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Help Hurricane Harvey Victims: Where To Donate #HoustonStrong

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I watched the news reports from Texas and was horrified at the scale of this disaster. When a natural disaster strikes, I make a donation to my go to national or global charities for disaster relief Team Rubicon, Save the Children , and/or Global Giving. So, I’m donating there as well. YMCA Houston.

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77 Quotes from VolunteerHub Clients

Volunteer Hub

“Our volunteers, docents, and donors are instrumental in the success of the museum and its programs,” said Madelyn Strubelt, Director of Visitor and Volunteer Services for Holocaust Museum Houston. Why Volunteer Management Software. The point-based reward and recognition program we have created in VolunteerHub is awesome!

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70% of US College Students Say They Aren’t Politically Engaged

Care2

While 1/3 of survey respondent’s say they prefer online tools for advocacy, 49% say they get their news the old fashion way – major national newspapers. Only 11% of 18-29 year olds donated money to a political campaign or cause.8% Houston We Have A Problem. In the last 12 months approximately.

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Social Media Breakfast Boston: Help Leverage A Tyson Foods Gift of Protein for Boston

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For every comment, Tyson Foods will donate 100 pounds of protein to the Boston Food Bank. Given the topic and the gloomy news, I thought to myself maybe we can do more than talk about it. Social Media Breakfast Boston View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. tags: givelist giving ). Maybe we can do something.

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Meet Connie Reece: Using Social Media to Strike Back At Ike

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It turned into a day-long event that was live-streamed, with food donated by local merchants, and it attracted news coverage. More than a hundred people signed up online for a donation timeslot to come in and give blood; the center averages around 40 a day. Our food bank is also assisting the Houston food bank.

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[VIDEO] 3 Steps To Closing $10K+ Gifts By December 31

Bloomerang

I’m originally from Houston. This is a chance for you to inspire your donor to make the donation now. ” I mean, help the donor make the donation? I’m like, “Oh, you’re based in Houston. I’m going to be there for Christmas and New Year’s.” This is me talking.

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The Most Generous Online Giving Cities in the U.S.

Connection Cafe

Additionally, online donations grew by 31% from 2012 to 2013, from nearly $6.4 Newport News. We also applied some additional statistical rigor used in The Blackbaud Index , which has become a trusted and valued source of nonprofit fundraising information since its launch four years ago. million to more than $8.3 million. . Population.

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