Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief.

Data 52

Data Student Open Digital 52

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2021

We know from past disasters that the year after a crisis hits can be even harder for nonprofits. So many of us made ambitious plans for growth last year, only to be forced to throw those out the window for a global health crisis we never factored in as a threat on our SWOT analysis. Annual planning may be trickier than ever.

Environment 49

Environment Hunger Model Phase 49

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 23, 2007

The event here in Zurich is the Schwab Social Entrepreneur Summit, where roughly a hundred social entrepreneurs get together with global leaders to advance the movement. On Monday we were joined by a dazzling array of global leaders who are interested in social entrepreneurship.

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Social South Africa India Global 100

The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

They tackle everything from local environmental efforts to major global humanitarian causes. Without a strong foundation and a clear roadmap, it’s easy for non-profits to veer off course, squandering precious time and resources and falling short of their vision. The first gust of adversity may very well be its undoing.

Profit 59

Profit Guide Build Metrics 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

KM4Dev has a section devoted to Social Network Analysis process and tools. Philanthropy, Fundraising, Disasters, and Video Good corporate citizenship was highlighted at Davis this past week. " Gates Foundation also announced grants to programs aimed at helping small-scale farmers in Africa and Asia.

Summary 50

Summary Nptech Tag Tools 50

Candid

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Building on a decade of analysis, the research points to areas where increased funder support has been instrumental and where reduced or absent support has significant impacts for particular communities, regions, or issues. Nesting our analysis of human rights funding in Candid’s larger dataset means we can contextualize the numbers.

Collaboration 81

Collaboration Report Impact North America 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Foundation Center’s Glasspockets Site ReLaunches with A Wealth of Data About Foundation Transparency. One of my favorite sections of the site includes the benchmarking data for foundation use of social media by channel which makes it very easy to do research. The Glasspockets Site has just been relaunched.

Studies 116

Studies Research Trend North America 116

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Keisha Taylor is TechSoup Global's senior manager for business planning and research for our Global Data Services work. She also likes the big data for good work coming out of the UN Global Pulse initiative. The Open Knowledge Foundation is a great advocacy charity in that field. The UN Global Pulse initiative.

Data 66

Data Disaster Map Organization 66

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters. NMC Future Symposium explore applications of techology that could impact issues of global importance over next five years or more. Watch for news about the Case Foundation's second America's Giving Challenge. .

Nptech 91

Nptech Social Media Ning Media 91

EveryAction

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Tyler Clementi Foundation. The Tyler Clementi Foundation's mission is to end online and offline bullying in schools, workplaces and faith communities. It acts politically to prevent climate disaster and promote prosperity for every American. Donate | Take Action | Volunteer | Twitter | Facebook. Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

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Support Alabama Organization South Dakota 100

Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

I love year-ahead forecasts and have looked a number of them from all over the global IT press. We also noticed a significant increase in the way that mobile technology is being used in disaster relief. Here’s what the buzz seems to be for 2013 from a nonprofit technology viewpoint. The Forecasts for 2012. Mobile Computing.

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Tech Library Internet Nonprofit 74