PayPal Says Year-End Giving Increased 50 Percent - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

PayPal Says Year-End Giving Increased 50 Percent - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "PayPal Says Year-End Giving Increased 50 Percent
By Rebecca Koenig
PayPal processed $212-million in charitable donations during December 2014, including $8.6-million raised through its Give Cheer campaign, the online payment-processing company reported."



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British Red Cross appoints its first chief information officer

British Red Cross appoints its first chief information officer:



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massnonprofit news ::

massnonprofit news ::: "Knowledge management—also called KM—is the process of choosing and using tools and systems to effectively gather, organize, share, and use information, of any topic and type, within and between individuals, organizations, and groups."



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Ebola fundraising appeal sets record for most individual online donations | Guinness World Records

Ebola fundraising appeal sets record for most individual online donations | Guinness World Records: "A Chinese appeal to provide aid for those affected by the Ebola outbreak in Africa has set a new record for most individual donations for a campaign on a single online platform in 24 hours.

Organised by instant messenger service Tencent QQ alongside the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation and the United Nations World Food Programme, the charity drive received 105,803 individual pledges on 23 December last year."



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Alan Barnes is proof that charity can thrive online - Telegraph

Alan Barnes is proof that charity can thrive online - Telegraph: "Only the truly steely-hearted could fail to be moved by the story of Alan Barnes. The 67-year-old, born disabled after his mother contracted German measles while pregnant, was knocked to the ground by muggers outside his home in Gateshead and broke his collarbone. On reading a news report which mentioned that he was too distressed to return, a local beautician, Katie Cutler, set up a page on the “Go Fund Me” site asking for £500 to help with his relocation costs. Five days on, it has raised more than £300,000. Barnes professed himself delighted and bewildered; Cutler claimed it was proof that “there were so many lovely people out there”."



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How to Build Relationships with Influencers Through Seed Content - Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology

How to Build Relationships with Influencers Through Seed Content - Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology: "Content markets are alway looking for new ways to encourage field influencers to share their work. Successfully partnering with visible experts in your non-profit’s area is an excellent way to make your content go viral."



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3 Big Data Trends Nonprofits Should Take Advantage of This Year | GuideStar Blog

3 Big Data Trends Nonprofits Should Take Advantage of This Year | GuideStar Blog: "3 Big Data Trends Nonprofits Should Take Advantage of This Year"



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Google Grants $775,000 To Code2040, A Nonprofit Fostering Diversity In Tech | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

Google Grants $775,000 To Code2040, A Nonprofit Fostering Diversity In Tech | Fast Company | Business + Innovation:



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Glasspockets | Transparency Talk

Glasspockets | Transparency Talk: "ocial media allows us to inexpensively promote not just our own events, activities, and programs, but also those of our grantees and community partners."



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