AFP Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2011

It’s supposed to be fun,” John Green says. All of my fulfilling experiences with philanthropy have been fun.” Their campaign became the most popular topic on YouTube for 36 hours. The Project for Awesome has similar goals for the 2011 campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Last winter, after Harry and I had a conversation about global warming (and quite a conversation it was for a then eight-year old), and we collaborated on a series of green videos. The Charity for Change project is another example where charitable giving is embedded in the curriculum.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

It is the part of the world where businesses that behave like charities, and charities that behave like businesses, find common cause. Van Jones , founder of the grassroots think tank Rebuild The Dream , CNN contributor, and author of the visionary The Green Collar Economy , is one. The Social Enterprise Alliance Summit.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether you look at GivingTuesday campaigns from organizations in your hometown or charities on the other side of the world, there’s no shortage of nonprofits who are doing amazing things. GivingTuesday is fulfilling its stated purpose: To get people around the world more involved in philanthropy.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 8, 2016

The list ranges all the way from the mighty TreeHugger to green office blogs like Eco-Office Gals. Green Tech News and EnviroGadget. Geeky guy that I am, I like CNET Green Tech News for coverage of industrial developments such as renewable energy, electric cars, and green IT. Raise a Green Dog. Talk about niche!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 8, 2016

The list ranges all the way from the mighty TreeHugger to green office blogs like Eco-Office Gals. Green Tech News and EnviroGadget. Geeky guy that I am, I like CNET Green Tech News for coverage of industrial developments such as renewable energy, electric cars, and green IT. Raise a Green Dog. Talk about niche!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 8, 2016

The list ranges all the way from the mighty TreeHugger to green office blogs like Eco-Office Gals. Green Tech News and EnviroGadget. Geeky guy that I am, I like CNET Green Tech News for coverage of industrial developments such as renewable energy, electric cars, and green IT. Raise a Green Dog. Talk about niche!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2010

As the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported last Friday, Apple’s policy has raised the ire of some nonprofits leaders and there is a online petition with almost 2,000 signatures collected so far sending Mr. Jobs at Apple a message. Apple needs to feel more pressure from nonprofits, charities, and public media on this topic.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2009

Yesterday’s post for Earth Day, about social media and the energy/climate change/green movement is already getting some tremendously insightful and interesting comments. It’s just the kind of conversation starter I wanted to throw out there! So that got me thinking about the idea of cause fatigue.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here are signs your work may be in the danger (red) or caution (yellow) zone, rather than full speed ahead (green) zone: Your budget has stayed the same for quite some time, or it has shrunk. If you’re just cruising, it’s possible the need for your charity peaked a while back, and now is ebbing more than it’s flowing.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 13, 2008

Here are a few ideas: The Chronicle of Philanthropy has a great round-up of do-good Father's Day gifts like "adopting" endangered animals through the World Wildlife Fund , and donating items like boats, building tools, and tents to a person in need through Oxfam. Father's Day gift green nonprofit donation

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Erica Waasdorop makes a guest appearance on the Philanthropy for All blog to share a key insight she’s learned about the monthly giving: Every Monthly Giving Program is Tailor Made. Dolores McDonagh of Charity Dynamics write on npEngage about the Top 3 Roadblocks to Event Registration. Enjoy your last week of October.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 3, 2008

Holiday Gift Guide on Echoing Green's Spark blog. Let Charity Begin at Home This Holiday Season on Cafe Mom Giving Gifts That Give Back in Conscience Choice Charity Christmas Gifts That Give Back on Quick and Simple. Cross-posted from BlogHer.com giving holiday gift nonprofit charity givelist

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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?" " My first thought when I opened this email from Katya Andresen , VP Marketing, Network for Good , pointing me to some new research, " The Young and the Generous " (you have to register to download) was about fried green tomatoes.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 25, 2015

Rory Green is a guest blogger for Nonprofit Hub. Fundraisers in Vancouver have had a unique challenge in figuring out what philanthropy looks like at a start-up. Some new companies have started donating 1% of their business to a charity. The logo on a back of a race t-shirt is of no value to them. Think Like an Entrepreneur.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The organization and challenge: After years of traditional fund-raising events, Catholic Charities CYO (CC) in San Francisco decided its approach was getting stale and that it needed to broaden its audience to include opportunities for young people. Fundraising Events. www.taprootfoundation.org. www.foundationcenter.org.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2011

They make their full Impact Assessment available for free as a resource for companies interested in learning about areas in which they could green their operations and what steps they could take to improve their corporate citizenship, even if they are not ready to become a B Labs-certified Benefit Corporation. B Corps in California.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 28, 2009

American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks, is hosting two events this week in Tampa as part of her 2nd Annual Jordin Sparks Experience Charity Event. This year's winner was the Green Bay Packers. The New York Times article, Is Star Power Enough to Sell Beer in Hard Times? What are some of your Super Bowl giving experiences, or ideas?

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

They are all part of TechSoup Asia , which serves charities in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand — and now Vietnam and Indonesia. The organization has a particular mission to help charities (particularly those who work to aid women) and to promote gender equality.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

for Charities -- and launching GreenNonprofits.org , to help nonprofit organizations “green” themselves. for Charities -- and launching GreenNonprofits.org , to help nonprofit organizations “green” themselves. You can check out GreenNonprofits.org here and buy his new book here. nice interview - especially the tie bit!

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2016

“Why did you make your first gift to this charity?” ” —Rory Green, Associate Director of Development for Simon Fraser University. Maeve Strathy, What Gives Philanthropy. Ask a few questions, statistical or open-ended. The best open-ended question Richard Radcliffe (UK, world-class researcher) ever came up with?

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

Download the 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy Report. By Alison Green and Jerry Hauser. Charity Case: How the Nonprofit Community Can Stand Up For Itself and Really Change the World. Dan Pallotta is a titan of the charity event industry, creating campaigns such as the AIDS Rides and 3 Day Walk for Breast Cancer.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

for Charities -- and launching GreenNonprofits.org , to help nonprofit organizations “green” themselves. for Charities -- and launching GreenNonprofits.org , to help nonprofit organizations “green” themselves. You can check out GreenNonprofits.org here and buy his new book here. nice interview - especially the tie bit!

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In this timely session, celebrated major-gift maven Emma Lewzey, CFRP and Founder of Blue Sky Philanthropy dispelled some of the most common myths and misconceptions about major gifts that hold organizations back from securing bigger gifts. We have a ton of Canadians for whom their legacies will be charity”. Major Gift Myth Busting.

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Classy

MARCH 29, 2021

From facilitating green commuting, to employee gift matching, to paid time off for volunteering, Google inspects nearly every part of their business with a social impact lens. s Blue Jeans Go Green to collect used clothing, and also sells pre-owned or restored vintage clothing items to reduce their carbon footprint. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2007

Hot debates follows in another post on charity evaluation and metrics over at Tactical Philanthropy blog suggested that we forget on a metric to measure "Total Good Accomplished" and focus on real measures. " The Giving Carnival: Edition 5 was about how to measure social impact.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. A charity golf tournament won’t just raise money and build excitement for your cause, it can also be a pillar of your major donor recruitment plan. Foot Race These are a classic of the genre.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2014

This time we’ll report on some climate change news, the TrashOut app, the difference between cloud backup and cloud storage, the heartbleed bug, a green energy innovation in Latin America that works – and another one that doesn’t, and the epic digital inclusion drone wars being waged by Google and Facebook. Recycling.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! By the end of 2009, Charity Navigator is doing two extraordinary things.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Spencer Brodsky is 17 and he is spending his time online to raise money to bring Green Stoves to Rwanda , something he's been doing for the past 2 years. . Philanthropy doesn't have to be an adults only activity, giving can be part of your family fun. Tips To Encourage Your Child's Philanthropy 1. Spencer Brodsky.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

I’m going to start sipping my green tea, like you said. Some of the folks that do a really great job of taking pictures in the field are the folks at Charity Water. million organization, $900,000 of that is philanthropy, and you’re at the end of your calendar year and so far you’re at about $790,000.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2014

By Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategiest, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. I’m here to help charities take better care of their donors. By Harvey McKinnon : #1 best-selling author, speaker, fundraiser for nonprofits, bsn owner, green, humour fan, dad & Berner owner. On Twitter.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

--Maya Angelou In December 2007, the New York Sun article, Why Giving Makes You Happy reported that: "According to the Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, a survey of 30,000 American households, people who gave money to charity in 2000 were 43% more likely than non-givers to say they were 'very happy' about their lives.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

While there is no magic formula, the best practices for online fundraisers right now lie in a solid communication strategy and philanthropy fundamentals. The ability to create contests and pass out kudos enables the non profit to help the members to change their shopping and benefit the charity.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Now that this year is wrapping up and we have the verdict on nonprofit technology trends for 2013 , we queried charity Technorati like Amy Sample Ward, Beth Kanter, Marnie Webb, Peter Campbell, Nicole Wallace, the entire crew at Idealware, Lucy Bernholz, and other luminaries to find out what is in their crystal balls for 2014. Nicole Wallace.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Erica Waasdorop makes a guest appearance on the Philanthropy for All blog to share a key insight she’s learned about the monthly giving: Every Monthly Giving Program is Tailor Made. Dolores McDonagh of Charity Dynamics write on npEngage about the Top 3 Roadblocks to Event Registration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

2) Spreading Person to Person Asks : This approach uses twitter and encourages people to ask their friends through Twitter to donate to a charity and spread the ask to their friends. And it comes as no surprise to see click action philanthropy become more common on Twitter, with the platform Twitcause. . (See

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