Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

” She said she wanted to give money to an organization that helped homeless families. I introduced her to my colleague, Mark Horvath’s organization, Invisible People , and we donated. 1. The organizations listed are profiled by other young people. Children for Children Foundation. Youth Noise.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. A nonprofit providing education and support to children with special needs is using maps to show the locations of their support centers and the communities they serve.

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Qgiv

MAY 2, 2022

The Windermere Foundation is dedicated to supporting low-income and homeless families in their communities. Windermere Foundation used Qgiv’s landing page feature to display a donation form that featured images of the children and families they serve. This is an especially effective tactic if your nonprofit serves children or animals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples — #IndigenousDay. 17: International Homeless Animal Day — #IHAD19. 20: Universal Children’s Day — #ChildrensDay. 3: World Wildlife Day — #WorldWildlifeDay.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

They understand the research showing consumers/people will buy more products, or even switch brands, if a brand supports a cause they care about. At one point in time, enacting their value to address homelessness in your area may translate to grants to homeless shelters. How many people are on your mailing lists?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2017

12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples — #IndigenousDay. 18: International Homeless Animal Day — #IHAD18. 20: Universal Children’s Day — #ChildrensDay. 3: World Wildlife Day — #WorldWildlifeDay.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. Over five billion people have mobile phones, and 81% of the U.S. At this point, the livelihoods of countless people depend upon these efforts.

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. The disaster also displaced over 1.9 An estimated 2.2 To date, TPF has distributed more than $5.5

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

For example, you could ask donors to provide meals for kids for the summer; this is a great idea because the cause is timely and the need is urgent as children impacted by food insecurity no longer have access to school lunches. Let them see what it’s like to help the people you are working with, what your office is like, how things run, etc.

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Candid

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s one way to get inside the minds of people who use Candid’s GuideStar to discover organizations aligned with their values. Have you ever wondered what the funders, donor advisors, and other industry professionals who use Candid nonprofit profiles are searching for?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and. BFAS runs the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States and works nationwide to create a time of No More Homeless Pets. for our children’s future. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Online Catalog.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. Not the content (which most people skim in about 13 seconds or less). Start by being very clear what you want people to do after they read your email.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

They understand the research showing consumers/people will buy more products, or even switch brands, if a brand supports a cause they care about. At one point in time, enacting their value to address homelessness in your area may translate to grants to homeless shelters. How many people are on your mailing lists?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I received this email from Save the Children complete with a countdown inside to hit their match and a very compelling image of a child in need looking directly at the camera. People who are unhoused do have jobs. People who are unhoused do have jobs. Their second subject line: “What is doubled-up homelessness?” .

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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. Lead Associate, Food Security, Save the Children. Currently, she is the Food Security Lead Associate for Save the Children in Arkansas.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 4, 2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic, our team has worked closely with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to care for these individuals, including COVID-19-positive homeless and marginally housed residents of Massachusetts at the Isolation and Recovery sites. Pandemic Pivots: Telehealth and Virtual Care. About the Author. Courtney Murphy .

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

You’re asking people to help you feed hungry families or save animals or provide scholarships for at-risk youth. Look, fundraising is about connecting people who care with work that matters to them. People typically give to multiple nonprofits or causes at the same time (usually 3 to 5). Fundraising is not about you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2018

Despite her lack of comfort using online tools, she was interested in anything that her children were involved with, even if it wasn’t her cup of tea. She took selfies with me and I taught her how she could use my phone to look at her children and grandchildren’s Facebook profiles. She was also an arts lover.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. An estimated 811 million people are hungry globally. Senior Humanitarian Climate Crisis Advisor, Save the Children International.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

The Rainforest Alliance takes it a step further with $75 set as the default and a message of “Most people are giving $75 right now. For example, Children International : Also, provided your program vs. operating expense ratio is good ( 75%/25% ), create a simple pie chart graphic that illuminates your program and operating costs.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 20, 2009

Couric wanted our help getting the word out about the issues being covered in CBS Reports' new series, Children of the Recession. According to Couric's post, Katie Couric's Notebook: Children of the Recession : "Since the recession began, more than one million children have lost health insurance as their parents lose their jobs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Children’s Defense Fund :: @ ChildDefender. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) :: @NationalCASA. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People :: @ NAACP. National Coalition for the Homelessness :: @ NTL_Homeless. Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans :: @ CIAV.

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AFP Blog

JUNE 29, 2011

Homeless turn to Twitter for food, shelter - CNN.com : "Los Angeles (CNN) -- Blogging and tweeting might be among the last hobbies you'd list for a homeless person, but some down-and-out people have embraced social media in such a way that it's actually garnered them needed assistance -- everything from food and diapers for children to counseling and (..)

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Kindful

MARCH 1, 2021

Mission: The mission of Crossroads for Women is to provide comprehensive, integrated services to empower women emerging from incarceration to achieve safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives in the community, for themselves and their children. Impacting: Incarceration and addiction. Headquarters in: Albuquerque, NM. Become a monthly donor.

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Kindful

MAY 1, 2021

Mission: STARS’s mission is to help young people pursue their unlimited potential by providing hope, health, and connection. . Mission: The Tacoma Recovery Center and Café is a community of women and men impacted by substance disorders, addiction, homelessness, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Impacting: Mental health.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Because there are many more M-Pesa agents than ATM machines, mobile payments are the leading way people send money to both people and businesses. 103 donors whose top 5 causes are children and youth (23%), hunger and homelessness (15%), women and girls (12%), health and wellness (11%), and education (8%).

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people. People love to talk about the things they are passionate about. Many will say their children are their proudest accomplishment.

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2012

Most people who’ve been doing email communication for any length of time understand that too many emails equals increased unsubscribes, lower open rates and lower click through rates. Malnourished children enduring intense suffering will finally get relief”- I clearly understood the impact of those thousands of gifts. 5) Same theme.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2008

Over the past week though, there have been little glimpses of happiness amid the disasters, scandals and economic bad news - stories about the CNN Heroes: Ordinary People Extraordinary Impact. Today, the Los Angeles nanny funds a school in her native Malawi -- where half a million children have been orphaned by the disease."

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

They range from encouraging a change in behavior, advocacy calls to action, shopping, and acknowledging people in nonprofits. He started it because on a cold December day, he passed a homeless person on the street asking for money. a street musician, a homeless person, your favorite charity. Reboot Valentine’s Day.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Many times, communication is something people don’t feel is their strong suit. Hospice and homelessness can both be taboo subjects that can make people uncomfortable. Dewey’s wife and the mother of his two children was killed in a car accident when the kids were just 11 and 12. They treat you like whole people.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 13, 2018

Throughout the program, I have learned that I have many valuable skills that can help people, even if I am just listening. service day was a great example of us working together to provide resources, or even just some friendly conversation to the homeless communities around the Valley. Unity is strength….when The Martin Luther King Jr.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Going deeper into family, Michelle was adamant about being complete as a whole person before choosing a mate and bringing children into one’s life, an example set by her and Barack over the years to both the nation and her daughters. With that being said, #IAmBecoming a better advocate for myself, the people I love and the causes I champion.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 17, 2013

I was with two close friends who work in social service organizations focusing on homelessness and criminal justice respectively. And we each have specific interests in increasing access, connection, and empowerment of marginalized people. We all work for nonprofits. We all care about making a difference in our community.

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