Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Earlier this year, the Network for Nonprofit Technology Solution Providers (NNTSP) organized as part of TechSoup Global, combining their resources to create a national network of local technology capacity-builders serving the nonprofit sector. Several of the NNTSP partners are combining efforts for a response to Hurricane Sandy.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding upon 12 data sources, t he report documented $30 billion in private, public, corporate, and individual disaster-related giving to address major disasters and humanitarian crises that affected millions globally in 2019. Enable advocacy and community organizing efforts.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Our collective attention has been almost singularly focused on the pandemic and its global effects. Hurricane Dorian caused catastrophic damage in the Bahamas and parts of the eastern United States. Non-DAC government donors and multilateral organizations contributed an additional $2.8 billion. . billion for U.S.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 16, 2021

This in-depth roundtable discussion focused on how these organizations have navigated the tectonic technological terrain created by the global pandemic, and what life will, or should, look like for nonprofits post-pandemic. How would the many active programs and initiatives of the organization need to adjust to the new challenges?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2021

Disaster relief organizations understand that needs begin before the storm arrives, through evacuation orders, and last until homes are rebuilt or are safe to inhabit. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado, a typhoon or a flood, these organizations mobilize and are ready to fill whatever needs they can.

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AUGUST 19, 2021

If you want to contribute to Haiti relief organizations efforts, here are some options for you: Support the First Responders. Global Empowerment Mission has already deployed one ship full of supplies to Haiti and is continuing to raise funds to aid in their distribution efforts. By donating to this organization, you can sponsor St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Note from Beth: With the hurricanes, gun violence, and fires, I gave generously, including donations to Global Giving funds. Alison Carlman, Director of Impact and Communications at Global Giving, offers a deep dive into some Global Giving data to find the answer. Photo by Fuel Relief Fund on GlobalGiving. since Aug.)

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DipJar

APRIL 20, 2021

Conservation – With more than 187 global partners, LMC works to establish global sea turtle conservation programs backed by the Center’s world-class data. During this time, the eggs can be eaten by predators, damaged by tropical storms and hurricanes, exposed by beach goers digging on the beach, and more.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Relief organizations and first-responders are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Has your organization been affected by Hurricane Sandy?

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Here are some common types of workplace giving: Employee Donations: Employees can voluntarily contribute part of their salary to support charitable organizations, often through payroll deductions. Think about it this way: When a company doesn’t know about an organization or cause, it likely won’t write a check.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. His work examines the challenges of performance measurement, accountability, and governance facing organizations with a social purpose .

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup recently updated its disaster planning and recovery guide, The Resilient Organization , to include the new ways nonprofits, charities, and public libraries are using technology. Android, iOS, Windows Phone) connects you with friends and family during a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 30, 2010

In the morning, I attended a session put on by the Young Global Leaders with six interesting proposals. James Moody of Australia’s national research organization was talking about an idea of a humanitarian license for patents that has been floated by the YGL community. Each hour there’s something memorable.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2013

Most organizations don't think about disaster planning until it's too late. Since Hurricane Katrina struck the US in 2005, TechSoup has created and maintained content specific to nonprofits, libraries, and charities on disaster planning and recovery. Does moving to the cloud really make your organization more resilient?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Relief organizations and first-responders are mobilizing to provide aid to those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Organizations are working tirelessly on the ground to provide clean water, first aid, food, and shelter to those impacted. Donate to Organizations Providing Relief. There's also a Google Crisis Map.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. . Global Volunteer Programs. Turn your employees into content creators.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2020

As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, social good organizations are working creatively to navigate the new landscape. In this series, the Blackbaud Institute shares stories of organizations that are focusing on resilience, weathering these many changes while still positioning themselves for future growth.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

Photo by Life in Africa For this week's BlogHer Holiday Guide post, I needed to come up with a list of nonprofit organizations or causes that BlogHer readers may consider making a donation to as part of their year-end giving. The GRO Foundation: Global Relief Outreach. Help Special Needs Children Improve Social Skills.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2010

At the time, the most impressive thing about the concert was not how much money was raised, or how many musicians were involved, but how global it was. All the event organizers ask is that you find a venues the can accomodate the following: "People, hurricanes, New Orleans themed music (i.e. Remember Live Aid ?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Shopify (iOS) lets you run an online store to raise money for your organization from anywhere in the world. can be customized to meet your organization's needs and run on either a new or existing website. Receiving donations via text message is one of the easiest ways to raise money for your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

A number of nonprofit organizations are promoting Valentine's Day giving opportunities, here's a few: A Day for Hearts is an opportunity to raise awareness about congenital heart defects, a lethal constellation of birth defects of the heart that affect millions of newborn infants and children worldwide. (RED)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

President, Global Hematology and Oncology, Celgene. The audience consisted of patient and professional patient advocacy organizations that were attending the ASCO meeting. The panel was moderated by Joel Beetsch, Vice President, Patient Advocacy, Celgene and Cara Thompson , Director of Patient Advocacy was the host for the event.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. At the time of the earthquake, the application had more then 50 organizations contributing volunteer opportunities to over 6,000 users (with 35,000+ micro-tasks already completed). Costs & Benefits.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. To really get something to stick an organization must maintain a dogged consistency to reinforce the idea with consumers year over year. So how can you make Valentine’s Day work for your organization?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

And we’ve watched helplessly as hurricanes and tropical storms have intensified in frequency and strength. Birgit Cameron, the global director of Patagonia Provisions, is passionate about the integral role that nature — and specifically soil — will play in saving our planet. Patagonia Provisions Champions Regenerative Organic Farming.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2022

Climate change is a global, systemic crisis and there are many points of entry.”. Organizers and leaders should use equity frameworks and seek out local voices to authentically vet new solutions. At the same time, communities are facing acute climate issues in the here and now, such as losing their homes to a hurricane.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2008

Donna Callejon with kids in village in Guatemala - the houses, latrines, etc are being built partly with Global Giving support. Tell me about you - how did you end up working in global philanthropy? I met Dennis Whittle, Global Giving's co-founder, at a social entrepreneurship conference in Geneva.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 1, 2007

Because of that, that's enabled a lot of neat globally local community stories to develop of success. Picture a nonprofit organization with 3.6 DB: Global warming, the environmental impact of global warming. Someone from your local community comes and picks it up, so they thank you effusively at your own doorstep.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 9, 2007

At a grassroots level, there had also been support for solution-based organizing around oil addiction, and around transportation, fermenting from some time. So we had a history of organizing around transportation through our Jumpstart Ford campaign, which now has transitioned into our Freedom From Oil campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

The state went through budget cuts, which happens all the time, and reduced its grant funding – rendering this organization ineligible under new guidelines. The organization went from thriving to struggling. Even though the organization had been around for three decades, they had never asked anyone for a donation.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2014

CRMs are one of those under-appreciated tools that can streamline an organization’s operations, reporting, fundraising, communications, and outreach. David got really involved in nonprofit database work just after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. Here is David’s story. Getting Started in Nonprofit Technology.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 28, 2005

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters. NMC Future Symposium explore applications of techology that could impact issues of global importance over next five years or more. Global Voices Bloggers Mentor Others. What was most sexy? Inspiration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Organization(s) : The U.S. In one day, more than 20 students from 6 universities and five AIDS organizations hit the streets with only cellphone video cameras to produce 8 short video messages to encourage youth to be tested for HIV. Organization(s) : University of Auckland Clinical Trials Research Unit and Healthphone Solutions.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

And it’s been a pleasure to get to know you a little bit, Francis, in planning for this webinar, and what an extensive body of work in helping people plan for and use technology effectively inside organizations. Our organization is a nonprofit, and we are on a mission to use technology to better serve the world. Next slide, please.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2009

But often our good intentions are undermined by the fear that we are so insignificant in the big scheme of things that nothing we can do will actually help feed the world’s hungry, fix the damage of a Hurricane Katrina or even get a healthy lunch program up and running in the local school.

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