Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Organizations need to understand the impact that AI systems may have on workers’ physical health and encourage an active, not sedentary workplace. Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model (CHAI) . Think standing desks, ergonomics, and walking meetings) . To understand the ethical dilemmas, see these scenarios.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” If you’re reading this article, you probably don’t need to be convinced that fighting poverty and homelessness is worthwhile. That leads to a lighter load on the system, which reduces healthcare costs for everyone accessing healthcare locally.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

My professional fundraising career began when I accepted a position on the Board of the local rescue mission. We had some existing fundraising activities for me to build upon, fortunately. I tweaked those activities, and money started pouring in! Other Activities: What do your volunteers do when they’re not working?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2014

Participants were challenged with an active listening exercise while two peers gave presentations on their work with data. Example using the issue of homelessness: First, use an infographic, picture, or video of homeless people begging for money from drive-by cars or pedestrians. Head vs. Heart” won for best detail.

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DECEMBER 4, 2022

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. The key to getting your nonprofit’s story in the news is building relationships with local journalists.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

That said, very few organizations actively promote tribute giving and doing so would likely a result a steady revenue stream. 9) Religious donors are more likely to give to charitable organizations that provide basic needs and support the causes of children and youth, health and wellness, and hunger and homelessness.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Mike Smith’s a bit older than the age of your average college student, but he and two other cohorts from Syracuse University (Ian Dickerson and Frank Taylor) have already launched Centscere , a startup that takes your Facebook and Twitter activity and turns it into charitable bucks. All hail small (and local) business.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 22, 2024

They seek to improve their local communities, enhance their public image, and align their brands with positive causes. Expense Reimbursements Expense reimbursements involve companies covering specific costs related to your nonprofit’s activities. What Drives Companies to Donate Companies today are more socially conscious than ever.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2011

Last year, I connected with Stephanie Rudat over a year ago when we were both named on a list of 11 Twitter Activists You Should Be Following. (It is also how I met Mark Horvath, an activist for homelessness). Tag friends in Egypt, and those active in this movement in your posts/tweets to broaden impact. Blog your hearts out!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

They actively engage with the community, providing services, collecting donations, and working to help the nonprofit achieve its mission and goals. While its always great to try and encourage active volunteers to sign up to join new opportunities, its also a fantastic idea to do that same thing for your inactive volunteers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 17, 2022

Many cities have a local MLK march or volunteer activation. For example, at Salesforce, we marched together as one company in our local MLK marches the last few years — learn more here. Once you have that foundation, you can begin to advocate for change — whether in your workplace or by getting involved in local politics.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. Regional and local leaders were supported and given the opportunity to shine. Actions and messages were contextualized based on the issues and discussions taking place at both the global and local level. 1Sky and 350 merged.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The intent is to create an annual national day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving or this year on November 27, 2012. The campaign will encourage philanthropic activities that support nonprofit organizations. Free Agents still find creative ways to make a difference today.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2024

Such “bad paper” discharges can severely limit access to veterans’ benefits, leading to cascading effects on education, employment, housing, and overall well-being—including heightened risks of homelessness; anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and traumatic brain injury; substance misuse; and suicide. “By

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

Advocacy covers a range of activities for nonprofits and includes much more than just legislative lobbying. Luckily, it organized a Habitat for Humanity in California with a board of all-local Habitat affiliates who can advocate for housing with the state. Their expertise and passion can inspire and mobilize new supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

I also want to them to discover and follow their own sense of social activism and philanthropy and become Philanthroteens , teens with a passion for social change who grew up not knowing what it was like to not to have a cell phone or not to be connected to Facebook. Sara received a thank you email within a half hour and was thrilled].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

Jared Paul, the co-founder of a new nonprofit that has a focus on homeless youth and one of the winners of the $25,000 in the first phase of Chase's Giving Community Contest offered to share his thoughts. Chase also created an “activity” page where you could see who was voting for which nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 15, 2024

Local SEO If you’re a nonprofit with a physical location or a charity that provides services in a specific area, you should consider focusing on local SEO to target people in your region. Start by creating a Google Business Profile to show your business on Google Maps and local searches.

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The Verge

MAY 21, 2021

‘We make this sort of heinous crime impossible to escape from’ As wildfires raged through Southern California last weekend, an app called Citizen offered an unorthodox bounty over livestream and in push alerts to local residents: “hunt down” the alleged arsonist, and we’ll give you $30,000 cash. We are not a news company.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

As in other maturing markets, companies that have seen success in the past are now spawning a new generation of entrepreneurs as well as attracting others from various locales. At that time, most VC activity was dominated by the now-defunct Austin Ventures and Sevin Rosen Funds. Notably, S3’s investment thesis is focused on Texas.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

Remind me again how this is linked back to reducing poverty in this country, or creating sustainable local food systems, or increasing graduation rates, or fighting institutional oppression? It demands a perspective that is self-reflective, microscopic, local, and grand. Can we break that down one more time? Because I'm lost.".

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When I served in my first executive director position for a small community-based healthcare nonprofit that served the homeless, I still remember the first fundraising conference that I attended. Corporate partnerships: Seek partnerships with local businesses for sponsorships or employee-giving programs. Allow me to explain.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For example, some direct costs associated with an afterschool program at a local community center include food for snacks, supplies for arts and crafts, sports equipment for outdoor activities, and the costs of the staff members providing the programs. What is the ideal indirect cost rate for a nonprofit?

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MAY 1, 2023

For example, if you run a homeless shelter, you should mention the number of people who are homeless on any given night in your area. Do you have volunteer tutors who can help students who are homeless with their work? Do your beneficiaries have access to medical care once a month? Does your organization provide a meal?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

A few years ago, a nonprofit executive was bragging to me about a fundraising breakthrough he had when he had gotten a new $5,000 donation from a local foundation and how much effort he, his board, his development director, and others spent wooing and making their case for the contribution. Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 21, 2007

Most of the emails I receive are from companies or organizations, but this week I received an email from a reader who, along with her sister, is a triathlete "tri-ing" to end homelessness by raising awareness and funds for Genesis Home , a transitional shelter for homeless families in Durham, NC. homelessness triathalon activism

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APRIL 6, 2021

For example, an organization that supports homeless families could have an Advisory Board made up of formerly and current homeless people. By detailing the activities of the group before it begins, you can be ready to get them started on the right foot once the group is formed. How often will the board meet?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

If we take the time to be an active part of our community and hear about the issues and opportunities our organization’s programs or services could address, yet aren’t given the authority to start working on addressing those issues or options, then we lose our ground and our momentum. As actions and energy built, an organization was formed.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Arguably the most popular Halloween tradition, pumpkin carving is a must-do activity every year in October. Look no further than a pumpkin carving party! Haunted Hike. Fall carnival. Fright Night Flight Night.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

There is always a full menu of networking sessions, affinity group meetings, conference panels, activities, and of course, The Day of Service. I got to work with a colleague and provided on-site training for a local environmental group on how to use excel, word, and powerpoint! And, I've been doing it every year ever since.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

However, we can actively try to build cross-community bridges in an attempt to understand our own locality from other points of view. Conduct outreach and engagement activities in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner, and consider hiring staff or consultants with expertise in working with BIPOC communities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 16, 2023

Show up Many cities have a local MLK march or volunteer activation. For example, at Salesforce, we marched together as one company in our local MLK marches the last few years — learn more here. Black Americans make up 40 percent of the homeless population despite only representing 13 percent of the general population.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After all, even if they no longer volunteer with your organization, there was a time when they were actively engaging with your work. Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. Collaborate with local businesses. Connect with civic groups.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2010

Also in 2008, Daily Bread Food Bank , a local organization, announced that contributions had been sparse and unless something changed, homeless people would go hungry. Several Twitter social change users started to urge others in the community to do something. It also requires a cross-functional team to manage the effort.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless workers say low pay and understaffing are contributing to high turnover, exacerbating what they contend are already difficult working conditions. Still, “the Coalition respects employees’ rights to engage (or not to engage) in union activity,” they said.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Think about your audience as someone who doesn’t know anything about food insecurity, homelessness, first generation college students, or animal abuse. Your local United Way or similar organization may have a bank of qualified people seeking Board roles, saving you some time and work to find the right person. Sports equipment?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. “ Jennifer Thall.

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