NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

The September 2009 issue of NTEN Connect had a review of trends in online giving. 2009 proved to be another important year for online giving by nonprofit organizations. 2009 proved to be another important year for online giving by nonprofit organizations. The average online gift in December 2009 was $244.17.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

The September 2009 issue of NTEN Connect had a review of trends in online giving. 2009 proved to be another important year for online giving by nonprofit organizations. 2009 proved to be another important year for online giving by nonprofit organizations. The average online gift in December 2009 was $244.17.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Blog Action Day 2009 will be one of the largest-ever social change events on the web. Blog Action Day is an annual event held every October 15 that unites the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day with the aim of sparking discussion around an issue of global importance.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

They posted a wide variety of inspirational, funny, and just plain well made videos as examples of what they learned. Barbara posted the Parks Climate Change: North Cascades 2009 video. We can't wait to see examples of how everyone uses what they learned in the webinar to create even more fantastic nonprofit mission-driven video.

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Care2

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Care.org is a great example of an intuitive and well organized donate page that also illustrates how their expenses are allocated. Download the White Paper – 2009 Procrastinator’s Guide to Year-End Fundraising. ? Optimizing your donate page by limiting form fields and capturing the most essential information.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

I've had a post in draft for a couple of weeks now about some personal/professional goals or my New Year's resolutions for 2009. I read Chris Brogan's " Your 3 Goals for 2009 " and I loved his process. Think of how you want to be successful in 2009. One example recently was I post I wrote about a Twitter tool.

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Association TV

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission outlined its initial requirements in 2009, and a rising population of influencers led to its publication of “ Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers ” in 2019. The big social media platforms also have their own policies to keep creators honest. There you have it: the what, why, how and when of it all.

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NetWits

APRIL 10, 2011

That got me thinking more about how we, in the non-profit space, should look to learn from examples, trends and best practices found outside of our sector. I’d love to hear your thoughts, examples, experiences in the comments below. So here’s another great bit of learning for us. Fundraising via Social Networking.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Back in 2009, early research from the Reimagining Service coalition (and which became the basis of today’s Service Enterprise initiative ) showed that organizations that engage volunteers and do it well are significantly more adaptable , sustainable , and capable of going to scale than others. Know the Research.

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NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. For example, June serves as the annual benchmark for educational sectors, as it denotes the academic year’s end.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 29, 2020

For example, Doctors Without Borders operated 10% ahead of its budget before the stock market came crashing down in December 2018. For example, the 2009 Nonprofit Overhead Cost Study examined what happens when nonprofit executives spend too little on overhead. Here is how nonprofits can expect the unexpected when budgeting.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 24, 2009

Social Media: What I Learned This Year | Millennial Marketing – Carol Phillips has a great post recapping what she learned about social media in 2009, including: "Effective use of Social Media requires enthusiasm and diligence." Download the December 2009 version of this list here. Also available in French and Spanish)."

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. The Nomensa report offers a great example from Cancer Research UK : 2) Offer the opportunity to “join the club”. Be creative here.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

The 2009 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Report ( [link] ) provides everything an organization needs to jump start its tagline development process: Why a Nonprofit’s Name Isn’t Enough. Over 2,500 Nonprofit Tagline Examples to put to work for marketing brainstorming. . “A Go pick up your copy of the 2009 report. ( [link] ).

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Whole Whale

APRIL 26, 2022

For example, if you type “teh” instead of “the”, the program will suggest “the” as a possible replacement because “teh” is not likely to be correct in that context. Grammarly, the first grammar checker, was actually created in 2009. Grammarly, for example, now has over 250 million users and is constantly improving its AI algorithms.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Looking for some good data and examples for your fundraising team? from 2009 when giving was $280.3 Year-End Fundraising Examples. What are your favorite strategies or examples for year-end fundraising? Fundraising Facts. In 2010 an estimated $291 billion was raised. Charity Navigator. This is an increase of 3.8%

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2009

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCVA), a nonprofit that serves to promote online security awareness and education, just launched their new initiative at the RSA 2009 conference. We sometimes forget the fact that many of us learn about computers, networks, and security as adults.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 24, 2009

For 24 hours starting tomorrow, Saturday, July 25th at 6:00 AM PT, 195 bloggers will be posting on their blogs every 30 minutes to raise money for the charity of their choice as part of the 2009 Blogathon. I'd love to hear about some other blogathon fundraising examples. end the silence fundraising for RAINN 39 pledges totaling $1,153.00

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Clay Shirky, the author of Here Comes Everyone , wrote in 2009 , “Digital tools don't get socially interesting until they get technologically boring.” For example, smart tech can encourage work-life boundaries, and encourage employees to move, take screen breaks, and stretch. We have been here before.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. For example, if you are a health nonprofit, write a post about foods that help lower blood pressure, or provide tips on how to exercise at home. That first month Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

Social media is one of the most tangible examples of the real time web. . In 2009, for example, two trapped girls in Australia chose to post to facebook for help rather than dialing emergency numbers directly. Another great example is Epic Change. We want to share while we are doing and have people respond immediately.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Today's Blog Action Day 2009 ! Online/Offline Integration : If you're my Facebook friend, you know I participated in Climate Ride 2009 , a 300-mile bike ride from NY to DC. The annual event's focus this year is Climate Change, an the issue that will impact all of our lives. And thank you to all those who supported me!)

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

nitions and examples for ten trends that we believe are shaping the use of social media in the public interest. 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." It features concept de?nitions

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 6, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Another good reason for nonprofits to use FOSS January 6, 2008 This is an amazing example of the kinds of flexibility that is difficult or impossible to get with proprietary software.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2012

14 million Americans scanned them in June of 2011 , and there was a +4500% increase in use from 2009 to 2010. Check out the slides from our presentation, Scanning for Good: How Nonprofits Can Use QR Codes – there are a bunch of examples in the second half of the deck. They are everywhere – and people are scanning them!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

What are your nonprofit resolutions for 2009? Convio just released a helpful guide for nonprofits appropriately titled, " Nonprofit Resolutions That Make the Difference in 2009 ". What are your top nonprofit resolutions for 2009? Need ideas to turn your resolutions into reality? Receive monthly updates.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Vote here for the 2009 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards. Give you the chance to register for the free 2009 Nonprofit Tagline Report, with 2,500 tagline examples. Voting will: Sharpen your understanding of what works and what doesn’t communications-wise. Inform and inspire your foundation’s messaging.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

I am going to have to stop using Chrome. 2 film fan 09.16.08 Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. I am going to have to stop using Chrome. 2 film fan 09.16.08

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Debbie and I have known each other since 2009, when we worked together virtually for MicroMentor, Debbie on the West Coast, and me in the Midwest – and Debbie has appeared here on my blog many times over the years, sharing insights about marketing and leadership. Be sure to visit both her website and her blog.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Gratitude Tree Tutorial for Thanksgiving and the Holidays on She is Dallas A Thankful Tree on A Soft Place to Land Gratitude Tree Advent Calendar on Oopsey Daisy Gratitude Tree 2009 from My Insanity Gratitude Tree on Show Me Crafts A big thanks to all of the gratitude tree pinners on Pinterest who made it so easy to find these examples!

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NTEN

APRIL 3, 2009

The New York Times continues to produce great examples of interactive maps. A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources. Read more posts on our blog. Here's one visualizing the recession. As wine enthusiasts, we hate to use this phrase, but here's hoping the colors turn from burgundy to pink pretty soon.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2006

I’ve been learning about some interesting examples of the use of APIs in nonprofit organizations, as well as learning what vendors (both proprietary and open source) are thinking about the issue. If you have any API wisdom, examples, strategies, what have you, that you’d like me to hear about, please drop me a line.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2010

And with the publishing of the 2010 Nonprofit Resolutions Guide , 5 main lessons learned in the way of multi-channel marketing were evident in 2009. Top 5 Lessons Learned in 2009: Multi-Channel Engagement. My son’s preschool, which is a nonprofit organization, is a perfect example. Coordinate your efforts.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 27, 2008

’&# She gives some great suggestions and examples Joanne Fritz talks about three big mistakes – outdated information, insufficient contact information, and outdated design. She makes some great points, and gives good tips to make changes. Check This List 07.28.08

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

"Global Entrepreneurship Week takes place from 16 – 22 November 2009. The answer is that there are a growing number of examples of organizations, and individuals, using social media as part of their programs not just part of fundraising and communications efforts." " Download the report!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

With all of the amazing examples of really great free and open source software, here is an example of one that just isn’t what it should be. { So it’s an example of where proprietary lock-in really is crushing FOSS. 2 trackbacks } Frustrations » Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology 03.09.08 6 Brian 03.01.08

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

My role has been to gather up the use cases (specific examples of translation processes). That’s been a very interesting process, and we have been generating some good examples that will be really helpful in the process of figuring out what tools are present that can do what’s needed, and what gaps exist.

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