I'm at the New Jersey Shore for the Thanksgiving holiday. My hometown got hit pretty hard, but we're counting our blessings that my family's house is still standing and able to enjoy this Thanksgiving with family. If you haven't donated to Hurricane Sandy Relief, please consider making a contribution. Here's my crowdrise campaign. Be sure to check out "Giving Tuesday" a national day of giving the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Your organization participate or you can fundraise for a cause. … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
‘Give 10′ Every Day: An Inspiring Story of Giving Back
Note from Beth: My colleague, John Weeks, is an expat nonprofit techie living and working in Cambodia. We first connected back in 2004 when I started my first blog on Cambodia and was covering the Cambodian Blogosphere for Global Voices. When I was in Cambodia last summer, John hosted a blogger's meet up. When learned about Giving Tuesday, he offered to share an inspiring story about giving back. Give 10 Every Day: An Inspiring Story of Giving Back - Guest Post by John Weeks So just … [Read more...]
I'm Doing Giving Tuesday Not Black Friday: One Week To Go!
The Story of Stuff Project made this video to inspire more people to choose family over frenzy the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday. I'm spending the day with family in Atlantic City, NJ. Please join me in signing the pledge on the site to confirm that you'll spend that day investing in community and family, rather than stuff. And, on the following Tuesday, I will participate, support, and enjoy "Giving Tuesday." There is just a week until November 27th, the first … [Read more...]
On appealing year end appeals & being pitch-erific
Note from Beth: November 27th is "Giving Tuesday," and marks the busy season for nonprofits, especially fundraisers and marketers. It is also a time for us to reflect for a moment, say thanks, give back, and donate to our favorite charities. So, over the next few weeks, I will highlighting useful social fundraising resources and clever social good causes as well as featuring several guest posts. Are you understanding how social media disrupts your donors decision-making? Katya … [Read more...]
Nonprofits Collect Lots of Data, But Most Don't Use It Says NTEN/Idealware Report
The State of Nonprofit Data report was released this week (hat tip to Ted Fickes). Idealware and NTEN prepared the report based on a survey in April 2012 with nearly 400 nonprofit organizations about how they manage and use data. The report found that nonprofits are either doing a lot with their metrics or not much at all. These barriers that keep nonprofits from collecting data and identified in the report include: data collection, expertise, time, and money. These barriers are … [Read more...]
