Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

61% are more likely to donate if they are offered a free gift in exchange for their donation. ? Of those inspired by social media, Facebook (47%) has the largest impact, then Instagram (23%) and Twitter (20%). ? 18% create online peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns to benefit organizations. ? 78% of donors in Kenya volunteer.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

It doesn't have to be difficult or even expensive; it can even be free. It's completely free to your organization, and to your members as well! Receive up to 1,000 contacts free from a petition posted at GreaterGood Network's Take Action Center: a great way to connect with people supporting your cause. Causemunity in booth 70.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

It doesn't have to be difficult or even expensive; it can even be free. It's completely free to your organization, and to your members as well! Receive up to 1,000 contacts free from a petition posted at GreaterGood Network's Take Action Center: a great way to connect with people supporting your cause. Causemunity in booth 70.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

They’ve also leveled the playing field and have a special category for smaller nonprofits (under $1 million budget). And there is also an award category for individual champion, whether board members, volunteers, or a free agent. They have connected with many organizations on Twitter. Image by Codilicious from Flickr.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

One of the concepts that the group designed was a strategy for collecting data from low income individuals which was identified as a key challenge for some participants who work with homeless populations. Google offers the free MOOC called “ Google Analytics Academy.” Leap of Reason Books (Free download).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2010

I spoke about free agent fundraisers and the networked nonprofit. Mark Horvath shared how he searches on Twitter for the words "homeless" and either educates or empowers. Many passionate people and stories. . The main room had a cat walk because of a fashion show from Jedidiah USA later in the evening. My slides are here.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

I may want to help end homelessness, but not have a clue how to make a difference on a scale that moves the needle. NOTE: Each of these programs bears its own discussion, so feel free to click on the links offered above. They want to do unto others as they would have others do unto them. They want to share their blessings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

A number folks offers some insights in the comments or on Twitter, including Amanda. I didn’t feel like the Twitter community could handle another cause infused global campaign on the scale of Twestival so soon. Founder Scott Harrison was the only one on Twitter and I’m pretty sure he’d admit that he didn’t really ‘get it’.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. This runs counter to short-form trends on TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube that occupy our attention. Universal Analytics is the new version of this free web tracking tool and can take some time to understand.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Job training for at-risk youth, veterans re-entering the workforce, or even homeless or transitional populations. Building your social media presence with training on Twitter and Facebook. Watch more than 70 free webinars on everything from social media, to marketing and outreach, to technology planning at TechSoup webinar archives.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 9, 2011

With an audience of over ten million Twitter followers – more than any other twitting being on Earth (and two million more than our President) Lady Gaga can evangelize to a massive crowd. Her call to action inspired over 30,000 hours of community service and a new wave of attention on homeless youth. What will you get out of it?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2015

According to the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) , only one in seven children who are eligible for free or subsidized school lunches receive summer meals. This is the mission of Caravan Studios' Range app: helping youth and those who work with them find locations where free summer meals are served. How Range Works.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

You want to help the homeless? Oh, and did I mention that it’s free to download? Feel free to stop by her Twitter page to give her a big Texas-style, "Howdy.". McKinney , Project Specialist (Marketing/Communications). ASU Lodestar Center. Reality: I think your cause is awesome. In fact, I think your cause is fantastic.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

We got nearly 2,000 mentions of the challenge on Facebook and Twitter in 25 countries. It was filmed on location outside our free medical clinic for the homeless in the heart of Melbourne. Our story challenges get lots of attention. The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge received many many entries from 12 different countries.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

They are free to veer from the script, but they can use it to get started. Say something like “ Today, in this season of giving, we are extending a special thanks to our donors who give regularly to our organization, stepping up time and time again for homeless families.”. Just say thank you. Ask them how they are doing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Last week, I wrote about Twestival , the most recent example of fundraising on Twitter and a networked fundraiser of a scale we haven't seen before. I titled the post " Look Out Here Comes Everybody To Raise Money for charity:water on Twitter " with a wink to Clay Shirky's work. Says Ben, "We knew each other on Twitter."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The afternoon featured six mini-workshops that drilled down in the use of the tools such as Facebook , Blogging , Storytelling , Listening , Twitter , and Social Media 101. (The It’s free but you can purchase additional data for reasonable amounts (for example you can get Klout Scores ). The Colorado Trust blog has notes here.).

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Decatur, Illinois: Free and Low-Cost Resources for Nonprofit Software. Seattle, Washington: King County Executive Director Forum — October 6.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2015

If you’re raising a Gen Z kid, you’re already familiar with their seemingly innate grasp of technological platforms, from Twitter to Twitch. Helping Your Teen Give Back. Help them set up and manage their campaign. Are you keeping up with your tween-age titan of tech?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

Job training for at-risk youth, veterans reentering the workforce, or even homeless populations. Build your social media presence with training on Twitter and Facebook. You can watch more than 70 free webinars on everything from social media, to marketing and outreach, to technology planning in our webinars and events section.

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NTEN

JANUARY 8, 2009

I'm the sole IT person at my non-profit organization (we are a shelter for homeless families), and we are undergoing severe budget cuts at the moment. Providing FREE access to 2008 webinar recordings for events held through 9/30/2008 to our Members; we'll add more on a quarterly basis. twitter: ntenhross. You can find me at: .

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

telling the stories of homeless individuals across the United States has been well documented. Mark shared his progress around the country in YouTube videos (he’s been featured on the YouTube homepage, blog posts , and his Twitter feed. Boaz ran his trip as a free agent story teller.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. Think newspapers and magazines, even the free, weekly publications. Start by listing all the publications in your area.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A donor might give once for a free t-shirt or other incentive, but what will keep them returning? They aren’t interested in large-scale issues like ending homelessness — that goal feels too big. But providing meals and blankets for the homeless people in their community is more attainable. It’s why you do what you do.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Once you have your keywords, contact lists, and messages planned, a text fundraising campaign can be a hassle-free way to pull in donations on Giving Tuesday. Plus, you’ll get free publicity for your campaign and tap into a whole new group of supporters—the news station’s audience. Each social media platform has a different focus.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

As both a lesson and as a metric, failure is potentially productive at every level of socialmarkets - from the repeated return of one homeless person to shelter, to the repeated attempts to attach a value like SROI to such a story." The Top Five Ways smart people are using twitter. " What do you think? Blackbaud, Inc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Here’s a hint: They want to know the inside scoop on what it takes to save bears or tutor kids or help homeless veterans. In the summer, write about helping your dog handle the heat or how kids who are on free/reduced lunch at school are struggling for food now that school’s out. Twitter : The typical Twitter user is an adult male.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Last week, I was honored to lead a “networked discussion&# about the Networked Nonprofit and working with free agents in Washington, DC at the State Department’s “ Tech@State Civil Society 2.0 &# Event. I introduced the concept of Free Agents and how they are smashing into the walls of fortress nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Google+ || LinkedIn || Flickr. Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || LinkedIn || Flickr. Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Flickr. Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Google+ || LinkedIn || Flickr. Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Google+ || LinkedIn || Flickr.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

But most importantly, we love for these sessions to be interactive, so feel free to chat in your questions and comments along the way. I’ll keep an eye on the Twitter feed as well. We love doing them, bring on great guest, speakers, totally free, totally educational. There’s a chat box and a questions box.

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Qgiv

MAY 18, 2021

John Center for Homeless Men recently held their virtual house parties fundraiser, which was a huge success! Create a Twitter chat related to your event if your supporters like to hang out on Twitter. If you’re ready to plan your next virtual or hybrid fundraising event, download your free event planner now.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2010

We were also very lucky that Claire Sale volunteered to be our Twitter advocate who monitored the Twitter stream and verbalized important points and insights. . Seattle Free School , suggested by Amy Sample Ward, uses social media to organize classes and teach students. The maps are made by community members.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 8, 2018

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, traditional direct mail, your web site, blog posts, even text messages – how will you come up with unique messaging for each platform? For example, if your nonprofit rescues dogs and cats from abusive or homeless situations, that’s great. Of course, but it’s not the engagement driver it once was.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2009

With a small staff, big hearts, and the right mix of singles, bunts and a few homeruns, MLF continues to raise more funds, increase its volunteer base of more than 12,000 and accomplish its mission of providing food, clothing, dignity, and housing to the homeless and indigent working poor.

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