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2012 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study Highlights Online Advocacy, Fundraising, and Social Media Metrics

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The number of gifts rose by 20%. This is not surprising since 2010 was a watershed year for many international nonprofits due to the 163% spike in fundraising around relief following the Haiti earthquake and flooding in Pakistan. On average, nonprofits increased their dollars raised online by 19% from 2010 to 2011.

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A Few More Do Good Gift Ideas

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My friend, Corrina McFarlane, sent this link to an article from the Boston Globe, Giving Twice: Thoughtful gifts that benefit charities, education, and research. Christmas holiday gift If you click on it, you can download a 10 page PDF with advertisements from all kinds of Fair Trade companies.

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eNonprofit Benchmarks Study Reveals Latest Metrics for Advocacy, Fundraising and Social Media

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The study said that the International sector drove this growth, which experienced a 163% increase in donations spurred by disasters such as the earthquake in Haiti and the flooding in Pakistan. Many nonprofits also saw an increase in the number of donations, a sign that that more people feel that economy is recovering.

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Menu for Hope: Holiday Gift Giving

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

She posted this about the Menu for Hope , a little fundraiser by food blogger, to help people affected by the earthquake in Northern India and Pakistan. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Dina Mehta , a blogger from Indian and fabulous person. I love seeing how grassroots fundraising translates to blogs.

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Network for Good Study of Disaster Giving

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. ?? Leave the details to thank you notes, when nonprofits can expound on the impact of donor gifts. ??

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Cupcakes for Hope!

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The donations are being collected by UNICEF through the First Giving web site to raise money for earthquake survivors from Northern India and Pakistan. It would be a great holiday season gift idea too if you wanted your family and friends to donate to the cause of your choice rather than to give you stuff. Nonprofits can use it too.

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Creating Learning Experiences That Connect, Inspire, and Engage

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I am very excited about upcoming peer learning projects that I’m working on in 2012, including several for Packard grantees in India, Pakistan, and Africa as well as the e-Mediat project in the Middle East. A few days ago I opened the door on a new learning journey.