Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2008

But hunger is a serious issue in America, especially in these difficult times. Tyson's strategy has inspired bloggers and other companies to use this technique to give to charity. Several of her regular readers including Deb Roby have pledged to match her donations to The Bay Area food bank. Here's a few examples.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Certainly, giving from individuals won't be enough to fix the economy and provide the resources that charities need to deliver important services in hard economic times. But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2008

Honorable Mention: National Parks Conservation Association. Winner: National Relief Charities. Honorable Mention: CauseForce and Project Bread - The Walk for Hunger. They created a creative online check-in process that allowed people to check in for the event online and pledge to complet fundraising post-event.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Here are the results for the 2008 Innovator Awards: Advocacy campaign or program Honorable Mention: National Parks Conservation Association Winner: Freepress for their StopBigMedia.com campaign Over 200,000 comments sent to the FCC and Senate and overturned and FCC ruling to block monopolies in media companies. Komen for the Cure race.

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