Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Last winter, after Harry and I had a conversation about global warming (and quite a conversation it was for a then eight-year old), and we collaborated on a series of green videos. Parenting Tips To Encourage Your Child's Philanthropy 1. I also want to them to discover and follow their own sense of social activism.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here are signs your work may be in the danger (red) or caution (yellow) zone, rather than full speed ahead (green) zone: Your budget has stayed the same for quite some time, or it has shrunk. If you’re working within a culture of philanthropy where everyone understands you’re all in this together, you’re lucky.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

Van Jones , founder of the grassroots think tank Rebuild The Dream , CNN contributor, and author of the visionary The Green Collar Economy , is one. She turned one of the big regional Goodwills into a thriving green organization. Their president and founder Matt Bauer also co-edited the Nonprofit Guide to Going Green.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Whether it’s an emailed donation appeal, social media post, or old-school flyer on a bulletin board, the best nonprofit communications help your audience relate to and position themselves within your mission’s story. Foundations and corporate philanthropy programs receive floods of applications for new grant opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

The project is a hyperlocal source of information about living green–powered by network of environmental activists, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations. It celebrates the natural beauty of the area while educating the community about a green life style. Cara talked about the network formation phase of the project.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

Why do all this if you’re just having somebody spoon green beans onto a lunch tray? Also, when they see your mailer come through asking for donations, they’ll remember their friend who was enthusiastic about your standards and will make a gift. If it’s possible to introduce people from these areas, all the better.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2012

Finally, if they need to spend $50 for a premium Tumbler design or $25 a year for Flickr Pro, they have the green light to do so. We aren’t there yet, but we are close… and these new ways of giving will transform philanthropy and nonprofit budgets ( think mobile wallets ). The era of winging it is over.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2018

For those who itemize, the limit for cash donations is raised from 50 percent to 60 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI). With change in tax laws that can influence philanthropy comes an impact to individuals, charities and communities. State and local income and property taxes are now limited to a $10,000 deduction. Key changes.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 13, 2008

Here are a few ideas: The Chronicle of Philanthropy has a great round-up of do-good Father's Day gifts like "adopting" endangered animals through the World Wildlife Fund , and donating items like boats, building tools, and tents to a person in need through Oxfam. Father's Day gift green nonprofit donation

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

In a tough economy, it also wanted to offer opportunities to get involved, participate, and donate at many different levels, but also not forget its core base of supporters. When there, volunteers set up a laptop that guests could use to make a donation via CC’s web site. In 2009, Red House 2009 generated $23,000 in donations.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Adobe’s software donation programs through TechSoup help organizations design powerful print collateral, create video accounts of their successes, build their web presence, and more. See how nonprofits like yours are benefiting from their donated products and services, and creating professional-quality videos.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Example: The Chronicle of Philanthropy's blog, Give and Take , provides fantastic daily roundups about nonprofits and philanthropy. Example: Green for All posted about how Green for All Supports Local Green Jobs Corps in Tennessee. Take it a step further and share their news story links on your blog.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 28, 2009

The more non-perishable food items you donate, the bigger the discount you receive. The youth at the Farmville Baptist Church in Farmville, VA will be collecting donations after the service for their local food bank, FACES. The VISTO Board of Directors prepares the soups that are given away for a suggested donation of $5.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 25, 2015

Rory Green is a guest blogger for Nonprofit Hub. Fundraisers in Vancouver have had a unique challenge in figuring out what philanthropy looks like at a start-up. Think “Investment” Not “Donation”. Some new companies have started donating 1% of their business to a charity. Here’s what I have learned so far.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Editor's Note: TechSoup offers donated and discounted services from B Corps such as BetterWorld Telecom , Azavea , and — coming soon — Dharma Merchant Services. Profits were allowed, but they were legitimized by the mission within the business charter. B Corps in California.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

In the US, the Chicago and Portland groups visited their local Microsoft stores to learn how to leverage the Office 365 donation. Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways June PDH Lunch — Incorporating Green Infrastructure. We've already scheduled 66 events for June, and the month is just beginning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2006

Flickr photo from: Just Me Robin Photos "Fried Green Tomatoes anyone?" " My first thought when I opened this email from Katya Andresen , VP Marketing, Network for Good , pointing me to some new research, " The Young and the Generous " (you have to register to download) was about fried green tomatoes.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

Pie Ranch is a Bay Area nonprofit that teaches urban youth about food and farming: "We have planted wheat for pie crusts and berries for filling, and are raising bees for honey, goats for milk and chickens for eggs on a 14-acre parcel above the historic Steele Ranch at Green Oaks Creek. C pie blogging food philanthropy net2

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

Google qualified nonprofit organizations can use GoogleCheckout to accept charitable donations without any fees as first reported by the NTEN blog. Peter Dietz gives us a video walk through of his site, Social Actions which focuses on micro-philanthropy. Now here's a new term: Green Philanthropy. Fundraising 2.0

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2016

This is the most basic and logical step to take after receiving a donation. ” —Rory Green, Associate Director of Development for Simon Fraser University. Maeve Strathy, What Gives Philanthropy. Write donors a letter of thanks. Find Donor Interests. Demographics and giving amounts is not enough. Utilize Free Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Today, if you go through the green gate at Tumaini Children’s Home in Nyeri, Kenya and make a left at the matron’s office, you will find the labor of my love of literacy. Here is my story: During the year I lived in the orphanage, I had requested many donated things for the orphanage. Find her at Claire.us.com or on Twitter.

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Care2

JANUARY 21, 2009

The big question on every fundraiser’s mind these days is this: How can an organization sustain and even increase their online donations in a recession? While there is no magic formula, the best practices for online fundraisers right now lie in a solid communication strategy and philanthropy fundamentals.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2007

It is relatively simple to make a donation using Kiva. Choose an entrepreneur you want to donate to. Our collective donations were able to fulfill her request for a loan of $500. Learn about the organization you will be donating to. Why isn't being anti-genocide as "popular" as being green? Find a circle near you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

Tools and Strategy Google Earth for Green Activism. Here's a set of best practices for Green Activism with Google Earth. Technovist tells us how to be a green blogger and Emily's World gives a great list of environmental blogs. Every time you get a question right the advertisers donate 10 grains of rice.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 31, 2006

They are donating the proceeds from next month's dinners to Maathai's project, Women for Change. The Green Belt Movement was born. Our donations this month will go to Women for Women International , an organization that helps women survivors of war rebuild their lives. Wangari Maathai women philanthropy africa giving circle

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 20, 2007

"If you just need bodies at a rally, names on a petition or donations in your coffers, mobilizing through traditional means will work great. Networking for Change. Blogs You can find blogs by searching on Google Blog Search and Technorati. If you don't know how to post a video on the Internet, Freevlog can show you how).

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Classy

MARCH 29, 2021

Partnering with over 6,000 nonprofit organizations, Classy has powered tens of millions of donations from over 190 countries, raising over $2 billion in the process. . From facilitating green commuting, to employee gift matching, to paid time off for volunteering, Google inspects nearly every part of their business with a social impact lens.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Harry: A Green Geek. If your organization Tweets, will they donate? Social Media Breakfast: Help Leverage A Tyson Foods Donation. Teaching Your Kids About Philanthropy. Transparency and Social Media: Dealing with Criticism. Interview with Jonathon Colman. The Intangible Benefits of Social Media.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2021

Clearly indicate how to get in touch with you, how to make a donation, or how to become a sponsor. Potential donors are more likely to get involved in your work if they know exactly where the donation would go, and see that you have produced measurable results in the past to prove you can achieve what you set out to do. Even better?

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

The LIN mission is to foster a culture of philanthropy and social responsibility by providing support services to local nonprofits, skilled volunteers, and donors who are committed to building strong communities. Funders get feedback about how their donation has helped people’s lives. Some Fun Facts About Indonesia.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Consider all income sources, including individual donations through various channels. Analyze past giving patterns, contribution frequency, and preferred donation channels. Tools like CauseVox can boost your fundraising efforts by tracking donations and providing insights into trends and results.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. Charity Races like marathons, 5Ks, fun runs, or walkathons invite participants to register with your nonprofit and collect donations from their community, making every step count for your cause.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Of the study participants, roughly 75% of newcomers to Canada reported donating to charitable causes, particularly those with which they felt a personal connection. Green discussed the philosophy of life in three acts; act one focused on growth, act two focused on achievement and act three, focused largely on introspection.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? Well, lots of places.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Spencer Brodsky is 17 and he is spending his time online to raise money to bring Green Stoves to Rwanda , something he's been doing for the past 2 years. . Philanthropy doesn't have to be an adults only activity, giving can be part of your family fun. Tips To Encourage Your Child's Philanthropy 1. Spencer Brodsky.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2015

We know from other Blackbaud research that most online donations happen between 11am ET and 2pm ET. Everything from the email design to the donation form experience was spot on. But only one nonprofit, The Nature Conservancy, sent me a text message with a donation ask. Fwd: Steven – Review Your 2014 Donations.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

I’m going to start sipping my green tea, like you said. “Donate.” ” I already was going to give when I went to their donate page, but now I’m really going to give because I get it. And like I said, I couldn’t think of anyone that I wanted to cover this topic any more than her. . Hello, Maria.

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