Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

What is it like for a nonprofit to have a successful, lasting partnership with a private philanthropic foundation? Soon afterwards in 2007, we won our first major award from the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), which, in turn, allowed us to build Bookshare into a national asset.

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NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

But is your school (or nonprofit) getting the most out of the platform? Here are some of the key findings/takeaways from my presentation … (keep in mind that these apply to schools as well as any other nonprofit trying to effectively use Facebook as part of their online strategy). Make the Most of Your Cover Photo. Graduations.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many nonprofit organizations have found success moving away from in-person fundraising towards virtual and hybrid options. For many nonprofits, the beginning of the planning process can be an overwhelming time.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The big nonprofit tech trends this past year seemed to be in the areas of the emergence of mobile devices, social media stratification, the launch of Office 365 for Nonprofits, some huge digital inclusion initiatives, and lots of other things. PC Sales Continue To Decline While Mobile Sales Increase. Green Technology.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Hispanic Heritage Foundation is an award-winning nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. The Hispanic Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides an effective education forum for an informed and empowered Hispanic America.

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NTEN

JUNE 19, 2014

Products include Greenshields, ecotube, and ecotank • One tree is planted for every item purchased or downloaded • Param met his business partners at the Forbes 30 Under 30 party. At Givemob, we believe this is because nonprofits are not reaching Millennials where they live - on mobile devices. In the U.S.,

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

See why nonprofits love our volunteer management software! Using our platform, consider opening up a chat thread with your volunteers through a volunteer mobile app to check in on them as they work and offer any help along the way. This ensures that they show up at the right place at the right time with no confusion.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. promotional ad in Forbes that turns the magazine in to a free T-Mobile WiFi hotspot for 15 days. percent) as we transition to using more tablets and mobile devices. Strange News. Accessibility.

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Care2

AUGUST 27, 2007

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Care2

OCTOBER 18, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" The awards committee praised Lambda Legal for using conditional content very well.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" 2 Comments | by Share Article in Misc. It is clear that this “village” is changing the world. com , Inc.

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Care2

JANUARY 13, 2012

We’re about to see Pinterest use among nonprofit organizations explode. I’m always intrigued to see how nonprofits find creative ways to use new social media tools, but I didn’t think seriously about Pinterest’s potential for nonprofits until I read Joe Waters and Beth Kanter’s thoughts.

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Care2

APRIL 26, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Such is the mobile utopia described by Katrin Verclas of MobileActive.org.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Each year, the Tides Foundation awards a $10,000 cash grant to an individual or group who has created an open-source software project that benefits nonprofits and movements of social change. The winner will be announced at the next Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in April 2012. About the Prize. Past Winners.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. Nonprofits receive 50% of their annual donations between October and December. Why is year-end giving such a big deal?

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Forum One

MARCH 29, 2010

Here are eight things every nonprofit should pay attention to before setting up their Google AdWords account. I can’t think of any reason why any eligible nonprofit would not apply for a Google Grant. If you get the award, you are getting $10,000/month in free advertising. Google Grants = Free Money. Test, Test, Test.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

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Care2

JUNE 26, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Here’s how it works. As a donor, you choose which project you would like your donation to support.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking for a way to contribute, consider hosting a food drive. Download our Virtual Event Planner to boost your fundraiser’s success! Your nonprofit’s logo is the center of your brand. Create your nonprofit branding guide. Use lots of images to show your nonprofit’s impact on the community you serve.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology News from NTC ‘08 March 20, 2008 I’ve been having a great time here at NTC – running into lots of folks I’m happy to see again, and meet, learning about new things, being involved.

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2008

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Clearly the Internet has transformed how nonprofits communicate with their activists and donors.

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2008

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Care2

MAY 2, 2007

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

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Care2

APRIL 15, 2008

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Care2

JANUARY 6, 2009

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Coming up with fresh fundraising ideas for nonprofits isn’t always easy. To make it easy, here’s a list of 75 fundraising ideas for nonprofits. Traditional Fundraising Ideas We’ve labeled the following 17 fundraising ideas for nonprofits as traditional because they’re staples when it comes to fundraising.

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Care2

MAY 8, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Over 50% say that they intend to increase social network staffing over the next 12 months.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2008

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Care2

OCTOBER 7, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" His firm, Avencia , is an award winning GIS consultancy. I recommend it highly.

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Care2

MARCH 30, 2007

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AUGUST 21, 2007

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MARCH 28, 2007

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JUNE 17, 2009

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