Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

I couldn’t help but also think how powerful it would be if an organization like the Case Foundation hosted a convening of those involved with various giving days and challenges to share best practices and learning, perhaps leading to something even global. GiveMN 2012 by the Numbers by Jeff Achen, GiveMN Digital Strategist.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

Takeaway : Between economic uncertainty, global instability, and whatever new crisis is just around the corner, the thought of fundraising can be daunting. GivingTuesday may have its roots in America, but it’s a global phenomenon. Takeaway : GivingTuesday has an overwhelming global impact, inspiring generosity all around Earth.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Founded in 2012, this global movement celebrates the spirit of giving and encourages individuals, communities, and organizations to come together and support meaningful causes. Giving Tuesday 2023 is scheduled for November 28th, and the momentum it brings can significantly boost your organization’s impact.

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Care2

JANUARY 6, 2012

During the Care2 webinar The Overachiever’s Guide to Online Fundraising panelists Alia Mckee of Sea Change Strategies, Dionna Humphrey of Greenpeace International and Eric Rardin of Care2 discussed nine steps to kick start your 2012 online fundraising. You should also consider suppressing your global navigation.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that occurs every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (United States), saw 35 million adults participate in 2021 in the U.S., We are elated to announce that Bloomerang and Kindful users raised $39,298,352.01 on Giving Tuesday 2021, a 40% increase over their Giving Tuesday 2020 donation revenue.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

We released our report on the 2012 TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey in September; we've now had several months to consider the findings and talk to some of you about what you think. For the global NGO sector, cloud computing has arrived. It changes what’s possible for organizations on the ground."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Globally, 1 in 3 girls around the world is denied an education by the daily realities of poverty, violence and discrimination. Every day, girls are taken out of school, married far too young, and subjected to violence in school.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 17, 2012

Cynthia Adams, President and CEO of GrantStation, reports on the results of GrantStation's survey about grantseeking challenges facing nonprofit organizations. Michael offers some suggestions for developing Your Tech Game Plan for 2012. Alicja rounds up upcoming 2012 European conferences. From the TechSoup Global Network.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

An Interview with Ruy Fortini , Founder and CEO of Doare and official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. 1) The Global Trends in Giving Report is meant to help the nonprofit sector better understand individual giving worldwide, but data and statistics don’t communicate well what is happening on the ground in Brazil.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2012

The Personal Democracy Forum (PDF) 2012 conference is June 11-12 in New York. The PDF conference is organized by Personal Democracy Media (formerly Personal Democracy Forum), an organization dedicated to exploring technology’s impact on government, politics, and society. And lucky you! Learn More.

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Candid

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As we shift into the last quarter of the year, many nonprofit organizations are thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas, but campaign that should not go unnoticed is GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday is a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity” that began in 2012.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Note from Beth: My colleague, Daniel Ben-Horin, from TechSoup Global has been in the nonprofit technology for decades. Campus Party organizer Futura Networks also recognizes that a big driver for young techies is…social relevance. Photos by Jamie Stobie and used with permission from the photographer. He has seen it all.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

" Sharing photos online – a decision matrix for non-profit organizations : Social Media 4 Good – "Many non-profits, NGOs and International Organizations are of two minds when it comes to sharing photos on the internet. The decision matrix in below will help you decide which photos to share and how."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 11, 2012

Originally launched in February 2012 as an App Gallery with three “Giving” Apps , the “Giving” category has been dropped and the three Giving Apps replaced with two Lifestyles Apps and one Utilities App: App Center > Lifestyle > Causes. 1) New App Center Launched, “Giving” Category Dropped.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

An Interview with Matt Roberts-Davies , General Manager of M-Changa – an official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. 3) Kenyan data from the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report is very unique in that 42% of Kenyan donors say the prefer to give cash and 26% prefer to give via mobile payment. 83% regularly vote.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With more people vying for top positions, a volatile unpredictable global workplace, and an ever-evolving landscape, it is increasingly important for employees to understand how to negotiate the unspoken and intangible elements of workplace culture,” explains King. learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions.

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference kicks off on Tuesday and the event to attend is the Science Fair! CDS Global. In celebration of our 40th birthday on April 1, 2012, CDS Global is bringing the party to NTC 2012! The Science Fair isn't like a typical conference exhibit hall. KELL Partners. Salsa Labs.

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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. TechSoup Global's NGO cloud survey found plenty of contradictions and confusion about cloud computing.

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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. Lack of knowledge was cited by 86 percent of the global respondents as either a major or minor barrier. Our Thoughts on This.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Let’s take a look at what we can learn from the history of nonprofit organizations. Though the organization had been around for years, in the early 1900s we saw the U.S.’s

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

Several of us from TechSoup Global were there to present, participate, and network, and we don't want you to have missed out on a thing! 12NTC is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals who work on technology, communications, or guide their organizations in tech decisions. Local Community Organizers Affinity Group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2014

I’ve been a huge fan of GivingTuesday since I first heard about it back in September, 2012 during a conference at Stanford. Gen Z is the first post-9/11 generation, one raised in an age of economic instability, orange terrorism threats, in the shadow of global warming, and globally connected via social media and mobile phones.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 13, 2022

Generation Z (or Gen-Z for short), represents individuals born between 1997 and 2012. Gen-Z is also the most civically engaged generation alive today, according to a Global Millennial and Gen-Z survey by Deloitte. In fact, 10% want to start their own nonprofit making them an ideal volunteer prospect for your organization.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Tips for a Successful #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Several of us from TechSoup Global will be there, and we'd love to see you! 12NTC is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals who work on technology, communications, or guide their organizations in tech decisions. Delivering Services Through a Global Network. From panels, plenaries, and presentations (oh my!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2012

” Not surprisingly, charity:water was one of the organizations selected. Another winner featured at the Summit was Barcode of Life consortium (lead by the Smithsonian) received $3 million for DNA barcoding to protect endangered species, of which more than 2,000 are protected from illegal trade by UN regulations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I was in NYC over the weekend and Monday to attend and speak at the Mashable Social Good Summit , a three-day conference featuring discussions and presentations with global social activists, organizations, and new media experts. Al Gore (@algore) September 23, 2012. Remember to watch today at 2:45pm!

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Last year approximately 34.8 billion was raised in the US alone

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Each year, our staff marks the occasion by dressing up as some of our favorite nonprofit organizations as a way to recognize their incredible work and the start of end-of-year fundraising push with some fun. The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection and advocacy organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Using photos for online organizing is not limited to the US, it is global. Here is a recent example from Global Voices Online reporting on how activists in the Philippines used selfies to protest train fare hikes. Although selfies have been around for years , they have gained popularity recently. Family is Familia.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By this point, suicide was a global health issue, and the United Nations and World Health Organization had worked to establish guidelines for suicide prevention strategies. It was updated in 2012, and the Office of the U.S. However, the U.S. had yet to establish their own guidelines. Donate to support their mission here.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

With the global financial crisis at its peak and a recession looming, many nonprofit managers are probably asking themselves, "How will my nonprofit raise money next year?" Raising money in 2012 will require creativity and foresight. None of them involve passive check-writing on behalf of your organization.

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Everyaction

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Created in 1998, the United Nations Foundation links the United Nations' work with others around the world, helping the UN address a range of global issues, including climate change, global health, women’s empowerment, peace and security, poverty eradication, and more. Let’s start with the basics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

If your organization is using generic or low-cost website hosting for WordPress, it’s likely you’re running into common problems: Your website’s pages and posts load slow. Next up is Flywheel ( now part of WP Engine ) which has been around since 2012. Small to very large organizations may find this helpful for annual budgeting.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

Created in November of 2012, GivingTuesday is a global movement to inspire generosity around the world. Many organizations use GivingTuesday as a social media campaign to increase fundraising and spread awareness for their cause. GivingTuesday is quickly approaching, meaning a big day of fundraising for nonprofits like yours.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2020

Once you have looked out for the safety and well being of your employees by implementing work from home, social distancing, and community hygiene, it is critical that you turn your attention to your organization’s future fiscal health. The dual shocks of COVID-19 and an oil price war have roiled global markets. We just saw this.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

The 2013 Challenge was a breakthrough year for global participation in interactive events and workshops. More than 135 social good organizations sent us their digital stories. 2012 Challenge. 2012 Digital Storytelling Challenge Winners. 2012 Digital Storytelling Challenge Winners. 2011 Challenge. 2011 Challenge.

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