Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

1) Ellen Toscano, 2024 Bid Master Winner Voted as the Top National Auctioneer Ellen Toscano (yoursingingauctioneer.com) , voted as the top national benefit auctioneer of 2024 is the founder, CEO and Principal Auctioneer of The Singing Auctioneer LLC, has been a professional singer, actress and stage performer her whole life.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

Note from Beth: Give Local America , powered by Kimbia’s technology, is an effort to coordinate giving days on one platform. Last year, Give Local America raised more than $53 million from more than 306,000 gifts in 2014. Give Local America emphasizes small, local nonprofits. 5) National PR.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Read on to learn how Feeding America and The Global FoodBanking Network have recently stewarded their corporate donors on social media. Feeding America. Feeding America is the second-largest nonprofit in the United States. Feeding America is the second-largest nonprofit in the United States. Feeding America and Subaru.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Letters to the editor don’t have to happen at such a large scale—they can be directed at local and regional media organizations, too.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Nature lovers For the gardener who’s always digging for more, the hiker chasing the next trail, or the wildlife enthusiast with an eye for adventure, a membership to a local botanical garden or conservation group could be just the thing. Film lovers If you’re an arts nonprofit , try tapping into the local movie scene.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2020

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Thankfully, this pandemic will likely inspire a new wave of national service. posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Services, long-time staff of the national nonprofit Feeding America , knows better. Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America. They seek “an America where no one is hungry.”

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2012

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday. A simple commitment.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Schwab Charitable funders often kept their largesse local. Donor-advised fund participants who use the National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) granted $5.49 Planned Parenthood Federation of America, St. Nearly nine in 10 (87%) of donors made at least one grant to nonprofits within their state of residence.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 19, 2024

(Photo courtesy of Bank of America) There’s a big difference between running a marathon and achieving a high jump – unless one is talking to the Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the Boston Marathon. The increase was in part due to a new arrangement with Bank of America, which amplified the event’s fundraising reach.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

Last year, the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with systemic racism and an outpouring of support for communities of color as companies made commitments to Black Lives Matter. 95% of Black Americans agree that companies should promote racial equity in the workplace , but 83% said companies have more work to do.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

Kars4Kids, a Lakewood, New Jersey charity, first deployed its earworm 1-877-KARS-4-KIDS jingle in commercials that began airing locally in the New York-New Jersey region in 1999. America Can! Colin Weatherwax, CEO of America Can, said his group is considering an appeal. That amount later was reduced to $7.8

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Everyaction

MARCH 22, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Nonprofit Technology Conference. Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Netroots Nation 2018 Conference. Located on Bourbon Street, this old stone shack is widely considered to be the oldest bar in America. Check out the list below!

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2024

Organizations like the Lung Cancer Foundation of America use Canva to share impactful statistics, stories, and quotes in a visually engaging way. Utilize Relevant National Days and Holidays Align your posts with relevant national and international days, like World Water Day or International Day of Charity.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From arts to business, science to civil services, Latinos have been underlying forces driving America’s progress. Recognizing this month signifies acknowledging the role that Latinos have played and continue to play in America’s prosperity. Celebrate their contributions to local culture and economy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

They are active in our communities, in our schools, and have valuable knowledge and experience that our nation’s elected officials could learn from and be inspired by, and yet very few U.S. Feeding America :: @ FeedingAmerica. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People :: @ NAACP. Maplight :: @ MapLight.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Maybe one is that Giving Tuesday becomes an official national holiday or becomes an annual event like Cyber Monday. Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised $2 million in 24 hours using the Razoo platform.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 17, 2022

Birmingham was one of the focal points of the Civil Rights movement in 1963, since Birmingham was one of the most racially segregated cities in America. James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time was a national bestseller published the same year as the March on Washington. Many cities have a local MLK march or volunteer activation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 2, 2022

For impact-driven organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of America , an organization devoted to helping young people achieve their full potential, close community connections mean they are facing society’s biggest challenges head-on. – Lorraine Orr, Chief Operating Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

National Forest Foundation. Keep America Beautiful. First Nations Development Institute. The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

For example, Feeding America is a nonprofit with a national network of more than 200 food banks. Many of these influencers are also associated with local events that may be looking to partner with a nonprofit. On its Instagram page, the nonprofit mostly publishes testimonials and photos from people who have received support.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

Get your world-changing ideas together and warm up your programming fingers because the National Day of Civic Hacking is happening across America on June 1 and 2, 2013. Visit the National Day of Civic Hacking's Events page to see find out what's happening in your state.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

If your charity or library happens to be located in rural America, it's not your imagination that it is harder to get grant funding in rural locations. The National Endowment for the Arts has the Our Town program, which supports arts projects that make communities more livable. The Resource Gap in Rural Funding.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

National Nail Polish Day (June 1). Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. National Repeat Day (June 3). National Repeat Day (June 3). Polish for a Purpose.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2022

Data from Classy’s annual Why America Gives report shows that donors are not only starting, but completing more donations on their mobile devices than ever before. If nonprofits are national, hybrid is a way to stay frictionless. For local organizations, hybrid events can open new opportunities to enhance donor relations.

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Candid

MAY 21, 2021

Nine out of ten affluent American households continued to give to charity in 2020, a report from Bank of America and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy finds. Additionally, many households expanded giving by donating to local businesses and individuals during the pandemic.".

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For 15 years and counting, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine has invited local leaders to participate in their annual Swan Derby fundraiser. It’s an honor to be able to represent our city and LVIM at a national conference on fundraising best practices,” said Koehler.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 1, 2021

Yet, for many people in America, food insecurity, or the lack of consistent access to adequate food for a healthy life, is a significant challenge and makes it more difficult for many to meet the nutritional needs of their household. V4V is good for the community, driving money into the local economy. The program is simple.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 16, 2023

Birmingham was one of the focal points of the Civil Rights movement in 1963 since Birmingham was one of the most racially segregated cities in America. James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time was a national bestseller published the same year as the March on Washington. Show up Many cities have a local MLK march or volunteer activation.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This Black History Month, we reflect on the strategy work that our team does through our partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture —much of which centers around expanding access.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Our first cohort of Community Fellows came together last week to dig into the topic, specifically investigating: How might we support food banks and food suppliers in anticipating people’s needs locally to provide nutritious meals with dignity? Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Research, Hunger Free America. Emilio Tavarez.

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

Whether you’re looking to contact your congressional representatives or donate to a local nonprofit, here are four groups you’ll love (plus a resource for finding tons more). The South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA-NA) provides both (and more!) to their members.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In 2009, Rue Mapp started a blog to share her experience participating in outdoor recreation activities as a Black woman in America. Rue Mapp (RM): I didn’t start with the intention of growing a national network. I knew that local relevance mattered. There is just no singular Black experience in America.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. National Center for Transgender Equality. LGBTQ Victory Fund. Transgender Law Center.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

During National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., Across America, Hispanic and Latino organizations are leading the way in every realm, including advocacy, education, healthcare, and social services. Grassroots Leadership organizes communities to fight back against detention and deportation both in Texas and nationally.

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