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How to Effectively Share Text-to-Donate Campaigns on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The Houston Food Bank teamed up with their local ABC affiliate during the Houston power outage and food crisis in February 2021. Local celebrities or anyone who is passionate about your cause can reach more deeply into communities because they are a part of that same community. 1) Text-to-Donate on Facebook.

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Flexibility and Resilience Carries the Day for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston

Greater Giving

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston.

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Help Hurricane Harvey Victims: Where To Donate #HoustonStrong

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I also ask for recommendations for local charities from colleagues. The last one is tricky if you are not local to the area, but I’m grateful to have a great network of people who work in the nonprofit sector and can make recommendations. There are many more local nonprofits, focusing on animals, elderly, children, and more.

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NetSquared Local Events: Week of July 8, 2013

Tech Soup

That’s what NetSquared Local is for! Houston, TX: Master Your Crowd-Fundraising with GroupRaise.com. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? The Internet has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to online nonprofit tech education. You betcha!

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NetSquared Local Organizers Share Social Media Wisdom

Tech Soup

Net2 Houston: Crafty Social Marketing Tactics That Work is a report from a NetSquared Local group that swapped tips on social media planning. Without further ado: In Social Media Won't Solve Your Nonprofit's Problems, Campbell shares some advice about keeping your expectations in check.

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Well Done 2-1-1 Texas!

VisionLink

In fact, the state is United State''s largest 2-1-1 system, and Houston is the nation''s largest single 2-1-1 call center. Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from over 60,000 state and local health and human services programs.

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Why Now is the Time for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Invest in Digital

Saleforce Nonprofit

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. But true to its 160-year legacy, Clubs remained a safe haven for local communities. Adapting to Support a Community’s Evolving Needs.

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