Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

And I get to highlight the work of some of my favorite bloggers, too. There is an interesting case study of the marketing of Tampax and Africa on the Cause Related Marketing Blog. Recently, in working with a number of our domestic violence organizations we came up with a logo for the message. It’s pretty interesting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2009

If he can rent out the 4 remaining offices (at $400 ea) and 60 hot desk spaces (at $175 ea) by 5PM PT Monday June 1, 2009 at his co-working space, NedSpace , he'll not only send Leng Sopharath to college, but to other Cambodians through the Sharing Foundation's college education program. Plus he will also donate $5000 to Epic Change.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Michelle, the consultant March 27, 2008 Someone mentioned to me that from what I write on my blog, she wouldn’t know what it is that I actually do in my consulting work. Gotta work on that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2012

Geoff has moved on to working on exciting projects , including a book and Kami will continue the brand Zoetica working on strategy projects such as this important effort to keep.NGO domain in the hands of nonprofits. Starting Zoetica came on the heels of one of the most dramatic changes I made in my life in recent years.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Because Microsoft works in partnerships with others in the sector,they are committing the majority of their corporate cash giving to support nonprofits that serve youth. This morning, I had the opportunity to start my day with an inspiring conversation about the challenges facing today’s youth and how we can work to solve them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2009

I have been near Camden, Maine for the past few days at the PopTech 2009 Fellows Program as part of the PopTech 2009 conference ( streaming live ), which starts on Wednesday. Even more inspiring was to learn more about the work that PopTech Fellows are doing to change the world. Social Media Strategy As Design Process.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2009

They are using FLIP Cameras and Camtasia editing software to product a series of videos of their deep field work in Africa. The video bloggers Marcus Prior their spokesperson from East Africa. The videos include a visit nutrition centres where school kids show up for their daily meals and get a taste of original Masai goat.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 15, 2017

Abby Elsener is currently the Assistant Director of Development for Health at ASU, and has spent the majority of her career working for community-based nonprofits and social enterprises in Cape Town, South Africa, Washington, D.C., and Phoenix, Arizona. She is a volunteer on the Young Professionals Council of UMOM New Day Centers.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

monitor supply levels at pharmacies throughout Africa. Often called Africa's largest slum, it is home to nearly a million people. The organization is working to build a digital public map of the Kibera community for the residents and organizations working there. monitor election results in Mexico and India.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

monitor supply levels at pharmacies throughout Africa. Often called Africa's largest slum, it is home to nearly a million people. The organization is working to build a digital public map of the Kibera community for the residents and organizations working there. monitor election results in Mexico and India.

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NTEN

JULY 23, 2009

Recently, over 300 innovators and changemakers interested in the intersection of technology and social benefit work converged for a few days of idea-sharing, learning, and collaboration at NetSquared's annual conference. The 2009 N2Y4 Conference showcased the Featured Projects from NetSquared's Global Challenge focused on mobile technology.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

It is a program that encourages nonprofits, large and small, to use the web to engage people in their work, and to encourage small donations. America’s Giving Challenge, presented by the Case Foundation, Causes and PARADE Publications, launched on October 7, 2009. Today they just announced that the W.K. Challenge Has Already Raised $1.1

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Here's a few ideas to help make charitable giving get on your calendar each month for 2009. February: So, maybe your true love is trying to work off those extra pounds holiday pounds and really wouldn't appreciate the chocolate. So, what better way to love the earth than contributing to a charity that works on environmental issues.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

It evolves to meet our changing needs, to fit our changing lifestyles, and to integrate into the way we do our work. Working together, citizens could piece together news stories as well as facts from witnesses as they emerged to create the most complete picture of events. Social media, like all technology, is developed by people.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2012

In my mind, the comparison works this way: DM=oil TM=coal DRTV=Nuclear Email= Natural gas Mobile, social, geolocation= solar, wind, geothermal. Many organizations learned this the hard way during the acquisition cuts of 2008-2009 trying to save money during the economic downturn. In the energy marketplace, coal and gas are still king.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 30, 2009

They are receptive to how their vision is going to manifest." --Jennifer Lee, Artizen Coaching Many of you have big visions for a better world and want to make a difference in 2009. Below is the edited transcript from my Big Vision Podcast interview with Jennifer Lee from January 22, 2009. How does it work?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

This latest one spotlights the many great interns, associates and fellows that are or were working for Benetech over this summer and into this year. Jule has been working with Benetech’s Human Rights Data Analysis Group, HRDAG, which completed analyzing data for Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

So for this post, I'd like to share 5 fundraising trends that we saw emerging in 2009 related to fundraising and social media and that will most definitely continue to have impact in 2010. A great example of how well this multi-channel approach works is the Humane Society’s Spay Day. Donors As Program Partners Not Just Check Writers.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 29, 2009

On March 5, 2009 I interviewed yoga teacher and co-Founder of Off the Mat, Into the World, Seane Corn , for the Big Vision Podcast shortly after she returned from a trip to Cambodia with participants from Off the Mat, Into the World's Seva Challenge. I knew that the work that I was doing was effective.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2011

The report was completed and published in November of 2009, and you can click here to download a copy. I encourage you to read over the report so that you can better understand how these trends work together to help you develop an even more meaningful and clear idea of the future of the sector. Convergence" is a great place to start.

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