Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

Martus is Benetech's free and open source software package designed for human rights activists to collect stories and data about human rights abuses. And, support from the Open Society Foundation made this event possible! For me personally, the meeting was a rare experience. This is a truly unique moment in Martus’ history.

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Everyaction

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Created in 1998, the United Nations Foundation links the United Nations' work with others around the world, helping the UN address a range of global issues, including climate change, global health, women’s empowerment, peace and security, poverty eradication, and more. What does the United Nations Foundation do?

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Symbolically Adopt an Animal from the World Wildlife Foundation Choose from 125 animals—includes a certificate of adoption and photo. Greenpeace Virtual Gift Gifting options include—a patch of Atlantic Ocean, a square of Antarctic Ocean, and a slice of global ocean. Wear your support for LGBTQ+ youth.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

The TechSoup Global network has donated 9.7 It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology. Each spot on the map corresponds to the unique story of an individual social benefit organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? I may start with numbers, but the process of collecting anecdotal information or stories in a structured way from your audience/stakeholders can help you generate insights about what those numbers actually mean.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Each step you take to maximize your impact creates a ripple that carries through to create global change. Once you understand your part in this matrix of good, you can better tell your story and articulate your value in grant writing. The UN Foundation created them to highlight what needs to be achieved by 2030 and track progress.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the University of New Mexico This report examines how W.K.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

The Nonprofit Ready Podcast The Nonprofit Ready Podcast by The Nonprofit Ready Podcast by Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation on iTunes Through the Noise Through the Noise by TTN on iTunes Tiny Spark We investigate philanthropy, nonprofits and international aid. Encourage the development of small organizations by sharing lessons learned.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

For every $100 foundations give to an Ivy League school, how many dollars do you think foundations give to a historically Black college and university (HBCU)? In fact, for every $100 foundations gave to the average Ivy League, they gave 56 cents to the average HBCU. HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2012

The TechSoup Global network has donated 9.7 It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology. Each spot on the map corresponds to the unique story of an individual social benefit organization.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2013

This post was authored by Kyle Reis, who recently joined TechSoup Global as Senior Director of Global Data Services after twenty-five years at the Ford Foundation. rolls of a die, Google “flu” searches, grants approved by foundations), the data become more predictable and informative. We all love stories.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Glasspockets.org is a website sponsored by the Foundation Center that is focused on transparency among funders. foundations still don’t have websites, quite possibly intentionally. The objectives of the Glasspockets project are actually pretty simple: Inspire private foundations to greater openness in their communications.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Sharing stories is arguably the most ancient and long-lasting way of engaging and influencing emotions, values, judgments, and imaginations. But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard? We were blown away by the global participation in this year's campaign.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

With those amazing benefits in mind, the Salesforce.org philanthropy team chose two organizations to work with that aligned with the strategic vision and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #4, Education: Story Pirates and Simbi Foundation. Employees could participate in two volunteering activities: Read for good with Simbi Foundation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

They lead, respectively, the Lean ScaleUp program and Sales and Customer Success Center of Excellence at Insight Partners , a leading global venture capital and private equity firm with over $100 billion under management.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

I spent today at day 1 of the TechSoup Global Summit in Mountain View with two hundred and forty people who work in the TechSoup Global Network around the world, plus other stakeholders. Akhtar Badshah captured the story in this blog post. Photo by Glenn Hirsch. Her final point was that working as a network is fun!

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

foundations’ giving. We review the flurry of news stories, press releases, and announcements, and we actively search websites to identify and record grantmaking data. This data is then made available in Candid’s Foundation Directory and Foundation Maps , as well as for use in research. foundation grantmaking.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. That's why TechSoup Global, NetSquared and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. Get started on telling your story with tools from the TechSoup catalog.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

We promise that this year’s Summit will help you craft better relationships with the people who care about your cause and build a stronger foundation to thrive, no matter what’s next. The Future of Funding: Expanding Partnerships with Foundations. Head of Global Events at Salesforce.org. Don’t believe me? About the Author.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But when the chatbot can write an essay, that’s another story. Back in 2017, McKenzie reported that: “By 2030, 75 million to 375 million workers (3 to 14 percent of the global workforce) will need to switch occupational categories. An AI whose vocabulary is limited to customer service platitudes doesn’t seem so threatening.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

Whether we’ve convened in-person or virtually during a global pandemic, our Salesforce.org nonprofit community never misses an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and imagine a better, more equal world — together. Here are five reasons to register today for the Nonprofit Summit this May. Reason #1: Connect with the Nonprofit Community.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Kick off Dreamforce with the Salesforce.org community: thousands of global nonprofits, educators, and philanthropists dedicated to driving change around the world. Plus, see how our latest innovations set the foundation for holistic learner support and lifelong relationships. Customer Stories in the Spotlight.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

To mark its anniversary, NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories from the last 50 years. Our team partnered with NRDC to conceptualize how to capture these highlights in an engaging and informative story. The Vilcek Foundation. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. ” with Jacob Harold , Guidestar; Robert Kirkpatrick , UN Global Pulse; Mayur Patel , Knight Foundation. Global Pulse @rgkirkpatrick.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2020

Stories of Resilience: A Series Brought To You By The Blackbaud Institute. As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, social good organizations are working creatively to navigate the new landscape. These are the foundational aspects of how we are able to successfully proceed in the midst of a pandemic.”.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising. Eroding Trust The loss of trust is now a global problem. We are, as a species, addicted to story. Nonprofit storytelling is the foundation of every successful marketing and fundraising campaign. Look to the New Donor Timeline for ideas.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2013

On Monday, April 16, TechSoup took its Digital Storytelling global with a full-day tweet chat spanning 10 time zones. A lot of helpful and insightful digital storytelling advice was shared; below are some of the highlights: India: NASSCOM Foundation, TechSoup Global partner, led the way with How to Create High Impact Stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That said, organic reach has been dropping slightly for LinkedIn Pages over the last year and will likely continue to do so, but the recent growth in its popularity, the demographics of its users, and the ability to connect with donors and engage corporate sponsors and foundations have made LinkedIn a must-use social network for nonprofits.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

NRDC launched an immersive storytelling experience featuring powerful stories and moments from the last 50 years to mark its anniversary. Our team partnered with NRDC to conceptualize how to capture these highlights in an engaging and informative story. The Vilcek Foundation. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

s performance on our global mainstage to connect our worldwide attendees through the power of music. Clooney is a globally recognized, high-powered barrister in the field of international human rights and criminal law. I’m so excited to be attending the first-ever Nonprofit Summit for the global nonprofit community.

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Global Giving

JULY 25, 2017

Jessamine Chin Director, VMWare Foundation Who She Is: As Director of the VMware Foundation, Jessamine Chin leads engagement for VMware's 20,000+ employees and heads their worldwide, social impact programs. Q: Tell us an inspiring story about how using technology pro bono has made an impact with a nonprofit. Download Now.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

The Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative. Offering a state-by-state guide to community foundation grant programs. Global funding (including USA). Global Entrepreneurship Network. Here’s a useful list of resources and access points to help your nonprofit today. Grant opportunities for U.S. based nonprofits.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

tax-exempt organizations file annually, are a major source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the United States. Before the pandemic, Candid usually received comprehensive IRS 990 data about nonprofits and foundations about 1.5–2 Isn’t this the same old story? foundations. IRS Form 990s, which U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Once your NGO has laid a foundation for online fundraising success by launching a mobile-optimized website, an e-newsletter, and having the ability to accept online donations, your NGO is then ready to use social media to maximize online fundraising and cause awareness. 1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These nonprofits are on the front lines, battling conditions like Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and TBIs—the leading causes of disability and death globally. The American Brain Foundation , supported by the prestigious American Academy of Neurology, funds research into these interrelated brain diseases.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Maximizing each partners’ strength, global reach and diverse experience, we are coming together to tell the story of progress (and lack thereof) for girls and women against the promises guaranteed in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2010

During my first week as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation, I had an opportunity to hear a presentation by the good folks at Surfrider Foundation about their online/offline activism. We used their story and the way they work in the first chapter of the book, The Networked Nonprofit , to introduce people to the concept.

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