Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

Flickr Photo from Avylavitra Several weeks ago I wrote a post on BlogHer about Foko Madagascar and Joan Razafimharo , an amazing blogger, social change activist, and woman working in Madagascar and other parts of the world. Reports suggest 15,000 are homeless because of the storm, and 22 dead.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Cause-First. The event happens in the week leading up to Mother’s Day and provides a platform where anyone can build a heartspace with text, photos and videos to show their love for their mother, an important woman in their life, or even people that inspire them. 350ppm was the rallying point and as such remains so today.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Your transitional housing program for homeless families always needs activities for children. Unfortunately, they did not have releases for the children's pictures. What may be just one fun photo of a staff member can destroy the professionalism of your office. A volunteer group put on a Fun Day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2006

Flickr photo from: Just Me Robin Photos "Fried Green Tomatoes anyone?" Most online giving goes to disaster agencies, followed by animal-related causes. children,??? ???cancer,??? homeless.??? Well, actually a line from the movie of the same name delivered by Kathy Bates. -New

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Beth's Birthday Cause I was listening to a story on Marketplace on NPR this afternoon with Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell who reviewed their 2008 financial goals and graded themselves on their accomplishments. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts. And, yes they did ! Britt Bravo recommends Women for Women International.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Sometimes, unique or cause-specific holidays can be perfect for your social media. Here’s a hint: They want to know the inside scoop on what it takes to save bears or tutor kids or help homeless veterans. Photos and video will help your passion will come through. Photos and video will help your passion will come through.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In general, an effective UVP should do four things: Appeal to donors and help them understand why they should give to your cause. Show that yours is the only organization with whom the donor can impact the cause. RMHC provides comfort, care, and support for families with children who are sick around the world.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

The themes science, environmental, nutrition, economic development, children, youth, parenting, and leadership are very much appropriate as this conference agenda from the NACDEP and ACE/NETC shows. A blog with the comments feature enabled allows or sharing photos in flickrs allows Extension program participants to discuss plans and programs.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

You can see here that Miriam’s House uses the donor based brandscript to center the supporter as the hero by saying “you can help end the cycle of homelessness.” You can see how they shared his story of going to rescue more children in the small text beneath the heading which makes him the hero of the narrative.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

John Center for Homeless Men recently did their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent , with some of their participants raising over $10,000 in their house party. Over the edge – This fundraiser is a challenge where participants rappel down the side of a building to raise money for a cause.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2023

Create short videos, post engaging photos, and design eye-catching graphics. Instagram: Like TikTok, Instagram offers the opportunity to connect with younger supporters, people who believe in your cause area and want to engage but might not engage with a nonprofit through a traditional appeal. Tag them in captions and photos.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Save the Children. Plus, North Shore Animal League puts their cause at the center of their site by packing their site with adoptable pets. In addition to adoptions, North Shore Animal League clearly prioritizes donations to help further their cause. North Shore Animal League. Mustard Seed Communities. Gooley Hemophilia Center.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

In short, when you know the reasons people support your cause, you have an edge in asking for…and getting…donations. There’s always a driving emotion that causes people to give. Developing an understanding of why people give can help you figure out which psychological triggers will lead to donations for your cause.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2021

The world changes, causing changes in how people feel and behave. video or captioned quote + photo), an endorsing signature on an email, blog or social media post or a guest post, podcast or live event appearance. CONSIDER: When’s the last time you conducted audience surveys for your target constituencies (e.g. People change.

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