Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Here’s the article from today’s New York Times. By November 2010, Jumo noted in a New York Times article that they’ve raised $3.5 Jumo setup their offices in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood. Chris Hughes brought in Kirsten Titus as Managing director of Jumo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

We have 325 social media sites that we post to regularly, but in addition to all of the ones that everyone knows about, two of the most effective are Posterous and TrafficGeyser because we can post once to these accounts and they syndicate out to hundreds of article, podcast, blog, video and photo sites at once.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2015

Perhaps you’ve been reading about Gen Z and that they’re tech savvy, passionate about doing good, and might just shake up philanthropy. I recently read an article in the New York Times about conference for Gen Z who were learning entrepreneurial skills. I was curious and reached out to her for an interview.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2008

Below is a story from the New York times that gives us a glimpse of what that world might be like - where two high school children, albeit with some good connections, can demonstrate that some NY sushi is not "kosher" - offering farmed tilapia at tuna prices.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2013

Although these positive developments are possible, the Urban Institute Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy and the National Council of Nonprofits are well aware that there are many challenges and problems that have wormed their way into the system. Like this article? In fact, very few. employ these practices. number of nonprofits.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

That's how I feel about joining NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month). According to the September 1999 New York Times article, Route to Creativity: Following Bliss or Dots? Is there something that you think about doing that makes you feel excited-scared? Art Every Day Month), and felt called to do one.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2012

I believe that new models of aging and senior life will emerge from this wave, and can't wait to see what is created, which is why I loved stumbling upon The New York Times article, For Healthy Aging, A Late Act in the Footlights. It profiles an innovative organization called EngAGE.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

So if you’re reading this article thinking “We’ll just go get a grant for what we need,” I highly encourage you to question that intention. Each Friday, you’ll receive information about a few upcoming deadlines and new Requests for Proposals (RFPs) posted within the week. Plus, grants are never guaranteed from year to year.

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

Social Media and Technology: What Nonprofits Need To Know « Nonprofit Communications: Duck Call Blog - I really love the highlights Farra shares from the “Social Media and Technology: What Nonprofits Need To Know" panel she attended yesterday as part of #baruchnp, at Baruch College in New York.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

Read one thing related to your job a day (news article, blog post, or white paper). Attend at least one national conference a year. on June 10; New York City on September 10; and Boston on September 12. Participate in one webinar a month. Attend one local networking event or conference each quarter. Register today!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference that took place last week in Seattle. ” The article described fascinating new uses of sensors and other smart telecommunications devices in energy conservation, transportation, health care, and food distribution.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

Other articles speak to the use of ‘Digital Smoke Signals’ generated from big data for improved development projects and policies, as well as the need to look at not just big data but small data too. This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief.

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MARCH 23, 2021

articles, interactive media, storytelling elements) do you have? Example : Alliance for Justice , a national association of over 120 organizations representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values, uses a dropdown menu. Example 2: The American Museum of Natural History in New York shows a clear hierarchy of content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2011

The New York Times reported on the use of social media and protests suggesting that Egypt’s government was afraid of the power of social networking tools.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 30, 2012

is a rich country and, as of 2011, ranks as the most generous nation in the world, 1 only five percent of its charitable giving goes to international causes. New York: Random House, 2009. Like this article? "Why should I support the rest of the world when there is so much need in my own country?" In fact, though the U.S.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2013

Read one thing related to your job a day (news article, blog post, or white paper). Attend at least one national conference a year. The series of events will be taking place in Chicago on May 28, Washington DC on June 10, New York City on September 10 and Boston on September 12. Participate in one webinar a month.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The organization and challenge: The Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) in New York City was challenged with a name and brand that was not remembered or inspiring to its constituencies and communities. She serves on the board of directors and as treasurer of Swish , a New York City–based gay-straight alliance.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 30, 2008

Here are a handful of ideas to get you started: In her article, 10 Fun and Great Fund-Raising Ideas for Your Workplace , Josienita Borlongan says that having a Pink Ballerina Hippo Costume Fund-Raising Contest has been very successful for her. BNET also has a long list in its article, Ideas for Office Fun(d)raising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

On one end the social spectrum, we have the version best expressed in a New York Times op ed written by Thomas Friedman on the revolution occurring in Silicon Valley. She has co-authored a number of articles; her most recent is “ Rediscovering Social Innovation. ” She is on the Board of Social Financial Inc.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 5, 2011

That means Hispanics' share of the nation's total population would nearly double, from 12.6% are foreign-born immigrants, and 70% are concentrated in seven states: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Arizona, and New Jersey. Like this article? That number is projected to grow over 100 million by 2050.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

There is also a growing trend of new nonprofits run by college students. According to Crain's New York Business , "The flood of 'postmillennials' creating their own nonprofits stems from two trends, experts say: a generational desire to do something meaningful and the quest for individualism.". Like this article?

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MARCH 12, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman MAR 12, 2008 Why do people give charity?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 2, 2007

Here's what some bloggers are saying about virtual volunteering: Holly Ross, of the NTEN blog , points to a New York Times article about virtual volunteering, " Flexible Hours, Using Your PC and Never Leaving Home ".

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 25, 2009

As our nation grapples with its problems, American Indians are uniquely situated to lead with finding solutions." --Rick Williams, President & CEO of the American Indian College Fund on his blog, In a Good Way. Plus, according to a March 23rd article on CNNMoney.com, Micro-loans for Americans?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Give The Civility in the Workplace blog writes that according to the book, Gross National Happiness: Why Happiness Matters for America--and How We Can Get More of It by Arthur C. According to a March 2008 New York Times article, Yes, Money Can Buy Happiness. Most of them make you healthier too."

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 30, 2009

In Episode 13 we discuss starting a green jobs training program in your community and what other national, and regional agencies exist that are like AmeriCorps. SheSpotter New blog by Lisa Chen and Lisa Witter, the authors of The She Spot: Why Women are the Market for Changing the World and How to Reach Them. MadMenYourself.com

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

In addition to utilizing SMS, this campaign also utilizes national and local TV, local radio, and magazines. Strong corporate partnership that can be leveraged for future opportunities, such as co-branding during festival events, inclusion of corporate social responsibility article in Mobicom consumer newsletter, and more to be explored.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 5, 2011

There is also some nice information in the article about app usage and how it varies by type of phone/operating system (OS). The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy's Bedsider Project. National Parks Conservation Association's app features field guides for national parks - a great use of location-based services.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2011

I encourage you to read the entire article. It's also interesting to note that, according to Wikipedia, Hawaii, New Mexico, California and Texas are already majority-minority states. In addition, the study found that Executive Directors of color mostly lead local or regional organizations, not national organizations.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

"The special things about the phone are not in the device itself, but in its connection to Amazon's enormous cloud and computing power," writes Claire Cain Miller for the New York Times. The article interviews R.D. It's an interesting glimpse into the future of technology – at least how Amazon sees it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

It's called Bullseye Gives, a special Facebook page inviting folks to decide how they should allocate $3 million among ten large institutional charities, including: Parent Teacher Association Feeding America The Salvation Army American Red Cross National Parks Foundation Breast Cancer Research Foundation St.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

The organization has a staff of 40 across three offices (Washington DC, New York City, and Oakland, California). Also our network of informal national chapters are hosted in WordPress. “ Find much more on how this work was accomplished in Michael Silberman’s article in the Huffington Post. More Recent 350.org

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 22, 2007

Magazine , and was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame earlier this month. As she wrote in her article, Ricekeepers , for Orion Magazine : "An estimated 90 percent of the world’s biodiversity lies within the territories of indigenous peoples, whether the Amazon, the Indian subcontinent, or the North Woods. Fight for water.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2014

The nonprofit Wadsworth Center in New York is developing an in-home brain computer interface system for use by severely paralyzed people to make communication possible for them. The National Institutes of Health is the primary funder of the project. Wikipedia article on smartglasses.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

buzz at the UK National Circuit Riders Conference this week was not tool talk, but issues related to adoption of the tools. Good article from the New York Times about widgets, " Some Bling for Your Blog " and a post on the Yahoo Blog about social media meets fundraising. Adoption - Yes or No or Shades of Gray?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2006

I met Janet Salmons many years ago while I working on various arts and technology projects in New York State for the New York Foundation for the Arts. From Cornell I went to the intergenerational, national nonprofit called Magic Me. Earlier this month, Janet sent me a note that she had completed her Ph.D.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

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