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Social Enterprise World Forum 2008 - Part Two

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Social Enterprise World Forum 2008 was great for gaining a perspective on an island with a great deal of innovative social enterprise. My good buddy Mel Young of the Homeless World Cup was the evening keynoter: he's got an exciting story to tell.

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Announcing Our Second Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Supporting Small-Scale Farmers Globally

Saleforce Nonprofit

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. Each of these groups provided insights into the challenge, determined a focus area where technology can help, and developed a solution.

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16 Million 2-1-1 Calls in 2009

VisionLink

This is an increase of 13% in call volume over 2008. We are particularly pleased to support those partnerships that weave 2-1-1 operations into a more holistic effort, such as when integrated with elder care, homeless management, or disaster response. People who want to give help often do not know where to begin.

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The Zen of Nonprofit CRM

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services. Be Helpful.

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The Zen of Nonprofit CRM

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services. Be Helpful.

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Reader Spotlight: Robyn Fehrman is an Engine of Change

Have Fun - Do Good

Update January 17, 2008: She won first prize ! Most of the emails I receive are from companies or organizations, but this week I received an email from a reader who, along with her sister, is a triathlete "tri-ing" to end homelessness by raising awareness and funds for Genesis Home , a transitional shelter for homeless families in Durham, NC.

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What do web stats mean, anyway?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

It is an internal assessment tool which helps organizations figure out what parts of their online strategy are working, and what parts might need tweaking. I don’t think we want homeless shelters, food pantries, mental health organizations, etc., This could ultimately be detrimental to the very people you are trying to help.

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