How Texting is Changing Philanthropy - The Conversation - Harvard Business Review

How Texting is Changing Philanthropy - The Conversation - Harvard Business Review: "Within philanthropy circles, one of the major subtexts of the earthquake in Haiti was the phenomenal success of text-message fundraising appeals. Nonprofits are abuzz about it. The Red Cross alone raised more than $30 million via text donations by the middle of February, more than 10% of the total funds raised."

Learn how to be a hero locally | Aiken Standard | Aiken, SC

Learn how to be a hero locally | Aiken Standard | Aiken, SC: "Volunteers and businesses can reach the Hero level by raising or donating $1,000 or more. Campaign participants can donate that amount personally, solicit donations of friends and family or hold fundraising events such as bake sales, garage sales or blind auctions. The Red Cross this year is offering an online fundraising tool to aid in the collection of funds."

Volunteer programmers help region's nonprofits

Volunteer programmers help region's nonprofits: "This past weekend, 100 computer experts donated their time to design Web sites and other products for local nonprofit organizations during the first Southern Maryland GiveCamp. Inspired by similar events held across the country since 2008, organizer Jim Pendarvis, a Web developer at NAVAIR, decided to organize one himself, he said."

Tech fans asked to give up gadgets for charity

Tech fans asked to give up gadgets for charity: "Tech addicts are being asked to give up their gadgets on Saturday March 27 in a bid to raise awareness about the lack of technology available in developing nations."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Bar Code Scanning for Charity

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Bar Code Scanning for Charity: "While it sounds gimmicky that's exactly what an iPhone application from CauseWorld will soon let consumers do. According to Advertising Age, CauseWorld currently lets users earn 'karmas' that turn into donations to charities every time they use their phone to indicate they've walked into a certain store. Later they can choose from a list of which charities will receive the cash value of their karmas."

Philanthropy UK : Traditional philanthropy in a virtual world

Philanthropy UK : Traditional philanthropy in a virtual world: "Traditional philanthropy in a virtual world

Authored By Cheryl Chapman
In the previous article, we heard how data-driven, digitally-powered media can support the micro-philanthropist, with its ability to connect individuals directly with causes, and how it is raising millions of pounds and helping distribute them to highly specific beneficiaries. In this article we explore how digital technology is impacting giving by major funders and donors."

Philanthropy UK : Going digital: how donors are clicking and choosing new technology

Philanthropy UK : Going digital: how donors are clicking and choosing new technology: "Going digital: how donors are clicking and choosing new technology

Authored By Cheryl Chapman
In the following articles Philanthropy UK considers the definition of philanthropy in a digital age and the kinds of audiences who are giving through online and mobile technology. We also explore how digital technology is contributing to the flow of information, presenting new opportunities for charities and beneficiaries to communicate their needs, and creating new opportunities for making gifts."

10 Take-Aways from SXSW for Nonprofits — Nonprofit Geekery

10 Take-Aways from SXSW for Nonprofits — Nonprofit Geekery: "The annual SXSW Interactive conference in Austin, TX—which brings together tech geeks, social media peeps, and other online folk—wrapped-up yesterday after five intense and inspirational days. I attended a bunch of sessions focused on how nonprofits, in particular, can take advantage of technology to meet their mission—here’s a short-list of ten things that really stuck."