Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

David also says that he was interested in the idea of person-to-person giving - and had written about it on his blog here where he talks about the book If the World Were a Village and how it brings global issues down to local level. But once you???ve " and suggests that Globalgiving offers one route.

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Their programs include six community food pantries, one mobile pop-up pantry distributing food in six different locations, a program called Gleaning that partners with local farmers to recover food that would otherwise go to waste, a hot meal program, and a summer camp program. Hunger Action Month.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Funding to workers’ rights organizations increased since the 2008 financial crisis. It is, thus, possible that funding went towards activities outside the geographical locales of the organizations’ headquarters. million to $35.6 The Foundation 1000 is Candid’s research set containing 1,000 of the largest U.S.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 19, 2013

She founded the nonprofit Sustainable South Bronx , was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship and today leads the Majora Carter Group , an economic consulting firm she formed in 2008 to bring her approach to underserved communities across the country. SB] 2 is but part of Majora’s multi-pronged strategy for urban renewal.

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JUNE 9, 2011

billion in 2008, the council’s fourth annual “Run Walk Ride Thirty” study reports. This stems from the idea that for-profits should be engaging and giving back to their local communities, the environment, and to social causes. According to stats from the RUN. conference of 2010 [1] the top thirty “ thon ” (i.e. The collective $133.9

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 5, 2020

Because nonprofit organizations rely so heavily on the ability to connect to local communities in order to generate precious donations and grants, it is vital to their continued relevancy as change-agents to be able to connect to diverse communities. in History from Arizona State University in 2008 and earned an M.A. He earned a B.A.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What are ways of translating early warning dashboards captured at the global level into local action? What are ways of providing specific and real-time guidance for farmers? What are ways of helping farmers get more money from their work? What are ways of translating data to meet the farmer’s communication needs? Eric Munoz.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2020

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Second , national policy must incentivize and prioritize the recruitment and deployment of local, proximate leadership.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology New tools February 5, 2008 Last week, I spent too much time watching demos from DEMO , which is this twice yearly event that showcases the most bleeding edge internet technology. Watch the demo.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

Since 2008, extensive research and conversations have revealed the state of women in nonprofit careers. She was named to the national Nonprofit Times Top 50 for Power and Influence and has been recognized locally by several organizations, including the Girls Scouts and Pittsburgh City Council. About Author. Amy DeVita.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

I have become a complete devotee of Dokuwiki , which I use locally on my laptop, for my to do lists, notes, etc. Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Wiki Syntax madness November 26, 2007 As most people deeply imbedded in Web 2.0,

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 2, 2011

The report was based on 2008 tax data for both institutions and individuals. While the markets have rebounded somewhat since 2008 and thus individual and foundation assets have grown, it's unlikely that Arizona's relative position compared with other states has changed. If they had increased their contributions to the U.S.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2010

The first step in making change in your life, local community or world is to learn. You may have been part of the day of action by participating in an event in your local area. We’ve taken hundreds of local cafes and bound them together into a network that lets those who want water find those willing to provide it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 11, 2008

August 11, 2008 You’ve likely heard a lot about “ cloud computing “ And what’s true is that the sales-talk about computing in the cloud certainly makes the conceptual issues behind it, honestly, well, cloudy. If the provider goes belly up with your data, you’re toast.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

with local networks working to create online spaces to bring more people online. Here are just a few ideas to get you started: Participate in Local Events. In 2008, OneWebDay organizers documented volunteer-driven events in 34 different cities across the world. Ask your partner, parent, or friend who isn’t online, why?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

I attended a local unconference for nonprofits about two years ago with the intention of learning how I, as a blogger, could help local nonprofits… you & your blog were mentioned several times. I started my current blog in 2008 just after I gave birth to my first daughter. How did you discover my FB page?

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

If you don’t have the time to volunteer or don’t have easy access to a local LGBTQIA+ nonprofit, donating to an organization can make a big impact. QC Pride was founded in 2008, revived in 2017, and serves the Quad Cities area of Iowa and Illinois. Not sure where to start looking? Here’s a few nonprofits you can support! QC Pride, Inc.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 27, 2017

The American spirit has long been rooted in entrepreneurial success (Acs et al, 2008). She serves her community as a Registered Nurse at a local hospital. From this, the writer predicts the growth of entrepreneurship and philanthropy in the future of nonprofits. Allowing opportunities to be optimized is an entrepreneurial act.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

That said, the best practices below are based on Nonprofit Tech for Good’s experience using Twitter almost daily since 2008. Nonprofits tend to mostly tweet content about the sad state of affairs – international, national, state, and local. Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter.

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NTEN

APRIL 13, 2013

She is a well-known spokeswoman on behalf of public telecommunications and first amendment issues both locally and in the state capital. 2008: Vince Stehle. Lauren-Glenn Davitian is widely credited with establishing strong community access to cable television throughout Vermont. 2011: Judy Hallman , RTPNet.

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

Over the Edge has been partnering with nonprofits to host rappelling fundraisers since 2008. The first day is for media and often involves VIPs from local media groups taking part in the activity. Make sure local radio, tv, and other news outlets are aware of your event. Then, give participants enough time to fundraise.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

As told in the 12th chapter of the “Book of Judges” in the Christian bible, the Ephramites tried to blend in with the locals as they were fleeing the country. And we shouldn’t be surprised: some style guides, like the one that my local big newspaper uses, says that you use a hyphen with the prefix ‘non.’ think tank.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

Ushahidi got its start in early 2008. Founder Erik Hersman and a group of fellow Kenyan bloggers were frustrated by the lack of accurate information or media coverage of the violence surrounding the 2008 Kenyan election. Ushahidi entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May 2008.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Founded in 2008, the original TweetsGiving celebration was implemented by a small group of volunteers and it generated thousands of grateful tweets from around the globe. As the event has evolved, TweetsGiving is not about Twitter. This year, TweetsGiving becomes Epic Thanks to indicate the broader impact of the event.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

In 2008, OneWebDay organizers documented volunteer-driven events in 34 different cities across the world. Here are just a few ideas to get you started: Participate in Local Events. In 2009, we’re geared for events in over 50 cities in 20 countries! OneWebDay is all about your passion for the Web and your creativity. Get Involved.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2011

It secures funding for children’s services and programs, influences policy at the local and state level, helps families get services, and collects and publishes data on the health, safety and well-being of Solano County children. It integrates United Way of the Bay Area's SparkPoint Centers.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 15, 2007

It seems like it will start out with a local query system, then will be opened up to allow third party development of data analysis tools. The APIs will be without cost. The data warehouse initiative is to allow their customers access to large amounts of data for reporting and data mining. That part looks very interesting.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

I even remember writing a grant to some federal agency that probably no longer exists to help create a local infrastructure to get nonprofits online. It was, at the time, the only affordable way to do it – there was no broadband, and a T1 was far outside of the realm of affordability for nonprofits. When was that?

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

This is an increase of 13% in call volume over 2008. 2-1-1 is funded through local and state sources including United Ways and other nonprofits, foundations, businesses, and state and local government. In 2009, these calls totaled more than 16 million calls across America. The Calling for 2-1-1 Act, S 211 and H.R.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

60) Search « Nuts and Bolts of Online Advertising | Main | Webinar: How Online Marketing Can Be Your Nonprofits Fundraising Stimulus Plan » Friday Feb 20 2009 Tapping Small and Local Donors on Twitter: A Girls Inc. Could that concept be translated to help a local nonprofit? As the director of development of Girls Inc.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2023

Consider showcasing a particular small business’s offerings by filling a basket with their products, such as a craft-themed basket highlighting an art supply store or a home improvement basket of items from a locally owned hardware store. Rec and leisure. Jeff and his team at Winspire have helped over 12,000 non-profits to date.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2006

That is, basically, the addressing system computers and routers and such use to direct traffic around a local network, and the internet. Sometimes, I’ll talk about technologies I think are just cool, and useful, and, well geeky, ’cause I can’t help being a geek. IPv6 is the next generation Internet Protocol.

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2009

60) Search « 3rd Annual DoGooderTV Nonprofit Video Awards | Main | 10 Best Web Content Practices » Friday Feb 27 2009 Tweet Locally, Reach Broadly Friday, February 27, 2009 at 06:43PM | by Daniel Bennett Daniel Bennett To Tweet or not to Tweet is not the question. But, nonetheless, first Tweet locally and then syndicate broadly.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Have you interacted with your local government, or spoken to your peers about their programs? Do you have a pulse on what the most pressing local needs are at this moment? What about local nonprofits or community foundations; do you know who to reach out to if needed? Where does your organization sit in your community?

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Double the Donation

AUGUST 21, 2021

Reach beyond your list – Think about other communications channels that reach beyond your constituent list: social media, your website, signs at your organization’s events, public service announcements, local morning TV news shows. All of these channels can be used to announce your campaign and recruit participants.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Focus on things that can have ripple effects, like influencing your work to adopt a new travel policy, helping your sport club organize carpooling, or taking part in local decision making. 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.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 21, 2007

I have been, unfortunately, a bit hampered by the fact that my satellite modem died last week – so we’ve been on dial up at home (and broadband at the “local&# cafe). So, I did some research, and realized that the best choice for me was to get a Thinkpad – most everything works right out of the box.

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