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5 Oculus Quest Tips for Nonprofits New to the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Create your Oculus Avatar. Have fun with your avatar! That said, for someone like me ( Heather Mansfield ) who is very uncomfortable on camera in real life, it’s not uncomfortable being an avatar of myself in Oculus. For your first avatar-to-avatar contact, it’s recommended to visit Horizon Venues.

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Why Nonprofits Need to Be Early Explorers of the Metaverse

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In this early stage, the metaverse is being envisioned and portrayed as an online reality that we humans enter and experience as avatars through a VR headset, similar to the Oasis experience in the movie Ready Player One. That said, there are NFTs that are being sold to raise money for charity with many, many more to come.

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10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

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The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 8) Embrace Cause Awareness and Giving Days.

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Guest Post by Amanda Rose: Reflections on Cause Fatigue

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote a reflection on a CNET article called "Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0," musing about the solution. I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. For me, Twestival is more than just about events in cities raising money for a cause.

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Nonprofits in The Metaverse: Pros + Cons

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Alternatively, some companies have created online “merch,” like shirts that people can buy for their virtual avatars. . Speaking and charity events can be hosted virtually, much like virtual concerts. The post Nonprofits in The Metaverse: Pros + Cons appeared first on Media Cause.

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How to Plan a Virtual Holiday Fundraiser

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You could also host a holiday fundraiser to raise awareness and money for a certain charitable cause or business. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala.

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More about that Homeless Avatar in Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Remember the homeless avatar in Second Life that got a lot of attention a few weeks back? As I've said elsewhere on this blog about Second Life, it isn't yet the best medium for fundraising, but to get attention for a cause and connect with people - there's some opportunity. What are the logistics of working the avatar?