Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events. Participants may improve their painting abilities, try their hand at some knitting, or do whatever other sort of art they like without having to leave the comfort of their own home. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Satellite Internet gets the boot October 31, 2007 Finally, I have real broadband. We moved last weekend to a town that has actual real cable high speed internet.

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MAY 3, 2021

The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, and we’re absolutely over the moon that two of our client websites have been nominated. Website design is an art, a science, and a testament of collaboration and creativity. Help them win the People’s Voice Award by voting today.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

My favorite-thing-of-the-week award goes to Toronto artist Gil Martinez for this art installation he designed to help celebrate the launch of TechSoup Canada. He transformed a rough idea—of showcasing the historical time-line of TechSoup Global during the launch of TechSoup Canada—into an exhibition.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Official Google Blog: Explore museums and great works of art in the Google Art Project – Take yourself on an art tour using Google Maps! "One

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

1) Master the art of Plain Language. . The Plain Language Movement started in the 1970s based on the idea to make it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications. TikTok has 1 billion monthly active users and is used by 21% of the world’s internet users. Thank you and Happy New Year!

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

After you’ve considered your foundation’s readiness and decided this approach makes sense, here are some practical, actionable ideas for developing participatory grantmaking in your funding institution. Perhaps you’ll start by reading about other models , watching webinars, or developing ideas. Is this you?

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

We asked participants to do a “think and write” and jot down one idea that resonated before facilitating a grand synthesis of what we learned about designing more impactful capacity building programs for grantees. You can read my guest post over the Communications Network Blog that summarizes these insights.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

We’ve put together a list of our 6 best tips and ideas for setting the stage for your next auction, including. And in this modern age of the internet, this list gets more complex still. Do the items you’re auctioning off include priceless art, comic books, or once-in-a-lifetime experiences? Knowing your theme and audience.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The internet is the main source of information for a lot of people. Get Your Website Ready For The Holidays The holidays are a busy time of year, and you may not love the idea of adding one more thing to your “to do” list. Subpar Website = Fewer Donations You already know how important it is to have a website these days.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2016

I was an early adopter of using the Internet in 1992 where I had a virtual job working online for a program of the New York Foundation for the Arts called ArtsWire. A Zentangle is a miniature abstract work of art created with a collection of patterns. There are no mistakes. It is unplanned.

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JANUARY 18, 2023

Beyond choosing a fundraising idea, your nonprofit also has to decide whether you want to host your event in person or online. . Unlike in-person events, virtual events can be accessed by anyone around the world with an internet connection and an interest in your cause. Hold Q&A sessions. Good luck! . About the Author.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

Creative Ideas for Social Impact Imagery. Using pop art styles gives the ability to avoid the pitfalls of photorealism and instead focus on the action. The truth is internet savvy users can now identify generic stock photos instantly, which kills their efficacy for grabbing attention and telling stories. Public link: [link].

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Whole Whale

MAY 16, 2022

It is important to note that these tools won’t do all of the work for you, they are human-assisted and there is an art to working with them. They can also help you generate ideas and structure your thoughts. Is this just stuff copied from the internet and duplicate content? AI writing tools will make you more productive.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

How to Find Grants that are a Perfect Fit Once you have an idea of what you need to fund, what it will cost, and when you need the money, it’s time to find the perfect grant opportunities for your nonprofit. And you’ll get one every week with new ideas and information. Pad your timelines to account for this.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

Pew Internet reported that over half of YouTube users say that the platform is at least “somewhat important for helping them understand things that are happening in the world.”. They also have colorful, eye-catching YouTube cover art, something that you can easily design yourself using free graphic design tools like Canva or Adobe Spark.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Perry Chen is an American Internet entrepreneur best known for co-founding the social fundraising website Kickstarter. The idea is simple. Today, he has launched a platform to help raise money for nonprofits that are doing highly effective work, but may not be as well known to a larger audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2010

This App was created by two guys who went out on the Internet asking friends to help them raise $3,100 to launch this App. This App is a smart, timely, good idea. While I love the idea, this App has its limitations. On thing is for sure, I hope the App expands to also include environmental, animal, arts, etc.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 2, 2010

I remember the heady days, when most nonprofits didn’t even have networks, and some of them still didn’t have internet access. I remember also, from those heady days, the idea that we could help nonprofits be more effective by encouraging them to be more proactive around replacing their hardware.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2021

In my family, we teach the idea that service is the price you pay for the space you occupy, so I saw this project as something that would be good for the city of Nashville and the 28% of African Americans making up the population, as well as for the music industry and the nation. Technology enables us to be as national as our name implies.

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JULY 10, 2013

Sadly, slacktivism – actions performed via the Internet in support of a political or social cause but regarded as requiring little time or involvement ( courtesy of the Oxford Dictionary ) – is the popular avenue of support when it comes to contemporary activism. Five minutes and you’ve done your good for the day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2011

In 1992, I discovered the Internet, Well, and was hired by the New York Foundation of the Arts to be the Network Weaver for a network for artists, Arts Wire. In 1992, I discovered the Internet, Well, and was hired by the New York Foundation of the Arts to be the Network Weaver for a network for artists, Arts Wire.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

This year I facilitated several labs, including several for the Knight Foundation Arts Program to learn about the local arts ecosystem in four cities, including Philadelphia, San Jose, Charlotte, and Macon.

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sgEngage

JULY 22, 2022

Many nonprofits, especially those that are newer or smaller, experience this same hurdle in getting their organization’s mission to the forefront of the internet. Here are some ideas for building links back to your web content: Work within the boundaries set by Google and other search engines.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 9, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and Open Source Tool #13: Flock March 9, 2008 I’m running behind, so I need to catch up in the next week or so. I’m still on internet clients, believe it or not, and still have some to go.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2006

I met Janet Salmons many years ago while I working on various arts and technology projects in New York State for the New York Foundation for the Arts. I started in the Cornell University Center for Theatre Arts , where I founded and directed two programs: Cornell Theatre Outreach and the Community-Based Arts Project.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2010

On Friday, I facilitated the final face-to-face workshop for the Social Media Lab for 25 arts organizations inspired by Thomas Edison’s approach. It was sponsored by the Hewlett Foundation, Wallace Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Grants for the Arts, and the Koret Foundation. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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APRIL 21, 2023

This is great for us as social media and internet users, but as advertisers it makes it harder for us to target our audience. Fundraisers made new connections, rekindled old friendships, and found new inspiration and fundraising ideas from the conversations they had outside of the conference walls.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits, schools, churches, and many other organizations were forced to get creative to come up with fundraising ideas during COVID. Virtual fundraising is here to stay, so if you need some COVID-friendly fundraising ideas, check our complete list out! Basic COVID-Friendly Fundraising Ideas. Online fundraisers. Read-a-thon.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

We hope the ideas below will. scanner, and Internet access. Arts organizations are using mobile technology to help people find. and engage with art in similar ways, as we mentioned in last month's Cool App Roundup: Arts Organization Edition. Do you have a cool idea for engaging patrons, constituents, or.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2015

” Pico Iyer, a travel writer, has given us new spin on the problem and the need for “stillness,” identified by CNN as one of the 10 ideas of the year. I believe these are important and practical “networked leadership skills.” By doing so, it can help you restore balance and remind you about what really matters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2016

ART X SMART by Kim Dong-kyu. During my walk, I reflected on my participation last March in the annual National Day of Unplugging , a 24-hour digital detox when you don’t use technology, Internet, or mobile phone in order to reduce stress. Last week was the first day of summer and it got me thinking about doing a digital detox.

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

WordPress is the most popular website builder on the internet, and for good reason. But you can tap into social sharing services and easily share your posts across the internet with optimized social media features that help adapt your content for each platform you share it on. Enter WordPress. Social media sharing options.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2017

Each year, Knowbility hosts OpenAIR (Accessibility Internet Rally). Like all people, they may love the arts, animals, and the environment; enjoy beautiful parks and fun outdoor activities; and support education and helping those in need. The event is open to nonprofits, NGOs, charities, schools, and others. About the Author.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants July 27, 2008 This week, it is my pleasure to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Check This List 07.28.08

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Care2

MAY 29, 2007

Converting Subscribers to Donors | Main | Some Great Citizen Journalism Links » Thursday May 17 2007 Free Range: The Art of Story Telling Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 02:11PM | by James OMalley Thanks to everyone who attended the Internet Advocacy Roundtable on storytelling! 60) Search « Cultivate, Educate or Activate?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

But for much larger/high-traffic sites, or sites that fluctuate a lot, it might be a great idea, especially if you want dedicated hosting. In my country, there still are no good hosting companies, though our internet speed and ping inside the whole country, is better than the most of europe, that’s why I use e-insites.

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