KarmaGoat

The Vanity Project works with nonprofit organizations to...

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:42:30 -0400

The Vanity Project works with nonprofit organizations to produce trendier versions of clothing featuring their logos. The Vanity Project gently redesigns the nonprofits’ existing logos, applies them to apparel such as tees and sweatshirts, and sells them via TheVanityProject.org. Fifty-one percent of the proceeds from every sale go directly back to the organization.

5 Socially Conscious Startups You Need to Know Right Now

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:06:31 -0400

5 Socially Conscious Startups You Need to Know Right Now

100CAMERAS: GIVE PHOTOGRAPHY, CHANGE A COMMUNITY

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:02:29 -0400

100CAMERAS: GIVE PHOTOGRAPHY, CHANGE A COMMUNITY:

100cameras identifies children living in unjust conditions and gives them cameras to document their lives. Their photo narratives are used to raise awareness and capital to meet physical needs and empower sustainable growth within their community.

convivialgentleman: A beautiful video by Sevenly reminds us the...

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:47:49 -0400

convivialgentleman:

A beautiful video by Sevenly reminds us the importance of giving, especially secret giving.

Book of Beards

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:46:41 -0400

Called Book of Beards, this project of non-profit book has been launched by Justin James Muir. All proceeds from the first pressing will go to help one of his friend fight cancer.

The People of Burning Man

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:44:20 -0400

Julian Cash’s The People of Burning Man is a beautifully produced photo-portrait book shot over many consecutive years at Burning Man that takes place every summer in Nevada’s Black Rock desert. Some crazy shots here.

The 5 Words That Made Women Give 20% More

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:06:37 -0400

The 5 Words That Made Women Give 20% More:

We’ve heard it’s not what we say, it’s how we say it. But could specific words actually prompt donors to give more money?

A recent study shows that female donors gave significantly more — 21% — when they heard one of these adjectives on a solicitation call: caring, friendly, kind, compassionate and helpful.

Stick figure animation plus a compelling soundtrack can make...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:04:46 -0400

Stick figure animation plus a compelling soundtrack can make all the difference when it comes to cancer research.

Hello Somebody

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:58:41 -0400

Check out Hello Somebody, a cool nonprofit brand that exists to feed and educate children and to bring positive worldwide change through the love, passion and creativity of common people.

Baaaaa.

Great new film from Invisible Children launched yesterday. “If...

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:01:00 -0500

Great new film from Invisible Children launched yesterday. “If the world knows who Joseph Kony is, it will unite to stop him”

Five Pinterest Best Practices for Nonprofits

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:26:43 -0500

Five Pinterest Best Practices for Nonprofits

Snap a photo of your meal for a good cause

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:08:39 -0500

Art House, who initiates collaborative and virtual art projects, is launching The Meal. On February 24th at 12pm EST, they’re inviting you to join thousands of people around the world in a simultaneous global meal. Snap a photo of yourself and your meal and mail it to Art House — in partnership with Action Against Hunger, they’ll create an exhibition from these self-portraits, documenting the world’s largest communal snack.

Photo

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:30:56 -0500

The Sound of Amnesty

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:43:49 -0500

The Sound of Amnesty:

An innovative campaign by Amnesty International France in partnership with Shazam. Click and watch the video, it’s in English, the rest is in French:)

2012 Nonprofit Communications Trends

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:26:00 -0500

2012 Nonprofit Communications Trends

The Beauty Bus - Glam for the Sick

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:51:00 -0500

The Beauty Bus - Glam for the Sick:

Being pampered feels great, especially since it’s a rare treat for most people due to money and time. In some cases, illness gets in the way and those suffering from disease are unable to leave their homes even for much needed TLC. That’s why The Beauty Bus Foundation was created - two…

Photo

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:16:08 -0500

A Font to Fight a Flood A nice idea from Bangkok for...

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:08:30 -0500

A Font to Fight a Flood

A nice idea from Bangkok for typography and illustration lovers. The Thai Red Cross launched the Font Fights Flood (FFF) Project to help relief Thai flood victims.

Artist Molly Crabapple locked herself in a NYC hotel room,...

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:49:00 -0500

Artist Molly Crabapple locked herself in a NYC hotel room, covered the walls with paper, and drew 270 feet of darkly whimsical art over the course of a week. Funded through Kickstarter, the project set out to raise $4,000 and instead ended at over $25,000.

Photo

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:22:25 -0500