Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2014

It is a movement driven by social change values — less consumption, less waste, and sustainability. One of the keynote plenary speakers, Janelle Orsi, executive director of the Sustainable Economies Law Center, said that the share economy could perpetuate income inequality. ” #2014SHARE — Peers (@peers) May 13, 2014.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

Now more than ever, it’s paramount to spotlight the tireless contributions by nonprofit organizations, those unsung heroes of our society who continue to bridge gaps, effect change, and bring us closer to the true meaning of independence.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

It’s also important to note that advocacy doesn’t always mean endorsing candidates or running a political action committee—and if you’re a registered 501(c)(3), you already know your organization is prohibited by law from participating in those specific kinds of activity! Did they come to you as an advocate, or were they a donor first?

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DipJar

DECEMBER 21, 2021

These parents came together to share their stories and exchange resources they had discovered. Those services have expanded over time to meet the changing needs of the community – particularly as the needs of adults with autism are better understood. As people with autism grow into adulthood, their needs change.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Additionally, the IRS is undergoing 990s process changes. Isn’t this the same old story? Since 2020, we’ve created and managed rapid response webpages where we capture and share out information and resources about a current issue or crisis as it unfolds. Currently, we have a critical mass of filings for 2017–2018.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

To facilitate this journey, ensure your site is optimized for telling your organization’s story. Include elements of your nonprofit’s story on multiple strategic pages, including your donation page and about page. Use real stories and statistics to make your case for support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Take for example deploying 200 sensors throughout the Brazilian rainforest to measure and visualize the effects of climate change. One theme he touched on that resonated throughout the day is how Microsoft is working with networks and partners to leverage it’s financial, technical, and social change commitment.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

We are surrounded by stories: our own story, the stories of our families and friends, and the stories of the work we do every day. These stories simply exist in our minds until we add language and share them with others. And, as we all know, a story you share with others has the power to change the world.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Violence, Hate, and Discrimination is Still a Major Issue Across Europe and U.K. The increase in violence and hatred has not only been observed in countries with a history of exclusionary laws but also in France and Germany which saw a 39% increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2021. In the U.K., Solving The Problem.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Just this month they held a day of legislative action bringing together members of the community to hear from legislators on bills currently in session and for the opportunity to elevate their voices on issues concerning the community. Southern Poverty Law Center. Learn more about the campaign here. Black Public Media. Higher Heights.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

Here’s a sampling: Our organization does advocacy around some policy issues. What are the legal issues? It is an thorough guide for the most common legal, governance, and fundraising compliance issues facing nonprofits. Her writing style is less lawyerly, and well, human. First, let me clear.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

Issues related to stalking, identity theft, harassment, and employment are top of mind, while social networking sites like Facebook continue to redefine what "personal" means. In this first part of a series exploring the vast and timely topic, guests Alex Ross and Jacob Chang will focus on social media policies in the workplace.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

United for Social Change, sister organizations working to positively influence how black boys and men are perceived and treated by law enforcement and in society. . McGruder’s unique set of experiences gives her a broad perspective on a wide range of issues that will positively influence Classy’s direction. .

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

APRIL 5, 2019

With the Texas legislative session currently in progress, I called Tara Lee, Development Director of Texas Watch to talk about current policy issues and how they work to bridge the divide between their community and the political process. Our core issues are fighting for safety, justice, and accountability.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

We want your stories about how products or educational resources from TechSoup.org have helped your organization stay secure and have helped you do the amazing work you do. The stories on the LIM are highly engaging and optimized for social media sharing. Want to see what a great story looks like? Check out the example below!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

Tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to empower change and seek justice within the communities you serve. The Local Impact Map is a rich storytelling platform that uses mapping technology to place stories in a global context — as you can see in the picture below. b) Story Submission. Submission Procedure.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Note from Beth: As I listened to the NPR story this week about online privacy, it is becoming very important for us to understand the implications. Can the lawyer of an accused rapist subpoena the private network of the accuser for evidence to place doubt on her story? I really wanted to attend the " Social Networks Friend for Foe? "at

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

What are you expecting to change in the upcoming year? The neat thing about Fiver is that there is time is built in for program staff to collect and story bank client testimonials, which means they’re not scrambling at the end. Here is a list of ways you can cover more ground for your year-end campaign: Share Your Story.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Six best practices for small ways your nonprofit can lead great change. When I began a food drive for folks who had been affected by the pandemic, I did not think it would lead me to a career change, a 501(c)(3), and a lot of incredible lessons and knowledge. Lesson 2: Understand the laws.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We love a good origin story. It wasn’t just the training, but the systems and laws in place that made it difficult to provide care. So we're hoping in the coming year to do more online advocacy, especially since there are so many issues at the local and state level that are rising up this year.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2014

There, she builds technology that connects local communities to resources that help them solve problems and impact issues. But even more important, it is enough for us learn, to collaborate, and to make change. In that process, we heard many stories. The award amount is substantive enough for us to develop with real authority.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. ” California’s New Smartphone Kill Switch Law. The problem this new law addresses is that last year an estimated 3.1

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Maximizing each partners’ strength, global reach and diverse experience, we are coming together to tell the story of progress (and lack thereof) for girls and women against the promises guaranteed in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Maximizing each partners’ strength, global reach and diverse experience, we are coming together to tell the story of progress (and lack thereof) for girls and women against the promises guaranteed in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2014

There, she builds technology that connects local communities to resources that help them solve problems and impact issues. Between getting off the flight – when I finished the three-minute deck – and when I actually delivered it, I changed one of the impacts. The diversity of participants gave us a real view of the issue.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

Influential international economic players have also realized this, and the importance of the Internet to the economy, and have organized several meetings on these issues: The first e-g8 meeting in Paris was held this year. It is themed “Internet as a catalyst for change: access, development, freedoms, and innovation.

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Candid

MAY 29, 2024

As a DEI researcher, I both welcome and worry about this change. Coined by law professor Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989, the term refers to the fact that combinations—or intersections—of social identities such as race, class, and gender result in different experiences and treatment. What is intersectionality?

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Not only does she understand social media very well and stays on top of all the changes, but she also has a very deep background in nonprofit work. So I think the issue that I’m having is it’s not as simple as should organizations quit or not. Amy DeVita, TopNonprofits : I’m really excited to have Ms.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

I believe in the power of books to change the world. Consider the issues with printed books. The Bookshare story Bookshare is a real example of the confluence of how all of these exciting developments were able to drive an innovative new way of addressing a social problem, and demonstrating the potential of what ebooks can do.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 14, 2009

An approach that puts social issues foremost; a strategy that delivers better results for far more people. Issues like education, health, employment, retirement. If changing the world for the better is not your primary goal, then you’re not a social enterpriser. And so we aim to change the dynamics of business as usual.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2014

Here are the 7 ‘can’t miss’ breakout sessions coming up at this year’s #14NTC : 50 Shades of Social Media: Navigating Policies, Laws, and Ethics [#14NTC Shades]. Why I’m excited: This diverse panel includes experience in the nonprofit industry, law, social media, fundraising and communications. When: Thursday, March 13, 10:30-12PM.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

I created a Changeblogger Facebook group (thanks to a suggestion by Tim Zimmermann of Change/Wire ), and recently established the Changeblogger Network on Ning. Who is already working on this issue who you think others should support? How are you going to use your Web/tech/marcom skills to further this cause? (Or,

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 17, 2009

One of my favorite series of posts this year was from Robin Reed of the National Women's Law Center about optimizing Google ad campaigns. The Mobile Commons blog is a great source for trends, success stories, and the latest news in mobile activism and fundraising. That's change - and folding money - I can believe in.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

To appreciate the change we anticipate will come in the next few years, it is important to recognize how things are changing regarding how charities justify themselves and their appeals for support. For government, they offered reams of paper showing that they were following the letter of the law in the use of their grants.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The Greenpeace story started in 1971 with a group of peace activists protesting U.S. The last few years have been pivotal for the environmental movement as the effects of climate change and shifting global weather patterns have become increasingly apparent and driven up public awareness. It needs change. It needs solutions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2005

This most inspiring case study on cyberstrategy was about how to change the culture of the prison from penal to rehabilitative using a network of computer labs linked to FM radio. If you could change the culture of prisons, you could change the culture of the country? Cyberspace identity is key. He starts with the child within.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Another cloud story that has caught my attention this year are the welcome escalations of free cloud storage. It’s your car watching your every move to make your travel safe and efficient; it’s cameras on traffic lights and road-bed sensors watching your car’s every move to see that it obeys the laws.

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