Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2017

When a natural disaster strikes, I make a donation to my go to national or global charities for disaster relief Team Rubicon, Save the Children , and/or Global Giving. There are many more local nonprofits, focusing on animals, elderly, children, and more. Covenant Hous e (helping homeless youth). Bayou Animal Services.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? – – Too Greedy?

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MAY 1, 2021

The Speedy Foundation. Mission: Under the Laughs for the Troops umbrella, you will find many other great programs to help our veterans, increase awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), raise funds, and recruit volunteers. The Speedy Foundation. How To Support The Speedy Foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Children’s Defense Fund :: @ ChildDefender. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) :: @NationalCASA. Electronic Frontier Foundation :: @ EFF. National Coalition for the Homelessness :: @ NTL_Homeless. Ploushares Fund :: @ Plough_Shares. World Wildlife Fund :: @ WWF. UNICEF :: @ UNICEF.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 5, 2017

If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit and the plan is to use grants alone to get it funded—think again. So many first-timers think grants are the way to go as their main funding source. Fund it yourself. The post Why You Should Stop Relying on Grants to Fund Your Nonprofit appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 22, 2018

If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit and the plan is to use grants alone to get it funded—think again. So many first-timers think grants are the way to go as their main funding source. Fund it yourself. The post Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Grants to Fund Your Nonprofit appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

These donors are most likely to support the causes of children and youth (15%) , health and wellness (11%) , and animals and wildlife (11%). 9) Religious donors are more likely to give to charitable organizations that provide basic needs and support the causes of children and youth, health and wellness, and hunger and homelessness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2012

The report captures a conundrum in measuring social change movements or networked approaches. Outcomes for “ wicked problems ” can be easily counted – policies passed, housing the homeless, educating children. As the report points out, movement organizers are grappling with big questions.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Access to nutritious food is foundational to a healthy, thriving community and society. Lead Associate, Food Security, Save the Children.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. Think about your audience as someone who doesn’t know anything about food insecurity, homelessness, first generation college students, or animal abuse. Build a solid foundation. Avoid jargon, acronyms and insider talk.

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MARCH 28, 2020

Donations to donor advised funds and supporting organizations are not eligible for this deduction. This loan program will provide funding to organizations with between 500 and 10,000 employees through December 31. This package also includes additional funding for a number of government programs and direct payments to individuals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

It is a moving one and a half minute video about the struggle of untouchable caste Dalit children in India to grow up and be as successful as more advantaged children. Without education, Dalit children continue in the same generational work as their parents, which is generally street sweepers, leather workers, garbage workers.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Giving once funds a new water project. RMHC provides comfort, care, and support for families with children who are sick around the world.” They aren’t interested in large-scale issues like ending homelessness — that goal feels too big. However, The Water Project gets specific: “$50 provides clean water for one person.

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MARCH 31, 2021

In order to lead your ministry, provide valuable programming, and connect your community to your mission, you need adequate funds. The group participating in the mission trip, such as the Youth Group or Adult Ministry, are the participants raising funds for the mission trip. Giving Initiative For Teens – Homelessness and Poverty.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. NStreet Village : N Street Village is a community of empowerment and recovery for homeless and low-income women in Washington, D.C.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Trying to raise money, you increase your social networking, adding that responsibility to one of your employees, one who is paid with grant funds. What part of social networking can be charged to program funds? Your transitional housing program for homeless families always needs activities for children. Not really.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

Instead of raising for funds during an event, the purpose of A Gift for Teaching’s peer-to-peer campaign is to ask their supporters to conduct their own DIY fundraisers in order to supply children with the supplies they need to succeed in school. Heroes Rebellion Athletic Foundation’s Year-Round Fundraising.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Check out the virtual peer-to-peer world trivia night the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa hosted for inspiration for your own trivia night. Jersey and t-shirt sales are a great way to generate funds for your team. John Center for Homeless Men. Virtual college + career prep workshop. Jersey or t-shirt sales.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2008

Not For Sale Campaign: 27 million people in slavery worldwide today, over 50% of them children. Blandford Nature Center : Maria is raising funds for the organization in a very innovate (and tough) way. Education And More : Has a mission to help educate the children and reduce poverty in Guatemala. suggested by Dave Web 2.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

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? Check out Train for Humanity that weaves together getting fit, social media, and raising funds for charity. January: Have a January birthday? Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts. It's your choice.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Most importantly the gift you give to the person you love support causes that feed, protect and care for children, the poor and the homeless, protect wildlife and the environment, educate and enrich our communities and make a difference in the lives of millions of people – that is the true spirit of the season.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Have children? We house homeless women and children. per day per family sounds reasonable for homeless women and children. How can we ask for funding for a paid administrator?!! Matching funds. Q: Is having a matching funds fundraiser an effective way to raise funds? Unit of service.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

If you all don’t know Marie, she is the lead consultant over at Funding for Good. If you don’t know Funding for Good, their principal, Mandy Pearce, has been on our webinar series many, many times over the last few years, recommended Marie as her top expert. You may be saying, “What do donors want to fund?”

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 7, 2021

But from time to time, a donor will offer you something else: stock, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), cryptocurrency, an acre of undeveloped land, a house, a boat, a car, a painting, a sculpture, a rare book, a musical instrument, or something else that makes you scratch your head. These gifts are simple and easy to deposit and use.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Because without art our children’s minds will not grow to comprehend life beyond the obvious. Because 9 American children and 75 American adults die everyday from gun violence. Because 700,000+ American children need advocates in our judicial system each year. Electronic Frontier Foundation. World Wildlife Fund.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

We work to end the cycle of homelessness for families in our community. We advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children who are under protection of juvenile court. Brainstorm ideas: Start by brainstorming what you want your organization to do going forward, assuming no limits on funding and staff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Because without art our children’s minds will not grow to comprehend life beyond the obvious. Because 9 American children and 75 American adults die everyday from gun violence. Because 700,000+ American children need advocates in our judicial system each year. Electronic Frontier Foundation. World Wildlife Fund.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Director of foundation relations, so you’ll probably know a few things we talk about today. A lot of organizations are tempted to create new programs just to get grant funding on a hot issue, right? A lot of organizations are tempted to create new programs just to get grant funding on a hot issue, right? Fantastic.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

As part of its Be Fearless initiative, the Case Foundation has chosen the 20 winners of Finding Fearless —a nationwide campaign to recognize, reward and inspire fearless changemakers. Twitter: @SwipesHQ ) Full disclosure: Much of the text of this post comes from a press release I received from the Case Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

After finishing a four-day intensive training in Delhi for the Networked NGO , I stayed on a few days in India to visit colleague, Rufina Fernandez, who I met when she was the CEO of the Nasscom Foundation when she brought me to India to speak at the leadership conference and teach workshops back in 2010. The man denied it and left.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2011

An island-wide educational campaign in Puerto Rico to educate people on the importance of spaying and neutering and vaccinating their dogs and cats, in hopes of alleviating the drastic conditions for the 100,000+ “satos” (street dogs) that are homeless and roaming the beaches and streets of PR. SafeAmerica Foundation , Bill Soule. .

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2016

Best Expectation Management: Environmental Defense Fund for their email series that told me exactly how many messages were on the way (e.g. [2 Deadline Tonight: Unclaimed Funds Expire at Midnight. Countdown for our children. Your gift today helps twice as many children. Thank You for Helping Children.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2023

People don’t give just because you need funds. These contacts may not give a lot of money, but they can be crucial in connecting you to people, foundations, businesses, and organizations that can contribute significant dollars. It’s not an ATM. And like any tool, you have to know how to use it. Make sense?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 22, 2021

They may give because of a foundation’s proximity, or because they feel moved by the cause. For example, look at the donation ROI for a silent auction event, a direct mail campaign, funds raised through your website, or a social media campaign. Donors give for a variety of reasons, like a personal connection to an organization.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2021

Churches and faith-based institutions will continue to be eligible for funding through this program. The package also includes $15B in new funding for targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan grants providing flexible grant relief. Additional Funding for Government Programs and Individuals. Employee Retention Tax Credit.

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OCTOBER 7, 2011

There's the "program" side that wants to tell you all the amazing ways your programs help save homeless pets, feed the hungry, find cures, protect our children, or empower women. NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund (LDF) – Voting Rights Microsite: Problem: How do you educate people about racism in the post-Obama era?

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