Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days can inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 17: International Homeless Animal Day — #IHAD19.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2017

The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days can inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 18: International Homeless Animal Day — #IHAD18.

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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. It times like this that I wish I had won that Power Ball 700 million plus lottery so I make a significant gift to many areas. Bayou Animal Services.

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Candid

MARCH 27, 2024

Looking at top queries month by month can help identify trends among and within certain types of profiles during specific time periods. For example, arts and culture groups saw month-over-month increases of 111% in January and 61% in February. These surges in arts and culture searches followed a 42% drop in December.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I’m here to help you write click-worthy subject lines just in time for year-end giving , your next campaign, or even next year’s Giving Tuesday. . Bees are dying and time is running out to save them. Their second subject line: “What is doubled-up homelessness?” . A bad subject line will tank your fundraising appeal.

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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. Get local sponsors to donate prizes or even help promote your event to get an extra boost at key times.

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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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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. To address transportation needs, we expanded our transportation reimbursement program.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

How will you grab the attention of your donors when their inbox is already full and they barely have time to read what’s already there? Writing fundraising emails is not hard, it just takes time and attention to detail. Time to Write! It was a bleak situation and they were days away from being homeless.

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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. What are ways of providing specific and real-time guidance for farmers? Emma Visman.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

According to NextAfter , only 14% of organizations prompt one-time donors to upgrade to a monthly gift (also known as a recurring gift) during the donation process. For example, a $50 donation provides a spay/neuter surgery or a $10 donation provides five meals at a homeless shelter. 4) Experiment with default donation amounts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

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. Jude’s mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases through research and treatment. Field Museum Online Store.

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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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Kindful

MARCH 1, 2021

Their missions are varied—from gender equity in the music industry to helping those affected by incarceration and addiction—but their causes are all worthy of your time and support. Mission: Helping Women Period is committed to supplying menstrual health products to people that menstruate who are either homeless or low-income.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2018

Even though I lived 3,000 miles away, I was blessed to get to spend time with her in the last five years since my Dad died. 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 was also an arts lover.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

The 50 nonprofits listed below are tackling some of the most important economic, social and political issues of our time. Children’s Defense Fund :: @ ChildDefender. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) :: @NationalCASA. National Coalition for the Homelessness :: @ NTL_Homeless.

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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

DECEMBER 17, 2007

She is a divorced mother of 6 children. She's been through some difficult times and was on the brink of homelessness. com community has banded together and they are no longer homeless. Recently, someone who attended one of my workshops and who is a member of care2.com So, this is a random act of kindness on my behalf.

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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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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Help us reach our goal Provide a homeless person with a hot meal and a warm bed tonight Fund our budget Find more examples of good and bad Asks here. Most people WANT to make a difference in the world, but they either don’t know how or don’t have time. Ok, see the difference in a good Ask and a bad one?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

We forget that we have social and economic issues that are massive in scale: 12% of the US population is homeless. 66 million primary school-age children attend classes hungry across the developing world, every day. Give your time, give your talent, give the shirt off your back or the change in your wallet—just give.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2021

Meanwhile, your colleague is exploring ways to end homelessness in your city or tackle the opioid crisis. Community benefit can help you pinpoint the specific issues that your organization will tackle, be it improving access to nutritious food or creating more safe spaces for children to play. Making new friends in a time of Covid.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2019

The New Life Center (NLC), led by Rob Swiers, provides support and shelter for those afflicted with addiction and homelessness. Finding a balance between restricted and unrestricted funding sources take time and effort but the results will lead to long-term growth and sustainability for the charity. Finding Unrestricted Funds.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Then ask if they would have time to talk more with you so you can get to know them. Once you make an appointment, it’s time to prepare and you definitely want to be ready! If their answers are brief and they seem disengaged, thank them for their time and let them go. Start With Gratitude. Avoid fawning over the donor.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 8, 2018

In addition, they offer case management for homeless clients in the Interfaith Home Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP). In 2017, AZCEND provided Christmas gifts for over 480 children. Donors assist with ‘Adopt a Family’ program, donations of new toys/clothing, monetary donations and volunteer their time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Constantly update your supporters, especially after the campaign ends – if you do this consistently, you will gain trust and your crowd will grow over time. 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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Let’s just be honest right up front: in the case of many nonprofits, the staff is small and the time is limited. Many times, communication is something people don’t feel is their strong suit. Many times, communication is something people don’t feel is their strong suit. How does the tension of the story build over time?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

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. Send A Valentine to Congress About Children’s Programs. A few days ago Sasha Dichter was on a panel with Katya Andresen from Network for Good.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 13, 2018

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. In my time as the Community Garden Coordinator at the Tempe Community Action Agency, I have worked to help provide food security for low-income and homeless communities in Tempe.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

You need to be in a mindset of gratitude toward your donors all year long, but this time of year offers some special opportunities. Now is a great time to make sure those letters are warm and sincere, making the donor smile when they read them. Some donors give a one-time gift, and some sign up as monthly donors. I thought so.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. Now is the time to make changes. The beginning of the fiscal year is an ideal time to review last year, make changes, and move your nonprofit ahead.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2017

From time to time, we love to feature the great work of people and organizations that we admire. Founded in 1999, Corazon Ministries is a faith-based charity that operates in the heart of downtown San Antonio, serving its homeless and marginalized neighbors. Many describe homelessness as being voiceless and invisible.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2016

That's because these aren't just children's nursery rhymes; they're sticky stories, or stories that stick with you for decades. When we were children, we all knew how important stories were. Imagine a story being told to children around a campfire. Now swap out the children with adults.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

For example, let’s say your faith-based organization is also an outreach ministry for shut-ins and the homeless. So, you’ve decided to host a peer-to-peer campaign for your faith-based organization—now it’s time to start planning. This determines how many people you’ll need to get your event up and running on time.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 17, 2014

They feed the hungry and house the homeless. They educate children. Do you think you would give a second time to an organization that didn’t appreciate your first gift? Your plan should be simple enough that you can follow it on a regular and ongoing basis, and at the same time substantial enough to truly steward your donors.

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