Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

In all seriousness, 2013 has been an incredibly busy and productive year for us. We just announced a Commitment to Action at the Clinton Global Initiative , to increase our impact in India by an order of magnitude. I get to hang out with terrific people who all dream about technology making a bigger and better impact on the world.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2022

DLRS was originally built by Andrew Fawcett — AKA Andy in the Cloud — in 2013, years before he joined Salesforce as VP of Product Management on the platform team. Everyone can then benefit from their work, making it easier for all organizations to maximize their impact using Salesforce. ” – Andrew Fawcett.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

One goal was to identify how the pandemic impacted their business models. Yet, the organization was able to grow that narrow cause into the larger role of supporting maternal and infant health. Historically at NCCHC, all technical assistance was based on support for accreditation,” Brent explains, “and we didn’t focus on margin.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Tech Impact’s Anthony Pisapia on left, and Patrick Calihan on right. Neighborhood Builder’s Award Tech Impact’s ITWorks program can continue helping at people like William Kendima achieve more, earn more, and make more change in their community. Interested in showing your support for ITWorks?

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2013

What We Learned at NTEN''s 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Big Duck NYC. 13NTC Key Takeaways , Impact Communications. 3 Must-Watch Presentations for all NTEN 2013 Attendees , Nonprofit Hub. NTC 2013 , Simren Deogun. Highlights of 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , SocialBrite.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2012

NTEN's mission is to help our community use technology to create change in the world – and we need your help to grow our efforts in 2013. Can you make a donation to support the nonprofit technology community? We couldn't have done it without the generous support of the NTEN community. That's doubling your impact!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Since 2013, the AmazonSmile program has provided shoppers with an easy way to donate to nonprofits like yours. Many fundraisers are wondering about what this announcement means for the future in terms of the ability to receive support from Amazon customers. Opportunities still exist to receive support through Amazon.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. Invest in online donation tools both to appeal to supporters and add efficiency to your fundraising efforts.

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NTEN

MAY 7, 2013

What We Learned at NTEN''s 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Big Duck NYC. 13NTC Key Takeaways , Impact Communications. 3 Must-Watch Presentations for all NTEN 2013 Attendees , Nonprofit Hub. NTC 2013 , Simren Deogun. Highlights of 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , SocialBrite.

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TechImpact

MARCH 17, 2014

If the numbers do not support a sustainable growth for a program, or campaign, it may be time to make a change to your strategy. of all fundraising in the United States was from online giving in 2013. of all fundraising in the United States was from online giving in 2013. Source ) 6.4% Source ) 18.2% Source ) 6.4% Source ) 6.4%

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2017

As nonprofit professionals, we all want to impact the greatest possible number with our work. What type of impact is the program making, and is it one that can be most effectively increased by scaling up this individual program? Codify, then adapt” (Paul, 2013). Foreword: From scaling organizations to scaling impact.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Here are some strategies for attracting and retaining these younger supporters: Use social media to connect and engage Undeniably, social media is a powerful tool for reaching out to Millenial and Gen-Z Donors. Use social media to share your organization’s mission, impact, and success stories.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 22, 2012

The Communities of Impact program, generously supported by Microsoft, combines NTEN’s strengths in community building and education delivery to create clear, measurable organizational change to participating nonprofit organizations while sharing the learnings and findings with the whole community.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

This year is less predictable due to a number of factors that we see impacting this day-of-giving. million Compared to last year: $27 million in 2013 meant a growth of 63% YoY ( Case Foundation report ) Total US donations: $358.38 Giving Tuesday 2013 stats. billion, which represents 1.99% of the 2013 US GDP ($335.17

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Candid

AUGUST 26, 2021

The author of Lean Impact: How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good , Ann Mei served as chief innovation officer at the U.S. Candid plays such an important role as the information infrastructure that supports mission-driven work in the U.S. Agency for International Development and the first executive director of its U.S.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

Making a global impact from right in our own backyard is the Bridge School, which uses assistive technology to educate children with severe speech and physical impairments. Do Good Data 2013 is in Chicago, Illinois this August. At their best, communities are places where we make connections and share knowledge, stories, and support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Social media powerhouses Facebook and YouTube have rolled out new fundraising tools for nonprofits and individuals, to make it even easier to connect with supporters and drive donations at year-end. 1) Ask your supporters to create Facebook Fundraisers for you. The other and more impactful way is to use Instagram sponsored posts.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

But the data doesn’t always support that view. Negative events impact our brains more than positive events. A 2013 article from The Guardian suggests that using negative emotions such as guilt doesn’t lead to long-term giving, but reward emotions such as pride or belonging do, as they enable people to enjoy giving.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 13, 2014

In past blogs we’ve talked seemingly ad nausea about how technology, donation forms, and social media can support a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. According to Blackbaud’s 2014 M+R Benchmark Study , a nonprofit’s social media audience on Facebook and Twitter grew by 37 and 46 percent respectively in 2013. Engagement is crucial.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 27, 2012

And your donation today have double the impact, because the NTEN Board has stepped up to match your contribution dollar for dollar – up to a total of $15,000. > We need your help to grow our efforts in 2013. Across the country, NTEN community members are leading our drive to bring you more local events in 2013.

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Tech Soup

MAY 29, 2013

The Personal Democracy Forum (PDF) brings together thinkers, techies, and political experts to explore technology's impact on how we organize, advocate, and govern. PDF 2013's theme is "Think Bigger," which will feature talks on how technology and data can be used to tackle large-scale problems. Sound intriguing?

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TechImpact

JUNE 10, 2014

77% of the population believes everyone can make a difference by supporting a charitable cause. 77% of the population believes everyone can make a difference by supporting a charitable cause. Individuals support 4.45 Mobile donations went up 126% with a responsive web design. Facebook refers 29.4% of traffic to donation pages?on

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The 2013 Charitable Giving Report includes 24 months of overall giving data from 4,129 nonprofit organizations representing more than $12.5 Overall giving in 2013 grew 4.9% Online giving in 2013 grew 13.5% Online giving to faith-based organizations grew the most in 2013 with an 18.1% billion in total fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2014

In 2013 online giving grew 13.5% Create donation impact graphics for social media. Your followers on social networks are much more likely to take notice of your fundraising asks if you create a series of donation impact graphics. The ideal size for Facebook/Pinterest/Google+ graphics is 500 x 500 pixels.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2018

Charitable giving provides necessary support to nonprofits by providing vital services to communities, and the most giving by far comes from individual donors. With change in tax laws that can influence philanthropy comes an impact to individuals, charities and communities. What will that impact be, and how significant?

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Brian Spicker , Senior Vice President of Community Impact. This week, Brian Spicker of Valley of the Sun United Way sat down the with Center's Stephanie La Loggia for a short interview about the meaning of "collective impact." In Kania and Kramer’s article [1] , they discuss the key elements to successful collective impact.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2013

Which one of the 70 tips for how to become a more effective leader did you select as a 2013 New Year''s Resolution? This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2013. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

If you’re going to the BBCON 2013 Conference starting September 29 th , you should expect a great conference filled some of my favorite nonprofits and campaigners who will be sharing their insights in email marketing, storytelling via multiple channels, and social media wins and fails. 10:00 to 11:15. 10:45 to 12:00.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Chances are it will be my favorite word for 2013. When creating the message to last year’s donors you’ll want to: Acknowledge their gift and support last year. Share the impact their gift made in 2012. Look to 2013, how can they’re gift make a difference. Make Every Email Count. My favorite word for 2012 is SEGMENT!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

Below I'll also summarize what Akhtar Badshah of Microsoft and Jeanette Lee of Junior Achievement recommend to actually get some corporate support. The forecast for 2013 is for giving to slow down. They are looking for a handful of charities like Boys & Girls Clubs of America that can make a big impact.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

But sometimes, nonprofits use Twitter to convey an important message or ask for the support of their communities. For a nonprofit this means more people supporting their cause. Using data from a 2013 study conducted by Dan Zarella , we explore the 4 factors that will help your tweets get retweeted more, and more often.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This is because Candid’s data collection efforts have increased a great deal over the years (particularly around 2013-2015). This is an important step given the largest grants will have an outsized impact on trend lines. These facets are captured in Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System. Be aware that it takes time to see trends.

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Judi Sohn

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

I’ve spent the last few days at Dreamforce 2013 thinking about this year’s theme: The Internet of Customers. What does it mean to the nonprofits I support? This is a technology company in 2013 serving the enterprise with expertise in every tired technology, and they are clueless about what it means to be a customer company.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Social media is great for enticing potential supporters and piquing their interest, through eye-catching visuals and emotional stories. The post or tweet will then link to your website – your online marketing hub – where the supporter will be compelled to take an action like donating or signing up for an email list.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. We've seen the potential for simple, community empowerment focused solutions to have a tremendous impact on some of the world's most pressing health and sustainability issues. Thank you again for your support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. As a result, the focus has been writing grant proposals rather than appealing for individual support. M-Changa has assisted 28,000 projects to raise $5 million from 350,000 contributors since 2013. Why is that?

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Do you need new ideas on how to engage your supporters? Do you want to better understand your supporters? No matter how many supporters you have, you are probably constantly looking for new ways to appreciate, engage and retain them. reports that 75 percent of CRM initiatives fail to impact the customer experience.

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