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Tech4Good: Support Your Cause Online
Whether you're an individual activist or a nonprofit professional, if you're looking to increase awareness and funding for your cause, look no further than the computer in front of you. Just as the Internet and e-mail have changed the way we live our lives and do our jobs, your desktop or laptop has untapped power to change the face of charity and giving. Read on to find out how to take advantage of today's tech tools. Donors Take Control: Grassroots Fundraising Flourishes on the Internet Traditional fundraising tactics can cost lots of money and take lots of time. But new cutting-edge appeals can help raise relatively large sums of money for little cost. Read more. Blogs, Bloggers, and MySpace Electronic "social media" tools offer new ways to spread your message and expand your network. Read 5 Tips to Start a Nonprofit Blog, 10 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Blogs and Bloggers to Support Their Cause, and How to Use MySpace to Raise Awareness. Charity Badges: Turn Your Supporters into Fundraisers Looking for a free and easy way to spread the word about your fundraising efforts? Check out these "charity badges" -- small graphic widgets that can help you raise funds online. Read more. Seven Web Development Pitfalls If you're looking to enhance your online presence and broaden your reach, be sure to avoid these common mistakes of website design. Shared Wisdom: Recruiting and Managing Volunteers Whether you're looking for new volunteers or need a more efficient way to manage and contact existing volunteers, technology can play an important role. Read these firsthand stories of online volunteer recruitment and management. |