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10 Emerging Trends in Online Communications and Fundraising to Watch in 2018

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet of Things evolve, so must your nonprofit. The webinar was the final webinar in a three-year webinar series sponsored by the Public Interest Registry. The webinar was the final webinar in a three-year webinar series sponsored by the Public Interest Registry. billion by 2020.

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Public Media At Risk

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Public Media At Risk, Guest Post by Vincent Stehle. At the time, there was no continuing threat to cut funds for public broadcasting. Already the House of Representatives has voted to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports local public radio and television stations nationwide.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

Here are common trends and examples of areas where local news coverage has waned: Rural areas: Many local newspapers and broadcast stations in rural areas have closed or reduced their coverage due to declining readership and advertising revenue. Hope FM in Port Huron, MI and KAWC Colorado River Public Media in Yuma, Arizona.

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What Do Donors And Nonprofits Think Of Crowdfunding Tipping?

Bloomerang

Donation-based crowdfunding —vs general commercial crowdfunding—aims to collect revenue through the Internet for charitable reasons ( Choy and Schlagwein, 2016 ). Internet-based crowdfunding platforms allow the initiators to reach large numbers of people ( Gerber et al., 2015 ), in a cost-effective manner.

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The Race to Expand Internet Access. in Space

Tech Soup

NTEN's Amy Sample Ward recently wrote an intriguing article about Addressing Digital Inclusion in Every Mission making the case that access to broadband for everyone is key to ensuring that we all have the opportunities to fully participate in public life and advocate for our own health and well-being.

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How Malala Fund’s Innovative Grantmaking is Revolutionizing Education for Girls

Saleforce Nonprofit

We know educated girls strengthen economies, promote peace, and improve public health. It doesn’t require internet access. The broadcasts air weekly and deliver multilingual lessons on literacy, numeracy, and STEM. Our aim at Malala Fund is to create a world where every girl can access 12 years of free, safe, quality education.

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How to Communicate Meaningfully with Nonprofit Supporters in an Election Year

Media Cause

And yes, earlier this year, Sesame Street’s Elmo broke the Internet when he asked the simple question, “How is everybody doing?” While they all might not be in the same place, they all have concerns and cares outside of your mission, the news cycle, and the public forum. They are real people.