Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The App also provides: adoptable dog search by zip code, simple giving to help homeless pets, and their grassroots pledge to start seeing invisible dogs. Oracle made donations for all online actions (likes, comments, RTs, photos, etc) during Hunger Action Month , reaching a maximum donation of $25,000.

Turkey 102

Turkey Social Media Mobile Oracle 102

Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

million peer-to-peer volunteers raised over $1.3 John Center for Homeless Men recently hosted their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent. Some of their participants raised over $10,000 in their house party. Using a mix of social media and email communications, more than 9.4 In the last year, the St.

Virtual 52

Virtual Ideas Fundraising Hosting 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2010

For example, through a Twitter campaign during the conference, Mark Horwath raised $50,000 for his organization InvisiblePeople.tv to help promote awareness of homelessness in America. During a panel on fundraising, Donors Choose raised enough money to fund a music classroom project in Austin. Together we can do it.

Community 90

Community Offline Hype Cambodia 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

My curiosity drove me to investigate: ? Can we listen to the tides of Internet conversation on an issue, and learn to predict and ‘surf’ them? ? Can we use the momentum of focused attention to raise an issue above the noise? Will hunger ever gain Beiber-like prominence? Why Your Nonprofit Should Be a Big Listener.

Conservancy 114

Conservancy Measure Conversation Nonprofit 114

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2013

This week we’re talking #bikesandbakedgoods (a winning combination), and how Hands On Nashville used #GivingTuesday to create local impact – with 5 fundraising ideas to help you rock your next campaign. With help from the local community and partner agencies, this program works to give refurbished bikes to the area’s kids in need.

Nashville 40

Nashville Music Tennessee Social Media 40

Forum One

MARCH 17, 2010

For example, through a Twitter campaign during the conference, Mark Horwath raised $50,000 for his organization InvisiblePeople.tv to help promote awareness of homelessness in America. During a panel on fundraising, Donors Choose raised enough money to fund a music classroom project in Austin. Together we can do it.

Community 57

Community Offline Hype America 57

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

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. Here's a few ideas to help make charitable giving get on your calendar each month for 2009. Organizations like Kaboom help build them. January: Have a January birthday?

Giving 50

Giving Hunger Charity Blogger 50

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Many nonprofits deal with difficult subjects—illness, hunger, abuse, war, loneliness, addiction—and it’s often detailed accounts of those subjects that inspire people to give. However, raising money isn’t as simple as telling difficult nonprofit stories every single day. Those are heavy topics!

Story 130

Story Tips Homeless Hunger 130

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Pay too much, and you’ll raise the eyebrows (or ire) of donors, clients, volunteers, and anyone else who looks up your 990 in one keystroke. Comparable compensation data helps recruitment and hiring, and protects against excessive compensation claims. Did a raise or a bonus help retain an effective CEO?

Research 49

Research Philanthropy Arizona Feeds 49

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. Keep the pitch focused on the issue, not what programs your nonprofit offers to help people. Include digital publications.

Story 122

Story News Press Local 122

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

This ambiguity can limit your ability to raise money and attract supporters. Name the problem your organization works to solve, the reason your organization exists, and the people or animals you help. Who are we here to help? We work to end the cycle of homelessness for families in our community. Why do we exist?

Hunger 105

Hunger Nonprofit Examples Feeds 105

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Yep, there’s a marathon of opportunity coming up and you don’t want to miss the chance to raise big bucks for your nonprofit. If you pull it together at the last minute or make it up as you go, you won’t raise as much money. Then choose the strategies that will help you reach your goals before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.

Strategy 119

Strategy Business Fundraising Campaign 119

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2014

This lines up with the time frame when the most money was raised during December. And testing to see patterns in email activity and donations can help to improve results too. Movements like #GivingTuesday have the potential to help get an earlier start to the peak fundraising season. No More Time – Help Us Now.

email 46

email South Carolina Fundraising Gift 46