Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

My reaction was that this kind of advocacy work was a luxury we couldn’t afford. Against all odds, we—a novice bidder with a less than $1 million-a-year program—won a five-year, $32.5 We were elated and eager to get to work. I’d say, dodging the recommendations. I was wrong. million contract to do just that.

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MAY 6, 2021

Nick Bilton, a tech columnist for The New York Times , wrote that we could find ourselves in a situation where a medical AI that is programmed to eliminate cancer decides that the way to do it is by exterminating humans who are prone to the disease. BackRubbing doesn’t work. Thankfully, they changed the name to Google.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

One foundation that has been a committed supporter of our work is the Lavelle Fund for the Blind. The mission of the Lavelle Fund is to support programs that help people with visual impairments, including blindness, lead independent, productive lives. This pilot paved the way for our work in the education field.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 26, 2014

When 2013 started, I set a goal of running in 30 5K races during the year. Also last year,, my then 49-year-old sister-in-law set a goal to run her first-ever 10K race. " A goal without a plan is just a wish ," is something Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said a long time ago. But, goals and plans were top of mind this past weekend.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Most of the time nonprofit agencies are looked down upon if their program ratio does not show extremely low overhead costs. Being transparent with costs in all areas of the agency will provide longer term success because infrastructure will be able to grow as the mission and work grow. Sources: -Boyd, N.M., & & Gessner, B.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2013

When the year started, I set a goal of running in 30 5K races during 2013. A few months ago, my sister-in-law set a goal to run her first-ever 10K race. " A goal without a plan is just a wish ," is something Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said a long time ago. But, goals and plans were top of mind this past weekend.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. M-Changa has assisted 28,000 projects to raise $5 million from 350,000 contributors since 2013. In 2015 he moved to Kenya, working to advance microfinance efficiency through technology.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2013

Conducted in January and February 2013, Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2013 State of the Sector survey assessed the financial and management challenges facing 5,983 organizations across the country. preventive programs that can reduce the long-term burden on public. As part of a. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 26, 2019

The largest portion of these grants and contracts, according to an Urban Institute 2013 study , is received by Social Service organizations. Work Together, Rather Than Against One Another – Through uniting, Social Service organizations can increase efficiency and organizational effectiveness while increasing financial stability.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Today we are highlighting the work of Thom Reilly , Director of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University. Historically, federal and state laws have viewed nonprofit and for-profit entities as mutually exclusive organizations whose work rarely, if ever, overlapped.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. on Wednesday, February 9, 2013, to be eligible to win the tablet and bragging rights. Just tell us a little bit about your organization, and we will do the leg work in regards to story writing and polishing. Interested? That sounds great.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

You are likely much more passionate about what you are doing than how you go about it, and besides, you're working on a shoestring. In 2013, the TechSoup community was surveyed. However, there are regulations and laws related to human resources that you may not know about, so it's wise to be prepared to ask for HR help.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. Just tell us a little bit about your organization, and we will do the leg work in regards to story writing and polishing. on Wednesday, February 9, 2013, to be eligible to win the tablet and bragging rights. That sounds great. a) In General.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Question: My board of directors and staff are working, doing their jobs in the day to day, but they don’t seem to have the energy or interest in the overall mission and future of the organization. Business lines are inclusive of everything your organization does, not just your programs or services. impact/low profitability.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2014

Here are the 7 ‘can’t miss’ breakout sessions coming up at this year’s #14NTC : 50 Shades of Social Media: Navigating Policies, Laws, and Ethics [#14NTC Shades]. Why I’m excited: This diverse panel includes experience in the nonprofit industry, law, social media, fundraising and communications. When: Thursday, March 13, 10:30-12PM.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

PC Rebuilders and Recyclers (PCRR) is our newest RCI refurbishment partner and is now providing enhanced tech support to our program. I'll explain more on that below, but here's some background on the RCI program. Arrow Value Recovery has been with us since the beginning of the RCI program when they were called Redemtech.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 18, 2016

This is an increase of 2% from last year and is up $1 from 2013. What’s even cooler is how the value jumps higher when volunteers give their professional skills in law, finance, marketing, operations, you name it. You will gain immeasurable satisfaction from doing meaningful work. So here’s the good news. an hour in value.

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2022

And if your big promise to donors or funding agencies feels a little shady, you will not be trusted to grow your mission and do the good works you are looking to fund. . In 2013, CBS News reported that the U.S. M settlement with the Department of Justice and agreed to institute a strict compliance program. . Broken laws .

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

billion in 2013. ” Accordingly, 12 states are developing laws to ban or limit “junk mail” despite strenuous efforts by the Direct Marketing Association and others to fight such legislation. Does direct mail fundraising still work well for your organization? billion in 2008 to $29.8 What do you think?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2013

According to the International Environmental Technology Center of the United Nations Environment Program. According to Park Young-Woo of the United Nations Environment Program, the Asia-Pacific region now produces more than half of global e-waste. The latest update of the law is expected to be formally approved in 2014.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 17, 2017

And if your big promise to donors or funding agencies feels a little shady, you will not be trusted to grow your mission and do the good works you are looking to fund. Here’s an example: In 2013, CBS News reported that the U.S. M settlement with the Department of Justice and agreed to institute a strict compliance program.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

I just read the new book from Sally Osberg, President and CEO of the Skoll Foundation, and strategy guru Roger Martin, Getting Beyond Better: How Social Entrepreneurship Works. But, it’s always useful to explore the framework of one’s work. Osberg & Martin, Getting Beyond Better: How Social Entrepreneurship Works, 2015.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 5, 2014

It’s inevitably in our human nature (and we’re pretty sure a scientific law?). For the fourth article in our nonprofit culture series, we interviewed Eric Angel of the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia —DC’s oldest and largest general civil legal services program. We’ve all been there. OK, so maybe not to that extent.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

After completing the course, the students will be doing an internship as part of their field work, being placed in international organizations in the US and other places in the world. They will be doing a variety of work tasks (not just social media and networks). 2013: A Year in Social Media. Global Conversations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2013

SOS Children’s Villages works to stop more than half a million children ending up alone, abandoned or in institutions. Wildlife SOS works toward protecting Indian wildlife, conserving habitat, studying biodiversity, conducting research and creating alternative and sustainable livelihoods for erstwhile poacher communities.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Beth Kanter is a nonprofit rock star and I’ve had the good fortune of being her editor for a book chapter , a supporter of her work, and she’s always been receptive to my thoughts and the occasional guest post on her blog. I can hear a lot of techie people pointing out that you can build apps that work on multiple platforms.

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