Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

The decline in donors has been a steady trend since 2012, with a 19% overall decrease. When you adopt time-tested strategies and systems, focusing on building lasting relationships with donors, you can overcome the challenges presented by the decline in donors and donations. Related Posts: Make it Monthly! |

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2012

So … when the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was adopted by Congress in 2002, there just wasn’t much history to help nonprofits understand its impact – on them. Basic financial training for board members. Basic financial training for executive director. Increased financial training costs (13.8%) 8. 22, Number 3, Spring 2012.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

That training was either expensive or a hodge podge of low cost webinars and free video tutorials available on the web. It has been adopted across the disciplines, institutional types, and throughout the world. In 2012, Howard Rheingold facilitated the production of the “ Peeragogy Handbook ,” a practical how-to.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

When we surveyed NGOs and libraries around the world this year about where they are in regard to using and needing cloud based IT services, we didn’t know how far things have gone toward cloud adoption. The survey was fielded in February and March 2012. Cloud Services That NGOs Need.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Since its adoption at the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, the Declaration has become a universal standard for the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide. In 2012, we will also continue to carry out multiple, high-stakes projects in which we provide scientific assistance with statistical analysis of violence.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2012

The numbers illustrate how far the field has come in adopting social media, although not 100% adoption. The video reminded me of the classic video, “ The Machine is US/ing Us.” ” I often used the video at social media workshops back then to generate discussion about how our world is changing.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 15, 2013

We released our report on the 2012 TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey in September of 2012 and have now had a few months to ponder the findings and talk to several of you about what you think of them. Here are some examples: 62% of global respondents cite cost as an advantage to adopting cloud computing. How to Fix the Confusion.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

Our audience choice award for 2012 went to Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) in Edison, New Jersey. " Our first place video for 2012 was by Columbus, Ohio based Dave Thomas Foundation. Their 30 second black and white video called I Am won first place video in 2012. They are all very proud of us too.”

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

We released our report on the 2012 TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey in September of 2012 and have now had more time to ponder the findings and talk to several of you about what you think of them. We publish articles, blog pieces, newsletters, web content, and conduct trainings and webinars every day across our network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

I don’t always share links as I find them, but because I use content curation to support curriculum development for my training work, I like to share collections that are organized so people can take an hour or so and get up to speed on a topic or to use if you are doing a training. Instagram Overview.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2012

When TechSoup and our global network of partners surveyed more than 10,500 NGOs around the world this year to find out whether they are using and needing cloud based IT services, we didn’t know how many would report cloud technology adoption. 90 percent of respondents worldwide indicated using some type of cloud technology.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Should nonprofits become more aggressive in adopting new business models that can add needed revenue? Eventually, nonprofit and for-profit sectors in the United States began to adopt some of the concepts from the social enterprise and social entrepreneurship movement (Defourny et al.,

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Apps created specifically to address the needs of low-income and underserved communities in the United States are few and far between – despite the fact that smartphone adoption rates are higher within minority communities where social services are in greater demand and poverty tends to be more concentrated. Apps for Youth, By Youth.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

According to the report, 99% of public libraries offer access to technology, and 90% report offering some sort of digital literacy skills training. century skills have been adopted throughout the Common Core State Standards Initiative by 45 states as of November 2012. " The Role of Libraries. A United Front.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

It is estimated that the United States has spent over $200 billion in relief and recovery between 2012 to 2019 and still 25% of businesses affected by natural or human disaster never re-open. As you continue to grow your plan, areas like business continuity, information technology, incident management, and training can hold a larger focus.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

I think Adora Svitak, a 16 year-old education activist, whose 2012 Ted Talk, “ What Adults Can Learn from Kids , has almost 4 million views said it best when describing the impact that these “kids” will have and why we should pay attention to them: “New generations grow and develop and become better than the previous ones.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Beth has over 30 years working in the nonprofit sector in technology, training, capacity building, evaluation, fundraising and marketing. She has trained thousands of nonprofits around the world. What can we learn from nonprofits who have been early adopters reaching out to and engaging Gen Z donors? Gen Z by the Numbers.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2015

But there is a slight error in that line of thinking as it restricts the progress that comes with adoption of new practices, techniques, and technology. 47% of nonprofits generated the same or less revenue in 2013 compared to 2012. You know what I mean. Important Facts About Nonprofit Technology: Revenue growth is not assured.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 4, 2013

According to a 2012 infographic from NTEN , nonprofits have miniscule budgets when it comes to IT support and services, but realize the important role technology plays in their organization. Check out these other compelling statistics: Over 75% of the leading nonprofits are engaged in tech planning and adoption. Believe it.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 25, 2016

The Turnkey study examined 93 programs from 33 organizations between 2012 and 2015. When people are offered large rewards that can easily be assigned a value, they adopt the belief they are fundraising to secure the reward, not for the good of the organization. says study author Katrina Van Huss).

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 7, 2012

By locational convenience I mean that people [with e-readers] often use them where they lack an Internet connection (the train). Nonprofits with limited resources would certainly benefit from industry adoption of standards as he urges. Therefore, to have something downloaded and ready to go is a real value. Why is formatting important?

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Strategy Social PDF Amazon 36

Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Buses and trains have a much lower environmental impact. This isn’t the only study that supports the adoption of a largely plant-based diet. The problem is that implementing this tax would also require a global effort, as explained in this 2012 document from the House of Commons. Need to cross the ocean? So, what now?

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NTEN

MARCH 25, 2013

[Editorial note: the following article first appeared in the December 2012 issue of NTEN:Change , a free quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders.] The soup kitchen operates in a field of health clinics, shelters, and job training centers. When is a meal more than a meal? When it’s served in a soup kitchen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Lean Startup principles have been adopted widely in other sectors, and once you get a glimpse of the principles, it’s clear that Lean can be applied to any organization that needs to operate in a capital-efficient way. It’s no wonder why Lean is increasingly being adopted in the non-profit sector.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Buses and trains have a much lower environmental impact. This isn’t the only study that supports the adoption of a largely plant-based diet. The problem is that implementing this tax would also require a global effort, as explained in this 2012 document from the House of Commons. Need to cross the ocean? So, what now?

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Impact Change Green Alternative 52

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

I did a piece on them back in February called Is 2012 the Year of the Ultrabook? The Forrester report believes that adoption of the new Microsoft computing ecosystem will be gradual, but will be start gaining momentum not just in PCs, but in mobile and cloud computing in 2014. Will you be jumping on the Windows 8 train?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 13, 2021

So thinking about these early technology adopters, gen-X, so those people born between 1965 and 1980, those are the people that are really described as entrepreneurial, they adapted to the computers pretty early on. Certainly it’s our mission to help the nonprofit community not be the last one to adopt it this time, this new technology.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 13, 2021

So thinking about these early technology adopters, gen-X, so those people born between 1965 and 1980, those are the people that are really described as entrepreneurial, they adapted to the computers pretty early on. Certainly it’s our mission to help the nonprofit community not be the last one to adopt it this time, this new technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

2d Code is a must read for the early adopters. It combines everything a good social media manager knows to maximize on the Social Web in 2012 i.e., graphics, images, statistics, and inspirational quotes. Named one of TIME’s 50 Best Websites of 2012 , Outlook.com is Microsoft’s new Web-based email service.

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Web Tools Free Mobile 278

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Nonprofits could use Screenr to train staff, mobilize donors and activists, or tell their stories in a new way online. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting. Named one of TIME’s 50 Best Websites of 2012 , Outlook.com is Microsoft’s new Web-based email service.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

2d Code is a must read for the early adopters. It combines everything a good social media manager knows to maximize on the Social Web in 2012 i.e., graphics, images, statistics, and inspirational quotes. Named one of TIME’s 50 Best Websites of 2012 , Outlook.com is Microsoft’s new Web-based email service.

Web 268

Web Tools Free Mobile 268

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

2d Code is a must read for the early adopters. It combines everything a good social media manager knows to maximize on the Social Web in 2012 i.e., graphics, images, statistics, and inspirational quotes. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting. Based in the U.K., Present.me.

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Web Tools Free Social Media 249

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

2d Code is a must read for the early adopters. Nonprofits could use Screenr to train staff, mobilize donors and activists, or tell their stories in a new way online. A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). Based in the U.K., Profile at: re.vu/heathermansfield.

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Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 265

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 13, 2011

Department of Education was to serve 100,000 students by the end of our five-year contract in late 2012. Based on hitting that number two years early, we’re now projecting that we could serve perhaps twice as many students, 200,000, by the 2012 milestone date. And the price to the Dept.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

2d Code is a must read for the early adopters. Nonprofits could use Screenr to train staff, mobilize donors and activists, or tell their stories in a new way online. A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). Based in the U.K., Profile at: re.vu/heathermansfield.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2022

Consider, for example, the case of Instacart, an on-demand grocery delivery platform founded in San Francisco in 2012. Workers are not paid for training time to master a job or for transit time between gigs. 11 According to a 2017 report, 57.3 million Americans were by then working as freelancers, with 36 percent of all U.S.

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