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What's the opportunity cost when a nonprofit blocks employees from using social network sites during work hours?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Wendy Harman, American Red Cross According to Wendy Harman, employees at the Red Cross were blocked from accessing social networking sites, like Facebook, from work. The $50,000 donation will contribute to a broader American Red Cross goal to raise $100 million for disaster relief. Recently, a change in policy has allowed access.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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Rather than asking people to donate material items directly to your organization, you can create a public wish list on an e-commerce site like Amazon where your donors can buy items you need directly online. Sports tricks contest. Virtual holiday lights tour and contest. Matching gifts drive. Emergency campaigns.

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Grab This Fundraising Plan Template for New Nonprofits

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The more detail you include in your fundraising plan template, the easier fundraising will be throughout the year because you’ll always know what to do next with no more guessing or DIY disasters. You might get really excited about restaurant nights, candle parties, t-shirt sales, or voting contests.

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4 Ideas for Incorporating Text to Give in Your Fundraiser

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Other instances where text-to-give is an ideal option include giving days, disaster relief, and weekly church giving. Ambassador fundraising mobilizes your loyal supporters to conduct their own personal fundraising in the form of contests, challenges, campaigns, and more for your event.

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Level Up and Change the World: Gamification Apps

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SF Heroes is a disaster preparedness iPhone app for the San Francisco area created for the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. The more you learn about disaster preparedness, the more badges and points you can earn to become the ultimate San Francisco hero. Gamify Your Organization.

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Why You Didn't Hear About Cyclone Ivan's Destruction in Madagascar and How To Help Support Relief Efforts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

She was the recent winner of my son's Green Geek Charity Contest and we contributed a small amount to the charity of her choice, SOS Children's Villages. Joan sent us a note tonight thanking us, but also letting us know of a terrible natural disaster in her country: Hey Harry and Beth, I just celebrated my 26th birthday today!

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Today, DonorsChoose.org is the go-to site for alternative sources of funding for the classroom. Why GoFundMe is a Fundraising Game-Changer: While the GoFundMe platform can be used to raise money for any cause – like funding a vacation – charitable causes are some of the most successful campaigns on the site.