Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

In fact, Lucy has been terrific in finding new ways, like Branch , to use the social tools to facilitate a global brain around these ideas. It used to be twenty years ago that the “do gooders” would go off and take lower paying jobs in the nonprofit sector. Let’s start with a definition first.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

My TechSoup Global colleague Lewis Haidt was at the conference as well and penned Nonprofits Imagine a Better Sharing Economy , which provides a good primer on what it is and how a nonprofit-centric sharing economy can benefit all of us. Where Are Nonprofits and Libraries on Sharing? Why aren't THEY here?"

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor. of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. The need for open data from NGOs is reiterated, while the way philanthropy has promoted the global Open Government Partnership is explained. It originally appeared. on NetSquared. Data Measurement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Note from Beth: Last month during one of our book talks for “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World , ” at TechSoup Global, Rachel Weidinger from Upwell came up to say hello. Why Your Nonprofit Should Be A Big Listener guest post by Rachel Weidinger. Tide Report: www.upwell.us/tidereport.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As nonprofits continue to navigate a challenging economic climate, GivingTuesday continues to play a unique role that is special to the nonprofit sector. Where appropriate, we’ll also draw out some conclusions and comparisons to help contextualize where and how GivingTuesday can fit into your nonprofit’s overall strategy.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2011

Elliot will be talking with participants about technology planning for nonprofits, and Evonne and Susan will be talking about interactive online events and social media tools. Live: Participatory Events, Webinars, Conversations, Local and Global. Check this chart for a comparison of web conferencing tools. We think Watchitoo.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

From time to time, we like to shine the spotlight on nonprofit techies who go above and beyond to help out other organizations with their technology conundrums. NetSquared is TechSoup's volunteer-driven, global network of nonprofit technology workshops and networking events. Long-Time President of the Nonprofit Fan Club.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2009

So, when Lynne Johnson from Fast Company asked me to blog a list, I thought I'd create a nonprofit technology category and acknowledge the work of these awesome women: Nonprofit Technology Marnie Webb is the Co-CEO of TechSoup Global and creator of Netsquared and was voted most valuable person in the nonprofit technology field in 2008.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2016

We know that nonprofit professionals are the hardest working folks out there and we want to help you succeed. 2016 Nonprofit Sector Leadership Report. If you nonprofit is lacking a strategic plan, you can create one for your division. The State of Nonprofit Cloud. April Fools. Leaders exist at all levels.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2016

Here are four common mistakes my team and I see made by social, government, and nonprofit organizations trying to measure their impact, and tips on how to avoid them: 1. One national nonprofit I know had been working on putting together a measurement system for three years. Measuring Too Much. Underutilizing What You Have.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2009

A lot of the ideas resonate with using online social networks and social media effectively for nonprofits, especially in the larger frame of movement building. This week at the Packard Foundation, I had the opportunity to meet Steve Waddell whose research focuses on Global Action Networks. Each type of mapping has specific benefits.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2014

With the upcoming end of XP support , nonprofits that are still using Windows XP should plan to upgrade to a more recent version of Windows. TechSoup Global member: Since the early 2000s. Read our comparison of the two operating systems. They just needed some support in the early process. Snapshot: HOPE, Inc.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2015

Their school dropout rate decreased in comparison with the national statistics. Last year the NGO accessed Office 365 for nonprofits with the help of TechSoup Romania. After 10 years of work, it was clear that investing in early education was the most efficient method. Office 365 — Increasing Productivity with the Cloud.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2015

Their school dropout rate decreased in comparison with the national statistics. Last year the NGO accessed Office 365 for nonprofits with the help of TechSoup Romania. After 10 years of work, it was clear that investing in early education was the most efficient method. Office 365 — Increasing Productivity with the Cloud.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

" Another paper, The Determinants of the Global Digital Divide: A Cross-Country Analysis of Computer and Internet Penetration , concludes that "income is largely responsible for the global technology gap" The Infighting. of foundation funding goes to nonprofits led by people of color, people of color make up 16.5%

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Neon CRM

JULY 19, 2023

As a nonprofit fundraiser, you know this means only one thing: Giving season is almost here! The end-of-year giving season is a huge deal for the nonprofit sector, driving billions of dollars in the span of a month, with a vast amount of that giving coming in the final few days of the month alone! Get the guide 2.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2019

These events all pale in comparison, though, to the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) in the European Union. Why does an EU law have such a monumental effect on privacy globally? Marriott suffered a data breach affecting up to 500 million customers—one of the largest breaches in history.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

That’s why we’re starting with the basics and sharing nonprofit best practices that cover the most important elements of your fundraising strategy. KPIs give your organization a way to measure the success of campaign-specific goals and your nonprofit’s long term goals.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2015

In comparison, overall charitable giving to 5,170 nonprofits representing over $17 billion in annual giving grew 1.4 Working closely with Herbalife, the global nutrition company, the Herbalife Family Foundation raises money from people throughout the world who sell Herbalife, and from Herbalife employees and customers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

At Fort Mason on San Francisco Bay investors, fund managers and social entrepreneurs put their heads together to discuss what it will take to do better, and do more, in the space that lies between strictly nonprofit and strictly for profit. There is a difference between seasonal agricultural work and a full time job with benefits.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Key Insights from the 2010 Global State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on October 27th, 2010 Blackbaud has conducted its North American State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey annually for six of the past seven years.

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Neon CRM

MAY 26, 2023

Association management software is a tool that nonprofits and associations use for engaging members, completing various membership management tasks, and other operations. With association management software (AMS), you can manage the whole member story and use that data to improve member relationships. What is Association Management Software?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

The nonprofit technology news this month reports on the reinvention of the wheel in India and Africa, how nonprofits are leading the wearable computing field, the privacy threat you may not have heard about yet, and plenty more. We have another date for the end of the global digital divide! Digital Inclusion. News flash.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

I’m teaching a graduate class at the Monterey Institute of International Studies based on my books, The Networked Nonprofit and Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. They will be placed with organizations working on policies in these areas, many part of large international networks, nonprofits, and government.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

one of my favorite things about our guests is she’s been in her shoes, right, she’s been an ED, she’s been not just a consultant but also has worked for and with nonprofits directly, which is great, over two decades. Every business, whether it be for-profit or nonprofit business, is usually created for purpose.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 1, 2018

The 2018 Global NGO Technology Report provides insight on the online and mobile communication tools NGOs around the world use to promote general awareness, communicate with core audiences and raise funds from donors, as well as an analysis of those online tools and comparisons of regional usage. Nonprofits Connect.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

calling me a pro -- but honestly in comparison to Vicky's work, I feel like more a Sunday afternoon painter.). I modified his "Mankato Scale" into a nonprofit tech skills assessment. And, now I'm hoping that others in the nonprofit tech community will share too. Take this further into the nonprofit tech space.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Imagine donating money to a cause you believed in and never hearing back from the nonprofit organization. This is why nonprofit impact reporting is so important. The idea is to inform and reassure external and internal stakeholders about the impact your nonprofit is having. It leaves a bitter feeling, doesn’t it?

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Media Cause

AUGUST 17, 2021

Supporters were prompted to tell President Biden to end the Global Gag Rule forever by urging Congress to pass the Global Her Act in support of women and girls around the world. A few tips to make passive, daisy-chain fundraising work for your nonprofit: . In other words, your standard donation page copy probably won’t suffice.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For 5 years the Blackbaud Institute has brought together experts in the nonprofit sector to speak on a wide variety of topics. From donor retention to nonprofit marketing to organizational leadership, every ebook is an invaluable resource. Our first installment covered the must-haves for your nonprofit marketing plan.

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