Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Using photos for online organizing is not limited to the US, it is global. Here is a recent example from Global Voices Online reporting on how activists in the Philippines used selfies to protest train fare hikes. This campaign combines the popular selfie with the time honored hold a sign meme. Family is Familia.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 18, 2009

It's this belief that prompted Kristof to create his Win-a-Trip contest for graduate and undergraduate students at American universities. The winner will go on an international reporting trip with him to focus attention on the problems of global poverty, and its solutions. The student reporter will blog and vlog for nytimes.com.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

In fear cultures, poor ideas aren’t contested, bad news isn’t communicated, and information and resources are hoarded, which can all lead to a negative death spiral. Add on top of that the toxicity in our domestic and global politics, the looming threat of an economic downturn, rising prices of everything—people are scared and tired.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

In fear cultures, poor ideas aren’t contested, bad news isn’t communicated, and information and resources are hoarded, which can all lead to a negative death spiral. Add on top of that the toxicity in our domestic and global politics, the looming threat of an economic downturn, rising prices of everything—people are scared and tired.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In fear cultures, poor ideas aren’t contested, bad news isn’t communicated, and information and resources are hoarded, which can all lead to a negative death spiral. Add on top of that the toxicity in our domestic and global politics, the looming threat of an economic downturn, rising prices of everything—people are scared and tired.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2023

In fear cultures, poor ideas aren’t contested, bad news isn’t communicated, and information and resources are hoarded, which can all lead to a negative death spiral. Add on top of that the toxicity in our domestic and global politics, the looming threat of an economic downturn, rising prices of everything—people are scared and tired.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Make this an everyday habit so that you become the master storyteller of the insights within your reports and help a broad audience understand complex data. There are many options for peer-to-peer fundraising you can use: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thons (walk, bowl, etc.)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In fear cultures, poor ideas aren’t contested, bad news isn’t communicated, and information and resources are hoarded, which can all lead to a negative death spiral. Add on top of that the toxicity in our domestic and global politics, the looming threat of an economic downturn, rising prices of everything—people are scared and tired.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2019

reports that in the U.S.?online Additionally, zoos or aquariums can host contests over social media for followers to name a new animal. While global corporations like Facebook and PayPal match donations through their platforms, consider involving a local family or foundation. GivingTuesday Data Collaborative?reports billion.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

As a part of the "Tech 4 Faith Story of the Month Contest" we invited Faith-Based Organizations to tell us about the great work they are doing. Doing Global Aids Relief from a Home Office. She has been able to will this global NGO into fruition from her kitchen table. Not so typical anymore.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Mashable reports that the world's first mobile phone specifically designed for sight-impaired people is under development. The report also talks about a new growing form factor called "ultramobiles." Find the winning apps and the array of entries on the contest page. Accessibility. Social Media.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

According to Blackbaud’s 2017 Charitable Giving Report , online giving on #GivingTuesday’s increased by 28% from 2016. Blackbaud, being a founding partner of this movement, is proud to report that since inception, we have witnessed over $203 million in online donations. This global day of giving was created for you!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

In fact, Lucy has been terrific in finding new ways, like Branch , to use the social tools to facilitate a global brain around these ideas. And the sector is getting better at measuring social change and that there has been a lot of progress in the way the sector measures and reports on big social change outcomes.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday is a day of global generosity and charitable giving that takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. According to Giving Tuesday’s website , it is “a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.” Request Demo. Giving Tuesday FAQs. What is Giving Tuesday?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

Global Giving's " Giving Made Green " launched last week and was written up in the New York Times. Small Change blog points to First Giving Digg Contest which was one of four social media promotional ideas using social media tools. Ending Global Slavery is part of an Ashoka initiative Changemakers.net.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2010

I've had some posts in pipeline following up on social media metrics and the Chase Community Giving Contest second phase, but wanted to share these two stories from Haiti from on the ground and a bird's eye view. Earthquake Aftermath in Jacmel Photos by Andrew Bigosinski, Director of Ciné Lekol.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

She was the recent winner of my son's Green Geek Charity Contest and we contributed a small amount to the charity of her choice, SOS Children's Villages. The Daily Green reported on its initial impact, when 11 were reported dead.) Reports suggest 15,000 are homeless because of the storm, and 22 dead.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

We also have a contest in which we're giving away $7,000 in cash prizes and a new camera. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Storytelling is our focus for May, but every month our global network of community organizers host Tech4Good events in more than 50 cities. Wednesday, June 8. Wednesday, June 22.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 17, 2013

When she’s not writing about nonprofits you can find her competing in public speaking contests and training to be a Spice Girl ( wannabe). . Guest post by Madeline Turner - Madeline has a passion for writing and believes the nonprofit sector keeps humanity accountable by constantly reminding us that we’re all in this together.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

According to the Global NGO Online Technology Report , Millennials are most inspired to give by social media. Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Below are 44 tips I’ve learned, organized by topic and ordered from easiest to hardest to implement. Encourage them to use their social network.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 27% of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give (social media 29%, 18% website, 12% print). This is the second post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Since we launched in May 2007, 60 million people have started using Causes and over 250,000 causes have been created about every topic from halting global warming to supporting arts education. Just send that link out through email, announcements to your cause members, and include it in your email signature.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Produce an annual event that is really unique, fun and engaging, and designed to raises money – be creative, such as a cooking contest or talent show. Think about the saying, “Think Globally, Act Locally,” this directly applies to you, the more you can align with employees where they are in location, mindset, and subculture, the better.

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Forum One

MARCH 4, 2008

Read More » Local Government Web Managers Notes: Responding to Economic Uncertainty Michael Walsh in Influence 18 May 2010 In the past few months, world-wide political and economic uncertainty has shaken global confidence, which in turn has resulted in continued market instability and volatility.

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Forum One

AUGUST 20, 2007

Read More » Local Government Web Managers Notes: Responding to Economic Uncertainty Michael Walsh in Influence 18 May 2010 In the past few months, world-wide political and economic uncertainty has shaken global confidence, which in turn has resulted in continued market instability and volatility.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 24, 2007

Read More » Local Government Web Managers Notes: Responding to Economic Uncertainty Michael Walsh in Influence 18 May 2010 In the past few months, world-wide political and economic uncertainty has shaken global confidence, which in turn has resulted in continued market instability and volatility.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2023

Blackbaud Institute’s 2022 Charitable Giving Report marked a 9% increase in overall giving from the previous year. Lending Tree reports that more than half of Americans are generous , with 56% contributing to a charity in 2021. Little wonder it consumes so much of your organization’s energy and budget.

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Forum One

JULY 5, 2007

Read More » Local Government Web Managers Notes: Responding to Economic Uncertainty Michael Walsh in Influence 18 May 2010 In the past few months, world-wide political and economic uncertainty has shaken global confidence, which in turn has resulted in continued market instability and volatility.

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Forum One

JULY 5, 2006

Read More » Local Government Web Managers Notes: Responding to Economic Uncertainty Michael Walsh in Influence 18 May 2010 In the past few months, world-wide political and economic uncertainty has shaken global confidence, which in turn has resulted in continued market instability and volatility.

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Forum One

JULY 5, 2006

Read More » Local Government Web Managers Notes: Responding to Economic Uncertainty Michael Walsh in Influence 18 May 2010 In the past few months, world-wide political and economic uncertainty has shaken global confidence, which in turn has resulted in continued market instability and volatility.

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See3

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

Thank you for your commitment to global social justice and support of AJWS. One way the political campaigns have created urgency is at the time of the FEC filing, where they have to report how much money they have raised. A twist on this is a kind of contest with a big payoff for the organization at the end. [.]

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The results for this week’s GivingTuesday 2018 have been reported. The total number of donations reported is approaching 4 million, a 45-percent jump compared to 2017, marking the most successful year yet in terms of giving. Eastern time, according to a Facebook spokesperson reported in the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

The nonprofit technology news this month reports on the reinvention of the wheel in India and Africa, how nonprofits are leading the wearable computing field, the privacy threat you may not have heard about yet, and plenty more. We have another date for the end of the global digital divide! NPTech Contests and Awards.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

The report also talks about a new growing form factor called "ultramobiles." And The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners Are… In November Microsoft launched the first Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. Find the winning apps and the array of entries on the contest page. Social Media.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

For example, why track how many events are taking place for our own reporting only? The difference, like with communications, is that when you launch a crowd-sourcing contest or campaign, you are trying to get ideas or submissions from the network, the crowd – from people or organizations you don’t know.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The students would prepare for the contest using a series of online practice modules and mobile phone based applications that would test the students on sample questions. Cybersecurity: Consolidated Zero-Day Citizen Reporting Portal. On a regular basis, the government should produce a report on submitted cases.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The other thing that I think is happening globally is that there’s greater economic inequality. You know, you have to thank donors, you have to appreciate them, you know, you have to report back. Thirty days later, they met again, no ask, but also a request to report back 30 days again. Most people think of numbers.

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