Microsoft offers UK charities chance to win over £32,000 via social media vote

Microsoft offers UK charities chance to win over £32,000 via social media vote:



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Marketing Agency Helps 10 Charities Secure Over $1 Million in Advertising Grants From Google | Scott De Buitléir

Marketing Agency Helps 10 Charities Secure Over $1 Million in Advertising Grants From Google | Scott De Buitléir: "Stories like this always get me excited as a journalist and fellow philanthropist. I first heard about this story on Twitter and I took it upon myself to find out more and track down the individuals involved in this story. I quickly tracked down two responsible for this, Vlad Rascanu and Tudor Stanescu from 80 Proof Digital, a Toronto based Digital Marketing agency. These two Toronto natives took it upon themselves to give back to the community and partner up with the Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN), and offer their SEM expertise to their vast network of charities and nonprofit organization at no cost. "



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SA non-profits can now use Google products for free to help raise awareness - htxt.africa

SA non-profits can now use Google products for free to help raise awareness - htxt.africa: "SA NON-PROFITS CAN NOW USE GOOGLE PRODUCTS FOR FREE TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS"



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Giving Challenge sets record of $6.6 million for Manatee, Sarasota nonprofits | Breaking News Blog | Bradenton Herald

Giving Challenge sets record of $6.6 million for Manatee, Sarasota nonprofits | Breaking News Blog | Bradenton Herald: " With more than $3.85 million pledged in the 24-hour 2015 Giving Challenge -- which ended at noon Wednesday -- local nonprofits outdid themselves by smashing the fundraising record by more than $600,000."



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Payday for Ice Bucket Challenge’s Mocked Slacktivists - The New York Times

Payday for Ice Bucket Challenge’s Mocked Slacktivists - The New York Times: "Scientists studying A.L.S. have reported a breakthrough that could lead to therapy, not just for A.L.S. but for other ailments, too. And they say the money raised in the ice bucket challenge was crucial."



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What’s Next for Online Communities?

What’s Next for Online Communities?

How to land corporate sponsorships for Giving Days | KnightBlog

How to land corporate sponsorships for Giving Days | KnightBlog: "Knight Foundation recently hosted a webinar on Landing Corporate Sponsorships for Giving Days, a session targeted to the many foundations that organize these campaigns and part of an ongoing learning series. The topic was spurred by a review of Knight-funded Giving Days and input from peers who were interested in learning more about this type of funding and tactical lessons on how to get started with securing corporate sponsorships. As we look forward towards the sustainability of community foundation-lead Giving Days, topics like corporate sponsorship are just some ways community foundation organizers are looking to gain skills that can be used beyond a Giving Day event."



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In a Second Go-Around, Response to 'Ice-Bucket Challenge' Is Muted - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In a Second Go-Around, Response to 'Ice-Bucket Challenge' Is Muted - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "If the 2014 "ice-bucket challenge" was a roaring hurricane of YouTube videos and cold soakings, the 2015 version might be described as a tepid sprinkle.

The campaign, which the ALS community hopes to make an annual event — with the tagline "Every August until a cure" — has generated $500,000 in donations this month for the ALS Association, officials said Wednesday. Last year, the charity took in $115 million as the biggest beneficiary of the organic, social-media-fueled fundraising drive."



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How to Use Gamification at Your Next Association Conference

How to Use Gamification at Your Next Association Conference: "What is Gamification?
Gamification is a practice that uses visible motivational awards (game thinking) to inspire desired action. Most of us are exposed to it at school when teachers post boards with student names and apply gold stars when we do something well, like good behavior or a good test score. How we are measured is known to us (not arbitrary) and the awarding is consistent, measurable, and public. We also see elements of gamification in the Scouts, military, fitness tracker apps, and rewards/loyalty programs."



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