Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2017

I also ask for recommendations for local charities from colleagues. The last one is tricky if you are not local to the area, but I’m grateful to have a great network of people who work in the nonprofit sector and can make recommendations. There are many more local nonprofits, focusing on animals, elderly, children, and more.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2020

Fortunately, we live in a time where technology can help bring people together in new and creative ways to fundraise without the requirement of being face-to-face with one another. Early in my career, I worked on the Race for the Cure in Houston when a hurricane swept through 10 days before our event.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Whether it be massive destruction from a hurricane, an Ebola outbreak, or a persistent wildfire, the social sector’s approach to disaster aid has traditionally been reactive, focusing on immediate aid. This outpouring of aid is essential in areas that have been flattened by circumstances beyond their control.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Based on Austin, Texas, I caught up with Connie to find how she is using Social Media raise money for victims of Hurricane Ike and other recent social media fundraising causes. It turned into a day-long event that was live-streamed, with food donated by local merchants, and it attracted news coverage. It was a timely delivery.

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