Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Many of these virtual events were born from a spirit of innovation and resiliency from organizations that were forced to evolve in a matter of days and raise much-needed funds in new ways. What’s more, recurring donors typically make this additional gift within one year of their first donation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

  Photo from International Planned Parenthood Federation/Western Hemisphere Region showing the complete devastation of its PROFAMIL Haiti clinic. PROFAMIL Haiti has provided sexual and reproductive health services in Haiti since 1984.    What's needed to rebuild the program?

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

There’s no doubt that mobile fundraising has increased in popularity over the last few years, primarily due to Text-to-Give ( also referred to as Text-to-Donate ). And text donations are not always just small $5 contributions. The average donation size for text fundraisers is $107. Bill-to-carrier text donations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

There’s no doubt that mobile fundraising has increased in popularity over the last few years, primarily due to Text-to-Give ( also referred to as Text-to-Donate ). And text donations are not always just small $5 contributions. The average donation size for text fundraisers is $107. Bill-to-carrier text donations.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 15, 2010

Americans have donated $8.5 million to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund through text messaging alone since the earthquake. And even more money has been raised through text messaging for other relief efforts, including Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund. read more.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 15, 2010

When I posted about How to Help Haitian Earthquake Survivor s on Tuesday evening, there wasn't much information out yet about how to help, but now there are lots of posts and articles with lists of organizations you can donate to like: Helping Haiti. donate safely; 3. donate safely; 3. Her advice is: 1. Her advice is: 1.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

I want to provide some updated findings for the entire year, as well as discuss the importance of online donations to support the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. The median online gift amount for online donations of at least $1,000 was $3,500 in 2009. Haiti Earthquake and Online Giving. This was up from $2,500 in 2008.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

I want to provide some updated findings for the entire year, as well as discuss the importance of online donations to support the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. The median online gift amount for online donations of at least $1,000 was $3,500 in 2009. Haiti Earthquake and Online Giving. This was up from $2,500 in 2008.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

I’m joining a panel to talk about the response for support after the Haiti earthquakes last year. Examples from Haiti. Let’s look at a couple of the main examples from the Haiti earthquake response. Those not in Haiti can also use the application as it aggregates news and actions to take.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2010

Many nonprofits, including several of TechSoup's member organizations, are working hard to bring aid to earthquake victims in Haiti. Fortunately, several of TechSoup's donation partners have stepped up and either promised funds or otherwise directed aid toward relief efforts in Haiti. Microsoft has committed $1.25

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2010

I am saddened by the news and images coming from Haiti after the devastating earthquake that hit yesterday. I've listed below a few organizations that are providing relief to Haiti, and the Huffington Post and CNN have a list of resources as well. The question on my mind and many of yours is where and how can I help?

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VisionLink

JANUARY 16, 2010

You may find this list of relief agencies useful, as you build links on your CommunityOS site to help the people of Haiti. State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747. • Donate to the IRC Haiti Crisis Fund.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org. 100% of profits help fund Surfrider’s mission to protect the world’s ocean, waves and beaches. 25) World Wildlife Fund Gifts :: gifts.worldwildlife.org. Online Stores by Nonprofits. 28) Home T :: thehomet.com.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

In fact, here’s my list of 7 ‘must do’s’ when thanking donors, so the donor feels warm and fuzzy about the donation they just made and is receptive to giving the next time you ask. Your email thank-you should arrive immediately after a donation is made online. Your donation makes it possible for us to provide food for more people.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 31, 2010

Last week in my post, Keeping Your Balance While Helping Haiti , I suggested that you research organizations working in Haiti that you would like to support by donating, volunteering, or helping in some other way throughout 2010. Have you chosen a way to support an organization working in Haiti throughout 2010?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 20, 2010

In the past 8 days, the surge of generosity for Haiti relief has been amazing. Find a charity with a proven track record of success in providing disaster relief and one that has worked in Haiti. Do Not Give To The Haitian Government – Haiti is known to be a corrupt country. Author: Jordan Viator.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2010

Google donated $1,000,000 to Haiti. org to help raise funds for Haiti and to end malaria. They also launched two Facebook Pages to help promote nonprofits and social causes: Facebook for Good and Non-Profits on Facebook. They also offer a tech-centric Facebook Fellowship Program for Ph.D. 2) Google/YouTube. 5) Twitter.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 12, 2010

The people of Haiti are going to need a lot of help after today's 7.0 Below is a quick list of organizations asking for donations. The American Red Cross is accepting donations for its International Response Fund. The American Red Cross is accepting donations for its International Response Fund. earthquake.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

In order to lead your ministry, provide valuable programming, and connect your community to your mission, you need adequate funds. Additionally, the people donating personally know the individual promoting your fundraiser. What is your overall goal in terms of both fundraising and target action with the funds? Venue Management.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

In the wake of the huge number of donations given to Haiti earthquake relief via text mesage, MobileActive has published Texting for Charitable Dollars: The Definitive Guide. It describes the process of raising funds via SMS from the donors' and the nonprofits' perspectives, including costs and tips for getting started.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 15, 2010

NorthJersey.com: Texting donations brings in millions for Haiti: "Michael Nilsen, senior director of public affairs for the Association of Professional Fundraisers in Arlington, Va., compared the sudden jump in text fund raising to the way online giving broke into the public consciousness following the 9/11 attacks.“One

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 4, 2010

It plays Habitat's name, Haiti relief, and pure greed -- it claims you can earn big tax-free commissions as a fundraiser. This is demonstrated in our role as a corporate sponsor for the HAITI RELIEF PROGRAM with money raised going towards helping displaced and disabled children and their families. Fundraising (at least in the U.S.)

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Let’s take a look at what makes a successful, powerful fundraising landing page so you can make sure yours are working for you to bring in the most donations possible. The emotional part comes when your page assures the donor that they’re in the right place and that their donation will make a difference. Don’t squander the opportunity!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

Ushahidi, an open source project originally deployed in Kenya to report post-election violence has since been downloaded and deployed for many other events and disasters, including Haiti, Chile, and Japan. Philanthropy has been able to move into the real time web, too. Another great example is Epic Change. Impacts to Society.

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NCE Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

With the recent Haitian earthquake, texting donations has garnered new media focus. While popular in Europe for some time, texting donations has finally broken through as a promising fundraising tool here. The Red Cross has collected more than $22 million in donations via text messages in one week. Do they pass the sniff test?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 14, 2010

The past 36 hours have been crucial for disaster relief organizations across the world as they reach out to supporters requesting donations, volunteers and general support for the efforts to help Haitians in need. Hijack your homepage to make Haiti the focus if it is a significant fundraising effort. Author: Molly Brooksbank.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2010

For example, yesterday I checked-in to Lowe’s who is donating $1 million to Haiti relief (forgot to mention they are donating the funds to the Red Cross). If you are at business venue that supports nonprofits, shout it out!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

" » Your Mobile Giving by State – Wendy Harman at the American Red Cross has posted a map and data about the funds donated via texting "Haiti" to 90999 to support the victims in the Haiti earthquake crisis. Submissions close January 22, 2010."

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

Every fundraiser knows the role that social media users played in delivering dollars to the American Red Cross for disaster relief in Haiti and to Planned Parenthood for mammogram screenings in the wake of the Komen Foundation’s withdrawal of funding, but actually how social media delivers such results has been a bit of mystery.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

A good fundraising email subject line can make or break your request for funds. You see, if the email doesn’t get opened, you get no donations. Dismissing the subject line will cost you opens and it will cost you donations. Want to know the biggest danger in Haiti right now? . Big mistake. Read that again.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 6, 2017

Our biggest finding we continually observe and share every year: You don’t need a trust fund or Roman numeral at the end of your name to sit on a nonprofit board. This research also serves as a valuable tool in aiding nonprofits as they determine what levels of financial commitment are appropriate to request and realistic to attain.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

And I couldn’t help think to myself, “oh, so all we need to do to raise funds for a great cause is get a celebrity? This rebound was led by an enormous 163% increase in the International sector due to emergencies like the earthquake in Haiti and flooding in Pakistan. Both of them involved celebrities.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2010

So in times of natural disasters like the catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti and affected more then two million people, can a mobile strategy help raise money in times of crisis? The carriers are allowing individuals to donate $10 up to three times, and 100% of the donations will reach the Red Cross Foundation.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Whether you want to raise money for clean water in Ethiopia, vaccinations for children in Haiti, or a safe home for a puppy in Mississipi, with a Birthday Cause your friends can give in honor of your special day. When friends donate to the Birthday Cause , they are able to write a message that appears on my Facebook Wall.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Not to be confused with Text-to-Give campaigns (Text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross), text alert campaigns are when individuals opt-in to be alerted of breaking news or calls to action via text message. World Wildlife Fund :: Subscribe. Check out their “Donate Now&# page on their mobile website.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Our biggest finding we continually observe and share every year: You don’t need a trust fund or Roman numeral at the end of your name to sit on a nonprofit board. This research also serves as a valuable tool in aiding nonprofits as they determine what levels of financial commitment are appropriate to request and realistic to attain.

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