Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

It's called Bullseye Gives, a special Facebook page inviting folks to decide how they should allocate $3 million among ten large institutional charities, including: Parent Teacher Association Feeding America The Salvation Army American Red Cross National Parks Foundation Breast Cancer Research Foundation St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2008

But hunger is a serious issue in America, especially in these difficult times. Tyson's strategy has inspired bloggers and other companies to use this technique to give to charity. Several of her regular readers including Deb Roby have pledged to match her donations to The Bay Area food bank. Here's a few examples.

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2016

Personal Challenges — Personal challenges allow a donor's friends and family to rally around their cause by supporting a challenge that the donor has pledged to complete. Celebration Events — Celebration events are a quick and easy way for your donors to spread the word about your cause while raising money.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Certainly, giving from individuals won't be enough to fix the economy and provide the resources that charities need to deliver important services in hard economic times. 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Fundraising with social media (particularly Facebook) means under- standing that donors don’t separate liking, sharing, or pledging, from donating,” explained John. With $300 million in annual revenues, CustomInk is eager to extend its reach into the charity apparel space. More than 1.5 Co-Disruptor: Benevity.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

In particular, DIY fundraisers are popular for those who want to celebrate something or garner support, but instead of the support directed at them, it’s for a cause they care deeply about. Pledge drive. Instead of having your peer-to-peer participants ask for gifts, have them request pledges instead. Memorial fundraisers.

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