Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I was raised to serve. I studied sociology, did a summer internship for the National Coalition for the Homeless , studied in Sweden for a semester (so that I could understand how their public policy worked), co-chaired Vassar''s Hunger Action chapter, and wrote a couple pieces about social-changey things for the student newspapers.

Sweden 66

Sweden Hunger Flash Library 66

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Focus on participation – Judge success by number of donors versus just total dollars raised. Key Takeaway #2: Spotlight Your Mission as the ‘Hero’ In the book, Ogilvy realized in a flash of insight that taste was irrelevant for whiskey – it was brand image alone that motivated purchases. Apply those lessons.

Lesson 59

Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2010

At this year's SXSW, I was invited to participate on a flash panel about women and technology conferences which ended up being about mentoring. For example, through a Twitter campaign during the conference, Mark Horwath raised $50,000 for his organization InvisiblePeople.tv to help promote awareness of homelessness in America.

Community 90

Community Offline Hype America 90

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Now, a lot of you probably only raise money for one thing. This is really about those organizations that have many different things that they’re raising money for. There’s no real, you know, flashing lights and, you know, “You suck,” or anything like that. Jackie: Right along with seasonality is offer.

Donor 60

Donor Disaster Gift Puerto Rico 60