That's Hank, a dog that belongs to Ryann Miller from Care2 Network. He's one of many four-legged and fine feathered fans of "Measuring the Networked Nonprofit." I had the honor of doing a Care2 webinar in December which was one of over 40 book talks, presentations, webinars, and workshops to launch the book. The book continues to be in the top nonprofit books at Amazon. But by holiday season, I needed a break and took one. It was a time to focus on family and health (I had my … [Read more...]
Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable
I was thrilled to be profiled in Fast Company's Generosity Series this week. Generosity is baked into my DNA and I can’t help it. I don’t do this with an expectation of any return--financial or otherwise. I’ve been volunteering for community causes since I was a kid, something my family encouraged. I grew up at the Jersey Shore. When I was in the third grade, I volunteered to bake cupcakes to help fundraise for Lucy the Elephant (who thankfully survived super storm Sandy). Now a parent with … [Read more...]
2 Strategies for Overcoming Common Fundraising Challenges All Nonprofits Face [Infographic]
Note from Beth: As we head into the home stretch of the giving season, there are lots and lots of wonderful holiday giving campaigns and plenty of fundraising data to guide strategy. Frank Barry offers this guest post with some advice about how to succeed with nonprofit fundraising in 2013. 2 Strategies for Overcoming Common Fundraising Challenges All Nonprofits Face [Infographic] - Guest Post by Frank Barry End of year fundraising is in full swing, but with 2013 right around the corner most … [Read more...]
Benevolent: Failing Fast To Fill Gaps in the Safety Net
Note from Beth: I recently met Megan Kashner who is founder and CEO of Benevolent, a nonprofit with a mission to bring dignity and self-determination to both sides of the giving equation for social service agencies. The Benevolent fundraising platform helps people living in low-income circumstances to make progress toward personal goals of self-sufficiency that may hinge on a one-time need or opportunity—like the example in the video of Stefanie who needs $700 for security deposit for an … [Read more...]
Interview: User Generated Content for a PSA Campaign from the Red Cross
Note from Beth: The American Red Cross launched a user generated ad campaign featuring unscripted stories created and filmed by real people helped by the organization. The first ads are part of the organization’s holiday giving campaign and feature people impacted by home fires and flooding. Additional TV and print ads, which are personal accounts of how those featured have been touched by the Red Cross, are being released as public service advertisements (PSAs). The ads, which tell the stories … [Read more...]
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