Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

I did a roundup of nonprofit panel proposals a few weeks back and wanted to give you an updated list. In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. Doing More With Less: How Not-for-Profits Leverage Technology for Change: They've won Webby Awards. It was organized by Ed Schipul. Submitted by Doug Ulman.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). These ideas inspired the SXSW panel proposal I submitted: Crowdsourcing for Innovative Social Change. It was organized by Ed Schipul.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Launched in 2008 to assist individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to societal challenges, the program has invited proposals around a single topic since 2017. Hewlett awards $17 million in 'adaptation grants' to arts groups. Read more. .

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See3

OCTOBER 25, 2007

What we at See3 would like to propose to Google is an addition to their nonprofit program that could greatly enhance the value to organizations. Thanks, Ian 3 Jan 2008 lili Thank you very much for the great information. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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See3

OCTOBER 25, 2007

What we at See3 would like to propose to Google is an addition to their nonprofit program that could greatly enhance the value to organizations. Thanks, Ian 3 Jan 2008 lili Thank you very much for the great information. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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Care2

MAY 31, 2007

In response , more than 50,000 people commented on the proposed changes in the management style of the National Park Service, including a petition from Care2 and The Wilderness Society that was signed by over 11,000 people. May 31, 2007 | Amien Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Thanks for the info! All rights reserved.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

To add more fuel to the fire, the Direct Marketing Association says that due to rising consumer hostility toward Direct Mail, laws have been proposed in 15+ states to create “Do Not Mail” registries. February 24, 2009 | Laura Copyright © 2008, Care2.com LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace). All rights reserved.

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2007

The Marine Fish Conservation Network (MFCN), a coalition of over 190 organizations dedicated to ocean conservation, wanted to educate members of Congress and ask them to reject proposals that might do irreparable harm to several fish species. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com To create a new comment, use the form below.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

To add more fuel to the fire, the Direct Marketing Association says that due to rising consumer hostility toward Direct Mail, laws have been proposed in 15+ states to create “Do Not Mail” registries. February 24, 2009 | Laura Copyright © 2008, Care2.com LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace). All rights reserved.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

billion in 2008 to $29.8 Furthermore, as more states propose laws that would ban or restrict “junk mail,” it’s essential for organizations to immediately start building a strong online fundraising program and to work on growing their base of online supporters. billion in 2013. Thanks for listening.

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Care2

MAY 15, 2009

Butterfield was speaking from the floor about the proposed energy bill on the hill. May 15, 2009 | Anne Dougherty Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Only 5 percent of all Twitter users have more than 250 followers. percent have more than 1,000 A couple of examples: Recently, Rep. All rights reserved.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

For example, in April 2007 I wrote 52 posts, but in April 2008 I wrote 61. In early 2008 it was slightly lower for several reasons. In June 2008, it has more than doubled. I had less of those in May, 2008 compared to May 2007. What does that mean? This metric is only meaningful (to me) when considered against a goal.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The plan includes a proposal to allocate $109 billion for two years of free community college for all Americans, including Dreamers. . Since 2008, private philanthropy in the U.S. has awarded over $3.5 Foundation has awarded over $84 million to the Miami Dade College, making up nearly 75 percent of their institutional funding.

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Care2

MAY 4, 2007

YPAC is an umbrella group formed by the Forum for Youth Investment , Mobilize.org and a few organizations who won Capitol Advantages Youth Civic Engagement Award in 2004. May 4, 2007 | Joem Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Given the collaborative nature of YPAC, I suppose I shouldnt have been surprised that Thaddeus was game.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 6, 2008

I had the chance to interview Belinda Lang, American Express Vice President, Consumer Marketing Strategy, and who was involved with their very inspiring 2008 Members Project. I interviewed her Nov 5, 2008 at our Marketing and Online Communities Conference. AMEX gave away $2.5m

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 25, 2007

He has won many honors, including the 1998 Reebok International Human Rights Award, the International Ashoka Fellowship, selection as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and the Rockefeller Foundation Next Generation Leadership Fellowship. Van Jones is the co-founder and President of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 2, 2008

She has been the recipient of many awards, including Fast Company's 2007 Social Capitalist Award, and the League of Women Voters' Women Who Could Be President Award. Each year we receive over 3,500 proposals from women's organizations all around the world. I am always a big believer in that.

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