Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

My latest post on HuffPo is now up: Going to Davos to Redesign the Planet , about my proposal to the WEF's Global Redesign Initiative. What would you propose to global leaders to make humanity better off? That's not an endorsement of my proposal by the WEF, but I am certainly looking forward to going next week!

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Proposal Government University Switzerland 100

Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. Daniel & Pamella DeVos Foundation. Albuquerque Community Foundation. The Ahmanson Foundation. RedLine Contemporary Art Center. Ford Foundation.

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Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Indeed, the grant writing team may not realize that, in particular, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has much to contribute to the success of the grant application and the administrative processes that follow. human resources, accounting, information technology, etc.) will be handled in the application.

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Grant Application Process Management 67

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Regardless of whether it’s new technology, a new staffing model, or even a small adjustment to a process, adoption and success can hinge on keeping a focus on the human element of the change. This framework consists of 1) Focusing on the right people, 2) Visiting with the intent to fundraise, and 3) Using proposals to plan the work. .

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Virtual Blackbaud Award Wisconsin 28

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. You may be seeking funds for technology, training, capital improvements, planning, research, materials or other support. Most funders require applicants to state the outcomes of their project in the proposal.

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Grant Project Develop Proposal 63

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

We’ve pledged to award more than $20 million to support innovative ideas that move communities forward. Each month, Pepsi will award grants up to $1.3 Pepsi has developed an Advisory Board of leaders of non-profit sectors with extensive experience in each of the six award categories.

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Project Contest Award Grant 104

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Indeed, the grant writing team may not realize that, in particular, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has much to contribute to the success of the grant application and the administrative processes that follow. human resources, accounting, information technology, etc.) will be handled in the application.

Build 82

Build Grant Application Award 82

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 3, 2010

It will take you to a page with a link for each type of grant the government awards. You will be taken to a page where you may read a brief synopsis about the grant opportunity, download the full grant announcement, or download the actual grant application. This is the option I like to use. Step 1: Go to: [link].

Fund 59

Fund United States Grant Foundation 59

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In what ways does technology boost your team’s efficiency and grantmaking—and in what ways can it hold you back? Through hurricanes, fires, floods, the pandemic, and more, Two Ten awards millions of dollars in emergency relief each year, and they rely 100% on donor dollars to do it. A check run used to take up to three days.

Advice 79

Advice Tech Sharepoint Grant 79

Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Technology for nonprofit development and fundraising is quickly changing. ” Nonprofits once limited to raising money through cookie sales, charity balls, and foundation grants now have access to almost limitless fundraising streams with new technology platforms, micro-funding models, and evolving culture of giving. Pacific time.

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Interaction Free Fundraising Cancer 67

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Think about 5 things: what’s the problem, what technology you’ll use, design sustainability, how will people come to use it and how will you distribute it. Award a prize to those that show most potential. Normal application processes are very good for people who are good at writing or following a system.

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Social Grant Fund Model 105

fusionSpan

MAY 10, 2024

Leading this technological revolution is Salesforce’s Nonprofit Cloud – a powerful, integrated suite of applications tailored specifically to the unique needs of mission-driven organizations. Grantmaking Capability is an Add-On For grantmaking organizations, Nonprofit Cloud simplifies the complexities of the grant lifecycle.

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License Model Grant Integration 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2008

A volunteer network of software developers, designers, and other collaborators have teamed up with the award-winning blog techPresident to launch Twitter Vote Report.     Twitter Vote Report was inspired by a techPresident blog post on October 6th proposing the use of Twitter for election monitoring. this election!

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Report Twitter Cleveland Indianapolis 50

fusionSpan

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Your Salesforce DMS technology can be customized to suit your organizational needs by adding additional apps and integrations. Using Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, uncomplicate the grants process, create and publish funding opportunities, proposals, and awards, and manage budgets. Is Salesforce a Donor Management System?

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Management Donor Fundraising Track 59

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

A lot of people are saying this, more need for technology. And there’s been also a lot of questions about that and applications about racial equity, and then the makeup of your staff and reflective of the people that you serve. And perhaps you could be a sub-recipient to them or you could submit an application jointly.

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Grant Build Video Strategy 119

Double the Donation

MAY 26, 2021

Engage your employees in the causes they care about by using workplace giving technology that’s easy to navigate, flexible, and shows your company cares about giving back. Another way to engage employees in corporate volunteerism is by offering volunteer grants —monetary grants awarded to nonprofits where employees regularly volunteer.

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Platform Guide Giving Grant 52

NTEN

JUNE 15, 2012

We're partnering with GOOD to sponsor a challenge asking for your ideas on how to fuel social change through the creative application of technology. You only have until July 12th to submit your proposal, so we hope you'll get cracking right away. We look forward to hearing how you want to use technology to change the world.

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NTEN Grant Free Technology 87

Connection Cafe

JUNE 24, 2019

Grant applicants spend an average of 20 hours applying for one grant, equaling an average of $400 per grant. With 11 million+ grants reported, totaling over $250 billion in funding (and counting), that gets to be a lot of hours spent on grant applications. So where does technology come in?

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ROI Grant Foundation Application 29

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Last month, I heard a talk by author Jonathan Salem Baskin about his soon to be published book, “ Histories of Social Media.&# The book looks at social media concepts and ideas, asks is this really new? The technology tools certainly are, but history provides a context for every behavioral quality of new media.

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Measure Fund Impact Minnesota 96

Forum One

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The students would prepare for the contest using a series of online practice modules and mobile phone based applications that would test the students on sample questions. Awards would be provided to students as publications of their ideas and USAID leadership recognition. technologies. income, age, etc.). Vote for this Idea].

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Ideas Share Disaster Government 47

Connection Cafe

JUNE 29, 2020

Nonprofits undergo an arduous application and vetting process designed to provide funders a measure of confidence that their investment will achieve an intended outcome. The process is a time-intensive, laborious grind for applicants. Other funders are exploring the idea of standardized grant applications.

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Change Proposal Grant Application 49

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

It was an incredible testament to the commitment and dedication of the nonprofit sector to put words to action - identifying needs and proposing concrete solutions. The task of narrowing the 24 teams down to three winners was a challenge, but for the 21 ideas that did not win the awards, the journey is not over yet.

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Ideas North Carolina Map Children 94