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Benetech Human Rights Data Analysts Uncover Critical Evidence

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In 2010, Benetech’s Human Rights Data Analysis Group examined once hidden government documents from Guatemala and Chad that provided key evidence needed to hold former national leaders and security forces accountable for human rights violations. Guzmán’s testimony was based on HRDAG’s analysis of the 31.7

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Reflection and Analysis: Gnomedex Real-Time Social Fundraising Experiment

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was able to raise $2,657 to cover the costs of college tuition for Leng Sopharath, an orphan in Cambodia in just 90 minutes. I've been a little shell shocked for the past few days, but wanted to share this reflection and analysis of the Gnomedex fundraising experiment. How did I raise $2,657 in 90 minutes? It replicable?

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September Communications RoundTable : A Social Media Sharing Fest

NTEN

Here are some highlights from this month's particularly tool-loaded Communications RoundTable with Chad Norman of Blackbaud. Chad is an absolute rock star when it comes to social media and marketing. Chad recommended contests as a way to grow your fan base and pointed to the Wildfire application. For my field?

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[VIDEO] Where to Find Potential Donors to Support Your Cause

Bloomerang

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a workshop focused on finding potential supporters for your nonprofit organization. Chad will review the best practices in fundraising prospect identification and provide practical tips for how small nonprofits can maximize their network. Chad, I got 2:00 Eastern.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Learnings from FriendFeed Experiment

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Roger Carr shared " Why You Should Use FriendFeed " Ruby Sinreich shared " Making Real Friends Imaginary " Chad Norman shared " Let's get Serious About FriendFeed: The 1995 Message Board, The Smart Consolidator and the Stolen Conversation. Causes Raised $2.5 " Perhaps you can learn that here.

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50 (More) Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

View more presentations from Chad Norman. Do an analysis to improve or create content. 50 (More) Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits by Chad Norman. Many nonprofits have looked at birthdays, weddings, graduations, and other personal events as opportunities to raise money in lieu of traditional gifts.

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NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference: A Vibrant "Social" Community of Practice

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The video above is the result of a brilliant online fundraising campaign that NTEN's executive director, Holly Ross, launched back in February to help raise $10,000 in matching scholarship money to Convio's scholarship sponsorship. The deal was if she raised the $10,000, the community could vote on her public humiliation.

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