Jgooders Web site lets philanthropy start at just $5 | j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California

Jgooders Web site lets philanthropy start at just $5 | j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California: "However, Jgooders runs no projects of its own and fundraises nothing for itself. Rather, it is a Jewish philanthropic startup offering individual donors and Jewish or Israeli charities the chance to raise money with ease via new technology and social media promotion.
CGgooders Judith Stern Peck
Judith Stern Peck
It’s a new take on Jewish philanthropy, says founding investor and board member Judith Stern Peck, one of five investors who established the initiative with Israelis Smadar Fogel and Ronit Dolev."

Goodbye, galas: Jewish nonprofits turn to social media for new types of fundraising | j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California

Goodbye, galas: Jewish nonprofits turn to social media for new types of fundraising | j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California: "Whoever thought you’d see a former U.S. poet laureate singing a kitschy jingle on YouTube, asking for funds for a small nonprofit that most of his readers have never heard of?

In today’s great economic meltdown, nonprofits are searching for alternative ways to raise money, even if it means calling in a favor from Robert Pinsky."

The Majority Of Nonprofits Embrace Social Media | WebProNews

The Majority Of Nonprofits Embrace Social Media | WebProNews: "The majority (88%) of nonprofit organizations are experimenting with social media to engage audiences, but 79 percent are not sure of its value for their organizations, according to a new survey by Weber Shandwick's Social Impact team and KRC Research."

Give a microdonation to your favorite charity | Webware - CNET

Give a microdonation to your favorite charity | Webware - CNET: "Making microdonations on the Web is a little harder than it once was. Many of the services I would have included in this roundup have shuttered in the past year. In fact, there are just a handful of viable such services left.

Regardless, each of the services listed below will help you connect with the charitable organization (or person) you care about most. You can choose a cause, decide how much to donate, and you're done. It's a really simple process. And if you're in the mood to share, it should be a rewarding one"

The Rockport Pilot > News > County commissioners approve ‘day of giving’

The Rockport Pilot > News > County commissioners approve ‘day of giving’: "“Whereas it is recognized that charitable contributions to nonprofit charitable organizations are an important factor in improving the quality of life in the community by providing a safety net for those most vulnerable and at risk.

“Whereas, Aransas County wishes to encourage and broaden philanthropy, charitable giving and volunteering in this community.

“Whereas a unique website, www.coastalbenddayofgiving.org, has been created to facilitate online giving by citizens.”"

DMA launches report into mobile marketing - News | THE DRUM - Advertising, Design, Media, Marketing, Digital, PR - News, Information & Jobs

DMA launches report into mobile marketing - News | THE DRUM - Advertising, Design, Media, Marketing, Digital, PR - News, Information & Jobs: "DMA launches report into mobile marketing
Below the line / UK

Marketers must go way beyond the current regulations to win consumer confidence in mobile marketing, according to the findings of a study published today by txt4ever in association with the Direct Marketing Association (DMA).

The Mobile Marketing White Paper: UK Spam Study polled consumers to identify the unwritten rules of acceptable engagement via mobile. Almost 70 per cent of consumers polled are happy to receive mobile marketing messages, and more than half stated that they would welcome SMS marketing messages from trusted brands with sales promotions and offers that they find of genuine benefit."

MediaShift Idea Lab . Using Mobile Phones to Map the Slums of Brazil | PBS

MediaShift Idea Lab . Using Mobile Phones to Map the Slums of Brazil | PBS: "A new project by Rede Jovem, a Brazilian non-profit that loosely translates to 'Youth Net,' seeks to change that. With the help of five young 'wiki-reporters' and GPS-equipped mobile phones, the non-profit is building a map of five Brazilian favelas: Complexo do Alemão, Cidade de Deus, Morro do Pavão-Pavãozinho, Morro Santa Marta and Complexo da Maré."

State of the Blogosphere 2009 Introduction Blogging - Technorati

State of the Blogosphere 2009 Introduction Blogging - Technorati: "Welcome to Technorati’s State of the Blogosphere 2009 report, which will be released in five consecutive daily segments."

Supporters Love New Media but Not Enough to Actually Donate - Cone Survey

Supporters Love New Media but Not Enough to Actually Donate - Cone Survey: "A study by Cone, a communications agency well-known for its work with cause-related marketing, has just released a study about customers, business, and the 'new media.'

Within that report are some very interesting insights about new media tools, nonprofits, and donors."

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More and more long-term investors, including foundations, are re-examining their investment beliefs and philosophies to take into account environmental, social and governance factors.

To support growing foundation interest in this area, CFC launched a Responsible Investing Pilot Project in 2007 working with foundations from across the country to:"

Hospitals embracing social media | Delawareonline.com | The News Journal

Hospitals embracing social media | Delawareonline.com | The News Journal: "Some 3,500 miles away, Delaware residents are keeping tabs on team members as they go from one town to another, thanks to daily postings and pictures on the hospital's Facebook page. Hospital spokeswoman Jenifer L. Harris, who is traveling with the team in Peru, plans to update the site -- as long as technology allows in the remote communities -- with details about many of the 200 surgeries that are scheduled."

Charities finally cashing in on Web 2.0 revolution - The Globe and Mail

Charities finally cashing in on Web 2.0 revolution - The Globe and Mail: "Tiny non-profits like GuluWalk have been some of the biggest winners in the Web 2.0 revolution, but online fundraising is growing in importance for charities of all sizes. While only about 10 per cent of Canadians have donated online to date, according to a study by Ipsos Reid, that's up dramatically from the 4 per cent who reported doing so last year. In fact, as the downturn bites into charities' donation totals, direct-mail expenses grow while ROI declines, and telemarketing is curbed by do-not-call lists, the one area where fundraising results are improving is online."

Bringing the Business of IT to the Nonprofit World | GOOD

Bringing the Business of IT to the Nonprofit World | GOOD: "Bringing the Business of IT to the Nonprofit World

* Posted by: WilliamSimpson
* on November 9, 2009 at 1:17 pm

Five questions every nonprofit IT department should be asking

In the world of nonprofits, as in most organizations, decisions can be made fast. Opportunities arise and actions must be taken, sometimes without informing the entire staff of what’s to come. Information Technology, or IT, is too often the last department to find out about the plan – a plan that frequently requires our involvement to implement. IT departments often feel like they’re trying to catch up, versus being an integral part of the planning process, which I believe can make a major difference in the efficiency and effectiveness of a nonprofit organization."

Online giving on the rise despite recession and bleak nonprofit forecasts | The Daily Tell

Online giving on the rise despite recession and bleak nonprofit forecasts | The Daily Tell: "Network for Good, a nonprofit organization that offers online fundraising services, announced that the number of donations to nonprofits through the organization’s platform has increased by 92 percent since 2008, while the dollar value of donations has increased by 42 percent.

In addition, the organization noted that it has distributed donations to 60 percent more charities so far in 2009, and has surpassed the $300-million mark in online donations since its inception in November 2001."

The NonProfit Times - Small Nonprofits Dominate America's Giving Challenge

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Small Nonprofits Dominate America's Giving Challenge

By Michele Donohue

A 30-day online competition showed how social media allows small nonprofits to garner huge support from donors during America’s Giving Challenge, which ended at 3 p.m. EST today.

The Challenge spurned more than 106,000 unique donations generating more than $2 million in donations estimated at the close. The Challenge leveraged the power of social networks and raised slightly more than the original Giving Challenge, which raised nearly $1.8 million and was 20 days longer."