Twenty Hats

MAY 3, 2021

From an outsider’s eye, volunteer management may look easy: just be friendly when volunteers come in and thank them when they leave; be thankful you even have volunteers coming in to do the mission-oriented work. I was with my organization long before I became the volunteer manager. If only our work was that simple.

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

How to Support the Asian American Arts Alliance The “Get Involved” page on the Asian American Arts Alliance website is full of ways to support this nonprofit, like volunteering, getting involved with a special event, or sharing your own program with their community.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 23, 2009

The speakers include: Danielle Brigida , the social-media outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, in Washington, DC where she manages the organization’s voice on online networks such as Facebook, MySpace, Care2, Change.org, Digg, and StumbleUpon.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2023

For example, the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) undertook a six-year lobbying campaign in New York to pass better protections for domestic workers. Instead, they rely on the same kinds of funding streams as traditional community-based nonprofits: individual donations, volunteers, and support from institutional philanthropy.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 26, 2009

The discussion featured: Danielle Brigida , the social-media outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, in Washington, DC where she manages the organization's voice on online networks such as Facebook, MySpace, Care2, Change.org, Digg, and StumbleUpon.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

NTC is designed for all roles in nonprofit technology, from board members and staff to volunteers, consultants, and vendors. It’s a co-production between the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter (AFP DC) and the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 16, 2011

I just attended two days of meetings in Washington DC on the first year of the DIAGRAM Center , held at the Office of Special Education Programs in the Department of Education. Of course, just as we're solving the text problem, more and more content is moving to richer, more visual forms like graphics, simulations and flash!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Some wisdom from DC Nonprofits: JoesMovement : Joe’s Movement Emporium is the community performing arts center of World Arts Focus, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was launched in 1992. They used social media to help win the DC Best Place to Volunteer Contest. Image by Codilicious from Flickr.

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Care2

MAY 10, 2013

From micro-fundraising on Kickstarter.com to mapping craters on the Moon , people are coming up with creative ways to harness large groups of online volunteers. Large, probability samples of citizens can accurately tell us a lot about the opinions of the nation at large. Are you in DC on May 16th? Crowdsourcing is all the rage.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2013

In this webinar you''ll learn: How Millennials connect with causes - using social media and different peer methods to engage as volunteers and donor s. How Millennials participate in various service programming from micro-volunteering to leadership programming.

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Care2

MARCH 11, 2012

For example, a Snoball may be defined as: “Every time I go the gym, I will donate $1 to the National Wildlife Federation,” or “When I check-in at my favorite restaurant using Foursquare, I will donate $2 to the DC Central Kitchen.” Reward Volunteers. com’s Cause Channel.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 20, 2013

Earlier today, I attended the American Foundation for the Blind’s (AFB) National Leadership Conference in Chicago where I received the 2013 Migel Medal. The Migel Medal, often called the highest honor in the blindness field, is awarded annually to one or two individuals whose careers exemplify exceptional accomplishments in the field.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Networked Nonprofit at PRSA in Washington, DC. Kami Huyse, my business partner at Zoetica, gave a presentation at PRSA Conference in Washington, DC about social media integrated into cause-related marketing and CSR (it is the research we’re working on as part of our fellowship with the Society for New Communications Research ). . >

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 11, 2014

There’s been a lot of recent activity coming out of Washington, DC … it’s a good time for an update. In recent weeks, we’ve seen some important publications coming from our nation’s capital. Those “consumers” are also our donors, constituents, volunteers and advocates. What to do?

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Following a point-counterpoint tradition, NTEN''s CEO Amy Sample Ward will facilitate a conversation with panelists Michael Enos, CTO, of the Second Harvest Food Bank, Gouri Sadhwani, CEO of the Akanksha Fund, and Rick Cohen, Director of Communications and Operations at the National Council of Nonprofits. Hope to see you in DC!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2020

Here, I’d like to (virtually) introduce you to Raymond Polikoski, Vice President of Finance & Administration at Special Olympics New York, and Jessie Salpeter, Senior Database Manager at National Park Foundation. It will help us build a diverse portfolio, not just financially, but also in relation to volunteers. Jessie Salpeter.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is the only national conference expressly designed to prepare 400+ college students for a career in the social sector. DMA / Washington, DC / Not available. Impact National Conference / Amherst, MA / Less than $200. Alliance Management Institute. Alliance Management Institute. Leadership.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2009

The speakers include: Danielle Brigida , the social-media outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, in Washington, DC where she manages the organization's voice on online networks such as Facebook, MySpace, Care2, Change.org, Digg, and StumbleUpon.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2009

The discussion featured: Danielle Brigida , the social-media outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, in Washington, DC where she manages the organization's voice on online networks such as Facebook, MySpace, Care2, Change.org, Digg, and StumbleUpon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2010

Washington, DC. The 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. June 25, 2010. The Nonprofit 2.0 Conference. Details here. June 29, 2010. New York City. Book Party and Discussion with authors. Beth Kanter and Allison Fine. Moderated by Stephanie Strom of the New York Times. Details here. June 30, 2010.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2012

But how exactly can nonprofits use it and other platforms to raise money, grow their base of supporters, change policy, and recruit volunteers and board members? Washington, DC – October TBA. Facebook now boasts over 901 million active users, making it, by population, the world’s third largest country.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

About the Presenters: Doug Barker -- Principal and Co-Founder, Barker & Scott Consulting As a principal in Barker & Scott Consulting, Doug assists leading regional, national, and international nonprofit organizations with leveraging the power of information technology for organizational advancement and mission success.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2013

Attend at least one national conference a year. I encourage you to register, fundraise, donate and volunteer so that you can have firsthand experience being on the other side. 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.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Additionally, the Regional Representative will receive a trip to the 2013 National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Washington, DC. Visit iamoregon.org to make a nomination or go to mmt.org to learn more about MMT's work. Claim or update your nonprofit and invite reviews to participate.

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AFP Blog

JULY 16, 2007

It connected.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The WHAT IF Conference is for anyone who supports nonprofit organizations, especially staff and board members, volunteers, donors, foundations and corporate funders. It’ll open with candid stories about the ups and downs of working in social good and close with an afternoon of action and volunteering with local nonprofits. 10/19/2017.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

MotivationMonday (post about how you keep volunteers or donors motivated). — FONZ National Zoo (@FONZNationalZoo) November 12, 2015. SelfieSunday (just post a selfie of your volunteers or staff members). WashingtonREIT thank u for volunteering for a full day of service & making 2 meals for families!

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

Road trips are an excellent platform for causes to tell important stories, engage volunteers, and fundraise in an innovative way. Drawing national attention to an important issue (and a good bit of recognition for your organization the process). Creating meaningful volunteer opportunities. Diverse Goals. Raising funds.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

They do this work through online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions that are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries. The organization has a staff of 40 across three offices (Washington DC, New York City, and Oakland, California). I spoke to 350.org

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

CrisisCamps are independent, disbursed, volunteer efforts to develop lightweight technology solutions to help with disaster relief. From this frame and initial thinking (which was captured on www.crisiscommons.org ) a network of eager volunteers was ready to be mobilized after the earthquake hit.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

After many years in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, DC, Kivi gave up big city life to live in rural North Carolina with her husband, two young daughters, three cats, a dog and countless backyard wildlife. She enjoys writing, gardening, volunteering, hiking, vegetarian cooking and teaching her kids how to bake.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

CrisisCamps are independent, disbursed, volunteer efforts to develop lightweight technology solutions to help with disaster relief. From this frame and initial thinking (which was captured on www.crisiscommons.org ) a network of eager volunteers was ready to be mobilized after the earthquake hit.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

NetSquared DC's Roshani Kothari on why she loves NetSquared. I heard from an organizer who told me that her last two jobs have come from her volunteer role in our community, and from many others who told me that getting together with their peers is what gives them the energy to continue to find innovative ways to use technology for good.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2010

In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries." One year later, April 26-27, 2010, more than 260 people from over 60 countries gathered in Washington, DC for an unprecedented two-day Entrepreneurship Summit hosted by President Obama and the U.S.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2013

I was reminded of this because of the American Bar Assocation's National Celebration of Pro Bono last week. I have no idea how it got started, but one of the most available and effective forms of corporate social responsibility are pro bono legal services for charities. OK, I do know that lawyers in the U.S

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2008

There are 14 million nonprofits employees out there and 60 million volunteers. Robert is Founder and President of the DC Central Kitchen, the Co-Convener of the first Nonprofit Congress and, most recently, the Founder and Director of the Nonprofit Primary Project, which developed presidential candidate forums in New Hampshire.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2016

They want different perks from their employers; they donate and volunteer differently from their predecessors; they spend money and get involved and use technology differently than has ever been done before. MCON 2016 is located at the National Geographic campus in the heart of Washington, D.C. So what’s new in 2016? Well, a lot.

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