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Use events to promote your cause
As an event planning professional, I have seen all types of non-profit fundraisers. Some I have produced myself, and others I have helped organize for other groups. There are many things to consider when putting together a non profit fundraising event. Sometimes you can control the situation, and sometimes you can’t. Some of the biggest
As an event planning professional, I have seen all types of non-profit fundraisers. Some I have produced myself, and others I have helped organize for other groups. There are many things to consider when putting together a non profit fundraising event. Sometimes you can control the situation, and sometimes you can’t. Some of the biggest
Christmas Exchange
Although it’s just the beginning of 2011, there are some people that are already getting ready for Christmas 2011. This week’s Cause of the Week is a wonderful charity that helps children in need. The charity is called Christmas Exchange. How did the whole idea come about? We are a charity whose mission it is
Although it’s just the beginning of 2011, there are some people that are already getting ready for Christmas 2011. This week’s Cause of the Week is a wonderful charity that helps children in need. The charity is called Christmas Exchange. How did the whole idea come about? We are a charity whose mission it is
Don’t be afraid of the blue bird
On our Facebook page we posted a question to our fans asking if they liked Twitter or Facebook better. It wasn’t a surprise that most people using Facebook found that they used it more than Twitter. But why do Facebook users have a hard time using Twitter? If you have a non profit organization, you
On our Facebook page we posted a question to our fans asking if they liked Twitter or Facebook better. It wasn’t a surprise that most people using Facebook found that they used it more than Twitter. But why do Facebook users have a hard time using Twitter? If you have a non profit organization, you
Cause of the Week, Broadview Community Youth Group
This week, we have Broadview Community Youth Group as our cause of the week. How did the whole idea come about? The BCYG was started at a housing co-operative when it was spun out of a program the co-op had been running for the children and youth who lived there. At the time, the program
This week, we have Broadview Community Youth Group as our cause of the week. How did the whole idea come about? The BCYG was started at a housing co-operative when it was spun out of a program the co-op had been running for the children and youth who lived there. At the time, the program
Cause of the Week- Heifer Int’l
I recently had the honor of interviewing Casey Neese, Heifer International’s Social Networking Marketing Manager about their organization. How did the whole idea come about? The idea of Heifer started in 1944 from our founder, Dan West. He was a Midwestern farmer who was working as a relief worker handing out rations of milk to hungry
I recently had the honor of interviewing Casey Neese, Heifer International’s Social Networking Marketing Manager about their organization. How did the whole idea come about? The idea of Heifer started in 1944 from our founder, Dan West. He was a Midwestern farmer who was working as a relief worker handing out rations of milk to hungry
What are you doing for others?
On Monday January 17th, we honored Dr. Martin Luther King for his service to the civil rights movement. He not only brought justice for African Americans, but he also fought for equal rights for union workers. One of my favorite quotes from him says: “Life’s most urgent question is: what are you doing for others?”
On Monday January 17th, we honored Dr. Martin Luther King for his service to the civil rights movement. He not only brought justice for African Americans, but he also fought for equal rights for union workers. One of my favorite quotes from him says: “Life’s most urgent question is: what are you doing for others?”
Social Media AND Blogging. Why both are important for your cause
I have recently been working for a company called Teachstreet.com as a web researcher for their Featured Blogger Program. I have been looking at blogs from all over the world in various categories such as Religion, Physics and even Yoga. Often I have come across blogs that have just decided to end because they have
I have recently been working for a company called Teachstreet.com as a web researcher for their Featured Blogger Program. I have been looking at blogs from all over the world in various categories such as Religion, Physics and even Yoga. Often I have come across blogs that have just decided to end because they have
Operation Christmas Child
Have you ever thought about what other people do for Christmas gifts? Especially when they don’t have any money for food and shelter? Samaritan’s Purse is our Cause of the Week this week, and it also happens to be their donation week for their big project called Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse uses Facebook with
Have you ever thought about what other people do for Christmas gifts? Especially when they don’t have any money for food and shelter? Samaritan’s Purse is our Cause of the Week this week, and it also happens to be their donation week for their big project called Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse uses Facebook with
Mona Foundation
Mona Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that supports grassroots initiatives focused on education and raising the status of women and girls in the US and abroad. We believe that universal education and gender equity are the cornerstones of the eradication of poverty, disease, and conflict. We pursue these principles by offering support to
Mona Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that supports grassroots initiatives focused on education and raising the status of women and girls in the US and abroad. We believe that universal education and gender equity are the cornerstones of the eradication of poverty, disease, and conflict. We pursue these principles by offering support to
What is Tweepml, and what can it do for my cause?
Tweepml, is a great website that helps new Twitter users get connected with lists of Twitter users (Tweeps). When you go to Tweepml, search for people under your cause, you will likely find people who have similar interests and support similar issues. Reach out and connect with these people. Don’t be shy. Also, utilize search.twitter.com to find people talking
Tweepml, is a great website that helps new Twitter users get connected with lists of Twitter users (Tweeps). When you go to Tweepml, search for people under your cause, you will likely find people who have similar interests and support similar issues. Reach out and connect with these people. Don’t be shy. Also, utilize search.twitter.com to find people talking
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