Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Please join me in signing the pledge on the site to confirm that you’ll spend that day investing in community and family, rather than stuff. And, on the following Tuesday, I will participate, support, and enjoy “ Giving Tuesday.” How will you or your nonprofit celebrate Giving Tuesday next week?

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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. A Call to Action That Celebrates Giving. She characterized #GivingTuesday as a call to action that celebrates giving and encourages more, better, and smarter giving.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Participants could cook along with celebrity chefs and have brunch at home. The Spinal CSF Leak Foundation is a relatively young nonprofit that was still finding its legs when COVID hit. In years past, their annual Duradash fundraiser raised about $5000. They did this by focusing all their efforts online.

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Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

Your campaign’s objectives create a foundation that sustains the campaign’s energy, shows others what it’s all about, and motivates donors to give. They’ll shape the entire campaign, from the specific fundraising goal you seek to raise, to the case for support you develop and discuss with donors.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 8, 2018

Gone are the days of just sending out pledge forms in interoffice mail and expecting people to respond. The great news is that if done well, an employee campaign has many benefits beyond the funds raised for your programs. They turn their assigned forms in to the Foundation office. Sounds too good to be true! Start at the Top!

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

It’s about lifting people up—because a rising tide raises all boats. Rewarding consumers through a loyalty program is a foundational way to show appreciation. Remind donors when it’s time to renew or fulfill a pledge. This builds trust—the foundation of all lasting relationships. . Isn’t that a nice business to be in?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Raising an Organization’s Profile. Some Advisory Boards exist to raise the organization’s profile in the community. Advisory members submit a pledge for what they can commit to do. At the third meeting, the organization thanks the Advisory Board members for their involvement and celebrates the organization’s successes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The event takes a television concept from the 1960's, the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethons , which does non-stop celebrity performances and pitching to raise money for charity and puts it on Twitter as well as live streaming on ustream.tv. This foundation helps children at risk around the world. I can relate to that!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. ” From its humble beginnings, DonorsChoose.org has cumulatively raised $335 million and funded nearly 600,000 classroom projects. Look no further than the Ice Bucket Challenge , which raised over $200 million worldwide last summer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Their marketing has tangible results: in 2012 alone they raised $33 million, and over $8 million of that was raised through their online fundraising platform. At the time of writing this article nearly 180,000 people had collectively raised almost $29 million on charity: water’s online platform. Brilliant.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

He raised $28 million online, of which, “90% [of the contributions] were under $100, with over 250,000 contributors.” In 2007 when the platform launched, Causes grew in popularity and awareness as people used their Birthday Wish to raise money for their favorite nonprofit. More on how it works.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It allows donors to celebrate with you when your goal is achieved. In their annual Peanut Butter Drive, North Texas Food Bank had a goal to raise over 220,000 pounds of peanut butter. Financial: How much do you want to raise? Personal fundraisers: How many individuals are you looking for to raise funds for your cause?

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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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NTEN

JANUARY 11, 2011

Before you take your next step, it's important to remember that these new and repeat donors present an opportunity to start building more meaningful connections with an engaged group of people who have just raised their hand. They've raised their hand to voice their support for your mission through their donation.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 4, 2009

Congratulations on having raised $234 from 9 donors. Congratulations on having raised $182 from 7 donors. Congratulations on having raised $312 from 12 donors. Congratulations on having raised $286 from 11 donors. Congratulations on having raised $312 from 12 donors. Great work! Great work! Great work! Great work!

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Here are some to consider: Art: Art auctions serve a valuable purpose because they don’t just raise funds, they also spread awareness and appreciation of the works being auctioned. Organizations can gain funds through entry fees and individual pledges. Using a theme can make this a little easier.

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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? What about a gift in their honor to celebrate the special day.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Identify Guaranteed Income: Record the expected income from guaranteed, committed sources such as major gifts , recurring donations , pledges , and grants. The resulting figure will be the amount you need to raise through other fundraising activities during the upcoming calendar year.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

To support your community, you first need a strong financial foundation. From funding mission trips to furthering the education of your youth, raising money is vital to support your church’s mission and operations. Raising money to support various projects, groups, and programs can be tough, especially with a small congregation.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns. You have to build trust and cultivate relationships over time, which can be frustrating when you need to raise money immediately. Grows Awareness Organically.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns. You have to build trust and cultivate relationships over time, which can be frustrating when you need to raise money immediately. Grows Awareness Organically.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Note from Beth: I’m working with the Knight Foundation to facilitated a peer exchange of community foundations that are hosting GivingDays using the Knight Foundation GivingDay Playbook , a guide with templates, tips, and examples hosting a successful day of giving. I’m also an ambassador for GivingTuesday.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

When I was 9 years old, I told my parents who were volunteers in a lot of ways, our church, the summer celebration, political campaigns, I told them that I thought I wanted to help everyone in Minnesota, and so I should try to be governor of Minnesota. Make a five-year pledge for $1,000 a year.” Just a bit about my background.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 1, 2006

Blogging for Chickens by ProBlogger : Darren Rowse celebrated ProBlogger's second birthday by raising $1100 (AU), or about $830 US, to buy 110 pairs of chickens for impoverished families via Oxfam Australia. Sign a pledge and track the impact of their pledge on a map. The campaign raised $17, 000. For more info.

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