Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session about leadership and social media as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits. To be sure, it’s an investment of time, but I actually think it’s a more efficient use.” ” Always Be Learning. Lean on Your Staff.

Social Media 124

Social Media Adopt Time Media 124

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Mission : To advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Animal Adoptions by the National Wildlife Federation: From alligators to walruses, givers can adopt animals in the name of friends, family, or colleagues.

Gift 238

Gift Place Benefit Program 238

EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Black Cat Rescue is a no-kill cat rescue organization in Boston that strives to change those odds for black cats, who face unique obstacles when trying to get adopted. Born This Way Foundation. Children's Literacy Initiative. Star Wars: Force for Change. Greenpeace.

Literacy 100

Literacy United States Adopt Boston 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

That said, in the Acknowledgments section of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , I mentioned and gave credit to the early adopters of Myspace and the Social Web. There were many, many skeptics back then about social media in general and being an early adopter was not easy.

Myspace 199

Myspace Activities Active Activism 199

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

The Summit welcomed some of the most impressive individuals and organizations in the nonprofit sector, including Boys & Girls Clubs of America , Mary’s Meals, World Central Kitchen, the Ford Foundation, Greenpeace, Save the Children, and more to speak at the event’s global mainstage, in breakout sessions, and on thought leadership panels. .

Nonprofit 73

Nonprofit New York City San Francisco Oracle 73

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Melanie Calhoun leads the effort to leverage and expand technology adoption to address food insecurity for Crossroads Community Services, a nonprofit that focuses on strengthening families by building nutrition-stable communities. Access to nutritious food is foundational to a healthy, thriving community and society. Melanie Calhoun.

Hunger 93

Hunger Impact Puerto Rico Arkansas 93

Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

As more and more activist organizations began to gain traction, it became clear that the nation needed to adopt more comprehensive civil rights legislation to increase independence and fully integrate people with disabilities into U.S. Foundation for Autism The Doug Flutie Jr. On March 12, 1990, over 1,000 people marched to the U.S.

Awareness 52

Awareness Causes Celebrate North America 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Proceeds benefit the Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit working to end the killing in America’s animal shelters through adoption, spay and neuter education, and no-kill initiatives. 12) National Park Foundation Gift Shop :: nationalparks.org/gift-shop. 21) Surfrider Foundation Store :: shop.surfrider.org.

Benefit 101

Benefit Online Asia Museum 101

Candid

APRIL 19, 2022

LOHR rehabilitates horses and connects them to people in the community who benefit from equine assisted therapy, including people on probation, victims of domestic violence, first responders, foster children, veterans, and others. Before the pandemic, we hosted 2,200 guests a year on our 42-acre horse sanctuary in Dover, NY.

Strategy 91

Strategy Change Fundraising New York 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2012

They are early adopters and boldly pioneer the Social Web. AIDS Healthcare Foundation :: aidshealth.org. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) :: unicef.org. They consistently get retweeted, repinned, and reblogged and have an active fan base on Facebook and Google+. Hint, hint. CARE :: care.org.

Social Media 271

Social Media Media Hints Social 271

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2020

Our family with adopted senior rescue dog, “Tigger.” Packard Foundation OE staff hosted a birthday party on Zoom. One of those expectations is that children, dogs, and cats should not be seen or heard on zoom calls. One thing our family did was adopt a senior dog from Muttville, a local animal rescue.

Tips 168

Tips Exercise Nonprofit News 168

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2016

If you know my work, you know I have a strong connection to Cambodia because I adopted two beautiful children from the country who are now teenagers. For many years, I served as a board member for an NGO, The Sharing Foundation , that manages an orphanage and many other programs in Roteang Village, including an education program.

Cambodia 104

Cambodia NGO Blogger Mentoring 104

sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

Most of us have adopted this approach for our employees and it’s just as powerful for board members, volunteers, and advocates—of any age. Nick Foundation , has firsthand knowledge of Gen Z taking action for a cause. Today, chapters nationwide provide care packages to more than 300 hospitalized children every day. “My

Director 87

Director Intergenerational Generation Influence 87

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Mary spoke privately to a small group of social sector leaders at the Skoll Foundation offices. The first was the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations. Children being born today should have every expectation of living on average at least 84 years! First, she saw 2015 as having two watershed events.

Hunger 100

Hunger Headline California Global 100

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

This two-day global event will help you craft better relationships with the people who care about your cause, leverage data to maximize your impact, and build a stronger foundation to thrive no matter what comes next. and Cure Cancer. Hands-on training: Hands-on-training sessions are a chance for you to learn and practice new skills.

San Diego 106

San Diego Ukraine Virtual Nonprofit 106

sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2022

SPEAKERS: Julie Remmelts, Vice President of Finance at Operations, Headwaters Foundation for Justice. VP and Chief Financial Officer, Parkinson’s Foundation. He’ll also review the current plans for rolling out Blackbaud’s Early Adopter Program and how you can get involved. Curt De Greff, Sr. MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2:45 P.M.

Blackbaud 71

Blackbaud Gartner Nonprofit Product 71

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 24, 2011

I’m fundraising for the Sharing Foundation , that supports children and young people in Cambodia. Because my children were adopted from Cambodia and it is a way to give back. The Sharing Foundation has a full range of educational programs for children, from pre-school to college sponsorship.

Cambodia 92

Cambodia Help Giving Children 92

Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

It is a moving one and a half minute video about the struggle of untouchable caste Dalit children in India to grow up and be as successful as more advantaged children. Without education, Dalit children continue in the same generational work as their parents, which is generally street sweepers, leather workers, garbage workers.

Storytelling 66

Storytelling Children India Video 66

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2013

This honed his appetite for frolicking in the hurricane swells that sweep the ocean in late summer. He introduced surfing to the Jersey Shore in the 1960′s – He was an early adopter, teaching himself how to surf and owned the first Greg Noll surfboard. We will also adopt the beach at Brunswick Avenue in his memory.

Skype 111

Skype Camera Adopt Conservancy 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2006

Second Wave Adoption The slide show comes from Nancy White (I've had slide share on my list. "I have been thinking about six practices around tool adoption. She starts off with a post that summarizes what she and her colleagues have been writing about as it relates to " Second Wave Adoption " and online collaboration.

Adopt 50

Adopt Slides Participatory Children 50

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2015

Overall giving to 96 foundations representing over $414.6 percent in the three months ending in June 2015, compared to the same period in 2014, according to a Foundation Index introduced this month by Blackbaud. Giving to those foundations grew 7.6 What is the New Foundation Index? million in annual revenue grew 4.7

Foundation 20

Foundation Kansas City Kansas Blackbaud 20

Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Riley Children’s Foundation serves as the fundraising arm of Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health and the founding organization that opened Riley Hospital in 1924. With the help of Classy and Salesforce, the Foundation handily met their fundraising goal through this virtual event and helped so many Riley kids in the process.

Children 92

Children Help Foundation Alabama 92

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2014

Currently, more than 50 percent of children ages 0–8 spend an average of 43 minutes daily on smartphones and tablets watching videos, reading, and playing games. While print readership is highest among boomers, in recent years they have adopted mobile and social media at a rapid rate. Millennials (Born 1980–2000, Currently Ages 14–34).

Generation 251

Generation Support Donor United States 251

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

The kind of food that nourishes the mind and body, and is foundational to growth and many other critical human needs, like education, housing, jobs, and transportation. And supporting the whole student starts with making sure kids have nutritious meals, which serve as the foundation to learning, playing, and everything else.

Hunger 59

Hunger Podcast Community America 59

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

For an example of how to share IRA gifting information with donors, see the Phoenix Children’s Foundation website. . Download this Culture of Philanthropy Checklist loaded with action tips to determine if your nonprofit has one in place, and how to get started with adopting a culture of philanthropy. Final Note.

Donor 111

Donor Giving Philanthropy San Francisco 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Small nonprofits can now just as easily be early adopters of this new technology as the large national and international nonprofits. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children :: Subscribe. In partnership with Amber Alerts, the Department of Justice and The Wireless Foundation, the NCMEC has launched WirelessAmberAlerts.org.

Campaign 211

Campaign Mobile Nonprofit Mail 211

Givinga

JANUARY 26, 2021

We’ve all faced the impact of COVID-19 – from job loss to home-schooling our children to mental health concerns, or much worse – but in keeping with the resiliency of the human spirit, the scale and scope of the pandemic has driven innovation. A look back at 2020 shows that unprecedented challenges often lead to unexpected opportunity.

Teach 52

Teach Giving Sacramento Disaster 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2007

It really should say "We" There was lots of help from the Sharing Foundation family - board members, volunteers, and supporters -- especially TSF's founder, Dr. Hendrie , whose relentess attention to campaign made it successful. The Cambodian American community also rallied for us too! You all rock!

Foundation 50

Foundation Share Support Badge 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

Last week, I helped launch a peer exchange Webinar for Packard Foundation for Children’s Health Insurance grantees with Spitfire Communications (creators of the SMART chart ). Momsrising is an early adopter of online tools currently exploring the Google + platform and discussing it in team meetings.

Google 116

Google Change Social Adopt 116

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

When the company found that factory workers lacked access to clean drinking water, it partnered with Planet Water Foundation to install purified water towers in several worker communities. Timberland doesn’t only connect its purpose with day-to-day roles, but to broader issues impacting the people who make its products. About the Author.

Companies 106

Companies Alaska Malta Philanthropy 106

BoardAssist

JUNE 27, 2017

Perhaps that voice in 2017 will be to help your nonprofit adopt text messaging as a new way of fundraising. Nonprofits who have adopted texting campaigns find it to be an effective, low-cost marketing method that yields impressive results. How Text Messaging Has Revolutionized Giving. Mobile phone subscriptions worldwide were at 4.01

Giving 49

Giving Libya Demographics Adopt 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

I have many examples from my own children and those of Sharing Foundation stakeholders - many who are adoptive parents and have encouraged their children to give back to Cambodia. Take for example the lemon stand fundraiser. Any that use Web 2.0? As a parent or teacher, how do you teach this important life lesson?

Blogher 50

Blogher Philanthropy Columbus Help 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2016

The first two books, The Network Nonprofit and Measuring Networked Nonprofit provided college scholarships to two young Cambodian women, Savon Keo and Leng Tharath through the Sharing Foundation. I have two adopted children from Cambodia, and both these young women lived in the same orphanage as my daughter.

Cambodia 50

Cambodia Empowerment Nonprofit Training 50

sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

As a follow-up to the Women in Philanthropy Institute’s 2023 Symposium, hosted by the Indiana University Lilly Foundation School of Philanthropy, we gathered four dynamic grantmakers to discuss how they are doing the work to amplify female voices, especially women, girls, and femmes of color, in philanthropy.

Voice 69

Voice Strategy Mississippi Boston 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In addition to being gifted musically, Malkin is also the newest youth ambassador of Save the Children , an institution that serves children in need in around the world. SGSGlobal mashable.com/sgs twitter.com/gatesfoundatio… — Gates Foundation (@gatesfoundation) September 22, 2012. The audience got a performance by J.D.

Conversation 97

Conversation Reflection Action Impact 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

We started with key results and worked backwards to technical assistance goals: Kids get health care coverage Policies are adopted More attention from policymakers. Next Bruce Lesley gave a virtuoso case study of how he uses Twitter to curate news articles and resources related to children’s issues.

Social Media 97

Social Media Training Train Network 97

Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) is committed to building strong families and powerful communities through the administration of programs and advocacy efforts focusing on children. For more information on Illinois Action for Children, including how to support its mission, visit actforchildren.org. Written by Blake Becker.

Illinois 59

Illinois Children Action Build 59