Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

The 50 nonprofits listed below are tackling some of the most important economic, social and political issues of our time. Feeding America :: @ FeedingAmerica. Oxfam America :: @ OxfamAmerica. Related Links: Social and Mobile Media Webinars for Nonprofits and Government. politicians follow any nonprofits on Twitter.

Twitter 259

Twitter United States Afghanistan Iraq 259

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

There is an opportunity to support small-scale farmers in accessing low-cost, connected technology to improve their efficiency and efficacy as producers — both during stable times and times of crisis. What are ways of translating early warning dashboards captured at the global level into local action? Dun-Ying Vicki Yu.

Hunger 52

Hunger Global Impact Rwanda 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

federal government, corporations, and donations through donor-advised funds (DAFs) and online platforms. . The Urgent Action Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean demonstrated this in 2019 when it awarded Articulação Nacional das Pescadoras Bahia a grant of $5,743 to strengthen women’s grassroots organizing in Brazil.

Disaster 72

Disaster Puerto Rico Palau Lesson 72

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Connections like this are built over time. Keep America Beautiful. PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. Areas served: Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East. Keep America Beautiful. The Green Climate Fund.

Conservancy 57

Conservancy Environment Grant Alaska 57

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The responses were clear: climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and it should be an urgent priority for us all to act. Priscilla Chomba Kinywa is a digital transformation strategist with twenty years of experience working with large non-profits in 55 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Americas and the Pacific. “As

Impact 116

Impact California Conservancy Bolivia 116

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

They also know first-hand the pain, money, and time that is wasted, and the impact and outcomes that are reduced or even lost when nonprofits and schools don’t get the help they need. We’re in the midst of two major crises in America: mental health and race relations. Well, that is the beauty of this ecosystem.

Collaboration 122

Collaboration Effective Australia Global 122

Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality.

Support 112

Support Organization Oklahoma Law 112

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 27, 2015

Digital technologies are connecting residents in neighborhoods, catalyzing community discussions, changing the way governments and citizens interact, and making government more transparent. This growing field of “civic tech” is aiming to harness technology to spur citizen engagement, improve cities and make government more effective.

Metrics 50

Metrics Method Tech Government 50

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

This is increasingly important now, at a time when companies are being challenged to make tough choices and corporate social responsibility is top of mind. Alaska Airlines has been ranked the most sustainable airline in North America by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Take CVS Health. It’s reached more than 100 cities so far.

Companies 106

Companies Alaska Malta Philanthropy 106

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If you’re not “ all signs point to go ,” it’s time to take a look at what your team is doing and how you’re faring based on the metrics that matter most to your nonprofit. In the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” Alexander Hamilton sings about who he and America are meant to be. Like America, he is “young, scrappy, and hungry.”

Artist 56

Artist Nonprofit Arts America 56

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If you’re not “ all signs point to go ,” it may be time to either hang up your shingle or look around and see what other problems you might address. Here are signs your work may be in the danger (red) or caution (yellow) zone, rather than full speed ahead (green) zone: Your budget has stayed the same for quite some time, or it has shrunk.

Artist 112

Artist Nonprofit Arts Culture 112

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2014

Now that we’ve had some time to reflect, I am wondering about how the Sharing Economy will catalyze new forms of philanthropy and CSR? ” TechSoup’s Lewis Haidt shared a post that challenges to think about how we can all participate with a greater emphasis on the sharing and less on the IPO. Data Philanthropy.

Philanthropy 119

Philanthropy Share Portland Kiva 119

Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. The Vilcek Foundation. Excellence – Website for Art.

Award 74

Award Communication Colorado Museum 74

Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. NTI Nuclear Security Index. The Vilcek Foundation.

Award 66

Award Arkansas Colorado Museum 66

AccelEvents

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Now that much of North America has entered Phase 2 of the reopening process, the events industry and event brands are more eager than ever to finally host a postponed event or switch from a virtual event back into an in-person or hybrid event. . Expected locale precautions (i.e., What event-goers will have access to (i.e,

Communication 98

Communication Tips North America Registration 98

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

I was amazed to learn about the ways in which AI has transformed itself over the first half century of its existence, as one of the preeminent human rights group of our time. Is it okay to allow AI members to not belong to a local group? I especially heard strong interest in building the Amnesty movement in Latin America and Asia.

International 133

International Asia Global University 133

Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

That's why we do an annual survey of our members — because our local volunteers are always striving to figure out how they can help your nonprofit use technology to do more good. The targets need to be linked like so: --> Jump to events in North America or go international with events in. Why Are You a NetSquared Member?

Benin 37

Benin San Francisco United Kingdom Los Angeles 37

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. Revelations about government interception of these confidential stories has caused us to redouble our efforts to lower the barrier to the use of strong, secure crypto software like Martus.

Open Source 183

Open Source Africa Zimbabwe Malawi 183

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 17, 2009

" Apps for America Contest - Check out some of these really innovative (and cool!) open source applications for helping make the government more transparent from Sunlight Labs. It includes recommendations for local and national not-for-profit organisations who provide support to young adults."

Web 100

Web Bookmarking Chicago Delicious 100

Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2015

Waste management is also incredibly costly, and is causing crises for governments all over the world. Founded just four years ago, C3 has used the power of art to touch the lives of more than 250,000 people, while also teaching about the importance of getting creative about the issue of waste in America.

Arts 36

Arts Artist America Contest 36

Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Governing well is one of the most profound ways to help our communities. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF.

Calendar 85

Calendar Conference Las Vegas DC 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

” That’s when you use software on the Internet versus your local hard drive or local computer network. That requires that organizations are able to spend as much time on the mission as possible. It also requires the ability to connect, to share, to communicate – in real time. And the cloud helps that.

Technology 98

Technology Data Research Change 98

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

As a firm, our family of 2,600 professionals across 17 global offices engages in volunteer opportunities throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Whether by leveraging employee match, deploying disaster assistance funds or investing in local non-profits through our local grants program, we leverage our resources to contribute to society.

Hunger 29

Hunger Empowerment Asia Europe 29

AccelEvents

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Now that much of North America has entered Phase 2 of the reopening process, the events industry and event brands are more eager than ever to finally host a postponed event or switch from a virtual event back into an in-person or hybrid event. . Expected locale precautions (i.e., What event-goers will have access to (i.e,

Communication 52

Communication Tips North America Registration 52

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Crafted by academically-minded individuals who wish to draw conclusions derived from the latest research in the sector, these journals can help your organization stay up-to-date with the latest trends as well as backup strategic decisions with time-tested research data. . Enhance existing training programs. . This is how it works: .

Professional 61

Professional Develop Practice Nonprofit 61

Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

TechHire spans the corporate, nonprofit, government, and educational sectors and has the ambitious goal to "give Americans the opportunity they deserve, and the skills they need to be competitive in a global economy." I first learned about Year Up's local Bay Area chapter through a Microsoft YouthSpark initiative event.

Companies 36

Companies Tech Student America 36

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning is the process of creating a blueprint that guides an organization for a specified time period and helps accomplish its goals. When it does become unstable, that means it’s time to switch to a different model. As you can see, these goals are small and manageable in a short time.

Examples 117

Examples Guide Model Nonprofit 117

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2010

After all, volunteers are the lifeblood of most nonprofits, and with 64 Million volunteers taking the time to give back in 2009, National Volunteer Week is as much about thanking volunteers as encouraging them to come back. You'll find a host of ways to volunteer alongside existing government programs.Ê For the Smithsonian ?

National 89

National Volunteer San Jose Teen 89

Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2015

They're also a useful way for nonprofits to connect with local developers if they're interested in building an app. This project began as a Code for America project in Detroit. Did you know that San Francisco renters are seven times more likely to get buyout offers than eviction notices? Data Collecting and Mapping.

San Francisco 36

San Francisco Detroit Change API 36

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The conventional culture in America generates a lot of inefficiencies and wasted resources, both tangible and abstract. We have learned to ask our local bakers, farmers, and grocery stores the same questions: “What happens at the end of the day? I hope these will inspire you on your own journey of helping others!

Lesson 93

Lesson Learning Help Law 93

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2011

It's the largest country in South America and it has the fastest growing economy in the region. Valter reports that pricing for broadband Internet for NGOs is at least five times more expensive for equivalent service in the U.S. is four times higher than in Brazil. Brazil is the eighth largest economy in the world.

Brazil 52

Brazil South America Doc NGO 52

Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2016

In case you missed it, last week was the second annual International Grantmaking Symposium (IGS) , presented by CAF America in partnership with UNDP. CAF America launched the IGS last year around the shared belief that international philanthropy can, and should be, a powerful force in our effort to address the world’s most pressing issues.

Taxonomy 20

Taxonomy Lesson Ghana Philanthropy 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. as a first time donor. Their use of Facebook was instrumental in winning Sears’ Dads Making a Difference Contest.

Washington 97

Washington Training Train Giving 97

NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

It probably includes more important things than you have time to do. I challenge anyone to try to get through the INS process in one hour, the time limit many public libraries put on Internet use.). Other government programs are following the lead of the INS and providing some services or information only via the Internet.

Internet 74

Internet Government Library Grant 74

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Even if you don't win this month, we would still love to place your organization's story on the Local Impact Map. Pacific Time (PT) and ends October 20, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. All submissions must be received by the Challenge end date and time. Check out the example below! Official Rules. October 2, 2014. Eligibility.

Product 47

Product Resource Free Sponsor 47

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Elsbeth Pollack is a Program Manager for Public Allies Arizona (PAAZ) , an AmeriCorps program that engages service-minded young individuals in 10-months of paid leadership training, apprenticeships, and service opportunities in collaboration with local nonprofit partner organizations. I love spending time with my dogs and my partner, Mike.

Tucson 40

Tucson Americorp Arizona Leadership 40

Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2012

in schools, libraries, local governments, and nonprofits, it was tough to choose just one to profile this week, but I chose YouthBuild Boston because of my fondness for green tech. The organization likes to have two major construction projects going at a time, plus several smaller projects. They are work a good deal with U.S.

Boston 55

Boston Profile Organization Green 55