Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 2, 2008

We're half way through 2008, so I thought I'd share how mine are going, and check in on yours. Challenge for the rest of 2008: I'm feeling a bit discouraged about what feels like a lack of progress in the situation. Challenge for rest of 2008: I only have 6 more interviews for 2008. My resolutions were to: 1.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

Since 2008, extensive research and conversations have revealed the state of women in nonprofit careers. An active community volunteer, Peggy has served on 33 community Boards and countless committees. She served as founding member and trainer for the Drucker Foundation’s international training team. About Author.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2020

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. These volunteers will be the everyday heroes who help us coordinate food distribution for families left economically vulnerable.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 18, 2008

Some of my favorite things I've done have been as a volunteer. Before I started working for myself, I used to volunteer in a community garden for People's Grocery. I volunteered in the classroom for Streetside Stories before I worked for them. How often do you volunteer? Where are you going to volunteer?

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

with local networks working to create online spaces to bring more people online. Here are just a few ideas to get you started: Participate in Local Events. Sign up for a Mozilla Service Week Volunteer Opportunity. In 2008, OneWebDay organizers documented volunteer-driven events in 34 different cities across the world.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

In 2008, OneWebDay organizers documented volunteer-driven events in 34 different cities across the world. Here are just a few ideas to get you started: Participate in Local Events. Sign up for a Mozilla Service Week Volunteer Opportunity. In 2009, we’re geared for events in over 50 cities in 20 countries!

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AFP Blog

MARCH 24, 2010

Volunteer programmers help region's nonprofits: "This past weekend, 100 computer experts donated their time to design Web sites and other products for local nonprofit organizations during the first Southern Maryland GiveCamp.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Founded in 2008, the original TweetsGiving celebration was implemented by a small group of volunteers and it generated thousands of grateful tweets from around the globe. As the event has evolved, TweetsGiving is not about Twitter. This year, TweetsGiving becomes Epic Thanks to indicate the broader impact of the event.

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

Over the Edge has been partnering with nonprofits to host rappelling fundraisers since 2008. When it’s their turn, their equipment is sanitized before use, all volunteers, staff, and participants wear masks, and rappelers descend on different sides of the building. Then, give participants enough time to fundraise.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Some include the Red Cross, The Weather Channel, local newspapers, Craigslist, and others. The first example is Ushahidi – originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. Now for indirect content or Mash-ups.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2008, the Points of Light Foundation and the Salesforce Foundation conceived HandsOn Connect — a native Salesforce application designed specifically to make volunteering easier for employees and nonprofits — in a series of whiteboard sessions in San Francisco. Vaccination Volunteering in Phoenix.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) As the director of development of Girls Inc.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2017

The complex accountability relationships facing nonprofit organizations include responsibilities to donors, clients, community partners, staff members and volunteers. Natalia Winberry completed her undergraduate studies at Beloit College in 2007 and started her career in 2008 as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Phoenix, Arizona. doi:10.1002/nml.21191.

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Good article, Allyson. All rights reserved.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

1] (In 2008, 26% of adults used an SNS.) The study "found that 74% of Americans belong to at least one local group. This is significantly higher than the 65% of Americans that belonged to at least one voluntary group in 2008." A few days ago, Pew released a new study that pushes the number of SNS users even higher, to 66%. [1]

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 23, 2009

My six 2008 Activist Resolutions went so-so: I did. Participate in the 2009 Indie Resolution Challenge sponsored by my local paper, The East Bay Express. In February, they'll mail me an Indie Resolution Journal and information about how to find local businesses. 2009 resolution New Year volunteer donate Oakland local business

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Andy found him an old computer the county wasn't using anymore; within a few months, the boy was developing web pages for local businesses and churches. Andy then started PCs for People as a volunteer-based charity to fix up old computers and get them to low-income people who could really use them. Going National.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

A 2008 study shows that the nonprofit sector employs approximately 13 million people in the United States. [1] Current nonprofit leaders say that because of the recent downturn in the local and national economy, there is increased competition for nonprofit positions. Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

For instance, 2006 saw a surge in corporate giving , while the recession year of 2008 had a gloomy giving outlook. Since 2008 corporate philanthropy has either been flat with no increase in giving or modestly increased, almost exactly corresponding to the growth patterns of the U.S.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

But there are other promoters that you might not immediately think about, such as a strong volunteer base, in-kind resources, high visibility, local values and culture, and a sustainability plan. 1] Savaya, R., Spiro, S., & and Elran-Barak, R. Sustainability of social programs: A comparative case study analysis.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2008

On June 20, 2008, businesses, animal shelters and pet-care professionals from around the world will work together to better the lives of shelter dogs everywhere. If you aren't able to bring your pup to your place of employment, considering volunteering at your local animal shelter or even taking in a rescued pet of your own.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

For instance, 2006 saw a surge in corporate giving , while the recession year of 2008 had a gloomy giving outlook. Since 2008 corporate philanthropy has either been flat with no increase in giving or modestly increased, almost exactly corresponding to the growth patterns of the U.S.

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Care2

DECEMBER 5, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) All rights reserved.

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BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

A seasoned nonprofit professional, Anne has held leadership positions with a number of local and national organizations. Prior to joining BoardSource’s leadership team in December 2008, she served as the vice president of development at the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Institute.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Ushahidi was originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more.

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Haiti Disaster Social Media Media 82

BoardAssist

MARCH 24, 2015

A seasoned nonprofit professional, Anne has held leadership positions with a number of local and national organizations. Anne is an experienced trainer and facilitator and has worked with boards and volunteer networks to strengthen volunteer management, events management, and fundraising skills. . governance'

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Friendraising, by the way, is the concept of cultivating and developing relationships for purposes other than soliciting philanthropic gifts, such as for a volunteer role or in an advisory capacity. With this component, CC encouraged people to volunteer to host a party at their own homes or at a nearby restaurant.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

This event combines the lessons learned from previous fundraising activities on Twitter: A local, face-to-face component based on the popular "Tweet Ups" or " Net2Tuesday " meetups. Decentralized event organizing, it's grassroots and anyone can organize a local event. Each localized event is putting its own unique flair to the event.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

“Actively steward the relationships that will ultimately define your success,” he says, “whether they be trustees, campaign volunteers or major donors.” Last year, the Roger Williams Park Zoo farmed out the marketing of its annual fund to a local mail house and marketing firm. Roger Williams Park Zoo.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. With the recent calamity in Haiti, the NPOs and NGOs that comprise the disaster relief/response sector have jumped into action, mobilizing their staff, volunteers, and equipment to help those affected. Collecting and Disseminating Information - Ushahidi.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

In 2008, I was honored to be on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. The free agents do it when and how they please, making them distinct from and more powerful than traditional volunteers. The nonprofit presence at SXSW has been growing steadily over the past couple of years. It was organized by Ed Schipul. Trust me.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Grab my mailing address and you can send more locally-focused messaging (or junk mail). years at DoSomething.org, he oversaw the complete overhaul of the site (cms, architecture, skin, etc) in 2008, landing a People’s Choice Webby Award in the Youth in 2009 and nomination in 2010. My email gives you 10-15% open rate. . During his 4.5

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NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Ted Fickes, Electronic Communications Manager, The Wilderness Society (Central Rockies Regional Office) In September, 2008, Green for All , 1Sky and the We Campaign organized a national day of action -- Green Jobs Now -- to demand progress on green jobs and a green economy.

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

Many privacy experts argue that the recent decline in reported data breaches ( 498 in 2009 versus 657 in 2008 (PDF)) is not due to an improvement in data security practices, but rather that fewer organizations are publicly reporting such breaches. Do those with access absolutely need it to perform their job/volunteer duties?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 21, 2010

In 2008, the words hope and change swept the nation. Our organizations have to inspire and activate every individual we connect with so that they demand from our governments -- local, state and federal -- the change we were promised. By Holly Ross, Executive Director, NTEN.

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Change NTEN Government Nptech 54

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Consider the groups you will want to track or by which you will want to arrange members: donors, activists, organizers, stakeholders, partners, volunteers, supporters, and so on. They were able to use the platform for organizing offline events, finding and collaborating with volunteer organizers, and more.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. With the recent calamity in Haiti, the NPOs and NGOs that comprise the disaster relief/response sector have jumped into action, mobilizing their staff, volunteers, and equipment to help those affected. Collecting and Disseminating Information - Ushahidi.

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