Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

T, December 10th, the international community is observing Human Rights Day to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 2011 has been an amazing year for human rights defenders. We’re deeply grateful for this strong support of our work.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

One major obstacle is that foundations are reluctant to award grants to emerging organizations. First, draw up a budget to determine precisely how much money you need to raise for your programs, including the costs of equipment, physical space, and/or personnel. nonprofits while also setting up and launching programs.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2013

One of the biggest highlights at the Nonprofit Technology Conference each year, without surprise, is the awarding of the annual DoGooder Video Awards. So, without further adieu, the 2013 Annual DoGooder Awards Go To. Winner of Best of Nonprofit Video Award. Winner of Best of Nonprofit Video Award.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2021

I should also make sure to note that you have an internal audience (staff, board members, volunteers, etc.) Getting your internal messaging right will help ensure your team is all on the same page with the same expectations and goals. That said, start by segmenting your audiences into internal and external audiences.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Changing Higher Ed Episode 43: Raising Money for Universities during COVID with Scott Roberts and Tim Hill . Internal and External Challenges. Foundations are facing various layers of challenges involving internal and external situations. How are they able to raise money? And how can they pivot to virtual events?

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

Are your results related to external environmental factors or internal strategic ones? Did you raise more money or less? . Do you have internal commitment and alignment around your purpose among all stakeholders? Do you have necessary facilitating internal systems, policies and procedures and controls?

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Sure, you’ll raise some money. Because everyone is impacted by your ability to raise money. They’re put over in a corner and told to “go raise funds.” A rising tide raises all boats, so competition — within departments, between departmental silos, or between organizations — merely causes the waters and boats to sink.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. And the best part of hosting a raffle is that you can combine it with another fundraising event or campaign to raise more money for your cause. You can also raise funds simultaneously by offering tickets to different activities and concessions.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . Cargill Foundation awarded several multi-year disaster grants in 2019. With wildfires posing an increasing threat in the U.S.,

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

On the other hand, if your organization doesn’t plan to do the grant writing internally, do you have the financial resources to hire a professional grant writer? Want to see how Bloomerang can help you raise more and seamlessly manage grants? Is there a person on your team with the capabilities to create a solid proposal?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. It’s critical that you integrate content marketing and fundraising if you’re to succeed at raising both awareness and money in the current economy. . Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the third strategy. .

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In years past, their annual Duradash fundraiser raised about $5000. Recognition: to help keep costs down, the foundation decided not to send people awards, but that doesn’t mean they ignored their fundraisers. Every fundraiser received a digital award that was highlighted on social and personalized for them.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Where an area served is specified, Ukraine accounts for 90% of grants awarded and 93% of dollar value. While almost a third of grants went to organizations in Ukraine, recipient countries reflect giving to local chapters of the Red Cross and other international relief organizations, or to their Geneva-based headquarters. 2,075,850.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

You still have money to raise, and years of testing and research shows donors are central to your mission —not just a means to an end. How will this communicate an authentic purpose and empowered culture , internally and externally? Many problems poison society, and that’s why you’re in the fundraising business.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

The winner will receive a cash award of $1,000, plus $1,000 to donate to their favorite charity. The prize will be awarded on Thursday, April 5th at the Nonprofit Technology Conference, during the awards luncheon. The deadline to vote is noon (Pacific Time) on Monday, April 2nd.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Watch the Temple University bbcon 2021 session: Boosting Gift Officer Performance Through Recognition, Oscar Award Style. How many dollars raised within a quarter/year meet or exceed expectations? Is the manager advocating internally to ensure the processes are favorable to officers? Define metrics for success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2017

Not only as a professional member, I served as a chapter president and on International Board of Directors for the past 4 years. Each year AFP organizes an international fundraising conference, attracting more than 4000 professionals from 60 different countries to attend over 100 different sessions over 3 days. 1000 Action Tasks.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Partially raised? None raised?)? Use this information internally and share it freely during your search. . Must they live nearby or can regional, national, or international candidates apply? Activities – What tasks and actions do we anticipate doing? Budget – How much, approximately, do we expect to spend?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Among the people I’m privileged to call a colleague here at Benetech is Viji Dilip, the International Program Coordinator for our Bookshare International service. Since Viji was raised in India, she began looking at the educational challenges faced by people from that country.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Provide water station stops and set up a picnic at the end for people that raise money. Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds. International Day of Yoga (June 21). Charge for tickets, food and add competition awards (like wine) for people who can match all the bottles. Card for a Cause.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. CFRE is a fundraising visionary with 30+ years frontline development work helping organizations raise millions in support. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the second strategy. .

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Today, the Donor Detective network has grown to consist of internationally recognized, award-winning creative, digital, analytics, development, and service professionals ready to grow nonprofit organizations’ donor base and revenue. Her early career focused on content creation, engagement and digital storytelling work.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 25, 2006

Big thanks to my dad for sending me a New York Times article about social enterprise that mentions Fast Company's 2006 Social Capitalist Awards. ACCION International BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) Citizen Schools City Year College Summit Inc. If you click on the Fast Company article, they have links to all the orgs.).

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Edwin Shneidman (left) at his home in Los Angeles, California with Maurizio Pompili, who was the recipient of the 2008 Shneidman Award. Raise awareness Using social media to share about NSPAM is a great way to observe the month and spread awareness of suicide prevention. Agencies from within the U.S.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2021

history of interning Asian Americans ). In other words, “For every $100 awarded by foundations for work in the United States, only 20 cents explicitly supports AAPI communities.” As a Chinese American, I can attest that this hate is palpable. In early 2020, I briefly debated the pros and cons of Wearing-a-Mask-While-Asian.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Improve internal information systems. Whiteboard of love – written praise for staff accomplishments, Reserved parking space awarded to an employee each month who had done a great job. Ritual of staff praise at meetings or monthly award, not just a raise. Here’s the list: Function. Responsive tech support.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 3, 2011

The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is today, December 3rd. The Day aims to raise awareness of disability issues with a focus on the rights of persons with disabilities and the benefits derived from their integration in the social, economic, cultural and political life of their communities.

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Even if you just file a form 990, and aren’t subject to GAAP, it’s useful to follow their recommendations from the perspective of internal management, control and planning. . CFRE is a fundraising visionary with 30+ years frontline development work helping organizations raise millions in support.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

From then on, I’ve done all I can to support the company’s growth as we went on to help nonprofits collectively raise $1 billion for social good on the platform in 2018. . This was evidenced by the fact that nonprofits on the Classy platform raised over $1 billion in 2020 alone. Q: So what’s next for Classy? Q: Thank you, Chris.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 19, 2008

Here are the results for the 2008 Innovator Awards: Advocacy campaign or program. Winner: Children International. They promoted the campaign through social media sites and raised $300k online within two months. Honorable Mention: ASPCA - raised $7 million online from about 700,000 subscribers. Constituent Empowerment.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

students, we also serve adults, seniors, veterans, and international subscribers in over 40 countries. We’re going to demonstrate what this could look like by piloting Bookshare International at scale in India. We also received our largest-ever award for human rights, a two-year, $2.2 While the majority of our members are U.S.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2022

Network fundraising is a fundraising method where your organization recruits a group of people who agree to raise money for you. Instead, network fundraising is great for DIY fundraisers where your supporters can take charge and raise money however they choose. What is network fundraising? How do you create a network fundraiser?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Here are the results for the 2008 Innovator Awards: Advocacy campaign or program Honorable Mention: National Parks Conservation Association Winner: Freepress for their StopBigMedia.com campaign Over 200,000 comments sent to the FCC and Senate and overturned and FCC ruling to block monopolies in media companies.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2020

When international students had to return to their home countries, m any institutions matched international alumni living abroad with these students back in their home country. By May, I UP raised over $193 K from more than 383 donors in support of the Emergency Response Fund and Food Pantry. . Staying Agile .

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

For nonprofits, there is a gap between an action (for example, raising funds) and seeing the impact of that action (families fed in the community). The point we’re making here is that branding touches every aspect of your nonprofit, both internally and externally. Therefore, they’re hesitant to invest significant time or resources.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Lori’s gift is to help nonprofit organizations communicate powerfully so they raise exponentially more money. She is a nationally-recognized master storyteller and fundraising culture change expert helping nonprofit organizations raise nearly $300 million dollars from individual donors. Simone Joyaux. simonejoyaux.com.

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Care2

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Conservation International won the “Email List Growth” prize for their campaign to save sea turtles. The awards committee praised Lambda Legal for using conditional content very well. The campaign raised $40K and leveraged a corporate partnership.

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