Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

“As Miami continues to evolve, Give Miami Day acts as a gateway for new members of the community to learn more about local causes they are passionate about and contribute to the overall success of our city,” said Miami Foundation CEO Javier Alberto Soto. Communities across the country will celebrate Giving Day on Dec, 2 #GivingTuesday.

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JANUARY 24, 2017

The goal of the Great Give is to raise as much money as possible for a slew of local nonprofits in just one day. We understand how important this day of giving is to local nonprofits, and that’s why we’re very excited to participate in this community-wide event that celebrates the spirit of giving. for 505 local nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

I am certainly not the first to observe that the internet has the potential to reshape the way people find and support causes and charities. Invisible Children’s film tapped into a network of celebrities, whose tweets and status updates helped to amplify a simple story and call to action. that touches on the subject.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

They lay out a business plan and decide to budget for technologically advanced software and communications programs to support their eventual growth. They’ve been recognized by the community and have gotten some local celebrities interested in their cause. Only Nonprofit B is furthering the case for charity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. Activities such as performances, live entertainment, and sit-down dinners regularly attract a large audience and generate significant money for charity. 9) Movie screenings.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. This is technology for good news from India. The phone is a project of Sumit Dagar and the Indian Institute of Technology. Accessibility. NPTech Innovation in Eastern Europe. social change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2010

The week is a signature event created by the Points of Light Institute , to celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things to improve communities across the nation. The HUD site also lists opportunities to provide technology access and job training to those who need it on a volunteer basis. Photo from San Jose Library.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

The current technology of live-streaming on the Web has been around for a few years, but only recently with the launch of smartphone Apps that convert phones into video cameras and social media integration, has the technology started to reach mass adoption by Web users ( its up 600% in the last year !). Amazing technology!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

To celebrate, TechSoup's partner in India, BiGTech , held the Find an IT Partner event in Mumbai to connect local nonprofits with IT students. The event was hosted by the Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), giving the IT students at the school a chance to hone their professional skills in a real work environment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

It was one of the first 24-hour day of giving that rallies and inspires to donate to charities. The principals brought their students to celebrate the moment and show their school spirit. This year, we had all four local TV stations cover our morning event and counted 26 live shots in three hours!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. Swag or merch: handmade item by someone helped by your charity.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Are you thinking about running a charity auction at your next event? Choose the Right Charity Auction Format If you want to run a great charity auction, you’ll need to choose a format that will appeal to your supporters. The takeaway: Seeing success with your charity auctions starts by choosing the right type of event.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

hiring a publicist to oversee the campaign and seeking paid advertisements from corporate sponsors and celebrities. This took the organization from a private franchise focused on local chapters to one the entire nation—and big donors—could get behind. Their effort became known as the “YMCA School” of fundraising.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Huddle up with your nonprofit technology colleagues at a NetSquared meetup to keep warm and learn about the latest trends in nonprofit technology. If you’re holding monthly events gathering the nonprofit technology community, let me know , and I’ll include you in the next community calendar. winter is coming.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 14, 2009

Charity, business, and government, all accomplish great things but have their limitations. First, charity. There are so many times when human beings are in need, and they need our charity. But charity misapplied is corrosive — when charity is more about the giver than the recipient. Next, business.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2018

In today’s landscape of mobile and online technology, nonprofits are flooded with a large variety of choices for almost any solution they can think of. Make-A-Wish Colorado has been using mobile fundraising technology to host their events since 2014. This principle applies similarly to the event management and fundraising spaces.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

From actors, to reality tv stars, to musicians, there are a number of celebrities who will film a shoutout for your auction. Some things to ask for might include: Book collections Technology, like phones, laptops, tablets Certificates to local businesses Art pieces. Spy-themed Auction. Garden Party Auction. Art-themed Auction.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

Shaping Youth recommends supporting Age of Conversation to Benefit Variety, The Children's Charity. He recommends the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network , works with local rape crisis centers nationwide. E-waste and access to technology to those who could not otherwise afford it. Support Children. Details here.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Here were some the baffling hot new things that charity techies and geeks for good were buzzing about: Blogging and the blogosphere. 'Net2 in Action' highlights more than 30 real-life examples of nonprofits using this new breed of Web-based technologies to tackle issues such as reaching and mobilizing constituencies.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

Additionally, these tech savvy supporters want to fundraise using the technology and communication channels they use on a daily basis. active nonprofits in US It’s very common to see multiple charities fundraising for the same cause in the same geographic area. Source: Millennial Impact Report ]. That’s astronomical growth.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Technology for nonprofit development and fundraising is quickly changing. ” Nonprofits once limited to raising money through cookie sales, charity balls, and foundation grants now have access to almost limitless fundraising streams with new technology platforms, micro-funding models, and evolving culture of giving.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

While a gala may reference just about any type of festive celebration, it’s most often used to refer to more extravagant events that feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, meals, open bars, and auctions. They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections.

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NTEN

JANUARY 11, 2011

You can send them specific messages about events happening in their local community. If a donor is celebrating a milestone birthday, a month before their big day, send them an e-mail suggesting gifts to your organization in lieu of presents. And always make sure to celebrate them on the actual day as well!

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MARCH 15, 2010

In some cases, that's based on subject matter, as at the Museum of Jurassic Technology or the American Visionary Art Museum. These institutions are often more connected to their specific, local communities than more generic institutions. They are akin to local news organizations and charities. It's a Starbucks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

Be A Celebrity for Your Cause Katya Andresen from Network for Good has been busy working on the launch of the SixDegrees.org site with Kevin Bacon. The goal is to allow anyone to be a celebrity for their charity. I know I should do this, but here's a direct link to the chapter on technology tools. Change the World!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Enhanced technology has made giving simple and convenient, so why aren’t you booming with success and increasing your donors and donations year over year? Develop a program for new employees to immediately give to their favorite charity, such as a Cause Card initiative. Sounds like you? There are many ways to reinvigorate your program.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Beyond the items your supporters will take home, the charity auction software you use will be the true backbone of your event. Hometown Flavors – A local flavor gift basket is a great way to highlight local businesses. Of course, a lot goes into hosting a successful silent auction event. Auction Basket Theme Ideas.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

He found that 5% of one-time donors thought the charity didn’t need them, 9% had no memory of supporting, 13% never got thanked for donating, and 8% never had any information about how their gifts were used. Here’s the complete breakdown: 5% thought the charity did not need them. Holiday Celebrations. 16% passed away.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

He found that 5% of one-time donors thought the charity didn’t need them, 9% had no memory of supporting, 13% never got thanked for donating, and 8% never had any information about how their gifts were used. Here’s the complete breakdown: 5% thought the charity did not need them. Holiday Celebrations. 16% passed away.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2014

They did not to prescribe how nonprofits, individuals, companies, or others should participate – but they held the space, facilitated connections, and provided the platform for the network to participate in the way that was the right fit to celebrate the day. Even my kids schools that leveraged the day to fundraise locally.

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Classy

MARCH 29, 2021

As a Certified B Corporation , we strive to hold ourselves to the highest standard of social and environmental performance for business, motivate other companies to do the same, and celebrate those who are working to create positive social change. million to charities including ACLU, March For Our Lives, and The Trevor Project. .

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

It's time to catch up on some of the nonprofit technology trends and news once again. I invite you to have a look at my list of 2013 forecasts on nonprofit technology trends with its handy new infographic so you can see how right (or wrong) I am about this year's tech trends for the sector. Here's the latest.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2019

In the last 15 years, online influencers and content creators have become a new form of celebrity. The internet makes it easier than ever to create content and become an influential individual…since its founding in 2011, Creators on Twitch have raised over $115 million for over 300 charities across the globe.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

With technology improving, virtual and hybrid events rising in popularity, and new event ideas coming to fruition, it can be hard to determine the best fundraising event that aligns with your audience, goals, and overall mission. Something like an expensive gift certificate or new piece of technology are great ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Twestival Local Weekend : Last February, Twestival raised over $250,000 for charity:water on Twitter on February 13th with more 200 cities sponsoring local tweet, meet, and give parties. The conference will showcase NTEN's new book about mission-driven technology. NTEN has two fantastic events this month! Registration here.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

From social media advice to events to new opportunites, there are all kinds of ways to plug into your nonprofit technology community. In their newly published slideshow report: Cloud: What Every Charity Leader Should Know 2013 Report , Lasa shares why cloud technologies are the way of the future for charitable organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2015

And while over a billion are connected, they are also working on getting two thirds of the world that doesn’t have internet access connected through an initiative called Internet.org , which is bringing together technology leaders, nonprofits and local communities. ” In these three ways. Can you guess which is which?

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