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February 11 Is National 2-1-1 Day!

VisionLink

Did you know that in 1997 the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta was the first to introduce a 2-1-1 service? VisionLink Is Proud To Support 2-1-1s Do you know 2-1-1? 1 Later, in 2000, the Federal Communications Commission approved 2-1-1 nationwide as a short number in the United States.

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What is Corporate Giving? The Ultimate Guide to Earning More

Nonprofits Source

For example, a company based in an area that just experienced forest fires may create a disaster relief grant to assist nonprofits working with victims of the fires. Starbucks also contributes to nonprofits dedicated to workplace diversity, sustainability, and disaster relief through the Starbucks Foundation.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. In less than two years, a simple website created to track election violence in Nairobi is now being used to: monitor crime-related data in Atlanta, GA.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. In less than two years, a simple website created to track election violence in Nairobi is now being used to: monitor crime-related data in Atlanta, GA.

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The New Culture of Storytelling

Forum One

This year's event was held in Atlanta from April 8 - 10, and over 1,400 nonprofit tech folks attended. We've provided training on how to interview subjects, tips for photographing and video-recording, as well as best practices for writing strong stories that encourage and elicit action. Michaela and Brian at the World of Coca Cola.

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Mastering the Art of Work/Life Balance in a Digital World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I came across a posting for an internship at TechBridge , an organization based in Atlanta that provides affordable technology solutions to non-profits and applied. My work consists of interactive talks, workshops, trainings, and coaching. I landed my first “real” job in the sector when I graduated from college.

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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

We've scoured the nonprofit-sphere for high-quality conferences and forums, informal trainings, and more that will be taking place all over the world, focusing on essential topics like: Nonprofit management. Diversity Abroad Network / Atlanta, GA / Free. AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit. AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit.

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