Just like today, seven years ago it was a blue and sunny day in Arlington, VA., just minutes from the Pentagon, where I lived at the time. I couldn't have imagined what would unfold that day. Today, I live in Houston, and just like that day seven years ago, a storm is brewing just out of sight. Of course, this time it is Hurricane Ike that is bearing down, and again, I have no idea what to expect over the next 48 hours. Except for one thing. I know that in the aftermath of the storm, the Red Cross will be there. I have shared my read more...
The Wired Wealthy Account for 32 Percent of Charitable Giving
...and many non-profits are missing the boat with this Web-savvy constituency. If you work with non-profits or volunteer for one, you might want to take a look at the results of this survey announced today. A represetative from Convio, Tad Druart, tells me that the study is available for free to those that register for it on the site. Teh button says it is the Executive Summary, but it is the full report. Convio, Sea Change read more...
Social Media and Fundraising: A Giving Experiment On Deadline
Beth Kanter, author of Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media, has been running a campaign for the past few weeks to raise money that will be used to help Cambodian children get an education. It is called Route Out of Poverty for Cambodian Children, and among other things, it gives them in an education in how to use a computer. It is part of Parade Magazine's Giving Challenge and the cause with the most donors (notice not the most money) will win. read more...
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