Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

By Melissa Russom , a communications strategist who helps nonprofit organizations clarify their brand and message to engage more meaningfully with the people who matter most to them. We trust people more than we trust companies. Social media aims to connect people with people. 2) Choose the right people.

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Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

SAGE (Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders) is the only national organization dedicated to addressing issues related to LGBTQ+ people and aging. SAGE uses this data to answer questions such as: Do our service programs meet the needs of the people they serve? Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2022

Instead of serving five hundred students or feeding 15,000 people you could triple or even quadruple the numbers. Bring large, organization-wide projects and initiatives to life. For instance, look what a mega gift can do for a smaller nonprofit with a vision of launching a housing program for homeless families.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The mission of Transition Projects is to help people to transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Keli gets to talk to many people on the phone who use TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) to get low-cost refurbished computers. She has been there just under five years.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 14, 2021

These gifts are symbolic, so no matter which one you choose, you’re making a big difference for homeless pets here at the Sanctuary and around the country. And you’re making life meaningful, too. That’s what the holidays are all about, right?”. Oxfam: Gifts That Give Back.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 17, 2022

The speech was given in 1963 at the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, where 250,000 people showed up to protest racial injustice. Audre Lorde dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia. Read “ Letter from Birmingham Jail ”.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It’s our own stories about the cause in which we’re fighting for that connect and bond people on a peer-to-peer level. Our Advocacy Director here at Media Cause, Clara Campbell, always emphasizes that people connect with people, not brands.) Are you trying to persuade ambivalent people or activate your base?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2007

Remember the homeless avatar in Second Life that got a lot of attention a few weeks back? Rik Riel and Nedra Weinreich also wrote it up and I suspect it probably inspired a few Second Life Doubter's Club posts. Mensajeros de la Paz with a virtual homeless kid has received enough Money to. The homeless.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Most people are motivated to join a board because they are passionate about the mission, not because they love to ask for money. When you ask , you’re not asking for yourself “but for Maria, a trafficking victim; Alan, a homeless veteran; Rover, an abandoned dog; or Aiden, a student with cancer.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The online retailer sells socks, tees, and underwear — the three most requested items by homeless shelters. You can zoom in to see images from that community, the solution for clean water, and the number of people impacted. Hologram boxes show real people from the communities that charity: water serves.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

How People Sort Their Mail (and Where Your Fundraising Letter Goes) If you want big results from your fundraising letter, start by understanding how it will be received by your donors. People are extremely busy and your fundraising letter is an interruption in their day. will provide a hot meal to 10 people in need.”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 16, 2023

The speech was given in 1963 at the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, where 250,000 people showed up to protest racial injustice. Audre Lorde dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia. You can support their work here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2006

Last week I wrote about a virtual homeless teenager in Second Life who raising awareness of the plight of homeless teens in Spain. 1 text or phone entrance fee go to help The Foyer Foundation , a nonprofit that works with homeless young people. tools to he word through the gaming community by using Digg.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

By tapping into the emotional drivers that motivate people to give, you can create a deeper resonance that transcends mere financial transactions. When people feel a genuine connection to your mission, they are more likely to become invested – not just with a one-time donation, but as long-term supporters and advocates.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. People think that if you’re in the news, you must be doing important work. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 4, 2021

The mass vaccination effort taking place across the United States isn’t only integral to saving lives, it’s essential for resuming pre-COVID life: hugging family members, attending sporting events, returning to the office or in-person classes. By: Courtney Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at CCA. Pandemic Pivots: Telehealth and Virtual Care.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 20, 2022

I’ll start with myself: I’ve been working for nearly 30 years in the nonprofit sector, and I have struggled with anxiety my entire life. We keep going because the very definition of philanthropy, perhaps even of the nonprofit sector, is love of humankind — people helping people. But we kept going. We all keep going.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

Consider this example: An animal shelter’s mission statement might be: To provide lifesaving care, shelter, and forever homes to homeless pets in our community. The core message of your case for support would detail how you enact your mission: Donations make a life-changing difference for homeless pets.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 15, 2024

Nonprofit SEO involves optimizing the website both on and off page, to allow the site to rank higher on search engines and ultimately get found by more people. It will also allow more people to find and use your services. Just be sure to send this out to the right type of people. What is nonprofit SEO? Do nonprofits need SEO?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes. When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or with gratitude.” — G.K. Believe it or not, it’s simple: personal gratitude.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Don’t send your fundraising appeal to people who don’t want to hear from you anymore. A clean list , with the most current email and mailing addresses, will save you money and help you reach the right people fast. What will you ask people to give? This is the hook that gets people started reading your letter. Plan it out.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

Read up on "ingestible" electronic pills, cloud storage price wars, how the Star Trek Tricorder has come to life, and more. High-Tech Help for Homelessness. Why would a homeless person need a mobile phone? Phones also provide a reliable contact method for people who have no permanent address.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2017

Department of Housing and Urban Development dropped the bombshell of defunding all but one nonprofit transitional housing provider for homeless families in Maricopa County, Arizona, the local nonprofit, private and government organizations began to scramble (Polletta, 2016). Polletta, M. 2016, May 12). Simo, G., & & Bies, A.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2018

My mom was generous and supportive of everyone in her life and those less fortunate than her. She was also interested in nature, especially hiking, ocean conservation, and birding where her life list was over 600 birds. She was a generous and compassionate person and often helped people with fewer resources.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

And like you, they’re all trying to reach as many people as possible with their messaging. Your gift means we can continue to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. The Link Between UVP and Fundraising Success If there’s a Golden Rule in fundraising, it’s this: People give to people, not organizations.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 20, 2024

Every day you provide services to your beneficiaries, whether that means caring for homeless pets, tutoring at-risk high school students, or running sports events for the community. Encourage a healthy work-life balance. You can reinforce the importance of work-life balance by leading by example!

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

These platforms attract people passionate about making a difference. Use your existing channels to reach people already connected to your cause. One of the main reasons people volunteer to serve is to network with other influential board members and build key relationships with them. Celebrate milestones in their life.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and. BFAS runs the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States and works nationwide to create a time of No More Homeless Pets. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Online Catalog. Amnesty International Shop. promoting human rights.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people. People love to talk about the things they are passionate about. What are you most proud of in your life?”. Understanding them. .

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. Not the content (which most people skim in about 13 seconds or less). Start by being very clear what you want people to do after they read your email.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By speaking to the people directly impacted by your work, you can uncover issues with your programs, identify new opportunities, and better understand the challenges they face. High Fives Foundation “Create a universal shift in adventure sports that expands what is possible for those who have faced life-changing injuries.”

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. For example, an organization that supports homeless families could have an Advisory Board made up of formerly and current homeless people.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Specifically, leading a 9 to 5 life at a job where you "increase shareholder value" and "exceed client expectations," while at night, you spend your precious spare hours working for a cause you love … maybe pug rescue, meals for the homeless, or mental health advocacy … all to make a difference.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Volunteer engagement is endlessly bloggable because our profession is about people, building community, and transforming this world for the better. There is always something new to share – a different perspective, an emerging trend, or a real-life example of a volunteer manager with a brilliant idea that deserves attention.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Along the way they’ve used content in the form of life changing stories to help shed light on how they’re making a difference. More recently they decided to harness the power of the web and content marketing by allowing people to follow the life of their 2012 national ambassador. He’s the 2011 March of Dimes National Ambassador.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2024

Every day you provide services to your beneficiaries, whether that means caring for homeless pets, tutoring at-risk high school students, or running sports events for the community. Encourage a healthy work-life balance. You can reinforce the importance of work-life balance by leading by example!

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Focus on connecting your donor to the people they helped instead of to you, the organization. Donors are motivated by helping other people. Sharing real-life stories and examples will reinforce the idea that their money made a tangible difference in the world. Be thoughtful about your greeting. But our work isn’t finished.

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