Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

During the US Thanksgiving holiday, Tweetsgiving asked people around the world to use Twitter to share something they were grateful for and include the link to the Tweetsgiving site (where people could donate to help build a library, classroom and more for the benefiting school in Tanzania).

Contest 143

Contest Change Technology Case Study 143

Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 12, 2006

What I didn't realize about Dining for Women, is that they research and choose the organization that will be receiving the funds from that month's gatherings so that all of the Dining for Women groups meeting across the country are donating to the same thing. They offer $100-$150 start-up grants to businesses in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Kiva 40

Kiva San Francisco Help Giving 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

This two-day event, scheduled for November 24-26, will also invite people to donate to Epic Change. Tweetsgiving offers a number of ways to express your gratitude online and offline , including different events around the globe. This two-day event, scheduled for November 24-26, will also invite people to donate to Epic Change.

Tanzania 94

Tanzania Classroom Offline 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2009

Right before Thanksgiving, the TweetsGiving effort helped Epic Change raise over $10,000 in 48 hours to build a classroom in Tanzania seeking $10 donations. Most were using Twitter as one channel in a multi-channel campaign and asked for small donations ($10), although gave incentives for larger gifts.

Twitter 51

Twitter Raise Money Phase 51

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

The service has 17 million users and is transforming the way wealth is distributed in poor countries, which now include Tanzania, India, and Afghanistan as well as Kenya. This service enables anyone to donate as little as $5 to directly fund medical care for people in need. Move over Gates Foundation. The Future of NPTech.

News 58

News Technology Africa Kenya 58

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Less than 24 hours ago, Epic Change launched its TweetsGiving 2009 , a 48-hour charity event to encourage people to express their gratitude using online tools and at face-to-face meet-ups. This two-day event, which ends on Thanksgiving, also invites people to donate to Epic Change. . A Platform for Self-Organizing.

Social Media 107

Social Media Trend Media Fundraising 107