Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2019

The workshop was part of the three-day program where participants were learning both strategy and how to use tools from women who work in the tech industry here in San Francisco. The next exercise was a small group exercise that modeled the first step a small nonprofit might do to build an audience persona.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Our theme this month is educational nonprofits like The Luciano Bareto Júnior Institute in Brazil. We'd also like to introduce Bea Dominguez, who is writing about the nonprofits highlighted on the map. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. Not enough people really know what NGOs and nonprofits do for the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

As a parent of wired kids, I think teaching digital literacy is very important for parents to do. It’s all about teaching digital literacy and citizenship: the knowledge and skills necessary to think critically, behave safely, and interact responsibly in a digital world. Teaching them to use creative tools responsibly?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

If they’re not working together, you’re duplicating resources and potentially weakening your brand through inconsistent messaging. . During the pandemic, many nonprofits discovered the potential of live streaming digital content and virtual events. Consider how relevant content can create cash and community.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2017

Whenever I began a new technology consulting project with a nonprofit, one of the first questions I ask is, "Do you have a tech plan?" Saving Resources. Without a plan that helps to keep its efforts focused, your organization is being inefficient in its use of resources spent managing technology. Effort Coordination.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2016

In our roll-up-my-sleeves and get-r-done , scrappy nature, we tend to take advantage of any and all resources at our fingertips in the nonprofit sector. The problem is that we can only get so far by teaching ourselves through YouTube videos and endlessly searching Google. This year we’ll be diving into: Nonprofit Marketing.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

These apps have the power to help nonprofits and charities reach a whole new audience and raise awareness about their mission. As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore how charities and nonprofits are using gamification. Gamify Your Organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The post prompted lots of comments and complaints, especially from smaller nonprofits without the resources to purchase ads on Facebook. Shaun Dakin shared this petition from change.org asking Facebook to set up an advertising grant program. ” but the expectation is often unreasonable given budget, resources, and fan base.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Local representatives from nonprofits, schools, and community groups convened in downtown San Francisco for Microsoft's YouthSpark Connection event. A lively discussion took place regarding how to prepare young people for the jobs of the 21 st century and what nonprofits and corporations can do to support the initiative.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2014

James Nickerson , Social Media Strategist, San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. I hope someday Mark Zuckerberg will return the favor,” said Soltani, echoing the frustration of many nonprofit leaders about Facebook’s pay-to-play policy. You can find a curated transcript of the tweets and other resources from this panel here.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Whether offering a workshop, giving a keynote speech in your community, or persuading funders in a new campaign, nonprofit leaders require strong presentation skills — from designing amazing slides and visuals to listening to your audience as you share your ideas. Our next episode of Nonprofits Live on August 26 at 10:00 a.m.

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NTEN

JANUARY 19, 2012

Only 11 weeks to go until the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference ! We often say our greatest resource is our community; collectively, you have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to teach each other how to do your work better. We can’t wait to see you there.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Join us HERE for Nonprofits Live: Great Presentations at 10am PT on August 26. Click HERE to join Nonprofits Live: Great Presentations. Our next episode of Nonprofits Live on August 26 at 10:00 a.m. Click HERE to join Nonprofits Live: Great Presentations. Click HERE to join Nonprofits Live: Great Presentations.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age. Access to technology is important, but teaching computer and information technology skills is just as vital. The Role of Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

If you haven't heard, during the month of April TechSoup is hosting our 4 th annual Digital Storytelling Challenge designed to inspire, educate, and empower nonprofits, libraries and social good organizations to tell their story through video and photos. LCH) is one of the leaders in nonprofit digital storytelling. Michael Hoffman.

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2015

Although it started initially as a high school project, MathAndCoding is now a full-fledged program and a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It was recently recognized by the City of San Jose for raising awareness of computer science among teens. The Power of Kids Teaching Kids. Forming Stronger Support for Computer Science.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2007

" Over ten years ago someone in an Internet Skills Workshops for Nonprofits I was teaching, said that. It prompted me to ask my readers, " What are the six signs that Twitter isn't for your Nonprofit? DO NOT engage with Twitter if you don't want to invest time, attention and resources in making real connections there.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2015

With extremely limited resources, librarian Amy Edge must make difficult decisions every day about what her library can provide. Eventually, the city realized that its only choice was to spin off the library as a separate, nonprofit organization. To have a resource that provides these things at a low cost is very helpful."

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Next week I'll be teaching a session about blogging during a nonprofit social media webinar, We Are Media, presented by NTEN. As part of my preparation, it seems like a good time to update my 2006 post, 10 Ways Nonprofits Can Us Blogs , and my 2007 post, 10 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Blogs and Bloggers to Support Their Cause.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 7, 2007

Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn All that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience. PeacePlayers International is a nonprofit organization that uses basketball to unite and educate children and their communities in conflict and post-conflict areas. Beth Kanter posted about this a couple weeks ago.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 25, 2022

Tech nonprofit” is an emerging term that refers to a tech startup that is building software or web applications using a nonprofit model for social impact. Fast Forward, a tech nonprofit accelerator, highlighted a few such organizations during their Demo Day 2022 event.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. The LIM reaches TechSoup’s global network of resources that spans over 80 countries.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

To that end, I’ve compiled a list of funders who spend their time and grantmaking resources on assisting women-led movements to advance meaningful change. Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. Areas served: US & Canada.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 25, 2008

Anisha Desai is the Executive Director of the Women of Color Resource Center. Founded in 1990, the Women of Color Resource Center promotes the political, economic, social and cultural well-being of women and girls of color. Desai came to the Women of Color Resource Center from a Deputy Director role at United for a Fair Economy.

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MARCH 5, 2021

To that end, I’ve compiled a list of funders who spend their time and grantmaking resources on assisting women-led movements to advance meaningful change. Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. Areas served: US & Canada.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. The LIM reaches TechSoup’s global network of resources that spans over 80 countries.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

In my recent chapter “Managing Fundraising and Building Communities Online” in the book Internet Management for Nonprofits (Wiley, April 2010), I write in depth about one method to tackle the subject – what are organizations across the country doing? Resources List. How do you appropriately implement them? Fundraising Events.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 4, 2007

Clearly, not all writers are cut out to do the kind of work Power does, but if you want your writing to have a larger purpose, here are a few resources for you: August 23-25th is the Writing for Change 2007 conference in San Francisco. It was co-founded by two literary agents, Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larsen. That whole bit.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! Nonprofit technology, and more! 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance / Houston, TX / $250. Fundraising.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 10, 2006

And in terms of how I got involved with SOUL, I was actually teaching for a very brief period in the Oakland middle schools. I was at that time working at a wonderful organization called Streetside Stories , which is a literacy arts organization with programming in various Title 1 middle schools in San Francisco. So I’m only 26.

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Bloomerang

MAY 21, 2021

Joining us from beautiful San Francisco, Dr. Renee Rubin Ross. You’re teaching grant writing and doing board development and super involved in the nonprofit community there. I do run the Cal State East Bay Nonprofit Management Certificate Program. How’s it going, doc? You doing okay? . Hi, Shelton. .

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The more successful you are, the more you have to give back." -- Jose Corona, Inner City Advisors Jose Corona is the Executive Director of Inner City Advisors , a nonprofit that helps build sustainable and responsible inner city businesses that create quality jobs, reinvest in the community, and contribute to the local economy.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Last week, Caravan Studios , a division of TechSoup, and Twilio co-hosted a breakfast for nonprofits and app developers. Nonprofits have needs that can be addressed using mobile technology, particularly with apps or texting services. So, what are these nonprofits and developers working on? Identifying Nearby Resources.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 20, 2006

Urban Sprouts teaches youth to grow, harvest, prepare, and eat vegetables from the school garden in order to help them to become more engaged in school, eat better, exercise more, and connect with the environment and each other. Britt Bravo: What has been the biggest challenge of starting your own nonprofit?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 3, 2006

My name is Britt Bravo, and in today's show I talk with Steve Williams, the co-founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit, POWER: People Organized to Win Employment Rights. Welcome to the Big Vision Podcast, where we talk with individuals and organizations who are creating positive change. I was hooked from that moment on.

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2017

A website is the most important part of your nonprofit's presence online, followed by email and social media. How Can You Keep Your Nonprofit's Website Fresh? I've been helping nonprofits create and improve websites for over 20 years. Encourage everyone connected to your nonprofit to help by sharing their story.

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