Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Here are just a few exciting examples that outline different peer-to-peer events your nonprofit can try in 2024: It Takes a Village: Using Peer-to-Peer to End Homelessness What Do Swans, Affordable Healthcare, and Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Have in Common? Local celebrities can increase awareness of an organization tremendously.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

6,057 donors completed the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Survey and based on their responses, the donor community worldwide is made up of primarily women (65%) who have a liberal ideology (53%) , characterize themselves as religious (72%), and give between ($101-$1,000 USD) annually (43%). Australia & Oceania. South America.

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Everyaction

MAY 16, 2018

Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness month to bring attention the ongoing need for proper support and health care services for those affected. Lack of access to appropriate mental health care carries serious consequences, including increased likelihood of hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and suicide.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community. 3 Successful Peer-to-Peer Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2010

But beyond all of the hype and noise, the most dominant theme I keep coming back to is that community is and always will be King. Even if you have the most awesome web site, campaign, or cause out there, you need a thoughtful and dedicated community behind it in order for it to be successful. Some may exist solely online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2010

Mark Horvath, known as " HardlyNormal " on Twitter and who is a tireless advocate for the cause of homelessness, was the winner of the SXSW Pepsi Refresh Challenge. Mark uses social media to tell the story of homeless people in America. Community Builder: Mark never pitches his cause when he first meets you. Conclusion.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Companies, driven by their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, are eager to invest in communities and causes that resonate with their values. They seek to improve their local communities, enhance their public image, and align their brands with positive causes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2006

Last week I wrote about a virtual homeless teenager in Second Life who raising awareness of the plight of homeless teens in Spain. 1 text or phone entrance fee go to help The Foyer Foundation , a nonprofit that works with homeless young people. tools to he word through the gaming community by using Digg.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 28, 2020

With the pandemic limiting WFP’s ability to work directly in communities and deliver aid, they’ve been able to use data and technology to reach people in need. Next year, WFP will continue to focus on delivering aid in communities while pushing for policy change, Wielezynski says. Image credit: Community Solutions.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. I used this technique many times, and it helped me raise awareness and add dozens of new supporters every time I spoke at a church or to a community group. It was a win!

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Tableau

DECEMBER 28, 2020

With the pandemic limiting WFP’s ability to work directly in communities and deliver aid, they’ve been able to use data and technology to reach people in need. Next year, WFP will continue to focus on delivering aid in communities while pushing for policy change, Wielezynski says. Image credit: Community Solutions.

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Forum One

MARCH 17, 2010

Reflections on community at SxSW. But beyond all of the hype and noise, the most dominant theme I keep coming back to is that community is and always will be King. Even if you have the most awesome web site, campaign, or cause out there, you need a thoughtful and dedicated community behind it in order for it to be successful.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Nonprofits do critical work in their communities and around the world and, in so doing, build the awareness of their brands to scale their impact. Instead, what a nonprofit can do is to position its content and messaging as the celebrant of its stakeholder community, rather than its celebrity.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Since the launch of the Racial Equity Data Hub in February 2021, the Tableau Foundation and its partners have empowered a connected community of advocates committed to helping everyone see and understand the intersection of race and equity in America. National Alliance to End Homelessness is also focused on this societal issue.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Since the launch of the Racial Equity Data Hub in February 2021, the Tableau Foundation and its partners have empowered a connected community of advocates committed to helping everyone see and understand the intersection of race and equity in America. National Alliance to End Homelessness is also focused on this societal issue.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

EXAMPLE: If you work at a food bank, you may believe the fact that you distribute food via pantries located in neighborhood schools, churches, and community centers is super important. It will raise awareness. Is your goal to raise awareness, or is that the tip of the iceberg? Why aren’t enough people aware of us?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

Advocacy sparks public awareness, debate, and progress on the most important issues facing our society and impacting your charity. Sharing this with their networks of friends, acquaintances, stakeholders, decision-makers, and elected officials can significantly raise awareness and support for your initiatives. Introduce key speakers.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

We so often focus on learning from innovative online campaigns that we miss out on opportunities to integrate offline cause communities and grassroots advocacy. telling the stories of homeless individuals across the United States has been well documented. Diverse Goals. Connecting and enriching a national movement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

The government run “Remand Houses” are shelters for homeless youth who are runaways, orphans, facing domestic violence at home, or too young to go to jail for a crime. This conversation was all done in the presence of a community official who did not have a problem with the accusation of domestic violence.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

But the holiday is also a way to rally your community together in the spirit of giving to share their support for causes they care about. Lisa Narodick Colton , See3 , is working with a group of homeless organizations to increase awareness about issues and feel grateful for what they have. Are you taking part in #GivingTuesday?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2017

Department of Housing and Urban Development dropped the bombshell of defunding all but one nonprofit transitional housing provider for homeless families in Maricopa County, Arizona, the local nonprofit, private and government organizations began to scramble (Polletta, 2016). Polletta, M. 2016, May 12). Simo, G., & & Bies, A.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

LGBTQIA+ philanthropy is a powerful tool for creating a more inclusive society and supporting the community Inclusive and supportive communities are built upon the principles of equality and respect for all individuals. It goes beyond financial contributions and encompasses volunteerism, advocacy, and raising awareness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The App also provides: adoptable dog search by zip code, simple giving to help homeless pets, and their grassroots pledge to start seeing invisible dogs. Goal: Increase Facebook engagement to create a more educated online community that is ready for more tangible calls to action.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 7, 2011

There's the "program" side that wants to tell you all the amazing ways your programs help save homeless pets, feed the hungry, find cures, protect our children, or empower women. And don't forget the "communications" side, whose press releases and news items help raise awareness. There's the "events" side that must sell tickets.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. BIPOC communities are disproportionately impacted by social inequality, with higher rates of poverty and unemployment.

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sgEngage

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. Organizations need to justify their expenses and how they help achieve community outcomes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2010

Molson reaches out to the community to find ways to spread the responsible drinking message, including supporting the TaxiGuy program and covering the cost of free public transit on New Year's eve. The team uses social media, twitter to initiate community generosity projects. Kami said it best over in her post. "It

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

I didn’t feel like the Twitter community could handle another cause infused global campaign on the scale of Twestival so soon. My gut told me to think locally and use this international momentum and inspire people to shine a spotlight on a local cause, or a cause that a community would get behind. In my opinion, no.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your vision for your new organization probably includes vibrant programs, happy donors, tons of community support, and the opportunity to change lives. What other organizations in your community address this need? Fully explore the landscape in your community and figure out where your organization will fit in.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. 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. Food Insecurity.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She’s used her personal experiences to raise awareness of triple negative breast cancer, driving research, early detection, and eradication. Give back to the Denver community by assembling hygiene and health kits, which will be donated to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.

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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. and she needs your vote to win.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

When you think about an inkind gift, you may think of stuff, such as bottled water and packaged snacks for events or hotel-sized shampoo and conditioner for a shelter serving homeless families. For example, a homeless shelter in my area was given a piece of property in a prestigious community.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Yes, Labor Day is now long past (or so it already feels), but the three-day weekend never slowed down the nptech community! Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness. Read up on your ever generous, thoughtful, and talented peers and have a great weekend!

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Qgiv

MAY 2, 2022

The Windermere Foundation is dedicated to supporting low-income and homeless families in their communities. This challenge means they’ll be able to provide millions in charitable contributions to other worthy causes benefiting low-income and homeless children and families in the states they serve. Who they are.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

consumers, including at therapists’ offices and homeless shelters. Zartico is keenly positioned to lead the technical transformation due to the rapid pivot towards the use of high-frequency big data sets to provide situational awareness.” After all, it was just in August that the U.S. or to places.”

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