NTEN

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

You can get some help with finding the nonprofit-tech proposed sessions from Beth Kanter's handy list. If you're in southern New England, join Kathleen Malin of the Rhode Island Foundation and Deborah Elizabeth Finn for the kick-off event this month ! Don't forget to cast your votes SXSW panels -- deadline today !

Rhode Island 47

Rhode Island NTEN New Zealand Mashup 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2016

Nonprofit data nerds will love this new resource from Media Impact Funders and Foundation Center called “ Foundation Maps for Media Funding ,” a free, interactive mapping and research tool that shows the full scope of philanthropically funded media projects worldwide since 2009.

Map 76

Map Fund Data Tools 76

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

Here is a partial list of what we’ve completed as part of this review: Program evaluation based on a sample of 169 OE grants closed in 2007-2009, conducted by TCC Group (2011). Assessment of 46 OE grants to networks awarded 2009-2011, conducted by Monitor Institute (2012). Interviews with approximately 30 grantees (April-June 2012).

Effective 96

Effective Program Work Review 96

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

Actually, a client had a grant proposal, and it included the consultant’s “theory of practice&# which of course is something that most organizational development/effectiveness type consultants have, but rather few technology consultants have. What made you decide to write a theory of practice? 2 admin 07.11.08

Practice 100

Practice Open Source Consultant Articulate 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

When I started at organization in July 2009, the Facebook fan page had about 6,000 fans and now it has over 35,400 fans. I was hired in July 2009 to come into the organization and breathe life into social networking, explore new opportunities and empower the volunteers. Averaging 3,100 Facebook page views per week.

Cancer 213

Cancer Social Media Los Angeles Action 213

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 29, 2008

I like proposals that focus more on the project, and show clear understanding of the project. Yes, indeed, for some clients, and some situations, there are appropriate proprietary solutions. And I’ve come to understand what I value about some development shops, and what I don’t value about others.

Open Source 100

Open Source RSS Education Consultant 100

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2017

Do not submit a grant proposal that only covers a portion of the program; submit a proposal asking to cover all the expenses, including supplies and salary of the program director. Stanford Social Innovation Review, (Fall 2009), 49-53. Be upfront about the funds it will take to implement or run a program. Gregory, A.

Build 49

Build Arizona America Iowa 49

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

At Omidyar Network there’s been an effort to write proposals for 9 $5,000 grants. Watching the collaboration of people across time zones developing these proposals has really been inspiring to me. I found it through Beth’s Blog. Peer production is amazing and wonderful. But peer production also scares people silly.

Chapter 100

Chapter Network Open Source Wikipedia 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2011

So, I contacted the Food Bank and proposed we collaborate. Here’s one story about how one free agent, a social media savvy volunteer for a local food bank, saw a problem, reached out to her network, and helped solved in collaboration with the local nonprofit. It began informally with a few drives here and there over an 18 month period.

Hunger 114

Hunger Project Free Flash 114

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2012

Since 2009, our survey has asked nonprofit leaders to indicate what management actions they are taking to cope with the recession. In both 2009 and 2010, nonprofit leaders told us that they were "engaging more closely with the board" by increasing the number of annual meetings, sharing new types of reports, or in other ways.

Research 85

Research Survey Fund Stats 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Among the proposed new gTLDs is.NGO.NGO will be the exclusive domain for local and global non-governmental organizations looking to advance their missions or to inspire their communities. As senior marketing communications manager, Thuy took over marketing communications and web development for PIR in 2009. PIR is [.]

Internet 104

Internet NGO Support Online 104

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

In November 2009, Oregon was identified as one of the 10 states in most fiscal peril by the Pew Center on the States. In response to the economic crisis, during 2009 MMT expanded its grantmaking strategies to help nonprofit organizations survive the economic downturn by helping with core and general operating expenses.

Oregon 140

Oregon Foundation Ideas Award 140

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Every Saturday, the curatorial team at Elsewhere , a living museum in downtown Greensboro, NC, reviews the project proposals of its artists-in-residence. Proposals involve sculpture, performance, participatory-projects, videos, and installation that use and respond to the museum’s collection.

Artist 49

Artist Museum Proposal Participatory 49

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Proposed solution: CC developed Red House 2009, which had three event components: Traditional cocktail party for its major donors, Nonevent called Stay@Home, and. It was to serve as the kickoff for Red House 2009 and was hosted by a board member. In 2009, Red House 2009 generated $23,000 in donations.

Campaign 65

Campaign New York City Community Build 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

Illustration by Jonny Goldstein of my SXSW panel proposal. I hope you’ll also vote for my panel proposal, Nonprofits and Free Agents in A Networked World and while you’re there vote for the other awesome nonprofit panel proposals (I’ve shared a list below).

Comment 97

Comment Artist Social Media Hype 97

Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2011

Special guests will post initial thoughts and participants will respond with ideas and proposals through typed posts. TechSoup Brasil , a collaborative effort of Associação Telecentro de Informação e Negócios (ATN) and TechSoup Global, launched in 2009.Many " About TechSoup Brasil.

Brazil 44

Brazil Online Global Proposal 44

Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2015

Would anyone have guessed that the charitable tax deduction would be up for discussion in the President’s budget or in tax reform proposals coming from members of Congress? Before 2009, probably not. Various proposals coming from the White House and Congress could “cost” the sector anywhere between $3B and $9.4B Since then, yes.

Local 20

Local Proposal Government Voice 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Way back in 2009, when I first Peter and Madeline, we brainstormed some questions about the strategic use of social media to build a network. They have joined forces and along with John Cleveland, have written “ Connecting to Change the World.”

Review 106

Review Change Cleveland Generation 106

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

In Spring 2009, we were approached by a group that was building an advanced video + action platform and that wanted to draw on the Social Actions API. Just like in 2008 when I had an “aha moment” about APIs, in June 2009 I had an “aha moment” about Linked Open Data. These were changes that we had wanted to make for a long time.

API 186

API Action Open Data 186

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting. There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). It was organized by Ed Schipul.

Comment 95

Comment Social Media Jordan Cancer 95

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

They reference an article from the fall 2009 Stanford Social Innovation Review , The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle. Here's how GrantStation can help: GrantStation membership provides your organization with access to our searchable grantmaker profiles, strategy tools, and proposal tutorials. Attempting to Combat the Overhead Myth.

Organization 36

Organization Survey Tutorial California 36

Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

In 2009, The Academy Award winning film The Cove used the activism platform to create one of the most successful causes , bringing together over 1 million people to end the dolphin slaughter in Japan. Nearly 100 years later, in 2009, they became the “official sponsor of birthdays,” launching a movement for more birthdays.

Interaction 67

Interaction Free Fundraising Cancer 67

Connection Cafe

MAY 6, 2009

We know you've got even more great ideas and stories to share, so go ahead, send us your great ideas and session presentations proposals by June 1. Cloud computing. Nonprofit event strategy and management. And we look forward to seeing you in Austin, Texas this November!

Convio 20

Convio Ideas Share Empowerment 20

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 22, 2010

Set specific goals for your fundraising activities, like “acquire 100 new donors this year” or “write 10 grant proposals in March”. Good examples of SMART goals: Increase our donor base by 10% by June 1, 2009. It’s a way to set goals that you can easily create action plans for and later determine if you’ve met them or not.

Goal 40

Goal Fundraising Info Proposal 40

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. At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. It was organized by Ed Schipul.

Social Media 79

Social Media Cancer Jordan Kiva 79

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2009

If I could be allowed to propose a first principle of social media measurement for 2009, it would be to apply this motto: “good enough for practical purposes”. Marcel LeBrun's post about principles of social media measurement is urging us to think about using measurement to improve social media results.

ROI 74

ROI Social Media Media Measure 74

NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Disclosure: In August 2009, CoTweet paid me to write a casestudy for them.). I proposed a panel for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference. But, to be honest, that panel proposal is only the edge of my crazy idea. It's the first software I've ever fallen in love with. When did I turn into such a giant nerd? Correct me Beth!).

Community 47

Community Taxonomy Online Literacy 47

Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

MARCH 21, 2009

He proposes that the solution is for the major pappers to begin charging for their websites. But the newspapers have provided a concentration of resources for serious journalism that the new media alternatives, such as The Huffington Post, let alone individual bloggers, have not yet demonstrated an ability to replace.

News 40

News Journal San Francisco Model 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2016

Think about how you feel when you have spent five hours writing a grant proposal only to have your computer crash and completely destroy your document. Instead of scaling community giving and philanthropy and empowering their local nonprofits to use crowd funding, Give Local America Day amplified frustration, panic, hopelessness, and anger.

America 50

America San Antonio Local Philanthropy 50

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. Reader Comments (5) Nice post Allyson!

Demographics 34

Demographics Social Media Advocacy Online 34

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

In Round Two , the top 100 organizations will have the option to submit a Million Dollar Grant proposal to Facebook users, detailing the difference they would make in their local community with the significant extra resources. 2009 The Year of Perpetual Online Contests : Case Foundation Blog.

Learning 100

Learning Contest Lesson Philanthropy 100

NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. It was organized by Ed Schipul.

Social Media 67

Social Media Nonprofit Jordan Cancer 67

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. Reader Comments (5) Nice post Allyson!

Demographics 45

Demographics Social Media Online Advocacy 45

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Grant recipients focus and report on results from the initial proposal development all the way through performance management phases and reporting. One of the tools used by this foundation is “The Results Tracker” that helps applicants understand how to measure performance with specific outcomes and outputs.

Grant 20

Grant Management Phase Award 20

Care2

MAY 29, 2009

Main | The ROI of Social Media » Friday May 29 2009 Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? Friday, May 29, 2009 at 09:41AM | by Allyson Kapin In the next five years, money spent annually on direct mail will decline by as much as 40%, from $49.7 May 29, 2009 | Robert W. 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead?

Mail 34

Mail Social Media Advocacy Online 34

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

A new poster from the National Park Service, based on Rich Black's 2009 image. I, and women of color will not be represented by this park as proposed. Over the past few months, I've been doing research for a forthcoming book on relevance. One of the best parts of developing a book is learning new stories.

Culture 20

Culture Work Museum New York City 20

Care2

DECEMBER 20, 2009

In 2009 their campaigns made me laugh or helped me channel my frustration over injustices into action. Here’s my list of the best websites and online campaigns from 2009. Charity:Water In 2009 Charity:Wate r became the super star of the nonprofit world for using social media to brand themselves and raise money online.

Campaign 74

Campaign California Photo Proposal 74