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When Fundraising Disaster Strikes, What Should You Do?

Tech Soup

On May 3, 2016, right in the middle of Give Local America day, the online fundraising company Kimbia's donation processing platform stopped working. Give Local America day is a big deal. Upon completion, we will communicate our findings and the actions taken to mitigate any related issues. Disaster Planning and Recovery.

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Nonprofits and App Developers Combine Forces for Community Change

Tech Soup

We use apps to capture memories, keep track of tasks, entertain ourselves, and communicate. But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? The Acres app helps support community wellness by connecting urban farmers with land for lease.

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Giving Days and Beyond the Dollars: What Have We Learned?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The tech failure that disrupted the national Give Local America Day fundraising campaign in May 2016 raised a big question for community foundations hosting giving days: What can they do differently to ensure smooth sailing in the future? Have your technology crisis communication messaging ready. They sought a host of answers.