ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Nonprofit organizations are often dependent on volunteers, and among adults 65 and older volunteering rates have increased from 14.3% 1 For nonprofits, understanding the dynamics of senior volunteerism can help organizations utilize seniors in a way that furthers their mission while offering a positive volunteering experience.

Volunteer 63

Volunteer Benefit Arizona Singapore 63

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 26, 2011

We spend a lot of time and energy focusing on the impact of individual organizations, but how does that translate to the bigger picture? To do this, it looks at the organization's impact on a number of stakeholder groups, such as employees, volunteers, customers/clients, society-at-large, and the environment.

Measure 103

Measure Research Impact Organization 103

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Do volunteers count? Volunteering is the heart and soul of the social sector. However, the “contributions of most volunteer services are not recorded in the conventional accounting statements because they do not meet the very specific requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB),” [1] the entity in the U.S.

Research 88

Research Volunteer New York Washington 88

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In addition to helping you understand what happened in 2020, Laura will show you—philanthropic leaders, fundraisers, volunteers—how to use this information to plan your own fundraising strategy. The firm she established has served more than 200 clients, ranging from big ten universities and global NGOs to start-up community organizations.

Data 98

Data Ohio Giving United States 98

Twenty Hats

MAY 3, 2021

From an outsider’s eye, volunteer management may look easy: just be friendly when volunteers come in and thank them when they leave; be thankful you even have volunteers coming in to do the mission-oriented work. I was with my organization long before I became the volunteer manager.

Relationship 73

Relationship Leadership Museum Policy 73

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2017

As organizations serving public interests, nonprofits answer to the voices of multiple stakeholders. The complex accountability relationships facing nonprofit organizations include responsibilities to donors, clients, community partners, staff members and volunteers.

Americorp 56

Americorp Organization Arizona Vietnam 56

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 16, 2011

This phenomenon was explained more fully in an article from the Catholic Sun in April 2007. Not your usual nonprofit conference, not just for nonprofit organizations. I watched my time at work, I made sure that I took time off when I put in extra hours, and I trained some key volunteers to do things that I normally did myself.

Volunteer 86

Volunteer Place Teen Phoenix 86

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

But did you know about NetSquared , our volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events? NetSquared has groups in 20 countries, and it held over 600 events last year, helping more than 17,000 nonprofit employees, board members, volunteers, and community leaders with technology.

Netsquared 36

Netsquared Organization Volunteer Nptech 36

Qgiv

APRIL 18, 2022

This can be a huge time saver for your staff and volunteers. In 2007, Qgiv was founded by a couple of friends looking for a way to make it easy for nonprofit, faith-based, and political organizations to accept online donations and payments. Why is a fundraising platform important for fundraising? of total giving in 2019).

Platform 116

Platform Difference Fundraising Registration 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2008

Three years ago, in the wake of the devastating storm, social media and others started organizing online. This time, online organizing efforts using social media are happening before the storm hits. For coordinating online volunteer efforts, he has set up a social network called the Gustav Information Center.

Volunteer 50

Volunteer San Diego Hurricane Online 50

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The Make It Your Own program was a grant program in 2007 created by the Case Foundation to promote “citizen centered&# approaches to local community building. " Net2 Think Tank Round-Up: Finding Volunteers Online | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – Looking for ways to recruit volunteers online? ."

Web 120

Web Bookmarking Evaluation Lesson 120

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Organization Size: Medium. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? The 1 st tool was MySpace back in 2007. Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs? gid=104492.

Cancer 225

Cancer Los Angeles Social Media Action 225

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2007

Cisco is a sponsor of the event and their employees will also be joining the volunteer teams! Here's how it works: NTC conference participants and local DC area volunteers team up, pick an organization to share their skills and expertise with and spend a few hours on-site.

NTC 50

NTC Kansas City Service Kansas 50

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 29, 2010

Earlier this week, an announcement on the Causes Application blog broke the news that over $20 Million has been donated since May 2007 via donors using the social networking application. Be sure that you are connecting with the passionate volunteers going out and raising money for you: thank them, support them, encourage them.

Causes 166

Causes Myspace Donation Application 166

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Researchers at ASU (see Dr. Lili Wang’s post on Hispanic Volunteering), along with colleagues from across the country, are examining the impact of acculturation on the philanthropic behaviors of minorities and immigrants. UNEXPECTEDLY, attainment of citizenship for Korean Americans was found to decrease formal volunteering behavior.

Research 65

Research United States Comparison Journal 65

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Organization: The Nature Conservancy. Organization Size: +1 million members, +3800 staff. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? I know our YouTube channel started in 2007. Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs?

Social Media 210

Social Media Conservancy Interview Media 210

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 22, 2010

After her surgery, Viji left her job at the startup company Net6 and volunteered for Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic in Palo Alto, California. In 2005, she started volunteering for Bookshare, which is also based here at the Benetech headquarters in Palo Alto. In countries outside the U.S.,

San Jose 109

San Jose Profile India United Kingdom 109

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Purpose is an organization’s aspirational reason for being, beyond profits alone. It’s why an organization matters to people. Despite this, less than half of employees know what their organization stands for and what makes it different. So, how do organizations pursue purpose successfully? What’s next?

Companies 106

Companies Alaska Malta Philanthropy 106

Judi Sohn

JULY 30, 2011

At Fight Colorectal Cancer, we switched from web host email to Google Apps in 2007 and we haven’t looked back. Both IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations are using the Education Edition of Google Apps, which offer more features, support and storage space than the Free edition. Last summer, I set up Google Apps for my synagogue.

Google 150

Google Adwords Program Cancer 150

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity.

National 120

National Giving Afghanistan Iraq 120

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 10, 2008

If your organization’s mission will be greatly benefited by making connections with the twitter demographic then, yeah, twitter makes tons of sense. But should the organization as a whole put resources into a “twitter strategy&# ? at 12:14 am I’m curious about how organizations can use Twitter. Sure, why not.

Twitter 100

Twitter Nonprofit Demographics Open Source 100

Care2

OCTOBER 18, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Convio 28

Convio Austin Social Media Advocacy 28

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 9, 2009

How does your organization encourage your online supporters/friends/fans to take action offline, together, or to meet with your organization? " Giving Anonymously - A non-profit organization facilitating generosity between people - "Giving Anonymously is a non-profit organization facilitating generosity between people.

Web 117

Web Map Bookmarking Offline 117

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

At PIMCO, we understand that it’s our responsibility to effect meaningful social change, both as members of an organization and as part of our larger communities. First launched in 2007, PIMCO’s original volunteer programming was limited, supporting 23 events across various business locations. Gender Equality (Goal 5).

Hunger 29

Hunger Empowerment Asia Europe 29

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2012

We’ll also share some some tips and frameworks for measuring engagement to improve relationships with your organization’s stakeholders. We’ll also share some some tips and frameworks for measuring engagement to improve relationships with your organization’s stakeholders. That’s the secret!

Measure 98

Measure NTEN Social Media Metrics 98

NTEN

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

David, the Chief Technologist for the Pierce Family Charitable Foundation , has been an integral part of the NTEN community since he first joined in 2007. In an effort to honor David's seemingly bottomless spirit of giving, we reached out and asked him to select two organizations to receive complimentary 2012 NTEN Memberships.

Homeless 73

Homeless NTC NTEN Award 73

Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 12, 2006

In June 2005, my friend Abby Jaramillo, the Executive Director of Urban Sprouts , brought six international volunteers to two rural communities in the rainforests of Ecuador, Guayabillas and Santa Rosa, with the organization Shunku Llacta. The volunteers helped to construct public bathrooms and worked in the communities' schools.

Ecuador 40

Ecuador Volunteer Hosting Children 40

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 10, 2012

The term social economy puts up front the economic value of social organizations — that they produce and market services, employ people, may own valuable assets, and generate social value. You may be asking, “How does this apply to me and my nonprofit organization?” Volunteering. Click here to register. Staff Leadership.

Social 79

Social Government Conference Leadership 79

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and corporations organize events bringing awareness to fundraising and volunteering. The projects ranged from as simple as troubleshooting a website to as complex as creating a management system for an organization with multiple locations in India.

India 52

India Student Netsquared NGO 52

Care2

AUGUST 8, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

New York 28

New York Social Media Conference Advocacy 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2010

Over 110 volunteers worked with almost 60 local Atlanta-based nonprofits sharing their wisdom and expertise on a variety of techie topics. The volunteers went out to the community and worked in the offices of local organizations. I remember always being stressed out about whether or not we'd have enough volunteers.

NTC 76

NTC Service Atlanta Kansas City 76

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

W hen you think of organizations and nonprofits that have made effective use of Web 2.0 Charles thought up the site during a lunch conversation with colleagues at a public high school in the Bronx where he was a social studies teacher for five years, and his students volunteered to help start the organization. 264 on Ourmedia.

Social Media 120

Social Media Interview Challenge Classroom 120

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

One of iconic icebreakers that Gunner has used is the “ Human SpectraGram ” that I first observed Gunner do at 2007 Penguin Day. I always learn something from his participatory style, humor, and techniques. Here’s a few things I learned. It is a technique that is used in Open Space design.

Facilitation 101

Facilitation Technique Ideas Exercise 101

Care2

JULY 19, 2010

“The open design enabled any individual supporting any organization to enter the contest, and truly leveled the playing field between large established institutions and smaller grassroots organizations, said Sokunthea Sa Chhabra , Director of Interactive Communications for the Case Foundation. The challenge raised $2.1

Challenge 43

Challenge Charity Raise Giving 43

Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is for volunteers, webmasters and administrators of associations, clubs, charities, communities and other groups. We discuss issues and trends in modern web technologies that help your organization achieve more with less. is vital to any nonprofit organization. Toronto : Imagine Canada , 2007.

Knowledge 60

Knowledge Effective PDF Evaluation 60

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

Yet not all organizations in the social sector have gained this knowledge, and some continue to fail when integrating gamification into their operations. That being said, when organizations really understand who their targeted audience is, gamification can become the most effective strategy they use in the digital world we live in.

Game 56

Game Change Arizona Badge 56

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

We've updated and expanded our downloadable book, The Resilient Organization: A Guide for Disaster Planning and Recovery , and hosted two webinars on disaster planning. Pangea Foundation developed the tool in response to the October 2007 wildfires that destroyed land and homes in and around San Diego.

Disaster 54

Disaster San Diego Evaluation Phone 54