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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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The IRS recognizes 45,387 501(c)(5) entities, which include both unions and agriculture/horticultural organizations. Candid reviewed these organizations and found that 38,049 organizations—or 84% of 501(c)(5)s—are unions. [1]. Unions are primarily known for advocating for workers’ rights within specific organizations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Nonprofit organizations are often dependent on volunteers, and among adults 65 and older volunteering rates have increased from 14.3% 1 For nonprofits, understanding the dynamics of senior volunteerism can help organizations utilize seniors in a way that furthers their mission while offering a positive volunteering experience.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

GivingTuesday participants worldwide also volunteered, performed countless acts of kindness, and gave their voices, time, and goods. 85+ countries now have their own GivingTuesday chapters, and 2022 saw nine new countries launch national GivingTuesday movements. gave money, 20% donated goods, and 18% volunteered.

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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

MARCH 6, 2012

Submissions for the 2012 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge have closed, but the fun has just begun! Danny Alpert, Executive Producer of See3 , is a producer, director, and editor whose films have been nominated for Academy and national Emmy Awards, and have aired on PBS, HBO, A&E, and at festivals around the world.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2012

Thanks to you, we received a record 4,607 responses nationwide to our 2012 State of the Sector Survey, more than doubling responses from last year. If you isolate human services organizations, 56% of the respondents received federal government funding and 69% received state or local funding. And that you did.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Salesforce.org spoke with Rue about the inspiration behind Outdoor Afro, how technology has shaped its growth, and what’s next for the organization. Rue Mapp (RM): I didn’t start with the intention of growing a national network. How have you scaled the organization to encompass more than 100 leaders in 56 cities across the U.S.?

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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." ." The kids will have the option to remove the wigs and head coverings. Please help us select a winner for the Care2 Impact Prize! "We

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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. Most nonprofits don’t do traditional marketing/branding to sell a product but to gain financial donations or recruit volunteers.”. Was Cause Camp Really Cursed?

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AFP Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

CHICAGO: Capital One, Common Impact, Points of Light, and Taproot Foundation Launch Online Tool to Increase Impact of Pro Bono Volunteer Services for Nonprofits Across the Nation | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online : CHICAGO — Corporations across the U.S.

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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. These Board Members can make introductions to companies, open doors to new sponsors and recruit top-notch volunteers. Jessie is also a 2011-2012 Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy.

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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. Image by the National Braille Press, a DIAGRAM subcontract.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

It’s a great day for tapping into holiday generosity and increasing exposure for your organization, which is why you need to start preparing now. Taking part in Giving Tuesday can mean many different things—from participating in an organized service project to donating to a nonprofit to smiling at a stranger. Read on to learn more!

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Care2

MARCH 11, 2012

As SXSWi showcases the breakout apps and products for 2012, I wanted to highlight three social apps that I think are worth checking out and could be helpful to the nonprofit community. Snoball.com allows people to create momentum around donations for their favorite nonprofit organizations. Reward Volunteers.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

After over an intense year of campaigning for the 2012 elections, citizens all across the U.S. The Election Protection Hotline : 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683), will be answered live from trained volunteer on National Voter Registration Day from 9:30 AM-8 PM Eastern. will be casting their votes tomorrow on November 6th.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Also, I have a heavy work load and this is a volunteer job for me. ” I did it because I want to participate, of course! So, by making it super simple, easy, and not time consuming to participate, I’m more likely to. I get a lot of requests to be a social media ambassador or “influencer” requests. In what ways?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2012

Volunteers can bring enormous benefits to your organization, and if you have great volunteers, keep ‘em! National Volunteer Week is coming up in a few weeks (April 15-21, 2012), so now’s the time to plan a few things to thank your do-gooders. You don’t have to send them a trinket.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2012

Earlier this year, Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) received 4,600 responses to our annual 2012 State of the Sector Survey. 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.

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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. Most nonprofits don’t do traditional marketing/branding to sell a product but to gain financial donations or recruit volunteers.”. Was Cause Camp Really Cursed?

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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. The website also enables nonprofits to invite their users and volunteers to post feedback about them. With a good feedback system in place programs can be held accountable to those they serve.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2012

Volunteers can bring enormous benefits to your organization, and if you have great volunteers, keep ‘em! National Volunteer Week is coming up in a few weeks (April 15-21, 2012), so now’s the time to plan a few things to thank your do-gooders. You don’t have to send them a trinket.

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Care2

APRIL 6, 2011

While 1/3 of survey respondent’s say they prefer online tools for advocacy, 49% say they get their news the old fashion way – major national newspapers. 8% volunteered for a political candidate or an issue. 34% volunteered for community service, while 65% said they did not volunteer in the last 12 months.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

And there's a new free mobile app called Range that helps libraries, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and others working with youth locate those free meal sites this summer. households experienced food insecurity in 2012, according to the most recent data available from the U.S. Food Insecurity in a Land of Plenty.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

In 2012 I helped staff the social media “war room” for Super Bowl XLVI – the most socially connected sporting event up to that point. The results of our inaugural Giving Tuesday campaign exceeded all of our goals and the organization committed to participating again in 2014. Ready for December 3rd? Photo Cred: GivingTuesday.org.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Doing a draft technology plan or roadmap that integrates with your organization’s larger strategic plans. What can technology do for your organization now, six months from now, and a year from now? Determine Your Organization’s Future Needs. Finalize the technology plan with benefits and outcomes. online magazine.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

And, Benetech is committed as an organization to all of these six principles. Without the rights the Chafee Amendment grants to Bookshare and our volunteers and partners, our work would be substantially curtailed and the materials made accessible to people with print disabilities would be significantly restricted.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Oh, and don’t miss out on the opportunities to learn and network at volunteering and software development conferences. The National Conference on Volunteering and Service is currently accepting session proposals for their 2012 conference. Have more news to share? Drop us a line or include your links in the comments!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

This is an independent, community-nominated, community-voted event created in 2012 that aims to publicly recognize the excellent individuals and organizations that have maximized the capabilities of Drupal open source content management system. The Weight of the Nation HBO Special. 21 Ways Volunteers Can Help with Your Website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

A few weeks ago, HandsOn Network launched The Good & Ready Campaign that leverages interactive technologies and social networking to support their partners, The American Red Cross , Ready.gov and FLASH by recruiting, inspiring and mobilizing volunteers in support of their goals for September, National Emergency Preparedness Month.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to do so: you can nominate local unsung heroes or become a speed catcher for young leaders (read on to learn what that means), or find resources to help your organization have a successful fundraising season! Visit iamoregon.org to make a nomination or go to mmt.org to learn more about MMT's work.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 24, 2015

or B- average — underwhelming results for the top leaders of their organizations and such high achieving individuals. Earlier this year, BoardSource launched Leading with Intent: A National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices , which is a comprehensive scan of current nonprofit board practices, policies, and performance.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2012

If you are like many nonprofit fundraisers I have had the privilege of working with, you need to raise money so your organization can provide critical programs and services. Now, it’s the nearing the end of 2012. With little time and even less budget, you need to know: Who do I ask for a major contribution?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2013

I was reminded of this because of the American Bar Assocation's National Celebration of Pro Bono last week. In 2012, 466 Cooley attorneys contributed over 33,000 hours to pro bono cases. It is a nonprofit online network connecting organizations in need of legal assistance with lawyers and also law students.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Observation is not just scanning or browsing, but looking at another organization’s practice with a critical thinking lens and gaining insights. Along with benchmarking – that is comparing your organization’s numbers with an industry average or simply another similar organization or two is great.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 12, 2013

When done right, these fundraising clubs can provide you with a platform to cultivate relationships and further engage your top fundraisers into the mission of your organization. My first gig as a peer-to-peer fundraiser was working on the MS Walks and MS 150 Bike Tour in the Houston office of the National MS Society.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 17, 2022

James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time was a national bestseller published the same year as the March on Washington. This historic piece of literature galvanized the nation and gave passionate voice to the emerging civil rights movement. Many cities have a local MLK march or volunteer activation.

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