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Recent Survey Reveals Additional Pressures on Nonprofits

Monday, July 19th, 2010

The Nonprofit Times reported last week that almost 40% of nonprofits lack the necessary staff members to deliver services.

A recent survey conducted as part of the John Hopkins University Center for Civil Society Studies’ Listening Post Project revealed that a large percentage of nonprofits have been forced to take actions that impact their workers.  These actions range from increasing workloads and hours, freezing salaries and cutting wages, reducing benefits and, for nearly 33% of nonprofits, eliminating staff positions.

Without the requisite staff, nonprofits are unable to support the beneficiaries that have come to rely upon them.

Peter Goldberg, chair of the  Listening Post Project Steering Committee stressed the urgency of the situation: “It is crucial to take steps now to help sustain the vital work of America’s nonprofit organizations.” To read the entire article, please click here and to review more detailed results of the survey, visit the John Hopkins website.

GlobalMojo works to alleviate these exact types of pressures on schools and nonprofits. We represent a unique online fundraising solution–we donate 50% of the revenue our users generate while browsing with us to the causes of their choice.

You can make a difference for your favorite nonprofit or school simply by downloading the GlobalMojo browser and browsing like usual.  Feel free to explore all of our many revenue generating features and to spread the Mojo by telling friends.

Together, we can work to ensure that our nonprofits and schools have the support they need to continue all of their tremendous positive impact.

Philanthropy Journal highlights importance of social media in fundraising

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

2010 has been a challenging year for nonprofit organizations. In the current economic environment, schools and nonprofits are finding it harder and harder to raise much-needed funds.

Experts are encouraging worthy organizations to think creatively when it comes to fundraising. Today’s article in the Philanthropy Journal outlines several important considerations nonprofits should heed to when trying to raise money.

One key consideration is leveraging social media outlets. As Craig Haubrich writes, “Your audience has become increasingly dependent upon social media to obtain their information, so it is important that you utilize social media to deliver your message.”

We couldn’t agree more.

One of GlobalMojo’s highest priorities is helping nonprofits and schools build an active, engaged community of online supporters. We offer several Free Partner Services Tools in the Nonprofit and School Services section of our website.

These tools are designed to help nonprofits utilize the Internet as a fundraising and communication channel. In our Implementing a Social Networking Campaign section,  GlobalMojo provides step-by-step instructions on how to conduct a social media campaign, with sample templates, facebook status messages and twitter updates for your use.

If you work for or manage a school or nonprofit, we encourage you to take advantage of these tools! If not, please encourage the organizations you care about to set up their own GlobalMojo browser and fundraising program here.

Thanks for reading and happy browsing!

More Great Efforts in Response to the Oil Crisis

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Last week, we blogged about the National Wildlife Federation (NWF)—an organization that is working tirelessly to reverse the effects of the disastrous oil spill. As mentioned, one easy way to make a difference is to select NWF as a supported cause in your GlobalMojo browser.

Another option is to head down to the Gulf yourself!

CNN has rounded up several organizations—including NWF—that are actively recruiting volunteers to take part in restoration efforts. These organizations include:

· The Audubon Society

· The Nature Conservancy

· Alabama Coastal Foundation

· Mobile Baykeeper

· Save Our Seabirds

· Greater New Orleans Foundation

· Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana

· United Way

Check out the article for additional organizations, descriptions of their efforts and contact information. It’s a great resource for anybody looking to volunteer on the ground.

Can’t make it down to the Gulf, but still want to help?

Consider adding any one of the organizations listed above as a supported cause in your GlobalMojo browser at http://globalmojo.com/causes/search. Every time you browse the Internet, you will be generating revenue for organizations responding to the crisis.

February is “Spread the Mojo” Month!

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

We hope everyone’s 2010 is going well—all of us here at GlobalMojo emerged from the holidays refreshed and fired up to spread the Mojo! That’s why we are declaring February to be the official “Spread the Mojo” month, and we’re asking the GlobalMojo community to help us spread the word about how GlobalMojo can make a big difference for important causes and the people who support them.

Whether it’s helping Haiti earthquake victims, raising money for cancer research, or generating revenue to buy school sports uniforms, GlobalMojo is an easy way for people to support the causes they care about. Here’s how you can help:

Do you have a friend or family member who is involved with a favorite nonprofit, school, or church? Visit our Tell a Friend page to find easy tools to share GlobalMojo through email and your favorite online networks like Facebook and Twitter. Don’t forget to tell your favorite nonprofit, school or church about how GlobalMojo can help them generate revenue year-round. Now let’s spread the Mojo!

GlobalMojo to the Rescue for Valentine’s Day!

Monday, February 8th, 2010

So you’ve recovered from the stress of holiday shopping, and now Valentine’s Day is staring you in the face! Luckily GlobalMojo can help you find the perfect token of your affection.

With GlobalMojo Comparison Shopping, simply enter your shopping information once and simultaneously through 33 million products from over 900 merchants! It’s fast, easy, and you can even see how much revenue your causes will receive from your purchase. Just click on the Comparison Shopping button in the upper right corner of the GlobalMojo browser to get started.

While you’re at it, pick up something nice for yourself! And if a certain special someone (you know who you are!) is reading this entry, some of those 900 merchants in GlobalMojo Comparison Shopping are jewelry stores that sell ENGAGEMENT RINGS…..

More Ways to Shop with Purpose!

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Just a few more shopping days left in the holiday season, and if you’re like us, you probably have put it off until the last minute! But that doesn’t mean we can’t still shop with purpose, and there are many ways to support socially conscious organizations with your holiday gifts.

GlobalMojo Comparison Shopping
GlobalMojo Comparison Shopping features tons of stuff that go easy on your wallet. Seriously—33 million products from top merchants like Barnes & Noble, Zappos, iTunes, Best Buy and more? You’re definitely going to find what you need. Just use the GlobalMojo Comparison Shopping button on the upper right hand corner of your GlobalMojo browser.

And remember, during the month of December, 100% of the revenue you generate using GlobalMojo goes to the causes you support. For example, when you spend $100 using GlobalMojo shopping, on average $4.00 will go to your chosen causes. (Estimate only; donation varies based on product and retailer selected.)

For more great ideas on socially conscious consumption, check out three of our favorite partner organizations:

Me to We – www.metowe.com

GlobalMojo is proud to partner with Free the Children and their Me to We brand of socially conscious clothing (i.e. ethically manufactured & sweatshop free!), books, DVDs and other great gifts! When you shop with Me to We, 50% of the profits benefit Free The Children, the largest nonprofit of children helping children through education.  As if that wasn’t enough, do you have a young person in your life that you would love to inspire to be an adventurer? Right now, buy any book through the Me to We Store and a book goes to a child in a developing country.

Oxfam America Unwrapped – www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com

Oxfam Unwrapped

Oxfam America Unwrapped has a huge selection of gifts you give to those in need. You choose your gift, personalize the included card, and your donation goes all over the world to those who need it most. Give everything from a bar of soap to rebuilding a school.


Change.org – 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

How do you shop for the friend who has it all? Give a gift that benefits more than just the recipient. Change.org’s 2009 Holiday Gift Guide has thousands of socially conscious gift ideas, from range-free dog chews to organic chocolate to a share of local farmland!

Change.org is the leading site for social change, providing daily news and information about important social issues and empowering people to take action.

Are you seeing a pattern here? Use this holiday season to purchase gifts that continue to give back to those most in need. If you’re going to spend money on presents, why not make your money count?

GlobalMojo HolidayFinally, if you want to support Free The Children, Oxfam America, Change.org or any of your favorite causes, be sure to download the GlobalMojo browser and browse with purpose for these great organizations year-round.

That’s good Mojo! Or Happy Holidays from the GlobalMojo team!