Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

I shared the video on my personal profile and it prompted quite a heated discussion in the comments between my colleagues. The controversy on my Facebook wall boiled down to those who felt the emotional pull of the story and those who had an alternative view. Has Invisible Children been transparent?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2009

For others, it is a day of political significance to raise awareness around women's rights. The campaign is trying to raise awareness that, "Each year, around 1 in 10 women in Britain experience rape, or other violence." The Global Fund for Women also has an online toolkit to help you host a house party. Host your own event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2007

.  But after reading  the post by Laura Whitehead and how she turned her blog pink for the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I was inspired.    And, for what it is worth, I've also added the pink ribbon to my Facebook profile.     Early detection is important. 

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

She is the co-founder and co-director of Women's Global Green Action Network , a nonprofit that cultivates global partnerships of grassroots women environmental leaders by providing access to communication tools, support services and networking capabilities. Below is a transcript of an interview with her from the Big Vision Podcast.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Second, frequent stories in the news about high profile viral fundraising campaigns establish independent fundraising more and more firmly in people’s minds as “a thing that we do” when we feel called to help. Both types of efforts, local and global, are strong symbols of a changing world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Auctions and raffles are a fantastic approach to sell things that get a lot of attention and generate significant donations for your cause, but using the latest in online software, there’s no reason you can’t simply set up an online shopping page to raise funds as well. 7) Shopping. 11) Live entertainment. 22) Awards ceremony.

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.orgSource

APRIL 3, 2023

Adele is a globally recognized publicist who has served as a public relations strategist, corporate counsel, and crisis management consultant for clients such as Facebook, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, DuPont, Lockheed Martin, Verizon, and President Joe Biden. Adele’s business partner Chip Massey is a Former FBI Special Agent.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

Photo from LolNPtech.org (Registration is here ) Mashups, Meatballs, and New Orleans Do you look at all of the data available online, and imagine ways to combine and connect it to increase awareness about an issue? Intel unveiled its support for the Global Education Alliance's pilot program to create an education framework in Rwanda.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2007

In addition, a lender can see profiles of other people who have made a loan to the same entrepreneur. On the other hand, more people are taking small actions to stop global warming, like buying compact fluorescent light bulbs, taking public transportation, and unplugging battery chargers when they aren't in use.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It’s no secret that you have the opportunity to capitalize on the momentum #GivingTuesday to fundraise for your nonprofit: the challenge is what #GivingTuesday ideas and best practices will help your nonprofit capture attention? They got to spread their message and increase awareness of their own goals. Make Partnerships.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 27, 2023

This especially comes in handy when you’re running fundraising campaigns, trying to increase brand awareness, or participating in big, global giving days like GivingTuesday. Explore other nonprofits’ social media profiles and ask the following questions: What do you like about what other organizations post?

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

They get people’s attention, not through scaremongering or telling even more lies—they are direct and honest, appealing to just about anyone who will listen. Project Aware. Project Aware somehow manage to slip them in here and there without overdoing it. of nonprofits use Instagram to raise money and awareness.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

So social media influencers, by definition, are people that are active on one or more social networks with a modest to large following who can drive awareness and action around your campaign. It’s kind of alarming but they found that trust, when they globally interviews folks, trust in all four institutions were at an all-time low.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Try One of These 50 Fundraiser Ideas There are so many different kinds of fundraiser events that your nonprofit could hold to raise money and build broader awareness for your cause. Build Relationships With Local Press Getting people’s attention for your organization in your cause is always hard. Check it out!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2009

Their focus must shift from building new tools and waging higher-profile campaigns to understanding what motivates action and how to support groups in their work. The successful causes on Causes seem to start out well known, or bring in a high profile or strong brand. The Facebook Causes platform doesn’t change that.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

The Malala Fund uses a hero video with several clips of the girls impacted and volunteers: Still images or videos that demonstrate your direct work with your cause are perfect for informing and grabbing the attention of site visitors. Supporters can help spread awareness for you through social media even if they are unable to donate.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

She is donating 100 percent of the royalties from the book to the Global Fund for Women. Britt Bravo: In so many of the groups you profiled, the women were using the arts for education, empowerment, or healing. There are no men in Zimbabwe who are immune to these girls' attention. Paola Gianturco: My name is Paola Gianturco.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Annabelle Sreberny, Professor of Global Media and Communication, School of Oriental and African Studies (with special interest in Iran, bloggers & social media). I think underlying slacktivism isn’t enough – you can’t just turn your profile green. Our attention span is ever shorter, time is relative.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 23, 2006

Heddy also writes for the Global Youth Fund blog. In the US context, we are focused on building an awareness of issues involved in genocide and post-conflict peacebuilding as well as connecting American youth to our partners in other parts of the globe to plug them into cross-national, cross-cultural collaboration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2017

” Trend watch summarizes key global trends that make this time in history seem uncertain, chaotic, and toxic beginning with online and the rising numbers that exist inside a filter bubble that serves them information, ideas and news (some of it fake!) Millions are aware that even greater change is coming, via automation, AI and more.

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