Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

For example, in addition to their primary donation page , Feeding America also has an additional donation page just for monthly giving : It’s also worth noting that the “Donate” button on Feeding America’s website functions as a pop-down to “ Give Today ” or “ Give Monthly.”

Practice 363

Practice Donation Paypal Badge 363

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2010

Mark Horvath, known as " HardlyNormal " on Twitter and who is a tireless advocate for the cause of homelessness, was the winner of the SXSW Pepsi Refresh Challenge. Gary Vee , a social media celebrity champion and many others, helped this cause win the contest and receive a grant of $50,000 for Invisible People TV. He doesn't pitch.

Challenge 96

Challenge People Homeless Contest 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Feeding America :: @ FeedingAmerica. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People :: @ NAACP. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People :: @ NAACP. National Coalition for the Homelessness :: @ NTL_Homeless. Oxfam America :: @ OxfamAmerica. Goodwill Industries :: @ GoodwillIntl.

Twitter 256

Twitter United States Afghanistan Iraq 256

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and. The profits from the BeadforLife Store go into training and community programs in Uganda and education in North America. BFAS runs the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States and works nationwide to create a time of No More Homeless Pets.

Gift 271

Gift Benefit Online Conservancy 271

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Research, Hunger Free America. How might we bridge the gap between the private and public sectors? Emilio Tavarez.

Hunger 93

Hunger Impact Puerto Rico Arkansas 93

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Be sure to add the featured speakers coming to the bbcon mainstage including: Actress, director, and activist America Ferrera. Be sure to opt into networking at time of registration to be able to connect with people through the tool. You can participate on Monday and Tuesday in the Expo Hall.

Denver 70

Denver Guide Colorado Blackbaud 70

NTEN

APRIL 22, 2013

Mark’s work -- crisscrossing the country to tell the stories of homeless men and women -- relies on mobile technology. I remember being struck by his passion and his innovation in using social media to inspire tens of thousands of people to join the movement to fight homelessness in America. Danny Alpert.

New Mexico 94

New Mexico Campaign Place Michigan 94

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. An estimated 811 million people are hungry globally. Senior Program Manager, Oxfam America. Why Small-Scale Farmers?

Hunger 52

Hunger Global Impact Rwanda 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

Change 104

Change New Zealand Homeless Australia 104

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots. Just over one year ago, on February 18, 2011, Planned Parenthood Federation of America launched the largest integrated campaign in its history. I’ve been…. Stand with Planned Parenthood: Lessons from Crisis Response Campaigns. Case, and her…. New Empire Builders Podcasts.

Interaction 215

Interaction Nptech Open Source Houston 215

NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has been doing incredible work for over 100 years and, while content marketing isn’t news to them, they’re using content along with social media to make sure the online world knows about their work. Here are 5 nonprofit content marketing examples. He’s the 2011 March of Dimes National Ambassador.

Content 213

Content Story Marketing YouTube 213

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Best estimates are that nearly 20 million people have used 2-1-1 to seek assistance of one kind or another by dialing 2-1-1 on their land lines or cell phones. Congratulations to the 2-1-1 providers across America! We are particularly pleased to be a premier provider of 2-1-1 software.

National 100

National Florida United States Homeless 100

Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

Perhaps there is a large homeless population that could use support, or an uptick in stray, unneutered cats in your area. A nonprofit needs assessment is a way to determine if people will benefit from the services you’re hoping to provide through your nonprofit. Who will your nonprofit serve?

Files 52

Files Nonprofit Guide Law 52

CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Anecdotally, Cylinda found that by reaching out on a personal level, people are more inclined to provide their email address, which in turn steadily builds her donor email list. Invite People To Like Your Page If They’ve Liked Your Post. Every dollar donated strengthened the people of Ukraine and helped with refugee relocation.

Storytelling 72

Storytelling International email Service 72

NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Unselfies," i.e. taking a picture of yourself supporting your cause and sharing it, is another way many people are rallying support for their campaigns. Lisa Narodick Colton , See3 , is working with a group of homeless organizations to increase awareness about issues and feel grateful for what they have.

NTEN 76

NTEN Share Campaign Utah 76

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity.

National 120

National Giving Afghanistan Iraq 120

Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Now we’re going to look at the next step, and what some people might consider why any volunteer is really there: getting the volunteer up to speed on their specific role, and duties within that role. If it’s possible to introduce people from these areas, all the better.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Program Fundraising Training 52

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Then, the death of her father/best friend that made her turn her life away from corporate America to public service, to her initial meeting and subsequent relationship with the man who would eventually become her husband (in addition to the President of the United States). He was placed at Homeless ID Project.

Share 40

Share Learning Classes Chapter 40

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

From our colleagues at the United Way of America, an update on 2009 Call Volume: 2-1-1 call centers across the country have completed their annual survey of call traffic. In 2009, these calls totaled more than 16 million calls across America. People who want to give help often do not know where to begin. With approximately 1.5

Puerto Rico 100

Puerto Rico District of Columbia United States Colorado 100

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Today, people of color and low-income communities are more likely to be impacted by natural disasters, live close to hazardous waste, and die of environmental causes.

Impact 116

Impact California Conservancy Bolivia 116

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Even charities using mobile apps are more likely to develop apps for potential supporters and donors rather than for the people they serve directly. " Organizations like Applications for Good and Code for America are engaging developers to build mobile tools with the needs of local communities in mind. Bridging the App Gap.

Mobile 67

Mobile Phone United States Comparison 67

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 28, 2012

These are the people who cannot only help you find jobs or partnerships, but can potentially recommend you to employers and connect you with donors. With nonprofits fighting for resources, it only makes sense that we would want to meet as many people who can connect us to donors, funders and experts in the field.

Network 89

Network Phoenix Arizona Contact 89

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Our goal is to help each other solve our tech challenges, find a tribe of people who share our passions, and have a ridiculously good time while we’re at it! Tinley Park, IL: Revival in America’s Heartland: the Chicago Southland Fiber Network. Newest Net2Local Groups. Check out our newest groups. Tuesday, November 5.

Burkina Faso 52

Burkina Faso San Francisco United Kingdom Guatemala 52

Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

I recommended six grants for my 2019 year-end distributions and the entire process required an investment of twenty minutes of my time; and what a wonderful feeling it brought me to know that my local food bank, animal society, homeless shelter, and others will have much-needed, end-of-year support for their missions.

Foundation 28

Foundation Fund Community Technology 28

Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2015

The breakfasts are a great way to learn about a few apps for social good and connect with other like-minded people. This project began as a Code for America project in Detroit. The data was compiled using service information from San Francisco homeless organizations. Video : Code for America. Data Collecting and Mapping.

San Francisco 36

San Francisco Detroit Change API 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2010

to help promote awareness of homelessness in America. Other panels on social good explored crowdsourcing ideas to change the world, and brought folks together during the CauseLabs to brainstorm offline solutions to ending hunger in America. I am ready to do big things, help people, and make some real strides this year.

Community 90

Community Offline Hype America 90

Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

The weekend event was organized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy , Code for America , Random Hacks of Kindness , and many other organizations and companies. The concept is that people can tweet the @bicyclerack Twitter account. Another interesting concept was a mobile tech shop for homeless shelters.

San Francisco 55

San Francisco National Honolulu Global 55

Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Not only have the people working on the project been building up their list of locations with free Wi-Fi access, but they've also started to focus on marketing and outreach for the service. Joseph took over the project, created the text messaging app, and recruited other people to help him out. A Simple Digital Inclusion Tool.

San Francisco 36

San Francisco Public Digital Library 36

Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 31, 2009

Social Actions (who I've been doing some Communications Consulting for) is a web-based nonprofit initiative committed to making it easier for people to find and share opportunities to make a difference. The Social Actions API allows developers to build tools to help people find opportunities to take action.

Challenge 40

Challenge Job Web Change 40

Forum One

MARCH 17, 2010

to help promote awareness of homelessness in America. Other panels on social good explored crowdsourcing ideas to change the world, and brought folks together during the CauseLabs to brainstorm offline solutions to ending hunger in America. I am ready to do big things, help people, and make some real strides this year.

Community 58

Community Offline Hype America 58

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Go to any city in North America during the spring and fall months, and you’ll find at least two walk events for different organizations happening on the same weekend. And, you won’t find the same people at either event. So, what separates walks from other programs? T hey’re all about the cause and mission.

North America 20

North America Fundraising Stream Homeless 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2016

Do nonprofits and foundations listen to the people they seek to help and act on what they hear? A recent study by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) finds that 99 percent of nonprofit organizations collect feedback from the people they seek to help. The answer is…sort of…. Fund for Shared Insight is trying to change that.

Lesson 50

Lesson Philanthropy Learning Survey 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. NStreet Village : N Street Village is a community of empowerment and recovery for homeless and low-income women in Washington, D.C.

Washington 97

Washington Training Train Giving 97

Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2015

America: A Wasteland of Plenty. Boulder Food Rescue provides food to homeless shelters, working-poor families, schools, charities, low-income housing cooperatives, and other organizations in need. To date, the organization has redirected more than 800,000 pounds of food from the landfill to the hungry people of Boulder.

Feeds 36

Feeds Contest Denver Oakland 36

Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

And like you, they’re all trying to reach as many people as possible with their messaging. Examples of Successful UVPs Let’s look at some organizations that have mastered the UVP in their messaging: Feeding America: On its donation page, Feeding America clearly states where the money goes. There are 1.8

Foundation 52

Foundation Fundraising Cancer Interview 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 17, 2022

The speech was given in 1963 at the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, where 250,000 people showed up to protest racial injustice. Birmingham was one of the focal points of the Civil Rights movement in 1963, since Birmingham was one of the most racially segregated cities in America. Read “ Letter from Birmingham Jail ”.

Homeless 98

Homeless New York Law Washington 98

Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 19, 2007

Speakers include Julia Butterfly Hill of Circle of Life , John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America , and Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart. In San Francisco, Yoga Sangha is hosting a "Spiritual Activation Series" with lecture, yoga and meditation.

San Francisco 40

San Francisco Change Social Lecture 40