06 Aug 2008 1 Comment
We’ve recently revamped Firstgiving’s home page. If you are an NPO, you might notice we have a special box for you with the following checklist: “Make your life easier. Reach more people. Raise more money.” Bold claims, we know. And how can this be so, you ask? Consider the following: Imagine you are a coffee connossieur with [...]
16 Jul 2008 1 Comment
Take a quick drive across town or a stroll down the street—chances are you’ll encounter someone raising awareness for a cause he or she cares about. From a bumper sticker promoting animal rights to a pink ribbon for breast cancer to the “Livestrong” or “ONE” bracelet you’re wearing as you read this post, we are [...]
15 Jul 2008 No Comments
Celebrity endorsements seem to be a sure way to get media attention and instantly raise awareness. Just like Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy raised Autism awareness, Nick Jonas from Jonas Brothers is raising awareness and funds for diabetes. When he was unexpectedly diagnosed with Type One Diabetes he respectfully took his adversity and celebrity status [...]
11 Jul 2008 11 Comments
You probably have one in your pocket right now. Here in Boston, we reminisce about the days when it only took one to ride the T. It is one of the humblest among our mediums of exchange. It is the $1 bill. Sometimes we don’t think to give in small amounts because we don’t think [...]
08 Jul 2008 3 Comments
I’ve come across many selfless people while working here at Firstgiving.com. Not just in my experience with donors but with co-workers as well. The most surprising thing I’ve seen thus far has been people honoring their favorite cause by accepting donations in lieu of birthday (or wedding) gifts. You can easily setup a firstgiving.com page in honor [...]
01 Jul 2008 No Comments
Nothing beats a cup of cold, refreshing lemonade on a scorching, hot summer day. And do you know what makes it taste even sweeter? Knowing that the proceeds from that cup are going towards a good cause. That’s exactly how the idea of Alex’s Lemonade Stand was born. In 2000, a 4-year-old cancer patient named Alexandra [...]
30 Jun 2008 1 Comment
Triathlons, marathons, golf tournaments, cycling, road trips and formal balls—these are some of the events put on by non-profit organizations to provide aid to the families of injured and deceased soliders. I recently stumbled upon a Firstgiving page created by the Semper Fi Fund and was impressed and inspired by their ability to raise awareness [...]
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