Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2011

It’s been almost five years since my first foray into social fundraising to raise money from my friends and followers to send a young woman, Leng Sopharath to college. Ever since, I’ve continued to raise money for my favorite charity, the Sharing Foundation that takes care of children in Cambodia.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The intention wont just be to raise a few extra dollars, but to cultivate values that are at risk of being lost amid our hyper-digital, attention-fragmented culture. Not everyone will be immediately receptive, and some communities might resist involvement due to deep-seated disillusionment with traditional charities. Lets be realistic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 26, 2017

Raised by predominantly by Gen Xers who were pummeled by the Great Recession, early research about those belonging to Gen Z indicates that they are cautious about spending money, are bargain shoppers, and more likely to save than to spend. 26% have raised money for a cause and 32% have donated their own money (or allowances).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

1) The Silent Generation (1925-1945) 88% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 Preferred contact methods: Voice calls, direct mail Preferred donation methods: Direct mail and voice calls 2) Baby Boomers (1946-1964) 72% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,212 across an average of 4.5

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2022

Now, for-profit companies, influencers, and nonprofits alike are using TikTok to spread information, advertise, and raise funds for causes. Oreo promised to make a donation to Save the Children when at least 1 million TikTok videos were uploaded with the hashtag.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Emails: Paid social media ads—static images: American Friends of ALYN Hospital (AFAH) was holding their first-ever charity bike ride in the U.S., to raise money for one of the world’s premier children’s rehabilitation hospitals, located in Israel. Thus, the tagline for the ride: “Doing good is how we roll.”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

In 2007, the popular Free Rice online game used quiz-style vocabulary building game that rewarded correct answers with ten grains per bowl to feed hungry children. where you earn donations for your favorite charity, for free, just by playing. Here is how it works: - You log on to www.gamesthatgive.net and start playing games.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Here are some of my favorite creative charity event ideas. Click to Tweet. 5K/Marathon.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re looking for a new way to raise funds, engage donors, and build connections, look no further than a charity golf tournament. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? And fortunately for nonprofits, charity golf tournaments do much more than simply raise mission-critical funds.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For our fictitious story, the plot is that many children only eat one meal a day — dinner. For example, our plot is that many children eat one meal a day and do poorly in school. In our story, the resolution would be raising enough funds to provide every school child with a nutritional breakfast and lunch.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 27, 2022

The blockchain-based nonprofit Endaoment recently announced the launch of the Basic Needs Fund, a collaborative effort that aims to bring housing, water, and food to critically underserved and marginalized communities around the world.

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DipJar

DECEMBER 28, 2021

DipJar Helps Nonprofits Raise Millions in 2021. Over the course of the year, 2,130 organizations used 3,725 DipJars to raise nearly $5M. Over the course of the year, 2,130 organizations used 3,725 DipJars to raise nearly $5M. In 2021, this Maryland nonprofit used ten DipJars to raise nearly $25,000.

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The Verge

MARCH 8, 2022

An indie developer-led initiative to raise money for charities providing relief in Ukraine has already raised over $1 million in a little over 16 hours. put together the Bundle for Ukraine , a collection of over 900 indie games and more with all proceeds going to charities providing relief assistance in the country.

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The Next Web

MARCH 2, 2014

This strategy has already seen great success in the PC and console gaming worlds; last year, game-centric organizations like Extra Life , Child’s Play and Humble Bundle each brought in millions of dollars in donations while raising awareness for children’s hospitals, HIV/AIDS prevention, cancer research, and more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

  It goes "Minnesota from"where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average." The unofficial results:  $14 million raised for more than 3400 nonprofits.   Plans may include campaigns that are focused on particular types of charities around the state. 

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The idea is to harnesses the collective power of the social good sector ecosystem which includes charities, families, businesses and individuals. What are the transaction and transformation metrics? The first is easy – dollars raised, # of volunteers, etc. What is the definition of success?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

Mobile giving trends Best practices for raising more through mobile giving How mobile giving technology can help What is mobile giving? Mobile giving is raising funds through a mobile device, whether via text, the Internet, an app, or email. Well cover: What is mobile giving? Researchers call this phenomenon the mobile giving gap.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2014

.” On her post-Oscar live episode of “The Ellen Degeneres Show” on Monday (March 3), Ellen shared that Samsung was, in fact, donating $3 million to charity since they’d gotten so much exposure at the Oscars. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Humane Society of the United States.

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VentureBeat

MARCH 27, 2025

The ESA Foundation celebrated its 23rd annual Nite to Unite fundraiser for children on March 18, raising $1.25 Read More

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Giving Days organized by local communities are being adopted by many more communities than ever before and a stronger understanding how these efforts can help build the capacity of nonprofits to embrace social media and online giving, engage more donors, and raise awareness of charity giving. The Giving 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2007

The fundraiser is where group of volunteers grew mustaches and asked their friends to support the charity, the Texas Children's Hospital Center. He just emailed me to let me know that the groups raised was able to raise $7805.25 Three weeks ago he asked me to sponsor him in " Mustaches for Kids -Houston."

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

million gifts were given to charities participating in #GivingTuesday with $400 million raised online. Whether you have a #GivingTuesday strategy in the works or you’re starting fresh, check out some #GivingTuesday insights gleaned from The Fiver’s Children Foundation. About The Fiver Children’s Foundation. Why CauseVox?

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The Next Web

APRIL 25, 2013

His social media and web projects have raised over $5,000,000 for charity, received over 100 million visits on the web, and recently won the Mashable Award for Most Creative Social Good Campaign. Shaun was an Oprah Winfrey Scholar at Morehouse College and is based out of California with his wife, Rai, and their 4 young children.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Earlier this month, Samsung Hope for Children, the national philanthropic initiative of the world’s technology leader, and the Dan Marino Foundation launched a new social action campaign, “Team Up for Autism,” in conjunction with the first annual WalkAbout for Autism organized by the former NFL quarterback’s foundation.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

Mattel company spokesman Alan Hilowitz told HealthPop that the company will produce a friend of Barbie that will have wigs, hats, scarves and other accessories to give children "a traditional fashion play experience." The winner will receive a cash award of $1,000, plus $1,000 to donate to their favorite charity.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Charity newsletters are an essential communications tool. Your newsletter has the ability to inspire, connect, and raise money. But, what if you're not sure what content to include in your charity's newsletter? But, what if you're not sure what content to include in your charity's newsletter? Here's How.

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NTEN

JULY 18, 2014

Daniel Loftus shares how SOS Children’s Villages Canada put its website back on the SEO map, without adding any new content. SOS Children’s Villages is a large international children’s charity helping orphaned and abandoned children in 133 countries around the world.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Pensacola Habitat For Humanity’s Women Build initiative encouraged folks to set up their own personal fundraising websites to raise money for the cause. Consider tying your giving day in with your end of the year giving.

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The Next Web

APRIL 24, 2013

His social media and Web projects have raised over $5,000,000 for charity, received over 100 million visits on the web, and recently won the Mashable Award for Most Creative Social Good Campaign. Shaun was an Oprah Winfrey Scholar at Morehouse College and is based out of California with his wife, Rai, and their 4 young children.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2006

via Katya's Non-Profit Marketing Blog Network for Good today launches their charity badges with some great support from Yahoo! The foundation also sponsors a "head start" program for the children of the poorest villagers who work in the Foundation's organic program that provides the families with needed income. s web site.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Matures and Baby Boomers donate most often to places of worship while Gen X and Millennials donate most often to children and youth development. 88% of dollars raised comes from 12% of an organization’s donors. 84% of Canadians donate to charity with an average individual donation of $446 per year. S ource: Abila.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift? What do you want to teach your children and grandchildren? . They’re essentially “shopping” for the best deal.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 12, 2009

Case Study: World Vision’s ‘Week For Children’ | Bright One - Check out this case study of World Vision's "Week for Children" - World Vision is a UK charity, and this case study discusses the use of various social media tools (include Facebook, Flickr, Yoube, Twitter, and Blogs) for the Week for Children campaign.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 4, 2010

The income wouldn't be tax-free just because it's from an international charity. Hello Prospective Employee, At HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL, we work hard to improve and provide training, technical expertise and support in fund-raising to the national organizations in all the regions of the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2014

I’m at the AFP Conference where I will be on a plenary session about “ Social Media for Social Change ” moderated by Social Media 4 Nonprofit leaders Darian Rodriguez and Ritu Sharma, along with Carolyn Miles, Save the Children and Ben Rattray, Change.Org. 534 is the average total amount raised by an individual.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Care and protection of children account for 26% of grant dollars. Grants from public charities increased 580%. Children. The care and protection of children account for 30% of grants and 26% of dollar value. Public charity. Public charity. Public charity. Giving by populations served. Population.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

Instead of raising for funds during an event, the purpose of A Gift for Teaching’s peer-to-peer campaign is to ask their supporters to conduct their own DIY fundraisers in order to supply children with the supplies they need to succeed in school. Their supporters raise funds throughout the year. Why we love this event.

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