fundraising

Sampling Nonprofits: Collected Thoughts on JUMO

After a week in the nonprofit world Jumo is making waves for its big push around nonprofit discovery via social networking. Is it working? We've sampled blogs from TechSoup community leaders in this post to help you determine whether investing time on JUMO is right for your organization.


Amy Sample Ward

November 15th: Opportunities!

Relay for Life Second Life

For the fourth consecutive year running, the American Cancer Society held their annual Relay for Life Second Life. 2008 was the most successful year yet for this virtual relay to raise funds to fight cancer.

Kiva in Second Life: Interview With Official SL Volunteers


Second Life kiva.org volunteer: Julles Boucher

Kiva.org, a micro-finance organization, has funded nearly 17,0000 loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries and last week crossed the $11 million rank. Kiva.org has already had a very big year, funding about $9 million worth of loans so far, and having been featured in the mainstream media including the Wall Street Journal and on ABC News.  With the assistance of dedicated volunteers, Kiva also maintains a presence on different social networking sites and has recently established a presence on Second Life through the Techsoup Nonprofits Commons Project

Personal Fundraising in Second Life: Yonder Doesburg Raises Money for Make A Wish


Make A Wish Donation Box in Second Life

On the Web, you can become a messenger for your cause by adding a charity badge or fundraising widget to your blog or web site.  With one click, visitors can contribute dollars to your cause!  In Second Life, you can build a 3-D display and donation box where avatars can contribute Linden dollars.     That's my avatar sitting on top of the donation box (it spins!) after making a contribution to Make A Wish.  

Second Life Walks the World - Fight Hunger

 

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