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6 Ways To Increase Mobile Giving In 2014

TechImpact

Convenience is key in today’s technology driven society, and as a direct result of this fact, mobile giving is poised to rise in 2014. While a quarter of a million pounds were raised via text messaging one hour after the disaster struck. Make sure your mobile site is optimized for multiple platforms.

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Sending Prayers and Concrete Help to the Philippines: Bayanihan’ Spirit

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I remembered my Dad, who passed away this year, who was a WW2 Vet and stationed in the Philippines. Large organizations like the ones identified by in this Huffington Post list of charities are also raising money and mobilizing relief efforts, including the Red Cross , Direct Relief , and Save the Children.

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Typhoon Haiyan: How to Help with Recovery Efforts

Tech Soup

Relief organizations and first-responders are mobilizing to provide aid to those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. We've compiled a list of organizations to which you can donate to support these efforts as well as some disaster recovery resources. Image: Philippine Red Cross. wireless subscribers.

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Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Using Social Networking Tools - Advice, Brief Case Study, and Resources

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SaveGuimaras is a group of individuals who are dedicated to raising awareness on the recent oil-spill tragedy in Guimaras, Philippines. Because the international community and media have failed to respond to this environmental disaster, they are bringing the campaign to the Social Web. BTW, we are the no. The Short Resource List.

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400 More Email Subject Lines from End of Year Fundraising

Connection Cafe

And with more than 50% of all emails now opened on a mobile device it’s vital to be mobile friendly. The text message was sent to me at 8:08pm ET, which is outside of peak online giving hours, but perfect for mobile users. My only recommendation would have been to text a link to a mobile optimized donation form.

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300 More Email Subject Lines from End of Year Fundraising

Connection Cafe

As nonprofits continue to shift to more mobile friendly strategies the smart organizations will start focusing on other time frames. Good offers, clear messaging, targeted segmentation, and mobile friendly messages. That last element is more important than ever when you consider that 48% of emails are now opened on a mobile device.

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