sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Creative Power of Datamaking Focusing on the action of datamaking opens a world of possibilities for developing knowledge. Determine the best type of question, like multiple choice, Likert scale, open or closed ended, short text, or long text. Ensure consistent processes for collecting the most accurate data.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

We’re thrilled that today’s rapid changes in technology are opening up tremendous new ways to address the problems they face. Mifos can immediately deploy these new mobile features of its financial inclusion platform, which delivers world-class microcredit services that help open up new opportunities for the poor and their families.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

I’ve been working with NOSI (the Nonprofit Open Source Initiative) for more than 5 years. I think the two organizations together will provide a really strong focus for advocacy and resources for open source development and use in the nonprofit sector. See the press release for more detail.

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Open Source Press Advocacy Open 100

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

An important part of what we do at Salesforce.org is to convene those who can push the needle on improving the state of the world, and Davos was an ideal opportunity for us to engage inspiring speakers on pressing issues such as mental health, climate change, inequality, and global health. Opens new window. About the Author.

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Benefit San Francisco Iran Storytelling 59

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

Check out recent press coverage of our work, featuring the head of our human rights team, Dr. Patrick Ball, in Foreign Policy magazine and NPR's On The Media. Coordinate analysis and writing work with human rights monitoring and advocacy organizations, academic collaborators, and courts throughout the world.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

This year marked the 10 th anniversary of the Social Good Summit , an annual conference hosted by the UN Foundation, Mashable, 92 nd Street Y and the United Nations Development Programme that celebrates advocacy and activism for social impact.

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NTEN

APRIL 20, 2011

That's because you already know advocacy work involves matching your grassroots members and volunteers up with the elected officials they can influence. But what if I used the term "legistlative district" or "eclected official lookup" -- you'd pay attention, right? police districts, school districts, and watersheds.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Whatever it is, finding out is important for you to satisfy their needs, leading to a longer-term relationship and their enthusiastic advocacy for your cause. Be open to further education and training. It could be that you have a prestigious board, and they want to be seen with the “in” crowd. What’s a Nonprofit? Board Evaluations.

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NTEN

JUNE 25, 2010

This all works because the Internet is one thing above all else: OPEN. Because the Internet is open, our nonprofits can share knowledge, empower people and make our communities better places. Tags: Advocacy free press Leadership net neutrality NPTech. You can support the cause by signing the individual letter of support.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 9, 2018

Petitions are “priming” tactics, encouraging your audience to engage more deeply with an issue so they’ll be open to a fundraising ask immediately after signing. Want to learn more about fundraising with advocacy? Finding your call to action. Take the pledge”: Not comfortable targeting a person or company with your petition?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Here’s a sample of our accomplishments: Martus , our secure, open-source information management software for human rights defenders continued to empower many human rights groups worldwide to secure thousands of stories of human rights violations and to use this information strategically to advance their causes.

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International Guatemala Colombia Analysis 150

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2020

My favorite chapters are: Know Your People Tell Stories Create a Culture of Advocacy Build Loyalty and Engagement from the Middle Bring People Together Ask “What If?” Van Gorder : I think they lose contact with their roots and start to believe their own “press.” You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

My favorite chapters are: Know Your People Tell Stories Create a Culture of Advocacy Build Loyalty and Engagement from the Middle Bring People Together Ask “What If?” Van Gorder : I think they lose contact with their roots and start to believe their own “press.” You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

Leadership 52

Leadership Attitude Chapter Culture 52

Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2016

How do you open up a design process that works? The online community platform empowers the new, connected generation to work together to find, develop, share, and advocate for solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. How do you lay the foundation for effective community engagement and growth? plus_socialgood.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

Ruby Sinreich's Advocacy 2.0 Michelle Murrain is curbing her time on "walled gardens " like LinkedIn and Facebook while pondering the question, " How Open Is Facebook, Really? Official press release here. Opening Event for Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is on Tuesday, August 14 at 5:30 PST. NpTech Talk.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It takes much more than just opening your doors to get donations to come your way. Meeting a pressing need. Studies show that fundraisers with specific goal amounts are more successful than open-ended fundraisers. Listen, starting a nonprofit is NOT a “build it and they will come” activity. Let’s look at it another way.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

And that means advocacy and access can happen in ways similar to open government efforts. But in the press of the every day and the big intransigent difficulties we are each grappling with, it’s hard to make “go to a technology training class” the most important thing on the to-do list. I’ve been in on all the phone calls.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Volunteering Online volunteer form Open committee roles Next volunteer opportunity. Advocacy Recent legislation affecting your cause Contact your representative Voter registration. . $5 to feed a family dinner) Event registration/Ticket sales Ask for specific in-kind donation (ex. Books needed for elementary students).

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2011

Digital activism has never been about the tools, just as 20th century activism was never about phones, radio or television Digital activism has never been about the tools, just as 20th century activism was never about the tools of phones, radio or television, and pre-20th century activism was never about the printing press or the telegraph.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 7, 2010

When pressed for details, though, many in the nonprofit community can't offer much of a definition. The large ISPs and cable companies are vehemently opposed to legislation that guarantees an open and neutral Internet. Tags: Advocacy Leadership network neutrality NPTech NTEN steve maclaughlin. You should.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

Michele Martin has an excellent post about how to make the most of Netvibes, an RSS reader, for nonprofit applications such as advocacy, marketing, and customer service. " Tell stories, stop sending crappy press releases. Day USA West registration opens. and nonprofits trainers' toolkits. What's next? Meanwhile, Joomla!Day

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

My favorite chapters are: Know Your People Tell Stories Create a Culture of Advocacy Build Loyalty and Engagement from the Middle Bring People Together Ask “What If?” Van Gorder : I think they lose contact with their roots and start to believe their own “press.” You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Leadership Attitude Chapter Culture 40

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)

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2010

the morning of the announcement to "run" the press releases to the key media outlets/reporters. I can hit the send button and send the press release to everyone who wants it at the same time. Technology has changed all that. My mobile phone’s GPS has also changed getting me to the right place mostly on time.

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See3

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Convio has built a Facebook application builder as part of their Open initiative. 18 Oct 2007 facebook » Convio Open – Why the Convio Facebook Application blows away Causes [.] I would much rather have my advocacy asks, my content, my photos, my organizational stuff than the paragraph I get from Causes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

My favorite chapters are: Know Your People Tell Stories Create a Culture of Advocacy Build Loyalty and Engagement from the Middle Bring People Together Ask “What If?” Van Gorder : I think they lose contact with their roots and start to believe their own “press.” You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Leadership Attitude Chapter Culture 67

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

That network supports local leaders in improving education policy through advocacy. They informed discussions around Major League Baseball, American Hotel Lodging Association, US Travel, and recently hosted a town hall with educators about opening up schools. the people they serve, boards, donors, etc.),

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America Nonprofit Local National 49

Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

But in the press of the every day and the big intransigent difficulties we are each grappling with, it's hard to make 'go to a technology training class' the most important thing on the to-do list. And that means advocacy and access can happen in ways similar to open government efforts." And it's hard.

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NGO Survey Global Knowledge 48

Care2

NOVEMBER 13, 2006

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) at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For example, a small animal shelter might want a local business to sponsor their car wash fundraiser, whereas a regional advocacy group might enlist a Fortune 500 company to sponsor a big-ticket gala event. However, there are many other organizations in your community that have pressing fundraising needs, including local sports teams.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Last year at this time, you decided to focus on one communication goal for your organization – such as increased visibility, community engagement, advocacy, or education. Now, take 3 more long, deep breaths, open your eyes, and write down what you saw in your visualization.

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Social Media Guide Strategy Media 96

Connection Cafe

APRIL 14, 2011

So take a rest and come back refreshed, because post-event is the prime time to capitalize on all the excitement and press you’ve been generating over the past few months. I don’t just mean sending a big “thank you” e-mail either; I mean real engagement opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2007

In an email, Mary suggests taking these actions: As the world celebrates World Press Freedom Day an Egyptian blogger, Abdel Monem Mahmoud , sits in jail, his only crime his desire for a more open Egyptian society. We cannot let the regime succeed in silencing him. By taking action! Here's what you can do: 1. Watch the protest video.

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

Is it your homepage, a standard landing page, or deep-linking to a press release, article, or transaction page (e.g. advocacy action or donation)? We’ve jump-started campaign sites with simple profiles, blogs and discussions, leaving open the opportunity to add in more social features as the community flourishes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2009

But what if you want your organization to be more transparent and open. I keep thinking about the presentation that Tony Hsieh from Zappos gave about organizational culture and that he would let any of his thousands employees talk to the press. Certainly with tools like co-tweet maintaing multiple presences can be efficient.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

I am here in Romania for a conference hosted by the Soros Foundation as part of their pilot advocacy through blogging program. Collective intelligence - The written press can no longer lie. They also have an advocacy role on behalf of ngos. I'm live blogging the conference sessions which are being conducted in Romanian.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

Network-Centric Advocacy blogs points to a new feature at Alex's Lemonade Stand called "From the Mail Bag." Michelle Murrain is doing a post about 100 free and open source software tools. Here's here write up on word press. Her selection criteria. Meanwhile, across the pond, Susie muses about GIMP.

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