Twitter on the Radio: Hugh Jackman Reveals $100K Charity Donation

Twitter on the Radio: Hugh Jackman Reveals $100K Charity Donation: "Unable to choose just one deserving charity, Jackman split the $100K between two causes. $50K went to Operation of Hope, a not-for-profit medical foundation that donates surgical procedures to children in developing countries born with facial deformities."

Inside the Minds of Twitter Users

Inside the Minds of Twitter Users: "We know plenty about Twitter’s crazy growth rates and mushrooming membership. We know about brands on Twitter (Twitter reviews), celebrities on Twitter, politicians on Twitter. We know Twitter apps, hashtags, trends, tools, tips and tricks. But we understand less about the motivations of users: Why do people use Twitter? How do its users feel about common practices there? What are their beliefs about Twitter, and how do they view their experiences?"

The Artful Manager-Facebook and philanthropy

More comments on the Washington Post Facebook article- this one from The Artful Manager Blog

The Artful Manager: "Facebook and philanthropy
I was all geared up to write a response to the Washington Post critique on the Facebook ''Causes'' application, but others with better ideas than mine beat me to the post. The Post article suggests that the application, which allows supporters/champions of nonprofits to share their enthusiasm and encourage contributions, is ineffective as compared to other fundraising strategies, and therefore flawed."

Colleges Weigh 'Yes We Can' Approach to Fund Raising - Chronicle.com

Colleges Weigh 'Yes We Can' Approach to Fund Raising - Chronicle.com: "Now the strategic-consulting and technology firm, Blue State Digital, is courting colleges. Some are welcoming the political rainmaker inside their wrought-iron gates. The University of Florida has signed on, swayed by Blue State's promise of sharper outreach and new-media tools to motivate a broader group of donors. The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University's School of Law has also used Blue State. The Washington-based company is in talks with several universities out West, including the California Institute of Technology."

Popular Facebook app: All talk, little cash - Washington Post- msnbc.com

Popular Facebook app: All talk, little cash - Washington Post- msnbc.com: "But it turns out that approach doesn't always work. The Facebook application Causes, hugely popular among nonprofit organizations seeking to raise money online, has been largely ineffective in its first two years, trailing direct mail, fundraising events and other more traditional methods of soliciting contributions"

Ten Tips to TeleGreen Your Work | TechSoup Blog

Ten Tips to TeleGreen Your Work | TechSoup Blog: "As part of Earth Week 2009, TechSoup's GreenTech Initiative is holding a month-long TeleGreen Your Work campaign. Each week we will highlight affordable solutions to help you reduce your travel and ultimately save money. This week, we've got ten tips to help your nonprofit find ways to use technology innovations to work more effectively while cutting back your impact on the environment through travel and commuting."

Lawyer Offers to Give $25K to Charity if He Gets 25K Twitter Followers | ABA Journal - Law News Now

Lawyer Offers to Give $25K to Charity if He Gets 25K Twitter Followers | ABA Journal - Law News Now: "A blogging lawyer doesn’t think he can top Ashton Kucher, but he has been inspired by the actor’s agreement to donate 10,000 malaria nets to charity as a result of winning a race with CNN to sign up 1 million Twitter followers."