worked with saw an increasing interest in close-to-home programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

I wish I had the capacity to write a blog post about each of these links below. I've been retweeting a lot of these links, but I also like to look for patterns and the best way to do that is aggregate them in a single blog post. Steve Heye has been blogging chapters in the book for the past few weeks. Take your pick!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2008

As I mentioned, one of the Day of Service activities was a video blogging workshop for local nonprofits given by Jay Dedman and Ryanne Hodson. So, I thought, why not offer it up as a prize for video blogging workshop participants? According to the blog post, it raises several questions.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2012

As Hurricane Sandy relief efforts continue, I'm reminded of the significant negative impact that poor weather can have on a fundraising event. Catastrophe immediately before event – hurricane. In New York City, the ING NYC Marathon was completely cancelled while the city recovered from the after-effects of Sandy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Objective : 1) Measure the effectiveness among 18-45 year olds of event sponsorship and advertising in real-time and 2) Measure this audience’s interest in green issues raised by the global concerts and sponsors. The first example was using mobile to raise awareness and increase a call to action. Cool Factor : Government Goes Mobile.

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3rd Sector Labs

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

If your organization deals with highly sensitive data, like health care, then you need to fully vet this risk, and no single blog like mine can address your concerns properly. #5 Any system sitting on a server – or data sitting on a laptop – in your office is exposed to the risk of physical theft. 5 – Storage and backup.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2008

This week, as BlogHer , launched a special campaign with GlobalGiving to raise money for lifesaving programs for women around the world, here is an interview with Donna Callejon who is the Chief Operating Officer of Global Giving. The US projects are an interesting mix - several in the gulf coast as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

They’ve been contributing to our blog, writing about donor acquisition, experts on both sides. Now, a lot of you probably only raise money for one thing. This is really about those organizations that have many different things that they’re raising money for. We got connected last year. It was huge. Kari: Yeah.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

If we go higher than this, we are looking at huge rises in sea levels, complete collapse of ocean ecosystems and more and more unpredictable extreme weather events like hurricanes and tsunamis. For more tips take a look at the Going Zero Waste blog. Raising animals is also water intensive, using up our limited supplies.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

If we go higher than this, we are looking at huge rises in sea levels, complete collapse of ocean ecosystems and more and more unpredictable extreme weather events like hurricanes and tsunamis. For more tips take a look at the Going Zero Waste blog. Raising animals is also water intensive, using up our limited supplies.

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Care2

JUNE 29, 2009

Gulf Coast hurricanes of 2005. Receive monthly updates 2 Comments | by Share Article in Nonprofit Benchmark Studies , Online Fundraising Reader Comments (2) We better make every $ raised and spent go even further then to make up the short-fall June 29, 2009 | alex Allyson, Thank you for this very informative article.

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