Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

Photo by Danamdefebbo. " Hunger is not only local issue, but also a global one. obesity and chronic hunger and malnutrition. I've set up a the Social Actions Twitterfeed to search and post for hunger related campaigns and actions. I left A Comment To Help With Tyson Foods Hunger Relief in California.

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Alternatively, you can share a photo related to your website content that you already have, like a picture of your volunteers or the animals you’ve helped. For example, if you’re sharing a link to your event landing page, you might write “Click to register now for our annual walkathon to tackle hunger!”

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For example, if you work for a food bank, a clear, magnetic vision might be to end hunger in your community. Your website needs to be warm and engaging with plenty of stories, photos, video, and blank space for the eye to rest. Does my website feature clear (not blurry), compelling, high-quality photos, images, and video?

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APRIL 6, 2010

Get the latest news about the ICRC’s activities around the world plus a selection of photos, videos and publications on current humanitarian concerns. MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger :: Download. App Name: MAZON. Released: November 16, 2009.

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DECEMBER 13, 2006

Meet the Fight Hunger Web Team From left: Anna Yl??-Kauttu, e Forsyth-Sommer, Cordelia Salter-Nour, and Emanuele Quinto - photo in flickr with bios Fight Hunger is a division of the UN World Food Programme set up to help end child hunger by 2015 which is part of the first Millennium Development Goal. Kauttu, Susanne Th??rnqvist,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The app lets you take photos of yourself, and uses facial recognition magic to find your dog match. Not only did they take repeated photos to see what breed of dog would match their photo, they also started to ask if we could adopt a dog. Best Friends has just launched a fun mobile app.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Use compelling photos and video. Make this page short, easy to read, and include photos if possible so the donor can get an idea of how their money will make a difference. Keep an eye on your inbox for the latest news about our fight to end hunger in our community.”). All content should be in small bite-sized chunks.

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Ensuring you have access to the photos and stories you need to paint the full picture. Example: Kids without hunger in their lives, like those now at Green Avenue Elementary, enjoy better focus at school, which leads to academic success, improved graduation rates, and more opportunities in our community and world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2008

Tyson Foods was willing to donate 100 pounds of protein to the Boston Food Bank per comment on its Hunger Relief blog. (Tyson Foods has perfected a social media strategy that leverages blog comments for food donations as noted on the Fast Company blog.) . That's a lot of chicken, but the work of addressing hunger never ends.

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Place photos and videos on your GivingTuesday page to illustrate your goal and why it matters. For nonprofits that address needs in their local community—such as hunger or homelessness—consider running a food drive, coat drive, or toy drive alongside your GivingTuesday campaign. On your donation page, explain why you’re fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2009

Photo by Joi No, I'm not talking about texting in your take out order. Hunger is a serious issue in America, especially in these hard times. President-elect Obama pledged to end childhood hunger by 2015 during his presidential campaign. Tags: hunger. Bloggers have helped raised awareness of this important issue.

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For instance, you might include powerful CTAs that encourage visitors to “Become a Monthly Donor,” “Explore Our Volunteer Opportunities,” “End Hunger Now,” or “Protect Endangered Species.”. Also, use text and photo CTAs throughout your blog posts or informational pages to direct readers to take certain actions. Social Media .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2009

RT @ maryannehitt [link] - Re-posting great Seattle rally photo by Sierra Club's Dan Ritzman #nocoal #epacaa 2. billshore is Bill Shore and the CEO of Share Our Strength , an organization dedicated to getting rid of hunger. He tweets a lot about leadership issues and of course, his passion - ending hunger. Take for example.

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2008

  I also talked to the volunteers about why they were so passionate about the issue of ending childhood hunger. Michael is a founding director and President of End Childhood Hunger. Below are my flickr photos from the mural projects in the cafeteria.    I interviewed him about his work on qik.

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MAY 3, 2011

What would happen, instead, if organizations focused on eliminating hunger?) Scheduled for May 3-8, 2011, the site invites participants to create socially shareable “heartspaces&# that include words, videos, photos & investments in honor of mamas they love. Are you fueling with love? Learn more!

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MARCH 22, 2011

Flickr photo: Toban Black. Another example is the Hunger Relief Map from the Capitol Area Food Bank in Austin. Using data shared by partnering agencies, they are able to give their public a clear sense of where the need is, and how it is being met (or not) across the area they serve: Hunger is Unacceptable Map.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Growing up, my kids have posed for photos in t-shirts , emptied their piggy banks , helped me make fundraising videos , contributed clothing or other items to drives at school, and have attended lots of fund raising events. Here’s some resources from VolunteerMatch if you want to volunteer your time to help out hunger organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

They ask patrons to pull out their smart phones, take a photo of the person sitting next to them, and post on their Facebook page. Here’s an example from the Food Bank of Monterey County , a Lucile and David Packard Grantee that I’m coaching this year. Then they ask them to shut the smart phones off.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

This year, Blog Action Day’s focus is FOOD as it coincides with World Food Day that aims to increase awareness, understanding and fuel year-around action to alleviate hunger. The stats on world hunger are staggering: According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, close to one billion people are chronically hungry.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

My kids have posed for photos in t-shirts , emptied their piggy banks , helped me make fundraising videos , contributed clothing or other items to drives at school, and have attended lots of fund raising events. This new genre of video games are about solving real world problems such as environment, global hunger, poverty and disease.

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For example, if your organization is fundraising to end world hunger, relevant images could include recipients of your aid, food that you sent, and volunteers on site serving food. Let’s check out an example of strategic imagery: The image used in this flyer catches the audience’s attention by being the only photo on the page.

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Pro Tip: Make sure to include high-quality product photos and detailed descriptions. You can do this by connecting your store to your dropshipping supplier using a platform like Oberlo or by manually adding products and their details to your store.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2008

From a blog post in my archives, June, 2005 I took that photo of myself with a sign to illustrate a post that talked about the professionalization of blogging. But hunger is a serious issue in America, especially in these difficult times. Innovative Giving: Tyson Foods For Hunger Relief. Innovative Giving: Gaming For Rice.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2020

WFP USA has posted a nearly 650-word story of Rani on their blog with a big headline, full-size photos, large text, and bold quotes. For the feature image, they used a photo of Rani looking directly at the camera. This eye-catching photo invited viewers to click to take a closer look.

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MAY 26, 2011

Adding tags to content, whether blog post; video; photo; and so on, helps content creators organize content and, more importantly, helps your intended audience find it on the Internet. Tags can also be used to find resources such as photos, slide presentations, and articles to reference for use on your site. The campaign.

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But, we all know most items on your to-do list end up being a time suck – following up with team members throughout the campaign, tracking each group’s checks and cash donations, remembering to post those photos on social media, printing out fliers for that one group that needs more … the list goes on and on!

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APRIL 29, 2009

On Sunday I hosted a Flickr Bootcamp, where I worked with non profit, "accidental techies," and helped them learn about better online photo sharing techniques. My section focused on a case study of storytelling in the field, when I was a Congressional Hunger Fellow in Cambodia and Kenya from 2005-2007.

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APRIL 29, 2009

On Sunday I hosted a Flickr Bootcamp, where I worked with non profit, "accidental techies," and helped them learn about better online photo sharing techniques. My section focused on a case study of storytelling in the field, when I was a Congressional Hunger Fellow in Cambodia and Kenya from 2005-2007.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2011

If you are bored with my description of process and hungering for the content, here’s Devon’s “Storify&# documentation for the session. Photo by Devon Smith. By the end of the session, Jonny had captured the high level insights in a visual format.

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OCTOBER 20, 2008

Here are some photos from the event: We also passed out this resource guide compiled by Global Developement Matters: How Can I Help? Oxfam America is an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice.

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Ideas include asking participants to create videos, share photos, or come up with clever hashtags and branding ideas for your nonprofit. With proven results and a hunger for helping your business prosper, are you ready to be seen with Ligon Marketing? Social media contests. Text-to-give.

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MARCH 16, 2011

Finally, if you haven’t seen it, this photo stream from the NY Times is excellent and being continually updated. Action Against Hunger ACF-USA. Stop Hunger Now. It is worth a look if you want to understand the impact this event is having on the people of Japan. Architecture for Humanity. Catholic Medical Mission Board.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Photo by @sdarine. Since modeling the use of social media to document and share learning, we began with a discussion about our rules about live tweeting and posting photos. Beirut Diary: I’m in Beirut for the week as part of The E-Mediat project , a capacity building project that leverages a networked approach.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

NPtech Colleagues: @zanarama Zan McColloch Lussier @ericamills Erica Mills @seattledrury Peter Drury photo by Akhtar. Photo by Microsoft Global Citizenship. I also got to catch up with more recent NPtech colleagues San McColloch, Erica Mills, and Peter Drury.

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JUNE 12, 2009

Also on Twitter, @ jcwiley (Jesse Wiley) suggests checking out the green clothing buying guide on Treehugger , purchasing a Taste of the Nation ticket to help end childhood hunger , and giving a loan to an entrepreneur through Kiva.org in your Dad's name (gift certificates are available too). What are some other do-good gifts for Dad?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

Photo by Solarnu. While a large percentage of our organization can articulate the importance of being on Facebook, very few staff can grasp how these tools will help to achieve our goals: greater awareness and involvement in the broader movement to address hunger.

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