MontereyHerald.com : - Teen honored for simple idea

MontereyHerald.com : - Teen honored for simple idea: "Philanthropy is defined in ways that sound as lofty as the word itself. Call it 'deliberative generosity' or 'good will toward fellowmen, expressed through active efforts.' Terrin Eisemann, 17, never heard of the word. But she explains her own talent for it this way: 'I just like to help people.' That plain-spoken definition from the heart is why Terrin, a junior at Notre Dame High School in Salinas, will be recognized today at a National Philanthropy Day luncheon in Pebble Beach."

The NonProfit Times - Incorporating Video:

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Incorporating Video: The digital storytelling revolution for nonprofits By Jennifer Gilomen You’ve probably seen a lot of people in your field jumping onto the video bandwagon, producing everything from videoconferences to digital stories to podcasts. If you’re just getting started, you’ll find a dizzying array of formats and methods of distribution."

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Bell ringers not welcome; Salvation Army goes online to raise money - CBS 42 Austin's source for breaking news, weather and sports

Bell ringers not welcome; Salvation Army goes online to raise money - CBS 42 Austin's source for breaking news, weather and sports: "The Salvation Army bell ringers you are use to seeing in front of stores around the holiday season will be beefing up their efforts online."

"Viral Philanthropy Starts To Spread - Forward.com"

"Viral Philanthropy Starts To Spread - Forward.com": "But at this point, the buzz surrounding viral philanthropy is greater than the substance, said Michael Nilsen, director of public affairs for the Association of Fundraising Professionals: “It’s one of those things that are being talked about a lot.” But Nilsen did suggest that a larger societal shift toward more philanthropic engagement was occurring. Online technology allowing video testimonials and increased interaction plays to those needs, according to Nilsen. Citing studies by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, he also challenged the idea that people under 50 were the sole audience for this style of interactive philanthropy."

American Express Charitable Gift Survey Reveals Opportunity for Charities to Optimize Gifts Through Increased Online Initiatives - Press Release

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American Express Charitable Gift Survey Reveals Opportunity for Charities to Optimize Gifts Through Increased Online Initiatives - Press Release: "Charities can Optimize Online Giving The study uncovered a surprising finding regarding online donations - although nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of Americans in this study gave to a charity in the past year, only one in every ten donors takes advantage of the convenience of giving online. This research examined the motivations and impediments to giving online and found that a charity's online presence (or lack there-of) influenced whether donors give online."