Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Also, some folders, such as those containing the 990s, bylaws, and approved minutes, can be linked to the nonprofit’s website to make the organization more transparent to the public. Even in the absence of tech failure, setting up a shared drive will allow new members to read through previous minutes to get context on issues of interest.

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Google Conservancy Demonstration Collaboration 315

NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2012

This issue of NTEN:Change takes a look at the various aspects of collaboration that nonprofit leaders should consider: benefits, tools, examples, pitfalls, and organizational "readiness.". Feature: Tools for Project Collaboration Management ," from Idealware's Kyle Andrei. Two Case-Studies: Sharing Back Office Functions.

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Issue Collaboration NTEN Case Study 76

M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

Facing the Problem For so many issues I’ve worked on, the problem is not that we, the advocates, don’t have a solution. Learn the Context To build a relationship with a lawmaker’s office, go in ready to demonstrate that you’ve done your homework by making a customized case for why and how their boss would benefit from supporting your issue.

Campaign 80

Campaign Advocacy Policy Demonstration 80

Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Other public information. Candid staff also scan websites, press releases, social media, and news sources for grantmaking information. These searches tend to focus on narrow, high-profile issues, such as Covid-19 or racial equity. In fact, only a small number of grants are web-scraped from other public sources.

Grant 111

Grant Data Pledge Foundation 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

News articles on your website can serve the same function as blog posts on your website provided they are dated and written like a blog post, not a press release. 6) Share commentary and CTAs about current issues in the news. Second, search engines are consistently searching the web to index fresh content. Blog Design Best Practices.

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Practice Nonprofit Newsletter News 352

NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

This issue of NTEN:Change provides statistics you should probably know about your supporters and constituents, strategies that might need to incorporate mobile technology considerations, tips, stories, and insights from nonprofit professionals and technology experts. Well, it means a lot of different things.

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Issue Mobile Journal Change 90

M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A recent article by the Associated Press sheds light on a troubling trend: nonprofit organizations, particularly 501(c)(3)s, are becoming increasingly wary of lobbying and advocacy efforts. Change the terms of the debate and change the culture Nonprofits have always played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse and cultural norms.

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Advocacy Impact Culture Alternative 97

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Whether you call it "data-driven", "data-informed", "evidence-based", or something else, making smarter decisions and strategies for your organization is something every nonprofit leader strives for—and what the latest issue of NTEN:Change is all about.

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Issue Data Case Study Org 82

Greater Giving

AUGUST 10, 2023

Media Relations, also known as Public Relations (PR), plays a pivotal role in getting the word out and generating excitement. Their primary responsibility is to promote the event through various media channels and engage with potential attendees, sponsors, and the public. The Power of Great PR What are media relations?

Roles 40

Roles Media Press Sponsor 40

NTEN

JUNE 7, 2012

When our editorial committee decided on “Content Curation” as the overall theme of this issue when planning back in 2011, we knew that it would be an important topic for the nonprofit sector, but we didn’t anticipate that, in some ways, 2012 would turn out to be the year of content curation , as Beth Kanter predicted in January.

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Issue Content Case Study Map 78

NTEN

MARCH 12, 2013

One running theme that echoes behind any new technology tool introduced to the public, or new trend identified for nonprofit operations, or new idea brought up by your staff is the concept of “risk and reward.” In the current issue you'll find: " Risks and Rewards for Nonprofit Leaders ," by Akaya Windwood, Rockwood Leadership Institute.

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Issue Chicago Case Study NTEN 59

M+R

MARCH 1, 2024

powell is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of civil rights and civil liberties and a wide range of issues including race, structural racism, ethnicity, housing, poverty, and democracy. Please join a conversation between The Othering and Belonging Institute’s john a. Register here.

Conversation 52

Conversation California Press Structure 52

Qgiv

MAY 14, 2021

Should our nonprofit address these issues? Do our supporters want to hear from us about these issues? Your crisis communication plan’s purpose is to guide your organization’s public communication in response to an event that could negatively impact your organization. Should we still ask for donations?

Communication 71

Communication Build Press Social Media 71

Museum 2.0

JANUARY 8, 2018

It's sparked public uproar, legal battles, and nationwide press coverage. It's cracked the crumbling, outdated rules around deaccessioning--and unearthed more serious issues of public trust. Cue public uproar and legal action to block the auction. The issue is violation of public trust. Maybe it will.

Public 40

Public Build Museum Detroit 40

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2022

That’s why hunger is such a complex and urgent issue. We invite you — our community of nonprofits, schools, partners, and employees — to submit the issues preventing food security that we can address together. Please submit your ideas on what issue you think is worth addressing to end hunger. Opens new window. About the Author.

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Hunger Impact Ideas Homeless 93

Candid

MARCH 13, 2024

First report: Funding to HBCUs For our first publication, ABFE and Candid decided to focus on a specific aspect of Black leadership—historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Since its release, the publication has been the most downloaded report in Candid’s collection of social sector research.

Leadership 52

Leadership Experiment Social United States 52

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This is a great time to set up your GivingTuesday donation page, plan a few publicity blasts, and start approaching donors about commitments. First, decide how much effort you want to put into publicity and promotion. Then feel free to choose one of our suggested publicity plans, or make your own! Get creative!

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Social Media Gift Sponsor 98

Media Cause

JANUARY 8, 2024

Nonprofits play a crucial role in addressing various societal issues—hunger, poverty, environmental conservation, and healthcare, just to name a few. Data-Driven Decision-Making Keyword research provides valuable insights into what topics and issues are currently trending and relevant to your target audience.

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Research Difference Search Hunger 59

NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

Indeed it has, and the latest issue could be our best ever. I'm pleased to announce Issue Five of NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders ! NTEN's publication (which was recently honored with a Publishing Trendsetter Award ) is free and hot off the press.

Case Study 78

Case Study Issue Studies Journal 78

Candid

JULY 1, 2021

Last summer , the murder of George Floyd and the global racial justice movement brought issues of racial inequity and injustice to the forefront. Mastercard ) or issuing periodic press releases announcing aggregate funding to groups of nonprofits (e.g., Here are the top three challenges we found: . the NBA Foundation ).

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Working with trusted community partners with deep history and expertise on grantmaking for racial equity, we responded this month by updating our special issue site on funding for racial equity. We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. .

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Fund Pledge Grant Map 105

Candid

JULY 27, 2022

We review the flurry of news stories, press releases, and announcements, and we actively search websites to identify and record grantmaking data. We also made the data publicly available through special issue pages about the war in Ukraine and coronavirus , where users can access the data, alongside news stories and additional resources.

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Data Ukraine Pledge Grant 98

Candid

JUNE 17, 2021

In terms of issue area, giving to public-society benefit organizations saw the largest increase, growing 15.7 Giving USA and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy press release 06/15/2021. Giving by foundations jumped 17 percent (15.6 percent), to an estimated $88.55 billion, while bequests increased 10.3

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Giving Indiana Philanthropy PDF 115

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. It is great when we get wins and can celebrate them, and it’s tough when we take a loss and have to re-group and press onward. Here’s what they said. Advocacy is a long-term calling.

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Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

In this article, we’ll provide some guidance to those who are ready to move beyond the board statement or public equity pledge to actively and intentionally implement Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) practices and strategies into their consultant search process. . What is your organization’s public reputation around JEDI?

Consultant 111

Consultant Script Evaluation Nonprofit 111

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

We are taught to create an organizational chart or a program activity graphic or a network diagram of organizations needed to address an issue like homelessness or educational equity. Determine the best type of question, like multiple choice, Likert scale, open or closed ended, short text, or long text.

Data 99

Data Knowledge Philanthropy Policy 99

Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 16, 2022

The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) magazine’s September issue. Other Recent Press Releases From Cloud for Good: Cloud for Good is the Salesforce.org 2022 Nonprofit Consulting Partner of the Year. They must be U.S.-based,

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Time Companies United States Press 81

Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

Starting today and through August 5, 2023, we are making the proposed changes available for public comment. Before moving forward with these changes, however, we want to give as many people as possible a chance to weigh in on them. The post Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Taxonomy Proposal Comment Change 98

Candid

MAY 14, 2021

Based on aggregated data from seventy-four giving platforms and issue- and action-specific apps and tools, the report, Giving in Unprecedented Times: A Lookback at 2020 U.S. In addition, the median year-over-year change in fundraising revenue across all issue areas was negative, ranging from -2.9 Total charitable giving increased 5.2

Retention 69

Retention Studies Fundraising PDF 69

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

Participatory practice is a concept which means giving voice to those in the community who know the issues best, and then planning and organizing solutions to these issues using the resources of the nonprofit to implement solutions. This is where participatory practice comes in to play. Scholarships are available.

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Participatory Culture Leadership Washington 98

Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Caravan Studios, a division of TechSoup, builds apps that help communities solve pressing issues. Collaborating with Public Libraries. I was happy to hear from Joseph that he and his team members have started working directly with public libraries on cleaning up the data about the various locations.

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San Francisco Public Digital Library 36

Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

Rebranding can be used to improve public perception of a nonprofit’s organization, but it’s a major decision and significant project to undertake. For example, is there an issue with or aspect of your current branding that needs to be addressed to better connect with the hearts and minds of your audience?

Nonprofit 119

Nonprofit Audience Library Research 119

Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

I can see there might be an issue with the optics of this situation, but also know companies set up foundations to advance initiatives and work they align with and care about. They may wish to build good will with their employees, clients, or the general public. – – Too Greedy?

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Grant Homeless Proposal Foundation 111

sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

The annual financial audit is a great time to review your statements through a risk lens and search the corners of your financial statements for long-forgotten issues that could contaminate an entire balance sheet. All nonprofits serve the public good, and if you fail to meet outcomes, that failure can have a long shadow.

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International Nonprofit Review Process 84

sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2021

In the development world, regular campaign studies reveal donors’ up-at-night issues, shape fundraising priorities, and advance relationships with prospects. Similarly, community benefit staff often arrive with a public health background and a passion for health justice. Technology can be a huge benefit here.

Fundraising 91

Fundraising Benefit Relationship Knowledge 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

In December, 2007, this post from the Chronicle of Philanthropy Blog, expanding on a post by Jeff Brooks, creative director at Merkle Direct, on his Donor Power Blog asked: Do most nonprofit organizations do enough to share key information with the public? Is it risky to provide statistics about finances and results on a public Web site?

Public 94

Public Indianapolis Museum Organization 94

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 29, 2012

I'm focusing on the community response to the prospect of the millage and the way the public debate reflects broader conversations about the public value of the arts. But the arguments trotted out represent how far we have to go in articulating the public value of arts institutions (and helping our supporters speak the same language).

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Detroit Arts Public Support 49