Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

The rational for "seeing data as a state" rather than a donor in Africa to help answer policymakers questions is also explained. He is using his background as a trader to forward the foundation's approach and spends a lot of time doing research and evaluating data in the pursuit of high risk social change projects.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention. As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Child and Youth Participation in Philanthropy: Stories of Transformation , by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea) This study explores the importance of including the voices of children and young people in philanthropic initiatives aimed at supporting their demographic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Proceeds benefit Amnesty International, a nonprofit that works for the human rights of all people – no matter who they are or where they are. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. 2) Amnesty International Store :: shop.amnestyusa.org. 28) Home T :: thehomet.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories also need to connect, inspire and motivate people to act. People want to know and see the impact of their donations. It is no secret that people tend to put off doing something important until the last minute. When people feel a sense of urgency, they are more prone to act on behalf of a cause. Sense of urgency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Because there are many more M-Pesa agents than ATM machines, mobile payments are the leading way people send money to both people and businesses. Seeing the limitations of microfinance, Matt sought alternative financial solutions to improve financial access across Africa. 11% are enrolled in a monthly giving program. ?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

org is an international movement of people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all. org’s Climate Justice Action map , which connects people with local groups and other activists. This focus on partnerships across social justice and climate justice movements resulted in 350.org’s

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

PCORI announces medical research grants totaling $49.5 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute has announced grants totaling $49.5 million for clinical effectiveness research (CER) studies aimed at improving care for adults and children across a range of health conditions. December 9, 2021. Grants totaling $23.5

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

Panelists discussed the critical role of HBCUs in uplifting Black communities and explored new research on the disparately uneven philanthropic support for these institutions. While the research revealed a disappointing reality, it also highlighted opportunities for foundations and HBCUs to work together to make a greater impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and. Global Goods Partners is dedicated to alleviating poverty by strengthening women led development initiatives in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Online Catalog. Amnesty International Shop.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Canine Cancer Alliance included a clear call to action at the top of their page to register or donate in support of their mission to support canine cancer research. One example is Innovation: Africa ‘s ongoing iCampaign. Innovation: Africa makes it easier than ever for fundraisers to sign up and get started.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

An estimated 811 million people are hungry globally. He started his career at a digital solutions start-up in South Africa, and for the past 4 years, he’s been part of the WFP technology team. She has worked across multiple low and middle-income countries in both policy and research capacities. Why Small-Scale Farmers?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Note from Beth: Back in 2003 when most people in the nonprofit sector were asking, “What the heck is a blog?,” Here’s the deal: cloud computing means that people are keeping data in similar formats. Heard what people in TechSoup Global were thinking along the way – what they agreed with and what they disagreed with.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Sometimes it can be a place where people have the heart to serve, but do not have the business savviness to run a sustainable nonprofit. My journey began with a nonprofit called TechnoServe where I began utilizing my consulting skills as a volunteer consultant in East Africa.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. Don’t be afraid to reach out—just do your research first. Areas served: Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East. National Forest Foundation.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 29, 2014

Last week, I learned that ninety-six elephants are killed every day in Africa. The whole day was spent in passionate discussion about research projects, international crises, and serious, cost-intensive efforts for zoos and aquaria to take action to improve the fate of elephants and other species at risk. I certainly didn''t.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2016

Nearly one in three (31.5%) people worldwide donated to charity in 2015 and one in four (24%) volunteered. The research is unprecedented and provides valuable insight into the global NGO sector and its use of online technology. And email ROI and online giving is up, up, up! Source: CAF World Giving Index 2015.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Tweets with links have an 86% higher retweet rate and higher engagement overall because people are hesitant to retweet or engage with tweets that do not have a source or a call-to-action. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Include a link in your tweets as often as possible.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

They can be a temporary patch to allow people to achieve goals more quickly, provide the opportunity to explore options outside the mainstream, or create a new precedent. The Loophole : Exploiting technicalities and ambiguities in what rules do and don’t say. The Roundabout : Disrupting self-reinforced behaviors.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

To assist in the arduous grant research process, I’ve created this list of grant resources and funders according to a specific funding focus area: education. . Grant research tip : As you look over the list and peruse potential funders, take notes of those who best align with your work. Areas served: US, India, South Africa.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 22, 2013

As Feynman said when asked about winning the Nobel Prize: “The prize is the pleasure of finding the thing out, the kick in the discovery, the observation that other people use it [my work].” Support open data, open access to research, open content and open source. I want to advocate for “giving the sleeves off your vest” strategy!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Together with partners like Salesforce, over the past 16 years (RED) has raised over $700 million dollars for global health, and (RED)-funded grants have impacted over 245 million people. We spoke to several people living with HIV– including Connie Mudenda, an AIDS activist who lost three of her children to the disease.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Proceeds benefit Amnesty International, a nonprofit that works for the human rights of all people – no matter who they are or where they are. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. 2) Amnesty International Store :: shop.amnestyusa.org. 28) Home T :: thehomet.com.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Today, people of color and low-income communities are more likely to be impacted by natural disasters, live close to hazardous waste, and die of environmental causes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 21, 2015

When Otieno learned he needed a fourth surgery for his cancer, he reached out to Zawadi Nyong’o who was also an Africa Cancer Foundation volunteer. This is yet another example of what Pew Internet research director Lee Rainey has called “ Networked Individualism.” This campaign is a great example.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2017

As nonprofit and cause leaders, we wish every individual had the opportunity, interest, and time to meet the people we serve and see the impact of our work in real time. Because people are busy. uses VR to give donors an up-close and very personal look at the crisis of poverty in Africa, while. Alzheimer’s Research UK.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 27, 2011

So, when the ICT-KM Program was tasked with organising the social reporting for the Share Fair on Agricultural and Rural Development Knowledge in Africa in Addis Ababa in October 2010, it was clear that it was high time that we document the social reporting team’s experiences and lessons learned in a generic guide.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. RAN is establishing Resilience Innovation Labs within participating universities throughout Africa, coupled with online laboratories and a new online science library to help with its work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2012

The participating NGOs include Women’s Leadership NGOs from Ethiopia I’ll be co-training with Kalyani Menon-Sen, a feminist activist, researcher and adult educator based in Delhi, India to deliver sessions on the Networked NGO, networks, and networking with social media.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 30, 2010

James Moody of Australia’s national research organization was talking about an idea of a humanitarian license for patents that has been floated by the YGL community. The goal of these devices is to provide educational and informational content to villages with limited resources: the player is loud enough to play for 20-40 people at one time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2012

We began researching Pinterest in its early stages, when it looked like little more than an online wedding planner. For example, in the villages of rural Africa where Camfed works, local community members play an essential role in helping girls succeed in school. we hoped to see at least some activity – and we did.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

TechSoup Global's vice president for Africa David Barnard did. David Barnard has completed six of these grueling races: The Kalahari Desert in Botswana and South Africa (its name is derived from a Tswana word meaning "the great thirst"). But then you'd have to get up the next day and run another 25 miles (or more).

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

McGruder, the Ford Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer, oversees Ford’s global operations and finances for its offices in New York, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. I believe the best ideas are born from a personal connection and a need to solve a problem that really matters to someone,” says McGruder. “I

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Care2

OCTOBER 11, 2011

One of the worst humanitarian crises continues to escalate in the Horn of Africa, where famine, war and drought are threatening 13M+ people. Thankfully, we have some incredible nonprofits on the ground who continue to tackle these issues everyday, raise awareness and mobilize people into action.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa and Middle East. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Asia and Pacific Rim.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

The link need to be like so: Africa. TARGET END LINKS ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe and Middle East. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Research Triangle, North Carolina: Nonprofit Online Makeover. Chicago, Illinois: " Weeving"­ Nonprofits, People, and Companies.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2015

People from across the country will gather at the. in Chicago to experience MCON in person and over 20,000 people will stream the event online. We purposely hold MCON in a room that only holds 300 people, so we’ve created an intimate, hands-on experience for those attending the event in person. He leads the research efforts for.

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