Charity blogs combine passion with a cause. Blogging has worked its way into mainstream life for millions of people around the globe. Charities worldwide have put this technology to use to connect with others like never before. As a nonprofit director, I can attest to the positive impact of blogs for charity.
It should be noted that some organizations (such as the American Red Cross) were not listed here because I was unable to find a blog for their organization. Local chapters may have opted to do local blogs. When researching this article these were the parameters I kept in mind:
Blog should be owned and operated by IRS designated 501c3 charities. They should have gripping testimonies, covey information and be updated regularly. The following is my personal list of the top 8 charity blogs of 2008.
#8 Top Charity Blog of 2008
Voices from the Field
International Rescue Committee
Since 1933 the IRC has provided humanitarian aid to refuges and victims of oppression in 42 countries. They are now tackling the growing problem of human trafficking and violence against women. Read about the work they do at http://www.ircblog.org/
#7 Top Charity Blog of 2008
Compass
Sierra Club
Explore, enjoy and protect the plant. The Sierra Club is a leading worldwide group that offers solutions to better care for our environment. The Compass blog is online at http://sierraclub.typepad.com/compass/
#6 Top Charity Blog of 2008
Build Site Blogs
Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity mobilizes community based support to build homes for the world’s poor. Is there a Habitat House going up near you? Check this list of blogs to find out! http://www.habitat.org/buildersblitz/blogs/
#5 Top Charity Blog of 2008
Rescue Waggin
PetSmart Charities Blog
A national rescue program that transports potential pets from high euthanasia shelters to high adoption shelters. Give every potential pet a fighthing chance! Learn more at http://www.petsmartcharitiesblog.org/rescuewaggin/
#4 Top Charity Blog of 2008
Secondhand Hope
Hope for Healing.Org
Bringing relief to a rural East Tennessee community. This listing is a shameless plug for the blog of the program that is run by the author of this article. (It’s also a darned good blog!) Hope for Healing.Org works with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, distributes Angel Food and changes the lives of juvenile offenders. View more at http://hopeforhealingorg.blogspot.com
# 3 Top Charity Blog of 2008
New Sudan Education Initiative
A partnership of Sudanese and global partners that have come together to bring education to Sudan. The goal is to bring peace to this war-torn region by building schools and offering hope to the people of Sudan. Read about their work at
http://neseiorg.blogspot.com/
#2 Top Charity Blog of 2008
The Heifer Project
Heifer Foundation Blog
Feeding people by teaching them to fish, grow and give back. The Heifer Project offers solutions to international poverty through the giving of farm animals and livestock. Giving back is a required component. Read more at http://heiferfoundation.blogspot.com/
#1 Top Charity Blog of 2008
Blog Action Day 2008: Poverty
A combined action of not just one blog, but thousands. Blog Action Day included a 12 hour live call-in show on Blog Talk Radio, hosted by Blog Action Day’s own Easton Ellsworth. Blog Action Day 2008 happened because a few bloggers asked the question “What if we could change the conversation for one day?” The result was a worldwide call to action that reached over 13,000,000 readers! See the results for yourself at http://site.blogactionday.org/
