Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

Infusing Social Into Social Justice Organizations – Guest Post by Daniel Jae-Won Lee, Executive Director of the Levi Strauss Foundation. As courageous citizens connected with each other to express dissent and organize public actions, social media tools spurred activism and social change in unprecedented ways.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. For example, a baseball basket could include a ball signed by a famous player, a jersey, and season tickets to home games. The package could feature free items donated by the business.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Jennifer Anderson is the executive director of Trellis for Tomorrow, a nonprofit that works to build resilience and compassion in local communities through food justice and environmental sustainability efforts. For the last 20+ years, she has worked in management with and for nonprofit organizations. Priscilla Chomba Kinywa. “I’m

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

If you work for a nonprofit or library in California, your organization might be eligible to reduce your. Thousands of eligible organizations in. California are not aware of the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) and. When combined with the California Teleconnect Fund discount, this offering.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We’ve included their recommendations below, along with examples from the 2019 analysis of donors who use these tactics. . Enable advocacy and community organizing efforts. Funding community organizing efforts can activate and engage residents to change those systems. . Support local nonprofits and knowledge in the U.S.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Here are 7 tips to help your organization get the most value from social media. Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? You have to consider your audience, the platforms they use, and what motivates them to volunteer with an organization.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To make the most of your fundraising event , it’s best to develop an event page that’s effective at increasing the number of tickets your organization sells. No matter what the event looks like, creating an effective fundraising event page can help you raise more money for your organization.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Here are just a few examples of the extraordinary work these organizations are doing this month and every month. Even if your organization isn't involved in this issue, these organizations' work offer great examples of how a theme month or day can bring attention to your mission.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

PD is crucial to keeping the right people working for your organization. Second, better results for the organization as whole. Lastly, investing in PD means better-educated and more motivated employees to help reach the mission for which the organization is striving. First, it helps with staff retention rates.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

Are you… A Faith-Based Organization? The organization submitting the story with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the UnoBook tablet AND will be featured as the “Tech 4 Faith” story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). Check out the example below.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But healthy donor retention numbers within Neon CRM users show that donors are more than happy to support organizations they’ve previously been involved with. Organizational Identity Certain nonprofits—like healthcare organizations—have missions that make it very easy for donors to connect with them. When Do Donors Give?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But don't be afraid — huddle up for warmth and knowledge with your nonprofit tech friends at a local Tech4Good meetup. Find your local #Tech4Good group. Every month, our global network of community organizers hosts Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2017

NetSquared organizers bring together the nonprofit technology community for face-to-face meetings. Join us at your local group. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. San Francisco, California: Tech for Good Monthly Mixer.

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

Google’s Ad Grant Program is one of the best resources out there for nonprofit organizations. Our guide will remove any confusion and help you decide if Google Ads is right for your organization. Many nonprofit organizations don’t have the time or resources to learn how to use Google Ads. How Does the Program Work?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers connect nonprofits with local technology experts. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night (weekly). Seattle, Washington: Salesforce Essentials — Training for Nonprofit Organizations. San Francisco, California. NPTech Social.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. Here at TechSoup, we're big on stories.

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Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

After all, every dollar your organization takes in goes to support your mission! While you don’t need to do everything on this list to have a successful fundraiser, picking and choosing the ideas that work best for you will lead your organization to your most successful event ever! Ways to Promote a Fundraiser.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

If you don't have a local group (I can help fix that problem! ), there are also free online guides and a global Twitter chat October 5 using the hashtag #storymakers2017. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

Our mighty army of volunteers hosted over 500 free nonprofit technology trainings last year, and we're on track to reach even more organizers this year. Well, the average NetSquared organizer spends 8.2 And while you're there, be sure to give your event organizer a hug for me! San Francisco, California.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

The room was full, and participants came up with some terrific examples and options for their organizations. After the session, she asked to reuse the game locally and I asked her to just let me know how it went: I recently facilitated a day long meeting with a group of 7 different community media centers in California.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s donors do not belong to you alone; you’re likely in competition with many like-minded organizations. We’ll show you a few examples of clients who saw great success during year-end 2021 and explain the tactics they used. Giving Tuesday and Organic Social Drove Strongest Year-End Appeal Ever for Church Health.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

The younger kids are asked to bring an item in that is donated to a local community group in need. For October, the school is requesting donations of canned food for the local food pantry. " Hunger is not only local issue, but also a global one. " Hunger is not only local issue, but also a global one.

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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. To learn how I can apply technology to my cause or organization. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

NetSquared groups focus on topics that address their unique local tech challenges, but once a quarter, we select a common theme. In the US, the Chicago and Portland groups visited their local Microsoft stores to learn how to leverage the Office 365 donation. Los Angeles, California: LGBTQ and Tech! Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? Check out NetSquared's year in review , and discover what topics are most popular with our attendees and how NetSquared organizers are creating communities of practice for TechSoup members. Well, there are! Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Over the past month, we’ve answered these questions a lot: How will changes to the federal overtime law will affect my organization? For example, California’s ceiling for a non-exempt employee is $49,920. Your organization must make efficient use of staff time. Do we need to restructure how we pay employees?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

NetSquared holds free or low-cost educational events for people and organizations who want to learn more about using technology for social good. Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient, local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. Newest NetSquared Groups.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

TechSoup's mission is to build a dynamic bridge that enables civil society organizations and changemakers around the world to gain effective access to the resources they need to design and implement technology solutions for a more equitable planet. Find your local #Tech4Good group. San Francisco, California.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

As a NetSquared organizer, you will become known as someone who's a leader in the Tech4Good community. San Francisco, California: Mobile Apps for Change Demo Day. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Los Angeles, California: WordPress for Nonprofits — Learn from an Expert!

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

With merely a click of a mouse or tap on a phone, individuals can quickly learn about and donate to nonprofit organizations. For example, a nonprofit raising funds for childhood cancer research may see that the majority of its donors are mothers under 40 years old. In 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral. Use a professional.

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2012

This guide to web development follows the process step-by-step, "from the organization's capabilities to design and from launch to post-launch training, this handbook provides essential steps and real-life examples to guide you in what can sometimes be a confusing process.". Anything we missed? Share your links in the comments!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Or if face-to-face is more your style, join your local NetSquared group — NetSquared groups are holding digital storytelling events all month. Oakland, California: Office 365 for Nonprofits — Bay Area! San Francisco, California: Discounted Tickets for Impact Investing: Business Innovation Conversation II.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. CA: One of the best things that happened to me while volunteering for the local art museum is they funded my travel to Los Angeles and my tuition to take the week-long grant writing training bootcamp hosted by The Grantsmanship Center.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

I had the chance to connect with more than 25 NetSquared organizers during the week, and that face-to-face time was a powerful reminder of the deep learning that happens when nonprofit techies get together in a room. There are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2014

The neuroscientists at the Gazzaley Lab at University of California, San Francisco, have shown that games can improve our cognitive function. One infamous example is Foldit , a protein-folding puzzle game that crowdsources potential real-world protein structures and solutions. Social Impact Through Digital Games. Conferences'

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2015

Describing NetSquared events is difficult, because each one focuses on a different topic and has a unique flavor set by the organizing team. There are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

Technologists and consultants will find opportunities to put your expertise to social good, as well as the potential for lasting relationships (be they paid or volunteer) with leading organizations in your community. Naples, Florida: How to Prepare Your Organization and Your Network for #GivingTuesday. Tuesday, September 1, 2015.

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