Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Those that have opened themselves up to using these tools and connecting with passionate people in their networks find abundance. Here’s one story about how one free agent, a social media savvy volunteer for a local food bank, saw a problem, reached out to her network, and helped solved in collaboration with the local nonprofit.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Try putting a call to action right up front, “Sign our petition to stop world hunger”, or “Donate $5 to Habitat for Humanity so we can build more homes!” Learn the impact of their donation. Be updated on volunteer opportunities. In general, Millennials want to: Hear about events.

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DipJar

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Hunger-relief organizations are among the most supported types of nonprofits using DipJar. Over the course of her career – which includes multiple hunger-related organizations – she has seen firsthand the impact hunger has on communities, large and small. million New Yorkers currently facing food insecurity.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Hands-on volunteering days Nothing beats the power of getting ones hands dirty for a good cause. Organizing hands-on volunteering events like community clean-ups, food drives, or shelter support days offers students the opportunity to make an immediate difference while connecting to the nonprofits mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

18% of donors worldwide have donated to a charitable organization directly through Facebook. 41% of donors to charitable organizations also donate to online crowdfunding campaigns that benefit individuals. That said, no matter how they give, the vast majority of donors (69%) prefer to be thanked for their donations via email.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

It goes a long way in helping readers get to know Rani and consider donating to help kids like her. They’ve played up different aspects of the narrative based upon the unique features of each platform, capturing their followers’ attention and creating more donation opportunities. Partners in Health: Fanta’s Story.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

I volunteer with a small nonprofit called Fields to Families. For example, if your appeal encourages me to help stop bullying in schools, ensure the linked donation form also includes a one-line quote regarding stopping bullying in schools. We work with local farmers to distribute excess produce to families in need. Brilliant, right?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

1) From the outside, it appears that NGOs in Kenya do not have access to the traditional fundraising services that are so common here in the United States, such as a “Donate” page for processing credit cards and PayPal accounts. In the local context, Kenyan’s give an extremely high proportion of their earnings as donations (cc.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Nonprofits are uniquely qualified to use gaming to deepen relationships with their donors, volunteers and even clients. Whether your nonprofit is addressing more recent issues like the digital divide or societal ills as old as hunger, your mission can feel Herculean, even impossible. Don’t fall prey to a dismissive mentality.

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2021

Unfortunately, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the progress towards accomplishing the SDGs, reversing years of improvement for Goal 1–no poverty, Goal 2–zero hunger, and Goal 3–good health and well-being, in particular. Read more about Purpose at PIMCO and their mission to combat global hunger specifically aligned with SDG 2.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2009

As our nation's needs soar, and charitable donations plunge, it is taking its toll on the nonprofit sector. Foodbanks, soup kitchens, and many other nonprofits that address the hunger issue are being hit by a triple whammy. That's why I'm taking the pledge to end hunger because if we all do a little bit - it can go a long way.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

I’ve been volunteering for community causes since I was a kid, something my family encouraged. When I was in the third grade, I volunteered to bake cupcakes to help fundraise for Lucy the Elephant (who thankfully survived super storm Sandy ). Generosity is baked into my DNA and I can’t help it. I grew up at the Jersey Shore.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2012

Looking at the cumulative impact of volunteers is really powerful when it’s presented in this way: Data for Engagement. Imagine if you could see a map of hunger in your city that included a broader set of data than what Share Our Strength, Feeding America, or your local food bank has collected. Day service events. Data for Reporting.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

The good news, this change is coming slowly with organizations shifting focus and adopting new policies and programs to promote healthier, more balanced lifestyles to increase options and opportunities, especially for those facing real hunger.”. Food insecurity. Nutrition insecurity. Feeding America’s Vast Network of Partners.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We will empower our supporters to be champions of our cause through engagement and through our volunteer opportunities. We will demonstrate the real-world impact of donations and gifts to create trust and confidence among our community. Looking forward to implementing some important tasks in 2025!

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

For millions of Americans, hunger became a new and unwelcome fact of life. What we heard was a story of rising to the challenge, making adjustments, welcoming new volunteers and partners, and feeding more people in need than ever before. They’ve been on hand when volunteers come to sort and package food. Wish we could.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There, they welcome local hunters to donate specific, legally tagged, wild game meat, including deer, and they’ve designed an FDA-approved butchering process to package the meat for community members who select that food option. Founder John van Hengel developed the concept of food banking when he was a soup kitchen volunteer.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Kraft Heinz’s Rise Against Hunger Partnership. Several years ago, Kraft Heinz began a digital giving campaign called Huddle to Fight Hunger. The campaign donated a meal’s worth of money to food banks every time someone liked their Facebook page, combining philanthropy with social media marketing and brand awareness.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Fans’ obsession with the Hunger Games saga isn’t by chance. As a Hunger Games fanatic (if Disney creates a Panem-based theme park, I’ll be first in line to visit the Capitol), I’ve been thinking about how nonprofits can learn from the phenomenon and generate this type of dedicated following. Hunger Games Lesson 3: Precision Matters.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

The Importance of Volunteers. “The value that volunteers provide our organization is tremendous. We could not achieve our goals and provide the support we do to the community without our volunteer’s commitment to the cause,” said Mary Bachman, Director of Volunteer Resources, Catholic Charities of St.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 30, 2009

One donor made a special offer to our top volunteers, those who have provided at least 150 books to Bookshare: that they could request any one book and we'd (not they!) Our Volunteer Coordinator, Pavi Mehta, sent me this email last week and I thought it was definitely blog-worthy! I am so happy to be able to volunteer for bookshare.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether it’s providing employees with volunteer time off or starting a company foundation, there are plenty of ways for your company to get involved with giving back. Matching Gifts With a matching gifts program , employees make gifts to nonprofits and the company matches each donation dollar for dollar.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

You can also use ZIP code to restrict or show events near a constituent’s area and show nearby volunteering opportunities. You can create groups based on first donation dates and thank constituents for donating to you over that time even if they only signed up to receive your e-Newsletter this month. Offline activities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2014

But giving, isn’t just about making a donation or volunteering your time. He created his own nonprofit and program called “” Brae’s Brown Bags ” to help fight against hunger, probably making him one of the youngest nonprofit CEOs and founders. What could be better than that?

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Care2

OCTOBER 5, 2012

The World Hunger Relief Project is actively engaging in a social fundraising giving day on World Food Day this October 16 to get 10,000 people to raise $200,000. World Food Day's philanthropic goal encourages people to participate in small acts like a social share or a $10 or $25 donation. These small acts do make a big difference.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Embedding your social media feeds directly into your website allows site visitors to easily interact with your content as part of the web viewing experience, from video testimonials of your beneficiaries to pictures of your volunteers hard at work in the community.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

One-time donations are great, but nothing beats the ongoing positive impact of monthly giving. Monthly donations provide your nonprofit with access to reliable, sustainable funding all year round. These donations can help you continue working toward your mission in spite of any fundraising dry spells. Flexibility.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 23, 2011

Katie Hawkes , Volunteer Services Coordinator. It is, of course, wonderful to know that the food you are packing is truly filling hungry bellies, and that the spare change you're donating doesn't all end up in an Executive Director's checking account. Does he really comprehend what hunger or suffering means? Vincent de Paul.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

Motivates and inspires the Board, staff, and volunteers. We feed the hungry today while building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. We distribute donated furniture to families and individuals, turning their houses into homes. One organization alone cannot wipe out hunger, but the vision statement illuminates your ultimate goal.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 10, 2021

November 20, 2021 is Family Volunteer Day – a global day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. And though volunteering may look different, there are still so many ways to give back.”. What does your team value about families and volunteers?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Food insecurity and hunger are some of the most prominent issues that plague our modern society. 41 million people, or 12% of the population, struggles with hunger. Food banks work hard to fight against increasingly pervasive hunger in our communities. In the U.S., Donors are 34% more likely to give on a responsive website.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As everyone rallies around your collective impact and gets inspired about the difference they can make, it’s helpful to offer multiple ways to support – whether through ticket sales, donations, sponsorship, volunteering, or a combination of the above. GALA CAMPAIGN TEMPLATE. Flipcause Campaign Tips: . Virtual events.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Some send one big appeal to fund their annual campaign, while others ask for donations at multiple points throughout the year. They’ll be more likely to donate to your annual campaign if they feel like their money will make a difference. Asking people to donate to a food pantry to feed 7,000 families is overwhelming.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. You see, many donor prospects will check out your nonprofit online before they donate to see who you are, what you do, and how you make a difference.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Fundraising is a year-round concern for nonprofit organizations, delivering the critical donations and contributions they need to keep their operations running. 3 FAQs How Marketing Can Increase Donations Let’s get started by walking through the different people and groups you’ll ask for donations to your nonprofit. Foundations.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In late 2019, CROS found themselves looking for new vendors to host their website and to provide a fundraising platform to process online donations. They had already tried several online donation platforms, including PayPal, Classy, and EmpowerGiving, but found them to be costly and not at all user friendly. Hunger Action Month.

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