Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2010

I've been asked by a lot of people both inside and outside Benetech lately to not only talk about the what we do, but the why we do it: the thinking behind it. I met with a very senior nonprofit leader last week in New York who explicitly asked us to talk more about what we're thinking.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

If you’re not familiar with Brandon, he’s the blogger/photographer behind Humans of New York (HONY). Unlike most others who’ve built a massive following on social media, his following of over 9 million people grew by doing things differently. And at the core, that’s what inspires charity. You are who you serve.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

When we limit barriers of entry, we can better reach those who are not ready to attend in-person events again, unlock access to a new generation of givers, and gain the ability to reach all donors exactly where they’re at. The answer, simply, is to give people what they want! Learn More About C.J. Christopher J. Stanfill, Ph.D.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

His idea was to bring attention to the positive impact philanthropy has on society and to encourage people to become more involved in charitable activities. The day is typically celebrated with a variety of events and activities, including award ceremonies, fundraising galas, volunteer recognition , and educational programs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In September, I attended several events as part of Climate Week in New York City, all of which focused on sustainability and how to accelerate the ecopreneur revolution. After my week in New York, I was left with a sense of both optimism and urgency. We need to show people what is possible.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2022

Adding another layer of fear and uncertainty was the fact that our organization, Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue (LOHR), largely depended on in-person events to survive. We were overwhelmed by these questions combined with the work it took to maintain a herd of horses, with no events or public programs. . Lessons learned .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. WhatsApp recently announced that it will soon enable group video calls of up to eight people , which nonprofits can use for donor updates, presentations, and even teaching.

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DipJar

AUGUST 9, 2022

Brunswick is a community of readers, and before the pandemic, the library was seeing more than 1,000 people per day – not bad for a community of just 21,000 people. To reach new supporters, Curtis created the Contemporaries Group for people between the ages of 35 and 55. This happens in so many ways.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

They are holding digital storytelling events all month! Storymakers Events. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Story Time: Empowering People with Technology. We’ve rounded up almost thirty other community nonprofit technology events being held this September, so you’re sure to find something new. September 2.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Live auctions are exciting, fast-paced nonprofit events that can bring in a lot of revenue. The best live auction items are relevant to your unique event audience’s interests, hard to come by for the average person, and reasonably priced. However, a live auction is only as good as the items that are available for bidding.

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See3

JANUARY 25, 2007

It was designed by a New York artist named Cindy Workman. Cindy is having an art show, and if you are in New York, you should take a look. We love our See3 logo.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

The stories offer some perspective on what young people are experience now. Key life events were put on hold, delayed, or outright cancelled. Key life events were put on hold, delayed, or outright cancelled. Dilenschneider : We had well over 100 people on the original list.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the following years, New York adopted the Congress’s plan, designating the second Saturday in May as American Indian Day. In addition to celebration, the month is also a time to reckon with the history of the treatment of the Indigenous peoples in America and the impact of their dispossession by European settlers.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Our goal is to help each other solve our tech challenges, find a tribe of people who share our passions, and have a ridiculously good time while we’re at it! We’d love to help you start a new meetup. November’s Net2Local Events. With 50 groups world-wide there’s probably an event near you!

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

From our 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar , here are five hot summer events that are sure to bring the heat. Starting Wednesday, the event will feature a non-stop schedule packed with great sessions and workshops. 2016 New York Nonprofit Conference. 2016 Nonprofit Marketing Conference. But it doesn't end there.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 11, 2022

This article is for the overworked techie in charge of all of the digital things who just panicked that it is 2020 and there are new privacy laws. There are two new major online privacy policy changes coming in 2020, the CCPA in California and SHIELD act in New York. How does the SHIELD Act apply to my organization?

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

For instance, people such as Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk, and others suggest we enter into a doomsday scenario. . In the early 2000s, Google gained broader traction and then took off to become what it is today as it became accessible to people beyond government and businesses. Thankfully, they changed the name to Google.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Will there be a return to in-person events and normal fundraising for 2021? Fundraising During COVID: Virtual Events Are Front and Center. Even as more and more people are becoming vaccinated, we still have not reached herd immunity. That means you shouldn’t be planning on in-person events just yet.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

The riots began after a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in Lower Manhattan, one of the few establishments that welcomed gay people as patrons in the 1950s and 1960s. Learning about the people that brought the movement to life and the reason why Pride Month exists will help you better understand the meaning of the month!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Tweets with links have an 86% higher retweet rate and higher engagement overall because people are hesitant to retweet or engage with tweets that do not have a source or a call-to-action. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

If a news story is breaking when you get to work in the morning, and it is related to your mission or your programs, write up a quick two-paragraph summary of or commentary about the breaking news story, add a link to the original source, and then distribute your blog post to your communities. Post Calls to Action.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 27, 2023

Certainly, individuals are at the core of a good peer-to-peer campaign, but don’t forget the potential of people banding together and forming a team. The Power of “Together” in Team Fundraising A fundraising team is a group of people working together to raise funds for an organization or cause.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2014

Every month NetSquared holds free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use technology for social good. With 50 groups in 20 countries there’s probably a Net2Local group near you (but if there isn’t we’d love to help you start a new meetup.) :-). Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

Every month, our meetup leaders host free in-person events in 60 cities. Find your closest group or apply to start a new group. Upcoming Events. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , HandsOn Tech , DataKind , and more. Asia and Pacific Rim.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people to give back to their communities by donating money, volunteering their time, or advocating for causes that they believe in. A common misconception about GivingTuesday is that it’s a day focused only on extracting money out of people. Who Is Giving?

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

Emily has taught in underprivileged communities in New York and Buenos Aires. ulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits. Your communications need to provide information about your organization to people who are only marginally familiar with it. What tells you people are ready to move?

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Be as we have seen in events around the world, the revolution will be tweeted, photographed, mapped and posted to our status. And most importantly: it will be documented and shared by large numbers of people, experiencing it first hand, and sharing news and updates in real time. “The revolution will not be televised.”

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

Anecdotally, you can ask people who know the donor to share information about them. Affinity and Engagement : Donors who actively engage with your organization–the ones that attend events, volunteer, or serve on committees or boards–are often more receptive to discussions about planned giving.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

While the most common form of P2P fundraising has been associated with events like a race or bike tour, the nonprofit sector is trending toward expanding P2P fundraising beyond the paradigm of event fundraising. According to the 2017 RWR 30 released in March, revenue from the top Run, Walk and Cycling events are down 8% since 2012.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2022

With COVID restrictions putting the brakes on many of the past two years’ large gatherings, nonprofits are anxious to resume in-person events – and supporters are looking forward to attending. As the event landscape continues to evolve, however, should you plan a big fundraising gala or focus on smaller, more intimate opportunities?

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See3

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

Marc Andreessen, the founder of Netscape, Ning and an internet thinker (and billionaire), wrote a post today on his blog called Inaugurating the New York Times Deathwatch. He shows vividly how the New York Times business has eroded, how their ad revenues are way down, circulation is down, etc. . Sulzberger, Jr.

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VisionLink

JANUARY 29, 2015

Using VisionLink''s outbound telephony polling software, over 12,000 people throughout New York and New Jersey received automated calls enabling them to report on what the storm was doing to their homes and to their local communities in real-time. How does it work?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2018

And the one great thing about social media, particularly Facebook, is that you get to hear from many people wishing you a happy day because the platform alerts them. ” Some worry that this shift will create an even more pervasive “filter bubble,” where people only see content that reinforces their own opinions and views.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

I recently attended the US launch event for Historypin is a new (and free) application for Android, iPhone, or the web that arranges photos, videos, and text in the context of time and location (leveraging the Google Maps API). It’s a way of interacting with other people, other places, and other times from anywhere you are.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

Share breaking news. Why send around that New York Times article when instead you can promote a link to your blog post (complete with your organization’s branding, e-Newsletter sign up box and “Donate Now&# button) commenting and linking to that New York Times article? Post calls to action.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

That was the theme of the ninth Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting that President Bill Clinton, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton recently convened in New York City last month.

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