Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As a nonprofit organization, you may already be feeling the need to take a stance on the concept of the metaverse or perhaps make decisions about “meta-related” activities like accepting crypto donations. Crypto users are also more likely to donate—nearly 50%—overshadowing the general investor population, of which the number is only 33%.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

This comes from the “tin cup” model of fundraising, where we come from a place of begging. At one point in time, enacting their value to address homelessness in your area may translate to grants to homeless shelters. – – Too Greedy? Dear Too Greedy, First, stop worrying that you’re being greedy. You’re not a beggar!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Specifically, leading a 9 to 5 life at a job where you "increase shareholder value" and "exceed client expectations," while at night, you spend your precious spare hours working for a cause you love … maybe pug rescue, meals for the homeless, or mental health advocacy … all to make a difference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Consider this: what about looking at the standard for-profit business model from a non-profit standpoint? How many times have you seen a local shop serving as a drop-off point for donations to a homeless shelter or food bank? Or donating a percentage of their sales to a local charity?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes. Write down how this donation will allow that donor to become a hero. Start by modeling the behavior you want to see. That’s you!

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, if a nonprofit organization operates health clinics inside public schools, the Advisory Board might be made up of pediatricians, family physicians, and nurses, who could advise the Governing Board on how the model could best operate to meet families’ needs. Making an in-kind donation of equipment or supplies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

This year’s Day of Service featured three different projects – a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC’s largest homeless shelter and meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen. Approximately 100 volunteers participated in service activities. Tech Recycling Day.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2013

Anyone who joins the Board now has clearly defined roles and willingly makes a personal donation in addition to actively fundraising.". Fundamentally overhauling a business model can be risky and expensive. homeless family; it is more proactive and cost-effective to focus on. family becomes homeless. enforcement and more.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Speaking of volunteers, Wild Apricot ''s post, The Mission Driven Volunteer, discusses a new definition and new models of volunteering. Learn more about our flipped classroom model, what you can look forward to learning when you''re there, and register! Get the full description and sign up for the webinar here. Not in San Francisco?

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

This year's Day of Service featured three different projects - a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC's largest homeless shelter and meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen. Mark likes using the FLIP camera because it is easy and it models that you don't need an expensive camera to do this work.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Speaking of volunteers, Wild Apricot ''s post, The Mission Driven Volunteer, discusses a new definition and new models of volunteering. Learn more about our flipped classroom model, what you can look forward to learning when you''re there, and register! Get the full description and sign up for the webinar here. Not in San Francisco?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The concept of empowering individuals to fundraise for a charity by asking their friends to donate has been around for years offline. Razoo has promoted local giving days, including Twive and Receive and recently announced reaching a milestone of raising $100 million. And that’s why I’m supporting Giving Tuesday. What about you?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2017

Recent trends in philanthropic giving indicate that the new generation of donors has a high interest in ensuring that their donations generate outcomes (Flandez, 2012). These organizations were VisionSpring, Code.org, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, and the Mental Health Center of Denver.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

A supply drive works great for nonprofit organizations that need supplies like food donations , office supplies, and more! John Center for Homeless Men recently hosted their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent. To be a HERO, you simply have to donate, share, or spread awareness in some way.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 12, 2017

But the reality is that in many nonprofit organizations, different teams and departments do not have a shared mental model for a culture of philanthropy. Too many nonprofit staff are so busy doing the work, they don’t step back to consider the bigger picture of organizational culture and a shared mental model. Business guru Peter F.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2015

I was so impressed that made a donation. That’s why she founded The Elevator Project to replicate this model with other people. I got several applicants from that event alone as well as donations and insight from other service providers and after the event I was featured in the New York Times , I received a lot of other applicants.”.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2015

Boulder Food Rescue provides food to homeless shelters, working-poor families, schools, charities, low-income housing cooperatives, and other organizations in need. Boulder Food Rescue plans to use this information to pressure more local businesses to donate food and shift public opinion to reduce food waste for the city.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

They checked out the donors’s fb profile, and they could tell that she was in their key target demographic for new $$ donations. When staff research her in their donor database, they discovered she had attended our big fundraiser in Feb. as a first time donor.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

Donate Tweets and Facebook posts to NTEN and use it to fund local 501 C-3 Clubs and local gatherings around the country. We have the wrong mental model for change. He showed a series of photos from the Common Ground campaign for homeless to get homes – before and after photos. He pointed out that it was story of hope.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

Donate Tweets and Facebook posts to NTEN and use it to fund local 501 C-3 Clubs and local gatherings around the country. We have the wrong mental model for change. He showed a series of photos from the Common Ground campaign for homeless to get homes – before and after photos. How great it is to be in a room with everyone.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

They asked their supporters to start supply drives on their behalf or to make a donation to their organization on their peer-to-peer event page. We love this particular example of peer-to-peer fundraising because it makes it clear you don’t need to host an elaborate event to make use of this fundraising model. Why we love this event.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2011

Donate Tweets and Facebook posts to NTEN and use it to fund local 501 C-3 Clubs and local gatherings around the country. We have the wrong mental model for change. He showed a series of photos from the Common Ground campaign for homeless to get homes - before and after photos. How great it is to be in a room with everyone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2008

Epic Change uses their donations to provide interest-free loans to local partners to finance their community improvement efforts. I just donated $20 via Network for Good. (In model, as described on their website. Epic Change is the lucky winner of my Reader Appreciation Day Charity Giveaway (Beth's Big Give!).

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

We’ve all received a fundraising appeal letter in the mail asking us to donate. Some are from nonprofits you’ve already donated to while others are groups you may not have heard of that are looking for new donors, targeting you. Maybe YOU have sent out a fundraising appeal letter for your nonprofit, hoping to see donations pouring in.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Aqubanc will give away two replica models courtesy of Diecasm (www.diecasm.com). Causemunity.org provides easy solution to your fund-raising needs through micro-donations. Qgiv General- Information on how Qgiv can help your organization accept online one-time/recurring donations and event registrations. Aqubanc in booth 58.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Aqubanc will give away two replica models courtesy of Diecasm (www.diecasm.com). Causemunity.org provides easy solution to your fund-raising needs through micro-donations. Qgiv General- Information on how Qgiv can help your organization accept online one-time/recurring donations and event registrations. Aqubanc in booth 58.

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Everyaction

MAY 16, 2018

Lack of access to appropriate mental health care carries serious consequences, including increased likelihood of hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and suicide. Finally, their online donation page features this informative graphic, illustrating the impact of donations to potential funders in a compelling and personal way.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

When you started your nonprofit, you likely had a core group of supporters who provided donations and funding on a regular basis. Someone donates, and regardless of who they are, the amount they donated, and their reason for giving, they are thrown into the in-progress communications schedule already set at the nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

So look at the fact, are you creating and using an evidence-based program model? So, if your program has an evidence-based model, and I’m not just saying. So maybe you got 20 people off the streets who were living homeless in your community, and that was 30% of the homeless population that you’re aware of.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

You’re just kind of seeing the opportunities that are available now that might not have been before because maybe you got increased donations, maybe you received a few grants. So logic model, this is my tried and true. I love this logic model. This is through the Kellogg Foundation.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

And since my retirement, I’ve started my nonprofit consulting where I help small nonprofit staff and board, build relationships that convert into more donations, and that’s why I do actually love Bloomerang. I add a stage five where I like to follow the model that had stage five, and that’s the process.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Although this reason doesn’t make us feel as warm and fuzzy inside as the prior, when it comes down to it people want to get their donations in for 2010 so they can get the tax break. For you, it is still a donation. It’s December 31st and this is your last chance to donate this year! Let them give!

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Think of these as the essential elements of web design: Clear, prominent donation buttons. Let’s walk through a selection of unique nonprofit websites that not only incorporate these elements but go above and beyond to impress visitors and inspire donations: Interlochen Center for the Arts. Mobile-responsive design.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2010

Molson launched a campaign to replace the public funding with private sector donations, starting with its own $20K donation. The Molson Team spread the word , using Twitter to urge a wider audience to attend and donate. According to Twitterville, Molson publicly invited competitor Labatt Breweries to join the campaign.

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