Robert Weiner

JULY 22, 2011

The letter begins "Series of meetings have been held over the past 7 months with the secretary general of the United Nations Organization. And no need to worry about the offer's legitimacy, because "everything has been taken care of by the Federal Government of Nigeria, The United Nation and also the FBI.".

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 16, 2011

Statement of Benetech to the 22nd Session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights at the World Intellectual Property Organization June 15, 2011, Geneva, Switzerland • Greetings from California’s Silicon Valley! We would like to see a global norm comparable to the system that has worked so well in the U.S.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2011

Rob is also a lecturer at Stanford Law School where he teaches the Law of Nonprofit Organizations. Rob also helped me with my recent essay in the Spring 2011 issue of the Stanford Social Innovation Review, For Love or Lucre that offers practical guidelines for social entrepreneurs who want to start for-profit or nonprofit companies.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

What will your organization do with it? The government has also published a map of broadband availability nationwide. Then there's the Freedom Filter , mapping which nations retrict various freedoms -- something that's likely changing even as you read this. Looks like the digital divide is real. Want to create more data?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

One of the findings that stood out to us: Only 40% of respondents reported that their organization has some type of formal technology plan. And much less than that (22%) reported that their organization had ever evaluated Return on Investment (ROI) of technology projects or programs." Change the internet?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2012

Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference that took place recently in Seattle. Funding Services AND Advocacy: The Smart Choice for Grantmakers – guest post by Aaron Dorfman, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2012

With your help, we’ve amassed a wealth of current information on demand for services, trends in government support, board participation, and financial health. In 2011, 85% of respondents reported an increase in demand. This increase in demand is coupled with unreliable and insufficient funding, particularly from the government.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

While multi-channel outreach such as action alerts, microsites, social media, fundraising appeals, direct mail and telemarketing are good strategies to have in your toolbox to fundraise and market your organization; it’s simply not enough anymore. has been seized by the Libyan government for failure to comply with Islamic law.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

" [Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: National Wildlife Federation – Here is a terrific interview with my friend and colleague Danielle Brigida of the National Wildlife Federation – she discusses both the tools she uses and the lessons she's learned from managing the social media presence for the NWF.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, June 10, 2011 Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has been Revoked? Yesterday, they published the list of organizations that have lost their exemption from paying income tax due to failure to file required reports in 2007, 2008, and 2009. The fourth one is The Nations Missing Children, in Phoenix.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Teaser: Across the ocean and the international date line, there is an organization doing amazing nonprofit technology work -- Connecting Up Australia. Two lucky NTEN Members will be chosen to attend the Connecting Up Conference (CU11) in Melbourne, Australia on June 1-3, 2011 on a full scholarship!

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Across the ocean and the international date line, there is an organization doing amazing nonprofit technology work -- Connecting Up Australia. Two lucky NTEN Members will be chosen to attend the Connecting Up Conference (CU11) in Melbourne, Australia on June 1-3, 2011 on a full scholarship! It's a lot like the NTC , only in Australia!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 25, 2011 Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector 2011: All quiet on the nonprofit front" posted by Angela Francis , Senior Associate Nonprofit Finance Fund Welcome to Research Friday ! The survey primarily says no : 23% of national respondents were comfortable talking about their working capital needs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2013

The traditional charity model is based on the expectation that organizations raise funds from institutions and individuals in order to provide services to those in need, primarily free of charge. Many organizations are also taking advantage of emerging funding sources of such as market and capital financing. Diversify funding sources.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 30, 2012

is a rich country and, as of 2011, ranks as the most generous nation in the world, 1 only five percent of its charitable giving goes to international causes. In addition to the organizations previously mentioned, in Arizona there are over 300 501(c)(3) charitable organizations with an international focus. Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 22, 2014

Other Board Members feel that their knowledge base or background is sufficient because they are bringing new skills to the organization. They do this by sharing their connection to the organization with others and once their passion oozes, it’s hard to stop this contagious feeling.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand. Solving basic social problems requires a level of sustainable investment that donors and government cannot provide alone. It may be time to rethink how these important social organizations are funded.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

As public-facing and serving organizations, nonprofits are held to higher ethical standards than their business counterparts are. Organizational transparency, the disclosure of operational, financial, and decision-making information, remains a significant factor in the formation of the public’s trust in an organization’s mission and intent.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Today, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. Both of these organizations have been able to figure out how to bring people together across ages, cultures, etc. For so many organizations that are participating in the Summit, you can see these things can work! Kari: I'm so glad you brought that up.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

Matt is the recipient of the 2011 Edelman Chicago “Eddy” Award for Innovation. governments, foundations) can put out an “ask” for a specific outcome (e.g. In addition, Matt co-founded and served as Director of Technology for 2MC, a Chicago-based internet consulting firm.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Federal Communications Commission in 2011 and is now its own nonprofit organization. It is part of an ongoing national effort to bridge the digital divide in the United States. Commerce Department report, A Nation Online , we know the reality is very different. People like Jeff Hancock of Adapt∞Impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 15, 2011 Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead and Manage a Nonprofit Organization posted by Laura L. The ASU Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) is one of only 56 continuing education professional development programs in the nation. [2] April 18, 2011 11:16 AM Laura Bush said. Bush, Ph.D.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. Keep in mind there are many nonprofit organizations asking for funding. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2011

While many organizations are running to develop iPhone and Android apps, with a Treesaver dynamic publication, you skip the hassle and cost of making separate apps for every target device. Many nonprofit organizations produce reports. Feeding America has a national hunger study. The Nonprofit Report. The Death of the PDF.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

And, Benetech is committed as an organization to all of these six principles. Accessibility However useful the Section 121 exception has been for Bookshare, it is very narrowly drawn to cover nonprofit organizations and government agencies with a primary purpose to serve people with disabilities. But, it’s not the only one!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2012

Since then, we’ve been using these data to share key nonprofit sector trends on issues like the rising demand for services, shrinking government support, and the precarious financial health of organizations. So what happened in 2011, and what are respondents planning for 2012? So what does that mean for the board?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2018

Another consideration is that with wealthier donors being the ones with the continued incentive, charities that tend to be favored more by wealthier individuals may be less affected, with organizations who depend highly on donations from middle-income donors being at risk for fewer donations. Doubling of estate tax exemption.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 14, 2011

It is one of the BRIC nations with its economy growing at 8% annually. have worked with 1,270 NGOs and government organizations on developing skills in cloud applications and social media. India is of course one of the world's oldest civilizations, and is also the largest democracy in the world.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

This morning, I had the huge honor of presenting the keynote at the 2011 MyCharityConnects Conference in Toronto, ON. What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Some tips to build capacity and benefiting from a fundraising contest: Get organized both online and offline. Some wisdom from DC Nonprofits: JoesMovement : Joe’s Movement Emporium is the community performing arts center of World Arts Focus, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was launched in 1992. Designate a cheer leader.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 18, 2011 Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunteer?" It provides the basis for regular reporting on volunteerism by the Corporation for National and Community Service. In contrast, the Current Population Survey is a government-sponsored telephone survey that interviewed 57,000 households in 2008.

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sgEngage

MAY 6, 2021

While not a new concept or strategy, environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs are on the rise. 1980s – The concept of ESG continues to accelerate, especially around actions taken by the United States Government in the “Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act”, which outlawed any additional investment in South Africa. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 3, 2018

Among nonprofit organizations, human service nonprofits, in particular, serve public interests to improve the community. Each community brings diverse challenges for the government, nonprofit, and private sectors to address; and these complex social issues are rarely solved by single organizations. In 2011, the U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 12, 2011

Citizens should seek opportunities to create and share public knowledge and discuss public issues; expect their governments to be open, transparent and collaborative; volunteer to the best of their ability; and create and share knowledge about the networks and relationships in their communities." [1]. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 9, 2012

A new report, "Digital Citizenship: Exploring the Field of Tech for Engagement", released by the Knight Foundation, explores the potential for technology to improve democracy -- specifically at how it can help people engage with their communities, leaders, and governments. Interest piqued? Start engaging here. Let the tree hunt begin!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

.” Tomorrow, the Lean Start Up is sponsoring a free web cast called, “ Lean Impact: Implementing Lean Startup in Mission-driven Organizations.” But but for social good organizations that want to go lean, there are scant few examples. 10 Changemakers Using Lean Startup Methods For Greater Social Impact by Meg Rulli.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

I don’t have an identity grounded in an single culture, nation or land. Many of them track us automatically: Nike Plus tracks my run, Mint.com tracks my finances and spending patterns, and TripIt neatly organizes my travel plans. As of Febuary 2011 however, they have added a feature that goes a step beyond: streetview history.

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