DipJar

AUGUST 9, 2022

Not a librarian by training, she started her career in public relations before moving into nonprofits. The latter was built of repurposed shelves, thanks to a volunteer who is a master carpenter. We recently spoke with Joyce Fehl of the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine. The solution? More power stations and a laptop bar.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

posted by Kathy Renfro Graduate Student ASU Master of Nonprofit Management and Leadership program Nonprofit assignments can place volunteers in precarious positions of potential, personal liability. Prior to the 1940s, the Charitable Immunity Doctrine shielded nonprofits from tort liability, but did not protect volunteers.

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NTEN

JUNE 16, 2011

Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] By Chris Bernard, Idealware The New York City Anti-Violence Project was founded in 1980 as a reaction to neighborhood incidents of anti-LGBT violence. We also get a lot of administrative volunteers.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 17, 2023

Here’s how—and why—nonprofits should use this information to fuel and manage their volunteer programs. Why calculate the value of a volunteer hour? Charitable organizations frequently use this estimate to quantify the enormous value volunteers provide. Where was a volunteer hour most valuable?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Nonprofit assignments can place volunteers in precarious positions of potential, personal liability. Prior to the 1940s, the Charitable Immunity Doctrine shielded nonprofits from tort liability, but did not protect volunteers. In this example, a volunteer is assigned to provide tutoring to grade school students on campus.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

It is recommended that leaders consider building AI expertise in-house, use data analytics to segment donor groups with the express purpose of customizing content, and collect rich, labeled data using their donor conversations to train models for conversational AI in email, phone, text and online chatbots. AI analytics. In-house AI expertise.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 30, 2023

Channels for engagement : Knowing which channels your donors use to engage with your non-profit, such as attending events, volunteering, or sharing content on social media, can help you develop engagement strategies that resonate with them. How do I use donor personas? She typically donates around $50-$100 per donation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 12, 2012

Time: 8-9:30am :: New York, Toronto. 5:30-7pm :: Mumbai, New Delhi. Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2012. 1pm-2:30 :: Dublin, London. 2-3:30pm :: Amsterdam, Cairo. 3-4:30pm :: Doha, Jerusalem, Nairobi. 4-5:30pm :: Abu Dhabi, Dubai. Cost: Free. How to Register: Register Now! Presented By: Heather Mansfield.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

California and New York have the most unions in the dataset, with 3,790 and 3,777 organizations respectively. Further, the study found that union members were more likely to volunteer for charity and to be more engaged in the community in less formal ways (such as going to meetings, tutoring, and mentoring).

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Please join NTEN in welcoming our new Lead Organizers, Dave Tinker (Pittsburgh, PA) and James Porter (Denver, CO) for Tech Clubs and Dar Veverka (Baltimore, MD), and Jonea Agwa (Burlington, Ontario, Canada) for online groups. I am starting to train to run a half-marathon next. It doesn’t matter the subject. James Porter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 14, 2021

This can translate into long term commitment to the organization, which would mean less time and money spent on training and education. Ask beneficiaries to volunteer with projects and events. Obstacle 4: “We do not believe evaluation is important.”. Evaluation leads to better understanding of the unique needs of beneficiaries.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. Houston, Texas: The New Knowledge Economy and the EdTech Advantage. New York, New York: Put Down Your Phone and Start a Movement: Introducing #DinnerMode.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. Houston, Texas: The New Knowledge Economy and the EdTech Advantage. New York, New York: Put Down Your Phone and Start a Movement: Introducing #DinnerMode.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP), a Brooklyn-based nonprofit with just three full-time and two part-time staff members, won first place in the Other Media category for their expertly crafted I Heart East New York multimedia storybook record. They received their donated Adobe software through Techsoup.

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NTEN

JULY 22, 2013

Prior to that she spent years in New York and Washington, DC, where managed communications at Idealist.org; co-founded 826DC; organized with political campaigns and social justice collectives; and got entirely too familiar with the bus and train routes up and down the East Coast.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

New York, New York: Board Match New York 2017. New York, New York: First-Generation College Graduate Networking and Philanthropy Conversation. Arlington Heights, Illinois: Volunteer Fair — Registration for Nonprofits. Detroit, Michigan: SeeClickFix Summer Workshop.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2017

with training, support, and exposure to companies looking to hire internationally trained talent. Currently operating in Chicago, New York, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Silver Spring, Maryland, Upwardly Global also supports clients across the U.S. It provides skilled immigrants to the U.S. UpGlo Continues to Grow.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Our volunteer-run events are live, free, and held monthly. International NetSquared group leaders will also get together for training throughout the year, with our first events already planned for the United Kingdom, Cameroon, and Kenya. Seattle, Washington: Salesforce Essentials — Training for Nonprofit Organizations.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is a statewide community foundation with a staff of 38 and offices in Portland and Ellsworth, plus three remote offices in Maine and one in New York, NY. We as a staff also take advantage of outside trainings or conferences related to our current software platforms as well as new technology.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2014

Whether it’s an event on blogging for international development staff, a case study on the rise of the accidental techie , or a training of activists and young leaders from across Latin America there’s probably a NetSquared group by you ! Vancouver, BC: FIELD TRIP: Volunteers for Salesforce. Wednesday, June 18, 2014.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2014

Some recent events have included the panel discussion Technology Upgrade 101: Integrating New Tech into Existing NonProfits in Victoria, Canada and hands-on computer training for youth in Mukono, Uganda. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School&Community. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2015

TechSoup's NetSquared is the world's largest volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events. We have groups in 20 countries, and last year we held 600+ events helping 17,000+ nonprofit employees, board members, volunteers, and community leaders. Well, there are!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

If you’re only focused on telling the story of how awesome your impact is on your organization’s direct beneficiaries, you’re missing out on a world of content, impact, and new doors to welcome in new supporters. Try shifting the hero of your story to a volunteer, donor, sponsor – what’s their journey?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2010

The 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service (NCVS) is June 28-30 in New York City. The NCVS conference is an opportunity for volunteer and service leaders to get together for in-person networking and learning. Tags: Digital Divide Event Services Tech Planning Training Volunteers.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free and low-cost nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. Seattle, Washington: Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Train and Equip Your Team on a Shoestring Budget. New York, New York.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In our first post – “ The Knitting Factor: Making Skills-Based Volunteering Work for Your Organization ” – we introduced the concept of The Knitting Factor and highlighted three key conditions that make skilled volunteer engagements successful for corporate volunteers, nonprofit partners, and the communities they serve.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

NetSquared’s global network of volunteers will be organizing more than 30 events this April in communities as diverse as Mukono, Uganda; Wellington, New Zealand; and Boston, USA. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School & Community. Sunday, April 6. Monday, April 7.

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

For Hurricane Irene, the Red Cross used volunteers to listen as well as respond in the social media space, to ensure 24 hour coverage during the storm. Their team of digital volunteers, already trained in public affairs and talking to the media, used specific language to represent themselves as Red Cross voices online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2010

Britt also mentions that The Extraordinaries was just about to launch its iPhone application to help people find 20-minute volunteer opportunities. The application creates an opportunity for Kenyan refugees by matching iPhone users' volunteer work with that of the refugees, who do the same tasks and are paid double.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient, local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. New York City, New York: 501 Tech NYC Holiday Gathering 2015. Bamenda, Cameroon: Office 365: Train-the-Trainer in Bamenda.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2017

Naples, Florida: How to use Technology to Communicate and Manage Volunteers. Buffalo, New York: Why Nonprofits Should Use TechSoup and NetSquared. Mukono, Uganda: Second Term 2017 Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School. Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Columbus, Ohio: Nonprofit IT Forum.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

But supporting a rapidly expanding global network of volunteers is difficult, so we've enlisted seven of our most engaged organizers to act as Regional Ambassadors. New York, New York: Periscope for Nonprofits. Intensive Training Opportunity. Friday, February 12, 2016. Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Buffalo, New York: What Are Realistic IT Goals for Our Nonprofits? Seattle, Washington: Targeted Volunteer Recruitment. Buffalo, New York: Essential Data Management. Wellington, New Zealand: Set Your Email Newsletter on Fire | Net2Welly October '17 Meetup. Austin, Texas: Google AdWords for Nonprofits.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

NYSSCPA / New York, NY / $480. Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Finance / @nysscpa.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Every month TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to over 50 cities. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School & Community. New York, NY: How to Be Your Own Social Media Guru: Using Engagement Data.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Every month NetSquared volunteers hold 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 NetSquared group near you (but if there isn't, we'd love to help you start a new meetup ). :-). Wednesday, February 11, 2015.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

USA News did one called Yahoo's work from home ban puzzles business leaders. The New York Times printed In Defense of Telecommuting. About a year after the controversy, The New York Times reported that Telecommuting Is Fast on the Rise. Provide online training to staff, volunteers, or other users.

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