Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

While a board’s priority is always governance, its members may also be the organization’s best spokespeople, fundraisers, volunteers, and technical experts. Transparency about programmatic approach, results, governance, and finances are just a few ways a nonprofit can be open about its work, and this openness must start with the board.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

We believe, we know, that moving the needle on climate change requires collaboration on all levels. No one individual, company, government agency, or nonprofit can go it alone. With their global scale, the organization leverages Salesforce technology to direct supporters to tree planting projects around the world.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. These movements typically don’t start with a structured entity, but with inspired individuals who see what needs to change in their communities and decide to act on it.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

While there are many types of grants your organization can apply for, there are three main sources of funding for these grants: the government, corporations, and foundations. Government The government provides grants at federal, state, and local levels to ease the burden of overhead or administration costs for nonprofits like yours.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

In a recent Op-Ed piece in the New York Times , David Brooks compared the global response vs localized response to the outbreak. Brooks shows that if the world had a global approach to outbreaks like Swine Flu, then the decision-making and directive power would be in a really bumped up World Health Organization-like group.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

Climate anxiety is seriously affecting our youth: In a recent global survey of 10,000 young people aged 16–25, 59% were very or extremely worried about climate change, and 83% said they think people have failed to take care of the planet. We believe it will make local residents interested in the local environment.”.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. The responses were clear: climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and it should be an urgent priority for us all to act.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding federal government, corporations, and donations through donor-advised funds (DAFs) and online platforms. . Funding community organizing efforts can activate and engage residents to change those systems. . Support local nonprofits and knowledge in the U.S.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. That's why TechSoup Global, NetSquared and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. Read about the winners and how they plan to change the world through apps.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

An initiative of TechSoup Global, NetSquared is a global community of organizations and individuals leading the way in social change through technology. As Amy explains in her post, local NetSquared chapters have been quickly springing up all over the world: there might even be one in your city.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

Providing tools for sustainable change to populations most vulnerable to hunger, violence, and disease, CARE has earned its place in the hall of fame of nonprofits continuing to make the world a better place. WRC advocates for programs and policies that create opportunity and drive change for these communities. Concern Worldwide.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

We are deep into June already, but NetSquared Local isn’t taking a vacation! NetSquared Local believes that the best way to build a strong, self sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face. We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own ! Event Reports.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2011

Each month, the NetSquared community (a project of TechSoup Global) meets up offline at NetSquared Local events around the world to discuss ideas, meet new people, and work together to make social change. Recently, many of these NetSquared Local meetings are being streamed live on the Internet via livestream or online recording.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Last week, I got to BoardSource at 8 am just so I could hear Marnie Webb and Rebecca Masisak, CO-CEOs of TechSoup Global share their lessons learned in developing, weaving, and stewarding two very different types of networks. Local connections built through engagement. Organizers in local community own the agenda.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? Purpose can be an organizational strategy and a roadmap to remain competitive in a fast-changing economy. These days, purpose is becoming increasingly mainstream. Take CVS Health.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re a nonprofit or local government agency or work alongside them, there is a good chance you have seen an uptick in funding possibilities within your field. COVID-19 took the world by surprise, and along with it came a government response with unprecedented spending and a massive increase in grant funding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

” Marnie Webb, Co-CEO of TechSoup Global was not only writing one, but evangelizing to nonprofit techies about social media (called Web 2.0 ” That’s when you use software on the Internet versus your local hard drive or local computer network. Cloud Computing Survey Results from TechSoup Global.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2021

Perhaps not as well known as Yellowstone or Yosemite, public lands like the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Jefferson National Forest, and the Clinch River State Park sit within a globally significant biodiversity hotspot, home to more than 100 species of Greatest Conservation Need. © Steven David Johnson; July 2019.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., Women wield greater economic power than ever before and are harnessing their influence to lead change on these issues and beyond. Our research shows that 70% of giving circles have a majority-women membership.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. As you tailor each one, you’ll need to consider how any changes will impact the other.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

These global leaders are coming from the United Kingdom, Uganda, Florida, and DC. Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance. Seattle, Washington.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Global giving appeals to grantmakers of all sizes and types, from family foundations with enduring legacies to new foundations exploring novel pathways of giving. Yet the costs and challenges of complying with the regulations that govern cross-border grantmaking have been a barrier to U.S. All of this is about to change.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2021

Beyond distributing two billion COVID-19 vaccines to the most vulnerable and remote communities in the world, the Alliance aims to build vaccine confidence, champion equitable access to vaccines globally, and raise critical funds for vaccine rollout and emergency response. UNICEF is the largest buyer and distributor of vaccines worldwide.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. The Vilcek Foundation. Climatelinks.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Creating Change Conference. Creating Change Conference.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

AI was founded in 1961 on the inspiration of British lawyer Peter Benenson, whose article “The Forgotten Prisoners” launched the first Prisoners of Conscience campaign, which ignited overwhelming global support and marked the birth of AI. Is it okay to allow AI members to not belong to a local group?

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Forum One

MARCH 6, 2009

Two weeks ago Forum One's Seattle office convened a group of Global Health web communicators and talked in depth about using social media to build connections and awareness. Last week at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation a group of 23 folks who manage Global Health data met to talk about common issues and best practices.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Global Fund for Children. Global Fund for Children. The Global Fund for Children engages young people who are also the least likely to have access to mainstream education and training, including girls, refugees, young people with disabilities, and youth engaged in hazardous work. Funding Priority: Youth Programs. Good Sports.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 19, 2013

and she’s well underway bringing positive change to many more communities. SB] 2 offers programs in technology, engineering, design and entrepreneurship to local youth, and supports local, early-stage companies. [SB] SB] 2 is but part of Majora’s multi-pronged strategy for urban renewal.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 6, 2011

This post was written by Jeff Ramos, Community and Content Manager at Games for Change. We are less than two weeks away from registration closing on the 8th Annual Games for Change Festival. For those of you not familiar with Games for Change , we are the leading global advocate for making and supporting games for social impact.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

The digital storytelling approach illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. National Air & Space Museum.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Ecopreneurs, or startups focused on solving climate challenges, are launching innovative ideas to protect the planet and drive climate impact locally and at scale. Governments need to step up and set a clear global nature framework this year at the Convention on Biological Diversity , as we call for in our Salesforce Nature Policy Priorities.

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2017

In a recent blog post , in which our nonprofit, TechSoup, advocated for Net Neutrality, there were several responses that have an interestingly identical structure: (a) Government should stay out of the Internet; (b) There are technical issues involved that TechSoup does not understand; and. (c) There was no web.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. NTI Nuclear Security Index.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). Creating Change Conference. Creating Change Conference. The National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2018 Creating Change Conference convenes in Washington, DC, January 24-28, 2018. Agents of Change Summit.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

This rule change will give more than 18 million low-income Americans $9.25-a-month government initiative that aims to bring accessible broadband access to residents of low-income housing throughout the U.S. "Closing the digital divide will take more than one year and more than one policy change. " He was so right.

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