Archive for the ‘Browse With Purpose’ Category

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.

Oscar Nod for Featured Cause Oceanic Preservation Society Documentary!

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

The Academy Awards are coming up soon, and it’s easy to get caught up in wondering who will have the most notable acceptance speech or what the stars will be wearing. However, this world-famous event also presents an opportunity to recognize people who work tirelessly, at times at great personal risk, to protect the world’s fragile ecosystems and the defenseless creatures that inhabit them.

“The Cove,” a documentary film sponsored by featured cause Oceanic Preservation Society (OPS), has earned rave reviews, sparked considerable controversy, and has been nominated for an Oscar in the Best Feature Documentary at the March 7th Academy Awards. “The Cove” tells the amazing true story of how a former dolphin trainer, a team of activists, and filmmakers embarked on a dangerous covert mission to expose a brutal dolphin hunt driven by a multi-billion dollar dolphin entertainment industry and an underhanded market for mercury-tainted dolphin meat.

They travel to Taiji, Japan, a town that appears to be devoted to the wonders and mysteries of the sleek, playful dolphins and whales that swim off their coast.  But in a remote, glistening cove, surrounded by barbed wire and “Keep Out” signs, lies a dark reality. It is here, under cover of night, where the fishermen of Taiji engage in an unseen hunt.  The nature of what they do is so chilling — and the consequences are so dangerous to human health — they will go to great lengths to halt anyone from seeing it.

“The Cove” exposes the horrible truth of what’s really going on in the cove and why it matters to everyone in the world. This Oscar nomination is well deserved, and hopefully OPS will take home the golden statue for Best Feature Documentary. You can learn more about “The Cove” at the film’s web site and at the Oceanic Preservation Society web site. You can also add OPS as one of your GlobalMojo favorite causes and help save dolphins and other marine life by making a donation directly to OPS.

Friday, January 15th, 2010

By now everyone has heard about the disaster in Haiti—last Tuesday’s devastating earthquake has left the city in ruins and countless survivors in critical need of food, medical treatment, and shelter. Nations around the globe are mobilizing relief efforts, but will take some time to arrive. We want to tell the GlobalMojo community about several opportunities to help the people of Haiti.

Oxfam America, one of GlobalMojo’s featured causes, is an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. Oxfam America already has 200 staff members in Haiti, working hard to support the millions of people impacted by the Haiti earthquake. We encourage you to consider making a financial donation to help the Haiti earthquake victims at www.oxfamamerica.org.

Our friends at Free The Children also have a Haiti relief fund, which will provide emergency relief and medical supplies and rebuild vital infrastructure. You have the choice of donating in American or Canadian dollars at www.freethechildren.com.

Of course, you can also support Oxfam and Free The Children’s efforts year-round by adding them as supported causes in your GlobalMojo browser at http://globalmojo.com/OxfamAmerica and http://globalmojo.com/FreeTheChildren.
To find other organizations with Haiti relief programs, visit http://www.gwob.net/news/haiti011310.htm.

Thanks for helping the victims of the Haiti earthquake, and thanks for browsing with purpose!

Announcing “100% For the Holidays”!

Monday, November 30th, 2009

SEATTLE – American charities have weathered a significant drop in giving this year, and while they’re hoping for a holiday miracle, a recent survey shows they will probably see a decrease in year-end generosity. In light of the economic downturn, only 38 percent of Americans say they are more likely to give a charitable gift as a holiday present this year, compared to 49 percent last year, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive to be released Monday. Some of the biggest U.S. charities say they are budgeting for a disappointing Christmas.—The Associated Press, November 16, 2009

Many nonprofits are feeling the pinch from today’s challenging economic climate.  As the excerpt above from the Associated Press poll shows, the tough times are impacting charities’ fundraising efforts and their supporters’ donation levels, even during the traditional year-end season of giving.

However, there is some good news to report: In response to the fundraising challenges faced by nonprofits and schools, during the month of December, GlobalMojo will donate 100% of the revenue generated by our users to their chosen causes!

During the “100% For the Holidays” campaign, starting on cyber Monday, November 30th through December 31, 2009, GlobalMojo will donate 100% of the revenue generated by our users to their chosen causes. After December 31, 2009, 50% of generated revenue will go to users’ chosen causes.

Nonprofits aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch. Consumers are also looking for ways to be generous without spending more than they’ve budgeted for the holidays. Fortunately GlobalMojo offers powerful tools for your holiday shopping, that will help you quickly find exactly what you need (at the best prices) and raise more money for your favorite nonprofit:

We invite you to visit www.globalmojo.com to learn more about the GlobalMojo browser, and how we’re helping nonprofits and their supporters browse with purpose.

Note: If you are a nonprofit or school, please visit our nonprofit services pages to learn how you can maximize GlobalMojo as a free fundraising tool during the holidays and beyond.

Happy Holidays!

Thank you.

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, which puts us in the mood to show our appreciation for all the good things we have.  All of us at GlobalMojo have a lot to be thankful for; and much of that is thanks to you. We’d like to send out a big “Thank you!” to all of our friends, family, partners and supporters for helping us create a browser and a company that can make the world a better place for everyone.

That’s why we created the “100% For the Holidays” campaign, with 100% of the revenue generated by GlobalMojo users through December 31, 2009, going to their selected causes. We can do a lot of good this holiday season, so help us spread the Mojo!

And thanks again for being part of GlobalMojo as we change the rules of the Internet—for good!

Happy Birthday Firefox

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Happy Birthday FirefoxAll of us here at GlobalMojo want to wish the Firefox browser a happy 5th birthday! Five years ago Mozilla debuted what would become one of the most popular web browsers and open source experiments—one that would be embraced by over a billion people around the world.

At GlobalMojo we think very highly of the Firefox browser — so much so that we built the GlobalMojo browser using the Firefox browser code architecture. We couldn’t do what we do without relying on Mozilla’s accomplishments that have proven that open-source software is every bit as good—if not better—than the alternatives. Mozilla has led the way in this effort to create and promote the Internet as an open platform, and we applaud them for their accomplishments.

In addition to appreciating their powerful open source software, we are proud to partner with Mozilla because their values so closely mirror our own — both Mozilla and GlobalMojo believe in the power of technology to enrich people’s lives. Using the Firefox browser architecture as a strong foundation, we have added powerful tools that give people a rewarding web browsing experience while generating money for their favorite causes. We’re also proud to feature the Mozilla Foundation as one of our featured causes (Support Technology With Social Value); if you don’t know who to Mojo for, consider supporting the Mozilla Foundation in their ongoing efforts to make the Internet a better experience for all of us!

Happy 5th birthday, Firefox!

How to Use Mojo Travel for the Holidays!

Monday, November 9th, 2009

We are fast approaching the holiday season, and for a lot of us, that means taking a trip to visit relatives. Or loved ones, and if we’re lucky, that’s one and the same. Now more than ever people are being mindful of their expenses, in many cases trying to see if they can afford to take that trip at all, spending hours scouring the web for the cheapest plane tickets, hotels and rental car packages.

But what to our wondering eyes should appear?  The GlobalMojo Travel button on your browser, that brings great holiday cheer!
GlobalMojo Travel ButtonThe GlobalMojo Travel feature saves you time, money and also generates revenue for your favorite causes. Enter your travel information once and simultaneously search the best travel sites on the web (Orbitz, Expedia, Travelocity, Kayak, Hotwire, Priceline and more!)

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And it’s so easy to use:

  • Click on the travel button, enter your search criteria once, and select the sites you want to search.
  • Each travel site’s results are displayed in separate tabs, so you can find the best price in less time.
  • No more reentering your search info on each travel site – GlobalMojo Travel feature does it for you.
  • Get cheap travel and generate good Mojo in one easy step. It feels good to travel with purpose.

And when you arrange your travel through GlobalMojo, you can be confident you’re paying the lowest price, and helping your favorite causes at the same time! It’s like we say: travel anywhere, do good everywhere.

Spread The Mojo!

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Here at GlobalMojo we believe that working to make small changes in everyday life can have a collectively huge impact in changing the world around you. Even one person’s efforts can effect a powerful change, and the results multiply exponentially as more people get involved. When we talk about ways to “Spread The Mojo,” we’re talking about using your social network and community to multiply the effect of your efforts and have a greater positive impact on the world.

We want you to join the GlobalMojo community with big dreams – ending homelessness, curing diseases, and protecting the planet—but since no one person can do that on their own, we’ve come up with some easy ways for you to spread the Mojo in your daily life.

Three Easy Ways to Spread the Mojo

1.  Take action to improve your own corner of the world.

Do you have fond memories of spending time at the local YMCA? Was there a teacher who changed your life? Did your favorite pet come from a pet shelter? In short, what organizations have made your life better in some way?

Now that you have identified some worthy causes, go to www.globalmojo.com and click on Search All Causes.  Enter keywords and your city to search over 1.5 million organizations to find those working for your cause, on a local, national or global scale.

The good news is you don’t have to choose just one issue.  You can support up to four charities at once, and decide how much of the revenue you generate they receive.

It’s that easy.  With just a few clicks, you are supporting your community and the causes you care about just by doing what you do every day.  It might not seem like much at first, but when you join a movement of socially conscious users committed to spreading the Mojo, all of those small choices have a major impact.

2.  Ask your social network to support the causes you care about — AND the causes they care about too.

Another great way to spread the Mojo is to get your family, friends, and colleagues involved. If one person can make a positive change; imagine the impact you can make if you get 10, 20 or 50 other people to support your favorite causes using GlobalMojo!

www.globalmojo.com offers two easy ways to spread The Mojo:

Ask a friend to download the browser & support the causes they care about.
Do you have a friend who is active on a local PTA, or a relative who volunteers for a local food bank?  Tell them about GlobalMojo using our email invitations, or by posting GlobalMojo on your social media profiles like Facebook and Twitter. Click here to visit our Tell a friend page.

Ask your friends and family to support the cause you care about.
Go to your “My Causes” page to review the organizations and schools that you currently support. Click Invite Friends, and our simple invitation tools make it easy to invite others to support your specific cause via email or social media.

3.  Spread the Mojo online & join our Social Networks!
A simple way to spread the Mojo is to use social media. You can become a GlobalMojo fan on Facebook, and follow GlobalMojo on Twitter, and then spread the word by inviting your friends to become a fan  as well.

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Now is the time for positive and collective world change.

Browse with purpose!

Mojo Browser Basics

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

When we’re out talking to people about GlobalMojo, we sometimes get a blank look— people often don’t understand where their computer operating system ends and their web browser begins. We found this great 1-minute video that explains all about browsers!

The GlobalMojo web browser is built on the safe and secure Firefox browser architecture and is the only charity-centric web browser that helps you raise money for your favorite causes with powerful shopping, travel & search tools built right in. With the upcoming holidays, it’s the perfect time to start using GlobalMojo.

Check out the video to get the lowdown on web browsers, and download the GlobalMojo browser today at www.globalmojo.com. You can immediately start generating revenue for your favorite nonprofits & schools. It’s time to browse with purpose!

(go to http://www.whatbrowser.org/ for more information)