Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Last night, we held our Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Party here at TechSoup headquarters in San Francisco. Second Place: Dragonfly Forest by Dragonfly Forest awarded Adobe Audition software and a Flickr Pro account. read more.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2011

But if your nonprofit values its intellectual property, use secondary services such as a privately hosted blog, a video site or a photo site like Flickr with strong intellectual property protection. Publishing updates and content on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter is a necessary action in today's social web.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2013

4) Add a link to your Flickr account where journalists can download high resolution images related to the press release. Make it easy for them and compile a slideshow on Flickr in advance of the press release. Individuals are becoming overwhelmed online and text-heavy small font press releases are challenging to digest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2006

With all the attention on other social media tools, many people forget about the power of flickr, its wonderful community and rich photographs of the world. Take for example CARF, Children At Risk Foundation, which has just launched its " Reaching for a Star " Flickr Xmas fund-raising campaign for 2006.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2008

I'm working remotely on an unreliable and slow wifi connection and Flickr has been getting a massage (down for maintenance) for most of the afternoon. You can set up a fundraiser, issue a challenge, or social contract. In addition, no visuals either. and social networking tools?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 13, 2008

This got me thinking about the adoption challenges faced by nonprofits in embracing these new tools. The photo sharing group on flickr called, " NpTech Dogs " now has 57 photos of some the cutest NpTech dogs ever (and a few cat photos too!). That cute puppy belongs to Nigel Allen, a nonprofit techie in Sydney.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2008

I launched a bloggers campaign as part of the Sharing Foundation's America Giving Challenge. I turned to one of my favorite nonprofit marketing bloggers and colleagues, Marc Sirkin , for some advice and help with the America's Giving Challenge for the Sharing Foundation. Flickr Supporters. I want to mention a few recent posts.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Have a volunteer organize your image assets and put them in the right folders or work to build a library on Box.com, Dropbox, flickr or a shared Google Photos account. Similar to the last idea but challenge volunteers to find the types of photos you need in their personal libraries or venture out with a mask and take some.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2014

2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Participant - KI EcoCenter. Nonprofits can change the world through storytelling. But to do that, their stories need to stand out and be noticed. The Storym akers campaign empowers nonprofits, libraries, and charities with the tools and training to tell their stories, get noticed and make an impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Flickr Photo by Rex Hammock. The challenge is to reach our audiences where they are, in that moment, with compelling content and a call-to-action… Not exactly what siloed organizations are best at. At See3, we’ve observed that marketing challenges are often actually organizational alignment challenges.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 20, 2009

. "After running successful community websites in London's challenging Kings Cross I wanted to help other communities achieve the same sense of empowerment and communication. " Flickr Photo Download: Twitter trending topics - Anatomy of a hashtag as trending topic from Meg Pickard on Flickr. ."

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Now that your Challenge entry is in, let the judging begin! Our panel of expert judges will be viewing submissions to determine the top three videos, receiving a suite of prizes from FlipVideo, Adobe, FirstGiving, Flickr, and more. This year, you’re involved!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2012

In this year's Third Annual Digital Storytelling Challenge , powered by Lights. Check out the full playlist of videos on YouTube and gallery of photo sets on Flickr. WHAT: Awards and Screening Party for the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge WHEN: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 7:00 p.m. RSVP on Meetup or Facebook !

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2013

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge is back and there are some great prizes in store for organizations with the most creative, compelling, and entertaining stories. But are you aware of the extra tools available through Flickr Pro? Flickr Pro gives you unlimited photo and video uploads and storage.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Enter the challenge now. Flickr Pro account. Flickr Pro account. Flickr Pro account. Flickr Pro account. Whether by providing direct prizes, consulting hours, or. expert tips, our generous partners work with us to create a network fueled by storytelling. These are the prizes that power our community.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2012

In this year's Third Annual Digital Storytelling Challenge , powered by Lights. Check out the full playlist of videos on YouTube and gallery of photo sets on Flickr. WHAT: Awards and Screening Party for the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge. There was an overwhelming amount of talent and stories shared through the contest!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2008

I celebrated with a flickr photo birthday card remix contest. This year I'm gonna celebrate by trying to get 51 people to donate $10 in 51 hours to the Sharing Foundation's America's Giving Challenge over at Global Giving. My birthday is on Friday, January 11th. Last year for the big 5.0, Think we can do it?

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2013

Flickr: waywuwei Earlier this year, we worked with Avectra to release The 2013 Nonprofit Engagement Data Study , which was based on a survey of nonprofit communications and fundraising professionals, as well as executive directors.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 29, 2012

I don't know what it is about November, but there are a bunch of challenges for creating and giving coming up: 30 Days of Gratitude Carla Kay White, creator of the Gratitude Journal app , is encouraging folks to record 30 days of gratitude in their journal, with her app, or as a photo journal on Instagram. Howabout you?

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

During my second round of the 29 Day Giving Challenge , which ends today, my main takeaway is that I need to be more conscious about how I give my time. If you want to learn more about the 29 Day Giving Challenge, go to www.29gifts.org. Flickr photo credit: Pocket Watch uploaded by Andreas Falk. 29gifts.org. Happy Thanksgiving!

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2012

But budget and staff constraints often make it a challenge for organizations to find and provide optimal solutions to technology needs—especially smaller ones. Flickr photo: torkildr. You can also read the case studies for four of the organizations we talked with: The Chatanooga Museums Collaborative. Environment America.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. Any charity anywhere in the world can send us a short video or five-picture Flickr slideshow that tells about their work and will be entered to win some cash prizes. Our story challenges get lots of attention. A five-picture Flickr slideshow.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2011

Flickr Photo by Soyignatus. Here’s why Rebecca is taking on this challenge in her own words: Having done some research into climbing Kilimanjaro, I understand what an enormous physical undertaking it is. And having a relative who suffers from Parkinsonism, I understand some of the physical challenges the condition presents.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

Flickr Photo by Brittney Bush. If people at work are triggering your stress and challenging your emotional intelligence, use these journal prompts to help you reflect: How is it impacting me physically, emotionally, and psychologically? Reflective writing has also been shown to improve decision-making and critical thinking.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 3, 2006

If you would like to support any of these projects, just click HERE , or click on the "donate to my challenge" button on the sidebar of this blog. blogger fundraising education bloggerschoose philanthropy Photo of Children's Garden from spacecadet's Flickr stream. This photo has an Attribution 2.0 Creative Commons license.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2012

Are there other challenges with this topic that you'd like NTEN to address in future studies? Flickr photo credit: Podrunzy. We welcome your feedback and stories on this topic -- do these case studies reflect your experiences? Let us know in the comments below!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2015

Flickr Image from Carlos ZGZ. What Sesame Street Can Teach Us About the Giving Challenge – Guest Post by Susie Bowie. Here are Kirchoff’s five big Sesame Street lessons with a little Giving Challenge commentary added. The Giving Challenge is a chance to be adventurous with philanthropy. Bring your butterfly net.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2012

Flickr: Dinner Series If summer vacation has you feeling a bit out of the loop, this week's Member Round Up is ripe with opportunities to re-connect with the community and, if you're feeling lucky, take a gamble with your great, innovative ideas. NTEN Member Knight Foundation announced their latest Knight News Challenge: mobile.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

—– Over on the NetSquared platform right now we are in the midst of the 2010 FACT Social Justice Challenge. Photo Credit: Flickr tableatny ]. Tags: case studies challenge competition frogloop guest post howto tips. Read the post and join the conversation on the Frogloop blog (or read the post below).

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

Anecdotely, I see a lot of blogs and Flickr photo streams, some YouTube and Vimeo use. " Tags: roundup 2010 4change applications bookmarks causemarketing challenge community competition competitions facebook free fundraising guide list lists nonprofits nptech postalicious resources socialchange storytelling tools trends volunteering.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

Flickr Photo by PetitPlat - Stephanie Kilgast. A focus on the bar charts without taking the time to understand the challenges and open up creative thinking will not inspire organizational buy-in which is so important. ” How Human-Centered Design Methods Can Help You Design A Better Dashboard.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

As many of you know, before joining NTEN as the Membership Director last year, I managed the NetSquared program which included locally-organized groups around the world, innovation challenges, and more. Photo credit: Flickr jakubsteiner ). Don’t be afraid of failing. And invite people to lead with you at every stage.

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2013

Flickr: ccbrand Even though summer''s in full swing and it''s so easy to spend those lovely afternoons just sipping lemonade, the nptech community is hard at work putting out new research, collecting data, and figuring out how to put technology to work to solve today''s most pressing issues. Get the full report here.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Vegetarian and Vegan Thanksgiving Ideas Sunday Quotes: The Power of Stories Twenty "Fearless" Changemakers Photo Friday: Have Fun Do Good Flower Link Love: Gratitude Challenge, Finding Your Calling, NY Oysters, and Kale Salad Water Wednesday: Do You Know Where Your Water Comes From? Would You Share Your Medical Data To Help Others?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2017

Flickr Photo by Gavin St. The workshop includes a facilitated process based on the “ World Cafe ” method where participants work in small groups to discuss the challenges in the workplace and how to address them. One of the topics includes stress triggers in the workplace.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 18, 2012

Flickr photo by DoroQuez. The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Observe is his photos in flickr , read his blog , follow him on Twitter , join his Ning community , and learn why you should care about poverty. .    Just study his YouTube Channel which has millions of views and lots of audience participation. Watch how tells the story of what he did and how it had impact.

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