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Crowdfunding Saves Opera
An online fundraising campaign saves the San Diego Opera, reports the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The crowdfunding campaign generated $2 million dollars for the struggling opera company.
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There is a Reason Crowdfund Campaigns Fail
According to Social Fish, the number one reason why a non-profit’s crowdfunding campaign fails is lack of preparation. In addition, a lack of promotion and lack of engagement across media channels can doom a campaign to failure.
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Facebook COO Signs Pledge
Facebook’s Cheryl Sandberg becomes the latest to sign the GivingPledge, reports The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The GivingPledge was started by Warren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates encourages the country’s wealthiest to give half their fortune to charity.
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Non-profit Helps Tech Driven Non-profits Raise Funds
Omakase Charity, a San Francisco based non-profit that helps small tech driven organizations, is helping a Colorado based non-profit raise funds, reports Boulder County Business Report. Earth Explorers, which helps students create digital media presentations about scientists, has raised over $3,000 with Omakase’s help in the past month.
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New Venture Gives Non-profits Access to Crowdfunding
A new platform promises to help non-profits fundraise with crowdfunding, reports PR Web. TechBridge Non-profit Exchange was created by TechBridge, a nonprofit that helps other non-profits get access to business and technology. TechBridge Non-profit Exchange will give non-profits access to crowdfunding technology.
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Florida Communities Host Online Give-a-thon
Several Florida charities are hosting their first 24 hour online fundraiser, reports CBS 12. #GreatGive is organized by the Community Foundation of Palm Beach, Martin Counties and the United Way of Palm Beach County and benefits a variety of local charities.
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Apple Gives to Anti-poverty Organization
According to the Fortune Magazine, Apple has joined other Silicon Valley tech companies in pledging funds to SF Gives, a Bay Area anti-poverty organization. Apple is one of 15 tech based donors. Apple pledged $500,000 to the organization.
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Grant Expands Non-profit Computer Programming Organization
CodeNow is expanding to Miami, reports the Miami Herald. CodeNow is a non-profit that provides free computer programming training to disadvantaged youth. The expansion is possible thanks to a grant from the Knight Foundation.
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Optimize your Website for Mobile Users
Analyzing your website analytics will show you where your visitors are coming from, reports NTEN. On average, a quarter of website visitors are using a mobile device, even higher if you have a large international audience. With that many mobile users it pays to make sure your website is mobile optimized.
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Gambling for Good
According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, SpinforGood is a new online gambling site that gives back to charity. Founded by the Co-author of Freakonomics, the website lets gamblers participate in blackjack and other gambling tournaments with the winnings going to a designated charity.
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