Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch digital marketing and fundraising campaigns. In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Housing and Homelessness Lead at Tableau Foundation. Together, the partners are proud to champion a data-driven approach to preventing and ending youth and young adult (YYA) homelessness for the estimated 13,000 young people in Washington state who experience homelessness each year. . Jason Schumacher. Kristin Adderson.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Housing and Homelessness Lead at Tableau Foundation. Together, the partners are proud to champion a data-driven approach to preventing and ending youth and young adult (YYA) homelessness for the estimated 13,000 young people in Washington state who experience homelessness each year. Jason Schumacher. Kristin Adderson.

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Kindful

MAY 1, 2021

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight the innovative and impactful work of these Kindful customers. Mission: The Tacoma Recovery Center and Café is a community of women and men impacted by substance disorders, addiction, homelessness, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Adolescent Counseling Services.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

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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. The best part?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

Do you say homeless people or individuals experiencing homelessness?… Do you use “they” in the singular to avoid binary language? Could the term “shelter” be a derogatory way to describe your animal protective sanctuaries? … Be open and clear about why this matters.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Finally, a nonprofit providing housing and support to homeless individuals and families is using maps to show the locations of their shelters and the areas where they have the greatest need for additional resources. This can be a powerful tool for raising awareness and inspiring people to get involved with the nonprofit’s mission.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Also important to be aware of is that 26% of online donations made in 2019 occurred on a mobile device. For example, a $50 donation provides a spay/neuter surgery or a $10 donation provides five meals at a homeless shelter. According to the 2019 Blackbaud Charitable Giving Report , online giving grew 6.8% in 2019 and accounts for 8.7%

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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. Nick, who loves to experiment for good causes, is hoping to use some web2.0

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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. The SXSW Pepsi Fresh Challenge matched three different causes with three social media rock stars.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2006

But wanted to capture some quick thoughts related to a couple of recent awareness raising activities taking place in Second Life or recently launched. Today, I got a report via the TechSoup Second Life listserv about an awareness-raising campaign for homeless children in Second Life - reported here , here and here. Provide Hope.

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

As an example, I work with a nonprofit that provides a hospice home for the homeless, which means they often have to talk about homelessness and death. Everyone is familiar with struggle and many of these struggles deserve attention and awareness. Those are heavy topics! Tell the story of the struggle as it was told to you. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

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. Non-religious donors are more likely to give to the causes of animals and wildlife, human and civil rights, and international development and relief.

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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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Tableau

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Keeping the spotlight on homelessness: Community Solutions. What a lot of people didn’t really recognize initially was that homeless service providers are also on the frontline of protecting a population that is especially vulnerable to COVID-19,” says Anna Kim, communications lead for Community Solutions. .

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Care2

MARCH 15, 2022

Whether you’re focused on environmental defense, providing shelter for the homeless, or advocating for political change, you need a powerful base of support to push your nonprofit’s mission forward.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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. How many homeless people will get a meal because your donor chips in $50? Did a man who had been staying at the homeless shelter for a long time find permanent housing?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

It will raise awareness. Is your goal to raise awareness, or is that the tip of the iceberg? Is your goal to raise awareness, or is that the tip of the iceberg? Why aren’t enough people aware of us? Why might consolidating responsibility so marketing and fundraising work in tandem help bolster awareness?

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Tableau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

As the year draws to a close, we are grateful for the partners and their partners for building awareness, delivering impact, and changing systems. National Alliance to End Homelessness is also focused on this societal issue.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Keeping the spotlight on homelessness: Community Solutions. What a lot of people didn’t really recognize initially was that homeless service providers are also on the frontline of protecting a population that is especially vulnerable to COVID-19,” says Anna Kim, communications lead for Community Solutions. .

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Tableau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

As the year draws to a close, we are grateful for the partners and their partners for building awareness, delivering impact, and changing systems. National Alliance to End Homelessness is also focused on this societal issue.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Increasing Awareness: Associations with well-known brands can boost your organization’s visibility. For example, a marketing firm might help you create a compelling campaign to raise awareness for your cause. Access to professional services can save your nonprofit significant costs and enhance your operational efficiency.

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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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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. One of the campaigns for the Oracle effort during Hunger Awareness Month was “Hunger: Put a Fork in It.” Perky the Turkey’s popularity continued into December.

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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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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. Based on the best practices of leading for-profit and nonprofit brands through our consulting at We First, they will empower your nonprofit to grow your awareness, engagement and impact.

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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. We did visit another one of his projects at a “Remand House” in the small town Madikeri about 20 kilometers from his farm. Others may donate.

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See3

AUGUST 22, 2011

In this video Mark Horvath, tireless homelessness advocate, Twitteratti and YouTube celebrity, introduces us to InvisiblePeople.tv, which uses social media to raise awareness and call to act on homelessness in America. Mark rips through the numbers – 50% of the homeless population are [.].

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Content partnerships (with media sites such as Upworthy) are largely responsible for charity:water’s brand awareness. 5) The startup that donates clothing to the homeless as you shop. A video released on December 23 garnered 4K YouTube views in just three hours.

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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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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

How many times have you seen a local shop serving as a drop-off point for donations to a homeless shelter or food bank? Successful businesses often leverage a simple concept: become better members of the community and reap the benefits of increased profit in the form goodwill. Or donating a percentage of their sales to a local charity?

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

It goes beyond financial contributions and encompasses volunteerism, advocacy, and raising awareness. These systemic issues can lead to higher rates of mental health struggles, homelessness, and isolation within the LGBTQIA+ community. Advocacy and Awareness : Philanthropy extends beyond monetary contributions.

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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.

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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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