Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Photo courtesy of The Miami Foundation. This post was cross-posted from the Knight Foundation Blog and written by Jessica Hodder who is the digital communications associate for Knight Foundation. Give Miami Day raises record $5.2 Give Miami Day raises record $5.2 Thursday’s Give Miami Day raised $5.2

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We celebrate Earth Day just as winter is transitioning to spring, a tradition dating back to 1970. In recent years, Earth Day has evolved into Earth Month to continue the celebrations for a span of 30 days. Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day? California State Parks Foundation. Connect with California State Park Foundation: .

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Like many nonprofit supporting organizations, the NH Center for Nonprofits organizes the state’s nonprofit “Gives” day, helping to raise and distribute funds to support New Hampshire’s nonprofits. The Foundation reached out and offered to deploy one of its employees to help with NH Gives Day. The results were notable.

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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. JDJ Charitable Foundation partnered with comedian and influencer Nicky Cass encourage fundraisers to complete a virtual 5k Challenge.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

On the flip side, community foundations and local nonprofits can organize citywide or regional giving days, like Spur Local’s Give Local Together Campaign , rallying entire communities in support of various causes. Creating an attractive, informative site is the first step in exciting supporters to rally behind your cause.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal. Sharing your fundraising results creates an important moment to celebrate your community, your team, and your organization.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

Again, this platform is seriously free, the organization charge ZERO fees because they are funded by the Soros Foundation, the only costs are those that come from Credit Card processors. So far, they’ve helped over 4,000 nonprofits raise money at $0 charge to their members. Learn how to join their database and start raising money here.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

The leadership team wanted to identify ways to improve the event, expand registrations, raise more money, and turn loyal supporters into sustaining and major donors. Since BikeMS is all about cycling, their partners include the gear company, Primal, and the bike brand, Trek, as well as Left Hand Brewery for post-ride celebrating.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

For example, Warner Bros celebrates the international day of giving by providing each employee with a charitable donation stipend they can use to support a nonprofit of their choosing. After the campaign, funds raised are gifted to the organization on behalf of which the initiative was hosted. or gamification techniques (e.g.,

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 4, 2009

THANK YOU to all of you who donated and supported my Birthday Cause ; it means SO much to me! I first talked about the Birthday Cause application on Facebook in December when I set it up for my birthday. Causes’ Birthday Cause application does just that when you set it up. Keep up the good work, The Causes Team.

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Greater Giving

MAY 2, 2023

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and supporting those struggling with mental health issues. Make a Donation Impact Day, Week, or Month Making a donation to a mental health nonprofit is another great way to support the cause.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

While the research revealed a disappointing reality, it also highlighted opportunities for foundations and HBCUs to work together to make a greater impact. She and my great-grandfather worked as sharecroppers while raising eight children. Joseph Awards After-Party and meetups in between, there was plenty of Black joy and celebration.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Climb for a Cause. Provide water station stops and set up a picnic at the end for people that raise money. Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2023

During this time, two of the biggest days for fundraising are Giving Tuesday and December 31st, and both days require dedicated strategies from your organization to maximize the amount of money you can raise! Despite this, your organization should absolutely celebrate both days with your donors rather than choosing one or the other!

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Charity events don't just raise money for charity, they also help to engage supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Yes, people will jump into ice cold water for your cause!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. Elton John AIDS Foundation. Prism Foundation. Pride Foundation. PFund Foundation. Horizons Foundation. The Vermont Community Foundation. Leeway Foundation.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

What have they enjoyed from gifts made to other good causes that they haven’t seen receive enough attention from your nonprofit? When you add bequests and gifts from family foundations to individuals, this share of the philanthropic pie is about 85%. Celebrate victories. Communications and fundraising are seamless.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Bloomerang’s peer-to-peer fundraising guide recommends presenting your campaign as an opportunity to get more deeply involved in your nonprofit’s work and become an ambassador for your cause. Your marketing messages should explain the positive impact that participants can have on your mission by raising funding on behalf of your nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

The Ice Bucket Challenge has raised over $88.5 Let’s look at the possible factors that caused philanthropy to run wild and capture the attention of so many people, inspire them to participate, and donate to stop the disease. 2) Playing on Memes: The campaign took advantage of social media narcissism for a good cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

At this year’s Council on Foundations conference in New Orleans, I had the honor of doing a mini-workshop for CEOs of Community Foundations as part of a half-day pre-conference session organized by the Knight Digital Media Center called “Digital Strategies for Community Foundations.”

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The team is raising funds for Cross the Line Foundation and K9s for Warriors , two organizations dedicated to fighting veteran suicide. The boat was on the scene and the party was a rousing success – both as a celebration and as a fundraiser. As one attendee put it, “You had the holiday party no one had.”.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

GivingTuesday, held on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is a global giving movement encouraging people to donate to the causes they care about. It also helps nonprofits kick off their biggest giving month, December, where they typically raise a quarter of their total annual funds. Let’s make it happen together!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

Pair your website, emails, and social media campaigns with a variety of ways for donors to support your cause that is quick and easy, not only for your donors to engage but also for you to manage. If fundraising via events, instead find creative ways to continue to raise funds virtually.”. “We Changing your narrative.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Poncey Highland Community Garden.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2009

I want to thank the other 31 Facebook friends for their donations to the Sharing Foundation in honor of my Birthday Cause. We've raised $1, 206 to help children in Cambodia. I shared some thoughts about the Causes Birthday application design , and have continued my reflections below. The ask on your birthday cause page.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This synchronization isn’t just fascinating; it’s the foundation of community-building. Make stories shareable: Shareable stories extend your reach, turning your donors into ambassadors for your cause. This event wasn’t just about raising funds; it was about bringing a child’s dream to life.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

Whether they’re focused on fundraising or on stewardship, special events can create intimate, memorable experiences that bring donors closer to the cause. Doing this fosters a deeper, more personal connection with the cause. The V Foundation. Seeing these powerful results motivates them to continue supporting the cause.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

The reactionary funding of Black leaders and communities raises a critical question: what is possible when we build sustainable funding ecosystems that affirm the genius of Black leaders and sufficiently resource them to develop and deploy world-changing solutions? According to the Council on Foundations , only 10.3%

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

Whether we’ve convened in-person or virtually during a global pandemic, our Salesforce.org nonprofit community never misses an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and imagine a better, more equal world — together. and Cure Cancer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2008

Before I go further, I have thank everyone for the early birthday present - a donation to the Sharing Foundation. In less than 24 hours, I've raised $806 to help children in Cambodia using a new feature in Facebook Causes. The folks at Causes are controlling the installation. And, yes they did ! It's easy to set up.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? When the holidays roll around, expand your giving day to celebrate the holidays with your supporters. An “8 Days of Giving” campaign is perfect for those who celebrate Hanukkah. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite holiday fundraisers just for you. Gift wrapping.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2009

If you've been reading my blog in the last week, you know that in eight days I will be celebrating my 52nd Birthday. As I do every year for my birthday, I ask for donations to the Sharing Foundation in lieu of gifts or cards. I've already raised enough through my Facebook Birthday Cause to send 100 kids to school this year!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here are a few tried-and-true go-to items that will give your auction a solid foundation and appeal to all types of supporters. Celebrity meet and greets It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to sit down for lunch or a video call with your favorite celebrity. Cruise Around 35.7

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

What are the transaction and transformation metrics? The first is easy – dollars raised, # of volunteers, etc. Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised $2 million in 24 hours using the Razoo platform. What is the definition of success?

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Global Giving

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Companies have customers and employees who want to give to a good cause, but they often don’t want their customers and employees to have to become familiar with another platform or leave their own website. API For Cause Marketing. API For Celebrations. Q: How does the GlobalGiving API enable credit card donations? API By Theme.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

In 2012, New York's 92nd Street Y , in tandem with the UN Foundation , started #GivingTuesday as an event to be observed on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. GivingTuesday inspires us to give to causes that we care about. A Call to Action That Celebrates Giving. Dress for Success's Giving Shoes Day.

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