Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2013

More than 10,000 partner charities, volunteer organizations, corporations, community centers and foundations joined in the ‘giving spirit’ as they asked donors to give to their favorite causes from across the nation and around the world. Online giving on #GivingTuesday 2013 was up 90% compared to 2012.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 4, 2013

More than 10,000 partner charities, volunteer organizations, corporations, community centers and foundations joined in the ‘giving spirit’ as they asked donors to give to their favorite causes from across the nation and around the world. Online giving on #GivingTuesday 2013 was up 90% compared to 2012.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Talking About Race. Forum One has worked with EPA since 2012 to plan and implement a range of strategic, prioritized efforts to unify and optimize the Agency’s complex enterprise Drupal presence, encompassing hundreds of sites. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 10, 2013

Unfortunately, most companies won’t pursue projects without the promise of big profits and the people who need tech tools the most often can’t afford them. Wofford is remarkable, having performed so many exemplary deeds of service for our nation. Gandhi, Technology and Economic Justice I often travel to Washington, D.C.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The Year That Was and the New Year Ahead Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, Benetech's VP and General Manager of the Literacy Program 2012 was a year of titanic shifts in the fields of consumer technology, education, and publishing, along with the requisite challenges brought about by such rapid change. Thanks again!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. Rue Mapp (RM): I didn’t start with the intention of growing a national network. RM: It’s a huge part of what we do.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2016

Now that the United Nations Millennium Development Goals have expired and in some ways, have succeeded surprisingly well , the UN has developed a new set of even more ambitious goals. billion people lived on less than $1.25 What people can afford in Johannesburg may be too expensive for those in Jakarta. There were eight goals.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Silver – Health Website. Pacific Science Center.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Silver – Health Website. Pacific Science Center.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

Cause Camp is a nonprofit conference that has been nationally recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best conferences in America for the nonprofit sector. Additionally, the change would help clarify the purpose and intention of what Brand Camp was meant to be and how it could help nonprofits. Was Cause Camp Really Cursed?

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

But financial contributions aren’t the only way people got involved. 85+ countries now have their own GivingTuesday chapters, and 2022 saw nine new countries launch national GivingTuesday movements. More People Are Participating Than Ever Before 35 million adults in the U.S. Donors in the United States alone gave $3.1

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Betsy Beaumon I recently had the honor to speak at the first-ever Braille Summit , hosted on June 19-21, 2013 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) and Perkins School for the Blind. Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program. Accordingly, U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Many of us will purchase hundreds of dollars in holiday gifts over the next six weeks, and with some conscious consumerism those dollars could also help some of your favorite nonprofits continue their work in 2012. Your purchases help improve the lives of tens of thousands of artisans worldwide. [ Shop 10,000 Villages ].

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Along the way they’ve used content in the form of life changing stories to help shed light on how they’re making a difference. More recently they decided to harness the power of the web and content marketing by allowing people to follow the life of their 2012 national ambassador. Now that’s content marketing in action!

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

The company stated that they will not be selling the dolls at stores, but instead will donate them to children's hospitals and other hospitals, as well as the National Alopecia Areata Foundation." " Care2 Impact Prize | NTEN – A group of inspiring, talented people!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2013

People worldwide unified around the idea of the #UNselfie , or an unselfish selfie. According to research from Blackbaud and reported by Steve McLaughlin on the NpEngage blog, “ Online giving on #GivingTuesday 2013 was up 90% compared to 2012. million processed on #GivingTuesday in 2012. Blackbaud processed more than $19.2

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

People with vision impairments and other print disabilities deserve equal access to that treasure of information. WBU is the global organization representing the estimated 285 million people worldwide with vision impairments. The November 2012 General Assembly took place in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

As a non-lawyer, let me explain from the point of view of a technologist who cares passionately about accessibility for people with disabilities. A federal district court ruled against the Authors Guild in October 2012, finding that HathiTrust’s process was fair use under U.S. The Authors Guild then appealed the ruling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Help spread the message about this and contribute to the conversation using the hashtag. ” I did it because I want to participate, of course! (I I wrote this post about it). Empathy is an excellent marketing strategy tool. What is a social media ambassador? Also, I have a heavy work load and this is a volunteer job for me.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

On this, the 225th anniversary of the Constitution of the United States, and in this combative political season, his narrative reminds us that our nation-- our union--is built on cooperation. It''s about technology designed to help partner organizations cooperate where they can and maintain privacy where necessary.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

The three nonprofits that did not have “Donate Now” buttons on their home page buried the process under tabs or pop-downs menus entitled “Support Us” or “How You Can Help” which for some donors may cause frustration. National Campaign to Protect Social Security & Medicare. 10×10 Campaign.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” For example, a 2012 article published by American Health and Drug Benefits found that stable housing contributes significantly to better health outcomes and less utilization of the healthcare system. They raised over $220,000. Like Housing Resource Inc.’s

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

Cause Camp is a nonprofit conference that has been nationally recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best conferences in America for the nonprofit sector. Additionally, the change would help clarify the purpose and intention of what Brand Camp was meant to be and how it could help nonprofits. Was Cause Camp Really Cursed?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

Semphonic President and Conference Founder Gary Angel says " What a gift to have the best minds in the industry to work together and the big bonus is helping 2 chosen non-profit organizations."" We reached out to people we’ve never met and got them onboard. "" Apply today! Martin Luther King Jr.

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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. This past year, our HRP team helped the human rights movement achieve great things. 2011 has been an amazing year for human rights defenders.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Since 2012, thousands of nonprofits have run campaigns on CauseVox ’s fundraising platform. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Yes, people will jump into ice cold water for your cause! 5K/Marathon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 18, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. After some compelling short talks, people were ready to talk in detail about things they care about. Diffuse best technologies for work (i.e.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

Thus, if you are collaborating academically, professionally, or in the arts, a team is a group of people brought together by a singular goal and knowledge that collectively they are better off. What helped you succeed the most during your career? He was promoted to chairman and chief executive officer in February 2012.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Here are a few of the more common questions: Are people giving more to the presidential campaigns and less to nonprofits? The Giving USA Foundation , which estimates national charitable giving over a 50-year span, reports that campaign fundraising has historically had no apparent impact on overall individual giving. billion in revenue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. While I lead Evaluation and Learning at The MasterCard Foundation, part of my job is to help us be transparent about what we are learning. How Can We Learn in Public?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2011

They wanted to visualize their network for a specific purpose: getting a national bill ( Moving Children Outdoors Act) on Obama’s desk for signature by Oct. Your network is consists of people and organizations online. The networks are filled with people who want to help with a cause. Observations. Observations.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. See how Qgiv can help you bring your Giving Tuesday campaign ideas to life! How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits?

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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. This was also a decade of prosperity and success for many in the nation towards the turn of the century. This was a time of increased social activism and political reform.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

There were signs of life out there in our community nonetheless, which we've wrangled together to help you get back into the swing of things. This week Chase launched the voting period for the 2012 Chase Community Giving program which will award $5 million in grants to 196 charities. Anything we missed?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2012

Consumer feedback offers critical information to funders, non-profit organizations, and the low-income people who use services and programs. And they will find the reviews of others helpful and empowering for their program and service decisions. With a good feedback system in place programs can be held accountable to those they serve.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

We were thrilled at the wonderful response of caring people for these forgotten children. The needs around the world today are overwhelming, including the Dalit people who number 250 million. ” She also told us that their Youth Projects’ video was aired nationally on the Foxtel network in Australia.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Bookshare: Solving the “Accessible Book Famine” Twelve years ago, we had an idea for recreating the traditional library for people with print disabilities—such as those who are blind, cannot physically turn the pages of a book, or have learning disabilities, like dyslexia—using the then-emerging technologies of digital books and crowdsourcing.

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