The big questions on all nonprofit and social gooders’ minds: are things getting better? Are nonprofits finding more success online? Are the top-line numbers up? Should your online fundraising director get a raise? And in a lot of ways, the answers are yes. According to the latest eNonprofit Benchmark Study, online and email programs continue […]
Almost a billion people live without clean drinking water. Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause more deaths each year than all forms of violence, including war. But clean water changes everything. Safe drinking water alone can reduce water-related deaths by 21%. Families with enough clean water to drink, bathe, clean and grow their […]
March Madness is upon us – that favorite time of year when college basketball fanatics run rampant with their NCAA predictions and office water-cooler-talk turns into a common ground to organize betting pools. But before you scurry off to go fill out your bracket, here’s something to consider: March Madness for social good? Consider this […]
The next generations of major philanthropists, who fit into “Gen X” (born 1964-1980) or “Gen Y/Millennial” (born 1981-2000) generational cohorts, will wield more philanthropic power than any previous generation, according to a new study by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy and 21/64. With an unprecedented amount of wealth, these donors hold the future of philanthropy […]
From every corner of the globe, online advocates are increasingly using social media to create social good. Below we share with you eight fantastic international sites that are tapping into global, digital and mobile resources to address local challenges. HARASSmap Harassmap (Arabic) is a social initiative using a SMS texting system for reporting incidences of […]
Ugh, it’s getting cold. The holidays are over, and now the only thing to look forward to this winter is shivering? If you’re looking for means to beat the cabin fever, consider these three easy ways to give back. Share Warmth with the Elderly - Visiting shut-in residents at the nursing home seem all too reminiscent […]
by Thea Joselow I recently embarked on a “slash and burn” unsubscribe campaign. My inbox was too hectic to be useful, my phone was buzzing with new message alerts too often for me to concentrate on my actual work. On a good day, my attention span is nothing to brag about (hugs, Social Media! I […]
For over a decade, it has been the most anticipated holiday event on TV. The gifts, the surprises – and more importantly – the reactions from the audience have made Oprah’s Favorite Things a must-see. From appliances to books, exotic trips to new looks, each year the Queen of Media shares some of her faves. […]
This past weekend, after the turkey coma wore off and my family began to decorate the house in garland and lights, I did what every 20-something year old does in preparation for the season: I went straight to my closet to dig up my red and green, jingle-bell-dazzled Holiday sweater, of course. Yes, ugly holiday […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us — two days of total shopping mayhem as millions of Americans rush to find the best deals online and off. But before you get too swept away in the madness, consider shopping at one of these seven online stores, with proceeds benefiting charity. Amnesty International Shop Amnesty International […]
