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...]
How #GivingTuesday is using Champions
Giving Tuesday hopes to spark a movement of people and organizations who want to celebrate giving and encourage more and smarter giving during the holiday season. The intent is to create an annual national day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving or this year on November 27, 2012. The campaign will encourage philanthropic activities that support nonprofit organizations. I heard about it in September and immediately signed up to be a social media ambassador which was a … [Read more...]
Donate to Hurricane Sandy Relief
Hurricane Sandy has crippled the East Coast is this morning's New York Time's headline. But the story is personal for me. I grew up in Atlantic City and my parents still live in the house they've owned for over 50 years. Both elderly, they evacuated, although my father is in the hospital (not storm related) so they are safe, dry, and have power. We have no idea about the damage to the house, but coming through social channels, I found photos of my hometown, including the one above of … [Read more...]
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