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MARCH 30, 2011

Online Surveys Get You Feedback: "Online Surveys Get You FeedbackBy Yann Toledano What do your constituents think about your programs and services? Should your organization initiate a new program?Rather What kinds of activities are your donors likely to fund?

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APRIL 26, 2013

Online Fundraising Shows Strong Gains - Online Fundraising - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : Explore Online Fundraising Results, by Quarter The Chronicle uses online fundraising data provided quarterly by Blackbaud, Network for Good, and PayPal to analyze online giving.

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OCTOBER 24, 2014

How Small Organizations Can Use Affordable ICT-tools to Measure Impact | NTEN : "What if nonprofits and social enterprises had an affordable way to report real-time, large-scale data on their social impact? This question inspired Kopernik to create the "impact tracker technologies’" catalog in online and print forms.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Review: Online tools make Sandy fundraising easier - CBS News : The Sunday after Sandy made landfall two weeks ago, I was supposed to run my 50th marathon in New York, 10 years to the weekend since I had run my first marathon, also in New York. It would have been a celebratory affair.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

Givvy Launches Online Tools for Getting Organized About Your Charitable Giving | Xconomy: "Givvy Launches Online Tools for Getting Organized About Your Charitable GivingRebecca Zacks 9/12/08 Back in February I tried a million different ways to get Givvy founder John Treadway to tell me exactly what is was his months-old startup was building.

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JUNE 30, 2009

What's the Right Offline Event for Your Organization's Online Community? NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org: "This month's Net2 Think Tank question is: How do real-world (offline) events fit into social media conversations and campaigns?"

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Online Security A Major Issue For Fundraisers - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times : "Cyber security has become a leading cause for concern among managers at nonprofit organizations.

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AUGUST 17, 2012

40% of Association Members’ Online Time is in Professional Communities [Research] : A new research project from the Society of New Communication Research called, The Social Mind, examines the rise of new social behaviors and interrelationships between individuals, organizations, and influencers.

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AUGUST 26, 2013

Non-profits should not forget online platforms when reaching out to potential donors | Business | Kentucky.com : Online is an important channel for nonprofits to include in their fundraising practices, and the options for online fundraising include much more than just a donate button on the organization''s website.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Wichita nonprofits share holiday wish lists online - Wichita Business Journal : Wichita-area nonprofit organizations are making their holiday needs known through a newly created wish-list website developed by marketing and branding firm Greteman Group

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JANUARY 3, 2012

Save the.NGO Domain forNonprofits - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - : If you work at a nonprofit, serve on a board of a nonprofit, or have nonprofit clients, you need to hear about this. Companies, individuals and organizations can register almost anything behind the primary Internet address.

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MARCH 12, 2014

KPBJ.COM | Local nonprofits'' grant applications posted online for public viewing andfunding | Business Daily | The KPBJ | KITSAP PENINSULA BUSINESS JOURNAL : Local nonprofits'' grant applications posted online for public viewing and funding March 12, 2014 @ 12:05am Kitsap Community Foundation has posted online summaries of grant applications from (..)

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MAY 24, 2012

3 Old-School Organizations For Good That Have Mastered Social Media | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation : You hear a lot about hot new social strategies, but some of the oldest social good organizations in the country are making big strides to be at the vanguard of interacting with their constituents online--to very good effect.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Kennebunk Savings unveils video contest for nonprofit organizations - Fosters: "This year, to further help area nonprofits affected by the current economic downturn, Kennebunk Savings has added a 'Make Your Case' video contest, which offers organizations the opportunity to promote its cause online and be eligible to win an additional $300.The

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Work Smart 2: Improving Your Organization's Social Media Presence | Fast Company: "Organizations using social media, there's something you must know: getting thousands of Facebook fans or Twitter followers isn't as important as what you do with them.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

CHICAGO: Capital One, Common Impact, Points of Light, and Taproot Foundation Launch Online Tool to Increase Impact of Pro Bono Volunteer Services for Nonprofits Across the Nation | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online : CHICAGO — Corporations across the U.S.

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JUNE 10, 2011

5 Keys to Make the Most of Your Nonprofits Online Experience : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success : "When Jarid BrownOpens in a new window joined the Hope Institute for Children and FamiliesOpens in a new window 18 months ago as manager of online interactions, the Springfield, Ill.-based

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MAY 12, 2011

25 Largest Online Fundraising Nonprofits in 2010 | Nonprofit Trends with Steve MacLaughlin | a Blackbaud Blog : "Recently The Chronicle published data about online giving for 2010. The chart below represents the 25 largest online fundraising nonprofit organizations for 2010:".

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MARCH 14, 2012

Microsoft launches TechSoup in PHL | GMA News Online | The Go-To Site for Filipinos Everywhere : As Microsoft Philippines celebrated NGO (non-government organization) Connection Day, it simultaneously launched TechSoup Asia which aims to help organizations acquire technology information and resources.

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MAY 10, 2013

ProPublica Launches Online Tool to Search Nonprofit Tax Forms - Tax Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : ProPublica Launches Online Tool to Search Nonprofit Tax Forms By Doug Donovan The investigative-journalism organization ProPublica started a free online service today for searching the (..)

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - : As nonprofit senior leadership starts taking social media more seriously to engage supporters, they are also starting to ponder their own organization’s influence. What’s the Best Way to Measure Influence? DIY NotKlout! Fair enough.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Fort Worth Zoo visitors check out exhibits online, virtual video conference | The Republic : The answer for Dorris came by investing in much-needed technology and joining Connect 2 Texas, a network of museums and scientific nonprofit organizations that provide lessons via video conferencing for a relatively modest fee.

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APRIL 10, 2012

How and Why Causes Gain Momentum Online - Social Good - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : What is it that makes these events spread online and generate support?

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MARCH 25, 2011

Using 4 Online Tools to Inspire Volunteers and Donors, Part 2 : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "ocial media'Social-media marketing is a business tool if you do it right,' Mintz said. It's about people marketing on your behalf.'Marketing

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APRIL 14, 2011

Nine Questions You Should Ask Yourself About Offering Access to Your Online Content : "Our customers’ publications, training materials, and event-related content are significant assets for their organization.

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OCTOBER 21, 2009

Online cancer-fighting inititive sets Guinness record | Webware - CNET: "BeatCancer, a charitable campaign that launched at the BlogWorld & New Media Expo, started making its way around the social Web last week.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Online Social Media Campaign e-Book from Network for Good and Zoetica | Case Foundation: "With the holiday season approaching, we see businesses and organizations launching campaigns daily to take advantage of the spirit of the season.

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APRIL 20, 2012

3 Online Traffic Measures All Nonprofits Should Track - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : But how much of this information is really important—especially for groups that have limited time to track and analyze data about viewers?

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DECEMBER 17, 2009

Despite Economy More Consumers Plan to Give Online in ‘09 than ‘08 - Press - AFP: "Despite Economy More Consumers Plan to Give Online in ‘09 than ‘08(Dec. 15, 2009) Convio Inc. estimates that U.S.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Red Kettle, a longtime symbol of giving, goes online - EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA: "According to the Salvation Army Web site, individuals, groups and businesses can raise money for the organization by creating an online red kettle.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Charities Go Online for Holiday Giving - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Charities Go Online for Holiday GivingBy Peter PanepentoIf your organization is planning to incorporate more online fund raising this holiday giving season, you are not alone.Holly Hall notes in the latest (..)

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO: Global Survey Reveals Why NGOs Are Moving IT to the Cloud | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online : AN FRANCISCO — TechSoup Global (www.techsoupglobal.org) announced today the results of its 2012 Global Cloud Computing Survey of 10,500 nonprofits, charities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from 88 countries — the most extensive (..)

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JULY 8, 2010

Top Five Tools for Listening on the SocialWeb - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop: "f your nonprofit wants to start engaging in online conversations, first you need to start by listening to what people are saying about your organization and the issues you work on.

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OCTOBER 12, 2007

Sesame Workshop expands online fundraising efforts: "Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, is expanding its online fundraising efforts. Working with software provider Kintera Inc.,

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FEBRUARY 14, 2007

Nonprofits boost online donations: "Online software provider Convio released its Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmark Study in January, which found that online donation dollars are adding up, with a median growth rate of 27 percent.The Austin, TX-based company found that money raised online for many nonprofit organizations grew from virtually nothing (..)

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JUNE 30, 2009

From Fundraising SuccessBuilding an Integrated Online Fundraising Strategy : By Paul Habig : FundRaising Success: "Building an Integrated Online Fundraising StrategyBy Paul HabigJun 30, 2009With the potential to reach a wide audience rapidly and cost-effectively, more and more nonprofit organizations are using online communications tools to connect (..)

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MAY 6, 2009

Online giving making gains, but at a slower pace - Investment News: "In its annual survey, including 203 non-profit organizations, the number of online gifts grew by a median of 28% in 2008, according to the Washington-based newspaper, which reports and researches philanthropy.".

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