Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

I grew up in a small town by the New Jersey shore in a house a block from the Atlantic Ocean that my elderly parents still live in today. With Hurricane threatening a direct hit and potential devastating damage, emergency officials called for a mandatory evacuation — something that hasn’t happened in many years.

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AUGUST 23, 2021

Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado, a typhoon or a flood, these organizations mobilize and are ready to fill whatever needs they can. As we head into 2021 Atlantic hurricane and wildfire season in the northern hemisphere, the need for safeguarding vulnerable employees becomes more pressing each day.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

We're all familiar with it, a message saying "Help the recovery from Hurricane Sandy. Text MUTUALAID to 69866 to donate $10." Mobile giving is a low-cost way to raise funds on an ongoing- or campaign-based basis. Benefits of a Mobile Site. Other benefits of a mobile site include: A better experience!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 19, 2021

UNICEF USA has already mobilized in Haiti and is providing aid to communities that have been hit the hardest by the earthquake and tropical depression. Supporting nonprofits in their hurricane relief efforts helps tremendously with the relief effort. By donating to this organization, you can sponsor St. Find the Helpers.

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Classy

AUGUST 17, 2021

All donations are currently being routed to provide immediate support, which is a natural extension of Hope for Haiti’s mission to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children. Facebook: Hope for Haiti. Twitter: @HopeforHaitiFL. Team Rubicon. Photo featured on the Team Rubicon website. Facebook: Team Rubicon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Videos have to be formatted to stand out on mobile. Over 80% of Facebook’s users are checking out the app on mobile. The non-profit saw a huge difference in results, with the square video receiving 2x more views and 3x more shares than the landscape version, largely due to mobile traffic. However, storytelling isn’t enough.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Relief organizations and first-responders are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Google's Hurricane Sandy map currently shows areas with power outages.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 18, 2016

In the first part of this mobile fundraising series , we covered the basics, diving into the various forms of mobile fundraising and key terms that every mobile fundraiser should know. Now that you have that background, we’re moving on to part 2, which answers: Can mobile giving technology be used for more than just fundraising?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

One of the big additions to the guide is a section on backing up a mobile phone or tablet. To supplement this section, we compiled the best disaster preparedness apps from TechSoup donation partners, government agencies, other nonprofits, and more. Apps by TechSoup Donation Partners. Can an app save lives?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. It is the principle of donating time and energy towards a greater cause. Boost donations. Let’s take a closer look at this phenomenon!

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

Microsoft's HelpBridge is a free app available on all the major mobile platforms that connects you with friends and family during a disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. It also lets you discover and donate to organizations involved in disaster response work, and find opportunities to volunteer. TechSoup Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

What about Hurricane Sandy? It has been reported that Lucas plans to “donate the majority of the proceeds to his philanthropic endeavors.” Are people going to give less because they donated to Hurricane Sandy relief? Hurricane Sandy is unlikely to have a significant impact on this trend.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

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. Donate to Organizations Providing Relief. wireless subscribers.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Mobile has put a whole new spin on fundraising, connecting with donors, and kick-off campaigns. As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore some of the latest mobile fundraising apps. Mobile Fundraising Tools. These mobile tools help you fundraise on-the-go.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

If you follow the mobile active blog , you'll know that in other areas of the world, using text messages to make a donation is commonplace. Last Friday, Mobile Active reported on the Sunday???s s Super Bowl launch of a United Way fund-raising campaign using mobile phone text messaging.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 27, 2017

As mobile phone use continues to surge, texting is becoming an increasingly relevant tool for nonprofits. Mobile phone subscriptions worldwide were at 4.01 A recent study shows that, for every 1000 email subscribers, nonprofit organizations have 13 mobile subscribers. Mobile has simply become too big to ignore.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2014

Hurricane season kicked off on June 1 and we’ve already got our first tropical depression in the Atlantic. When you think of disaster relief, you probably think about the Red Cross setting up shelters or Doctors Without Borders operating mobile care units. Does your organization need a disaster fundraising plan? What’s your plan?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

“Very soon technology will improve donor participation and retention by making it ridiculously easy to give…Technology will allow donors to do what they want to do anyway…We’re two decades into the internet era; why is it still easier to buy a book about hurricanes than help a storm’s victims? Is your website mobile responsive? .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually. The impact of a matching gifts drive is sizeable, with 84% of donors saying that they would be more likely to donate if a match is offered. Micro-donation programs. Wishlist drives.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. Reports of violence and of peace efforts could be placed via the web or mobile phone. 100% of donations went directly to disaster relief. By the morning of the 14th, donations had already hit $3 Million.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

A "disaster" doesn't necessarily have to mean a fire, earthquake, hurricane, or other natural occurrence. The Rockaways, in the borough of Queens, was one of the hardest hit areas during Hurricane Sandy. When Laurence Copel moved to New Orleans in 2010, the city was still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.

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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. Mobile giving will be the first response giving option of choice in the future.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Delayed help to Puerto Rico after devastating hurricanes. Before you think you know everything there is to know about “the millennials” and coin their actions as “do-gooding” and “nice” gestures, please be aware they are not only tackling these issues through traditional means of support like volunteering and donating.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2013

He says that his inspiration for doing this work came to him in wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 when AFP needed to find additional ways to stay in touch with members. Three of his current hot topics are: integrating donor databases with mobile, mastering online grant applications, and crowdfunding.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2010

The project, a national day of action to benefit gulf coast fishing families, has three calls to action to mobilize citizens: Vote in the Pepsi Refresh campaign Donate to support the families Attend OR HOLD an event That's right. You can attend OR HOLD an event of your own.

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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. Mobile giving will be the first response giving option of choice in the future.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. It’s an interesting model that blends the kind of action triggered approach to donation that HelpAttack! Facebook’s mobile app has always gotten mixed reviews.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. It’s an interesting model that blends the kind of action triggered approach to donation that HelpAttack! Facebook’s mobile app has always gotten mixed reviews. Checkon.me

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

As the east coast continues cleaning up from Hurricane Sandy, those of us who have been in the industry a while can't help but reflect on what this means for the fundraising sector and think back to the lessons of Katrina. Nicole McGougan is a public relations associate at Blackbaud. Original posting by Miriam Kagan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

Mobile health apps have grown in popularity. A campaign that raised awareness and donations for ALS to epic proportions. ” to “Can I donate if I don’t dump water on my head.” She mentioned that 50% of Americans say they have changed their health behavior based on using a tracking device or app. (I

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2008

They do this by mobilizing children, teens, and adults volunteers who, package the meals. The organization was founded by Richard Proudfit who was on a medical mission to Honduras after a hurricane ravaged the country. They have packaging network with a national headquarters and satellites in 14 states and Canada.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 30, 2006

She steered away from using a PayPal button and worked only with donations of supplies and equipment. People wanted to see how her town looked before, as well as after the hurricane. It took her 10 hours, by herself, to sort through all of the clothing donations that she received. Tips from Sara 1. Provide daily update posts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 9, 2006

" The study focuses on the recent, large-scale humanitarian emergencies that prompted a huge number and amount of online donations. million in charitable giving online through Network for Good in response to three major crises: the December 2004 tsunamis, Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and the Pakistan earthquake of October 2005. ??

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Care2

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Courtesy of Alexandra Rampy, publisher of SocialButterfly Mobile. Rather than go on, instead, I want to give some examples and highlight the cool factor of how mobile can add some out-of-the-box type thinking to an overall health and/or social marketing-related initiative. Cool Factor : Mobile as a research tool. Wide Reaching.

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Everyaction

JULY 23, 2018

We had all these amazing volunteers and food trucks and chefs who had managed their own businesses but lost so much after the hurricane and decided that they wanted to offer their time and resources to WCK. We had over 20,000 volunteers in Puerto Rico alone, most of whom were Puerto Ricans who had been impacted by the hurricane themselves.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2013

surviving Mother Nature’s wrath: tornado, hurricane, flood, fire. Disaster preparedness apps can help you back up a mobile phone or tablet to stay organized and updated during times of crisis. Many organizations use Mobile Beacon’s 4G service as a low-cost fail-safe for their network. frequent backups can help there.

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