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9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Here’s your first clue: “I came all the way from Greece and met my fur-ever family back in January.”. You helped us raise $102,768! 8) Show your appreciation.

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Slacktivism: Can Cartoons Raise Awareness or Just Make Us Feel Good?

NetWits

In an effort to raise awareness for child abuse, thousands of Facebook users changed their profile photos to one of their favorite childhood cartoon characters (full disclosure: mine was Underdog.) Whether it started on accident, was part of a specific campaign, or originated in Greece , this meme seemed to really have legs!

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How to Find Your Next Great Board Member

Connection Cafe

On the flip side, if your strategic vision is to effect huge transformational change— systemic change rather than project-based goals—someone who’s experienced with annual fund appeals probably isn’t going to be a good match for your board. The last word comes to us from ancient Greece. Nosce te ipsum.

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NTC Boston: Brian Reich: Online Fundraising Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Unicef in Greece raised $6 million euros for tsunami. Also mentioned that selling ring tones is a way to raise money. on your site and expect to raise money. t work to raise money when you don???t re raising money out-of-state, international fundraising has even more regulations. Bono/Live Aid Concert ???

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

EveryAction

She took an active role in the independence movement aimed at relinquishing Ottoman rule over Greec e, investing her own fortune into securing arms, ships, and otherwise equipping the soldiers under her command. Through her bird drawings, Bouler raised over $200,000 for wildlife recovery services. Laskarina Bouboulina. Nellie Bly.

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