Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

It has been ten days since Hurricane Maria has devastated the Island of Puerto Rico. I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. Local Charities. Where should be donate?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2022

Startup nonprofits, nonprofit newbies, umbrella organizations, community foundations, mentors… there are a lot of ways people may think about or refer to fiscal sponsorships, even if they’re unfamiliar with the term “fiscal sponsorship.” Local community members or charitable individuals will work together to raise funds for those affected.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Late at night on Sunday August 29th, Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The good news is that no matter how far you are from the areas hit by Hurricane Ida, you can still help those impacted by the storm. Find the Helpers. Learn more and donate here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

So, when Pat Brandes from the Barr Foundation sent me this thought piece on building resilience of networks, it resonated on many different levels. Lessons Learned About Resilient Networks from Super Storm Sandy by Pat Brandes, Executive Director, the Barr Foundation. Pat Brandes is executive director at the Barr Foundation.

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

It means that there is a lot of local competition that you need to be aware of at all times when you are picking out your event dates. You don’t want to end up competing with another local event on the same exact evening. And don’t forget about hurricane season! American Fundraising Foundation. About the Author.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. Know your local organizations. federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms. Be flexible.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . Support local nonprofits and knowledge in the U.S.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

In other words, you need to get your money from many different sources, not just one awesome foundation, one government grant, or one generous donor. If you depend on a foundation with whom you have a long-standing relationship, what happens when the grants manager—your primary contact—retires and the Trustees decide to support another cause?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2008, the Points of Light Foundation and the Salesforce Foundation conceived HandsOn Connect — a native Salesforce application designed specifically to make volunteering easier for employees and nonprofits — in a series of whiteboard sessions in San Francisco. The result of these efforts in March 2021 alone was astronomical.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Twestival Local Weekend : Last February, Twestival raised over $250,000 for charity:water on Twitter on February 13th with more 200 cities sponsoring local tweet, meet, and give parties. September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Henson’s foundation dedicated to marginalized communities’ mental health, youth homelessness nonprofit Covenant House and The Boys & Girls Club are helping the nonprofit determine the areas of greatest need. A 2012 power-on party after Hurricane Sandy stands out as the craziest example, he said.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

billion ( National Retail Foundation 2017 Survey ) Father’s Day: $15.5 Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. Crazy amounts of wasted food also resulted in donations to Second Harvest and as well as work with local charities to organize soup kitchens.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

The program is made possible through a partnership of the National Football League , Mobile Accord , United Way, and the Mobile Giving Foundation , and supported by VeriSign. The Mobile Giving Foundation is a new nonprofit aimed at facilitating more efficient and cost-effective mobile fundraising in the United States.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2009

Michael Quinn Patton , an evaluation guru, visited the Packard Foundation yesterday. along with others on the Packard Foundation organizational effectiveness team. Michael Quinn Patton, an evaluation guru, visited the Packard Foundation yesterday. along with others on the Packard Foundation organizational effectiveness team.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

We're all familiar with it, a message saying "Help the recovery from Hurricane Sandy. " New at TechSoup: Your 501(c)(3) nonprofit, library, or foundation can now collect donations by text message — and develop your own mobile site — with discounted and donated services from Connect2Give. More About Mobile.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. Set up an online store and tap your local artisans for goods to sell for a virtual craft fair.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Corporations, independent and family foundations, and public charities may identify different areas of partnership, but it is apparent from past and current disaster giving that it is essential to work with others to distribute the immediate help that is needed as well as providing long-term relief.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2022

The private and public sectors can offer resources and build technology, but to scale in a meaningful way, these solutions need to take into account the nuances of local community needs. It’s twofold: It’s the policies we can set, but how we act upon those comes down to the local community level.”. says Jones.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For example, humanitarian organisations like Oxfam are delivering disaster relief to people whose homes have been destroyed by severe weather, innovating drought-resistant agricultural crops, and training farmers in new techniques to improve the resilience of local and global supply chains. And in the U.K.,

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2014

Hurricane season kicked off on June 1 and we’ve already got our first tropical depression in the Atlantic. A disaster can be as big as a hurricane or as small as a water main break that floods your office and surrounding neighborhood. It was the year four hurricanes hit the state, so I learned a lot very quickly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

I have two favorites: The Sharing Foundation which supports children in Cambodia and Creative Commons. He recommends the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network , works with local rape crisis centers nationwide. The GRO Foundation: Global Relief Outreach. Support the only national sexual assault hotline.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Over time, companies become valued partners in addressing local issues, rather than occasional contributors. Meanwhile, local businesses surrounding a school or church are great options due to their proximity. Connect with local business owners. Ensure Flexibility in Giving Opportunities.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Whether it be massive destruction from a hurricane, an Ebola outbreak, or a persistent wildfire, the social sector’s approach to disaster aid has traditionally been reactive, focusing on immediate aid. Other foundations in the aftermath of Katrina focused on funneling their support through organizations they had worked with in the past.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 28, 2005

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Over time, companies become valued partners in addressing local issues, rather than occasional contributors. Meanwhile, local businesses surrounding a school or church are great options due to their proximity. Connect with local business owners. Ensure Flexibility in Giving Opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Last year, when I turned 51, I posted a challenge on my blog - could I get 51 people to donate $10 to the Sharing Foundation? For example, Mizfit is donated a dime per comment to a local women's shelter. September is Hunger Awareness Month so why not give a donation of canned goods and cash to your local food bank?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2018

million, while hurricane-related funding totals $480.6 Whether it is a hurricane or an earthquake, some disasters can happen quickly, and thus be easier to recruit support for immediate recovery and long-term rebuilding. Increased temperatures = increased likelihood of fire. million (this includes grants and in-kind donations).

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

Preparation and Resiliency: The talents and expertise are an enormous untapped resource in preparing our communities for natural and man-made disasters of all kinds, whether it’s hurricanes, earthquakes, school shootings, or global pandemics like COVID – 19. H osting a virtual or local day of service? hours of community service.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 16, 2016

Albert Ruesga, President & CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation—a customer of ours, I’m proud to say. “Be Dr. Ruesga began by acknowledging the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. He said that this tragic event brought out many heroes to step up and respond when there was a failure of local and federal government.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2013

This honed his appetite for frolicking in the hurricane swells that sweep the ocean in late summer. He introduced surfing to the Jersey Shore in the 1960′s – He was an early adopter, teaching himself how to surf and owned the first Greg Noll surfboard. Please donate to SurfRider Foundation in his memory.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

Most relevant to startups is the push to fund initiatives and technologies that can help prevent or protect against extreme wildfires; rising sea levels and hurricanes; new agriculture resource management; and “climate-smart” technologies.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 3, 2025

When Hurricane Katrina roared through two decades ago, it wiped out 200,000 trees across the city, including many in Johnson’s neighborhood and several in his own yard. But Dan Lambe, the Arbor Day Foundation’s chief executive, said the projects weren’t just going to serve disadvantaged people.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

That was followed by three hurricanes in close succession. adults feel climate change has had a major impact on their lives so far, about 4 in 10 think it will in their lifetimesincluding on their health, local air quality, and water availability. The poll also found that, while only about one-quarter of U.S. About 7 in 10 U.S.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These efforts are most impactful when hospital investments are combined with foundation support through blended funding. Foundations can leverage external dollars through grants, donations from individuals or major donors, and partnerships with businesses interested in sustainability and climate action.

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