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Bitcoin for Nonprofits: Cryptocurrency Fundraising for the Future

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Bitcoin was launched on January 3, 2008, in the midst of the financial crisis and bank bailouts. Bitcoin is a digital cash with no middle-men, no central authority, and truly peer-to-peer in a way that couldn’t be censored or controlled. By Alex Wilson , Director of BlockShop DC and founding partner of The Giving Block.

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How to Keep Donors Engaged Using Emerging Technologies

Cloud 4 Good

Pencils of Promise (PoP) was founded in October 2008 to help build safe and healthy learning environments for young children worldwide. A large portion of the constituent base is generated by grassroots movements all with unique needs and communication preferences. Understanding and catering to these needs are paramount.

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How Nonprofits Can Jump on the Bitcoin Bandwagon

NonProfit Hub

Its popularity increased as younger generations, who grew up through the 2008 financial crisis, recognized that our financial system needed big changes. . We’re seeing nonprofits accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at an increasing rate, generating attention and improving fundraising outcomes. About the Authors .

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The Mother-Led Movement to Save Our Kids’ Climate

Saleforce Nonprofit

I believe that our children’s generation is key to creating lasting change in equality, justice, climate change, and human rights. FBE: I’d say three things: Motivation — As a parent who has been involved with climate change since 2008, I know what’s at stake for our children. About the Authors: Photo credit: Appendix Fotografi.

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Research Friday: Leadership Development & Performance Management - Reflections from Daring to Lead 2011

ASU Lodestar Center

This week we welcome Marla Cornelius, co-author of Daring to Lead 2011: A National Study of Nonprofit Executive Leadership. Apply by June 18th for the Center's Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy. She co-authored the national research reports Ready to Lead? Marla Cornelius , Senior Project Director. CompassPoint.

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Nathan Magnuson On Leadership, Coaching, And His New eBook

Eric Jacobsen Blog

There are so many ways we can help without needing to be the ultimate authority, such as sharing the ideas of others, relating past experiences and observations and just setting a good example regardless of your qualifications. In fact, I like to say that if you can''t lead without authority, you''ll never be able to lead with authority.

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Creating Healthy Nonprofits in Silicon Valley

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here are some of our more provocative findings: Personal wealth is growing in our region: It’s no surprise that Silicon Valley’s economy is booming: technology companies headquartered in Silicon Valley generated $833 billion in sales last year alone. billion to $4.8 billion, and the number of private foundations has nearly doubled since 2005.

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