Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2017

I watched the news reports from Texas and was horrified at the scale of this disaster. I grew up on the Jersey shore where I’ve been evacuated due to storms, but I have never seen this level of disaster. There are many more local nonprofits, focusing on animals, elderly, children, and more. Bayou Animal Services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

I usually take a three-prong strategy for disaster relief. I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. As we watch reports of a disaster, we can give directly to people on the ground.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 19, 2021

Last weekend, the island of Haiti was hit hard by not one, but two, natural disasters. The good news is that no matter how far you are from Haiti, you can still help those impacted by these disasters. Their focus is on the well-being of children and families. You can support their Haiti relief fund here. Find the Helpers.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

1 ] This year, we asked funders about their giving in FYE (fiscal year end) 2020 and 2021, including funding designated for COVID-19 [ 2 ] and what trends they are paying attention to this year. Overall giving dollars increased from FYE 2020 to 2021 by 12% among 519 survey respondents who provided funding data for both years.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Hawai’i Community Foundation opened the Maui Strong Fund to provide financial support for rapid response and recovery resources. The fund will support a variety of evolving needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services, as identified by partners on the ground in Maui. Contribute to the fund here.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 11, 2022

An emergency gift to their Crisis in Ukraine fund will enable them to provide critical necessities, like food, medical care, and emergency supplies to those fleeing Ukraine. Save the Children : When crises happen, like this one in Ukraine, children are undoubtedly the most vulnerable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The lack of trust between NGOs and local Kenyans and the expectancy that NGOs are funded from outside Kenya are the key reasons for limited local fundraising towards NGO in Kenya. M-Changa also makes it easy for NGOs to account for funds coming in from multiple paymnet channels with automatic reporting and statements.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving , by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) As a follow up to their 2020 and 2021 studies, this report delves into data to explore philanthropic giving from the first two years of the pandemic.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

When donating, 100% of your gift will go toward the disaster relief operation you choose. UNICEF USA is working on the ground to provide children and families support in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian with safe drinking water, hygiene and sanitation kits, medicine, nutrition and more. Donate here to provide support. Donate here.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Our government is discussing providing free wifi throughout in Mexico City which is a very good sign for crowdfunding and even better for NGOs funding. In addition, we have a strong administrative and legal process to ensure the funds received are used properly. 78% donate in response to natural disasters. ? 93% regularly vote.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

From the Malala Fund to the University of Maryland to LEGO, the momentum for climate-related change is just beginning — led by insights from children, women and girls, engineers, and investors. The Malala Fund. World Wildlife Fund. We are seeing a changing tide of those who care and are, as a result, getting involved.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

While there are many types of grants your organization can apply for, there are three main sources of funding for these grants: the government, corporations, and foundations. These funding sources offer different options for different types of organizations and have distinct requirements you must fulfill to qualify for the grant.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

In the beginning you may self-fund your fledgling organization. And unless you’re independently wealthy with an endless revenue stream, you can’t self-fund forever (nor should you – more on that in a minute). Then you figured out that you needed funds to pay for the good work. Many founders do.) Don’t say “we can’t do that.”

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Givinga

JANUARY 26, 2021

We’ve all faced the impact of COVID-19 – from job loss to home-schooling our children to mental health concerns, or much worse – but in keeping with the resiliency of the human spirit, the scale and scope of the pandemic has driven innovation. A look back at 2020 shows that unprecedented challenges often lead to unexpected opportunity.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

From natural disasters to economic uncertainty, sometimes it feels like today’s grantmaking organizations have to be ready for just about anything. If you’re not seeing a commensurate increase in funding, how do you ensure your organization has the financial flexibility to meet that demand? TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2:15 P.M.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the hustle of securing funding for your cause. Whether you’re a nonprofit trying to raise funds or a business looking to expand its corporate philanthropy programs, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about corporate giving.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

The three main people or groups you’ll request funding from include: Individuals. Individuals contribute a significant share of overall funding for most organizations. While each of these groups provides an important piece of funding for organizations, your marketing efforts will likely target individual donors most often.

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Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

These organizations often depend on donations from their supporters, as well as grants, and other forms of funding to support their operations while pursuing their mission with any surplus being reinvested into the organization’s cause instead of being distributed to shareholders. These organizations are unable to collect donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Mission: To improve access and quality of education for 4 million children living in underserved communities in India. Mission: To fund social entrepreneurs in the developing world through crowdfunding. Mission: To establish wildlife sanctuaries by acquiring land and through partnerships with landholders. United States. United Kingdom.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2015

PLEASE MAKE A RECURRING GIFT : I’ve donated to the GlobalGiving Earthquake Fund – the money will go to a vetted network of NGOS – and they have a donor who is matching all recurring gifts. I also donated to Save the Children and if you are an Orbitz customer they are matching donations. You can donate here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

When those NGOs receive funding they usually know how to use the funds very efficiently and are able to grow. Those initial fundings rarely come from online donations, most are community-based initiatives, companies, and local government incentives. 14% donate in response to natural disasters. ? 93% regularly vote.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

What's the central theme of your fundraising campaign (the goal you're trying to solve, amount of funds you need to raise, giving deadline)? For example, Children's National uses a platform that lets families raise funds for its cause. Image 4: Middle East Children's Alliance. Ask These Questions to Start.

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VisionLink

JANUARY 16, 2010

. • The United Way has created a special Haitian relief fund, focused on long-term recovery and to address educational, financial and health-related challenges. Haitian Timoun Foundation directly supports children in Haiti, and is focusing attention on Jacmel, another community suffering greatly from the earthquake. Donate online.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

While some work in formal partnerships, many more engage in informal ones where they align funding or work on a project together for a limited time. Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate. . 4) Comparing Current Funding to Community Needs to Identify Gaps .

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

To mark the courage and strength of the brave men and women working on the front lines of conflict and raise awareness for those affected by disasters around the world, we’re highlighting 10 nonprofits that are making a difference by driving action and support for aid efforts. Cut poverty off at its roots. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Many of their partnerships respond to food insecurity concerns and disaster relief efforts. Their network reaches children, seniors, and families no matter where they live or spend time. Include specifics about the program that their donation funds. They seek “an America where no one is hungry.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2015

The next thing I noticed in my Facebook feed was a post from Robert Scoble mentioning a new Facebook feature that lets you check on friends in a disaster. I donated to Save the Children. I shared the article on my wall. He posted a link to this Global Giving Fund , a giving network of charities in Nepal, vetted for impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

They also can be nimble and responsive to crisis or disasters, collaborations can happen between geographically separated groups in order to serve a population outside one organizations footprint. Arizona Gives Day is an incredible collaboration of over 913 nonprofits working together to raise funds.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2020

Donations to donor advised funds and supporting organizations are not eligible for this deduction. This loan program will provide funding to organizations with between 500 and 10,000 employees through December 31. This package also includes additional funding for a number of government programs and direct payments to individuals.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 21, 2013

Nonprofit Finance Fund. We expect the federal, state, and local governments to play a role in educating our children, helping communities rebuild after natural disasters, and improving our collective quality of life. On top of the “full cost funding” disparity, the government also struggles to pay their contractors in a timely.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Large organizations like the ones identified by in this Huffington Post list of charities are also raising money and mobilizing relief efforts, including the Red Cross , Direct Relief , and Save the Children. That’s why I passed up on organisations whose “donate” button sent me to a general “international crisis” fund.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Leads World Central Kitchen’s emergency and disaster relief efforts and long-term impact projects . Shriners Hospital for Children. Foundation’s ability to provide 16 million meals to children and families in the Oakland area in 2020 . World Central Kitchen. Sharon Russell. Vice President, Finance and Donor Development.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

With serious disasters abroad in 2013 eclipsing those in the U.S., international aid organizations showed an enhanced focused on disaster planning and preparation before disasters, said Bob Ottenhoff, president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. International affairs – Refining the message.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project. SF Heroes is a disaster preparedness iPhone app for the San Francisco area created for the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. Mobile Apps.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

A number of nonprofit organizations are promoting Valentine's Day giving opportunities, here's a few: A Day for Hearts is an opportunity to raise awareness about congenital heart defects, a lethal constellation of birth defects of the heart that affect millions of newborn infants and children worldwide.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2008

Over the past week though, there have been little glimpses of happiness amid the disasters, scandals and economic bad news - stories about the CNN Heroes: Ordinary People Extraordinary Impact. Today, the Los Angeles nanny funds a school in her native Malawi -- where half a million children have been orphaned by the disease."

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