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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2011

Note from Beth: Back in 2007, I presented and attended at the Games for Change Festival. Over the past few years, games and mobile platforms have become more and more important for nonprofits to pay attention to for their communications strategy. What Nonprofits Can Learn at Games for Change Festival by Jeff Ramos.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2012

How to Prepare Your Community for a Major Change « The Community Manager – "Change: it’s the one constant in life. Whether you’re introducing a change in ownership, new staff, policy change, technical update, or something else, community members sometimes resist change.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Three key themes emerged from the Summit: The power of building strong relationships to achieve your mission; the importance of flexibility, integration, and innovation to support your mission in times of change and growth; and the value of having secure data to gain deeper insights. . From Climate Change to Navigating the Unexpected.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

IMPACT 2030 is the Global Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Key Themes on Change and Transformation: Connecting Innovation to the Private Sector. Bradley Heslop, Founder of Wessex Social Ventures, indicates that millennials are looking to businesses to become leaders of change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2014

Note from Beth: I’ve been a fan of the Games for Change Festival since I first attended in 2006. Through projects like the Games and Learning Publishing Council and the National STEM Video Game Challenge ( [link] ), the Cooney Center explores the power of games to advance learning and engage vulnerable students. In Education.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

I will be part of a keynote panel session called “ Social Media for Social Change ” at the annual conference along with Carolyn Miles, Ben Rattray, Darian Rodriguez-Heyman, and Ritu Sharma. National eXtension Conference: March 26-27th. Association of Fundraising Professionals: March 25th.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

We’ve made a lot of significant changes to the Double the Donation platform this year in order to provide increased functionality and streamline matching gift processes. ” – Dale Bannon, National Community Relations and Development Secretary. Let’s walk through a recap of what this year has brought to our team!

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MAY 6, 2022

Change Happens Foundation. Change Happens Foundation. The Change Happens Foundation seeks to fund innovative applicants and ideas with proven, high-level impact across three main areas: science, the environment, and education. . Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”.

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Care2

JUNE 13, 2011

One of the great (and frustrating) things about online communication is that the channels and tools, and the way people and organizations use them, are always changing. Great because it keeps things interesting and (hopefully) helps you connect with your audiences in new and deeper ways. Make it easy for people to take action.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 15, 2010

Here's how I kicked off the conversation: We spend a lot of time talking about the big picture issues around social change. For example, I almost always stay with one of my cousins in New York City. I’m sure this is true of a lot of other groups with national or international activities. What’s your travel tip?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Moreover, we recently held a two-day workshop in New York City, bringing together a wide range of activists and funders, developing a model we plan to replicate around the world. Canadians with disabilities will now have access to Bookshare through their public libraries and the Canadian National Institute of the Blind.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Facebook’s Problematic News Feeds. I first found about Facebook’s terrible news feed policy change when nonprofit leader Peter Campbell posted on Twitter about the Wired piece I Liked Everything I Saw on Facebook for Two Days. None-the-less, as California goes, so goes the nation – again.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2012

But how exactly can nonprofits use it and other platforms to raise money, grow their base of supporters, change policy, and recruit volunteers and board members? New York City, NY – November TBA. New Delhi, India – December TBA. Austin, TX – October 23. Seattle, WA – November 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2012

In the book, we avoid talking about specific tools because they change so fast and new ones appear almost daily. By doing so, they will understand the few data points and the tools needed to collect that data to figure out if they have been successful! And now, for those tips and tools: 1 – Get to Know Your Audience.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

It funds primarily organizations that serve the New York City metropolitan area or New York State. 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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Construction of the statue had been completed the year before in France, but efforts to construct a pedestal in New York ground to a halt. Efforts to appropriate money in state and national legislatures were defeated. Very little has changed since Pulitzer was around. And the press scorned the fundraising effort.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2015

Operating 12 branches throughout the boroughs of New York City, the Ali Forney Center was founded in 2002 in his memory. These changes have also resulted in more youth needing the center's support. This change will make the program the nation's first 24-hour drop-in program for homeless LGBTQ youth.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

First, no trains, buses, or planes moved to or from New York City. Sandy exposed our vulnerability to climate change. The homeless population in the city doubled to 80,000. Undoubtedly, the inequities in who bears the brunt of climate change will play out in similar ways on the larger global stage.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

On September 17, 2017, leaders from government, business and nonprofits gathered alongside celebrities, activists, journalists and concerned citizens at the 92 nd Street Y in New York City for the 8 th annual Social Good Summit (#2030NOW ) to discuss how technology , media and activism can build a better world.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2019

“ Why the Human Connection Still Eclipses Technology “ Genevieve Piturro was a successful television marketing executive in New York City for twenty years when a little girl’s question changed the course of her life forever. Founder, Pajama Program.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 26, 2018

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the United Nations Global Compact Network USA Symposium in New York City. There is $12 trillion in market opportunities in energy, cities, food and agriculture, and health and wellness. A specific focus of the organization is the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Just like many of the nonprofits and other loyal readers of Beth’s Blog , we at Social Media for Nonprofits are excited about the recent release of Beth Kanter’s new book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data for Social Change. And now for those tips and tools: 1 — Get to Know Your Audience.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Much has changed with regard to fundraising and “friendraising” during the 12 years I have been a professional fundraiser, the most obvious being the use of technology. The organization wanted a way to engage new and existing donors, develop its brand, create an online presence, and build awareness for its mission. . Adrienne D.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 22, 2009

"It's been said that our true calling in life is where our heart's greatest gladness meets the world's deepest need." --First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. We believe that the only way to build that new foundation for our economy is to establish a new role for service in this country."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Note from Beth: The long anticipated social network site for social change, Jumo , launched. Here’s the article from today’s New York Times. If you have had a change to play with Jumo and have some insights, please share in the comments. Jumo setup their offices in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Large scale citywide challenges require a collaborative solution approach and the Skills for Cities model will unite the perspectives and resources of the nonprofit, business and government sector to create sustained community change. New York City was the first “City of Service” and since NYC Service launched, over 200 U.S.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. The organization is one of the most prominent front -line, direct-action environmental nonprofits addressing the problem of global climate change. His latest book EAARTH. An example is 350 Mexico.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 5, 2018

I recently returned from New York City, where I was able to spend two incredible days with 72 fellow global nonprofit leaders selected to attend the fourth annual American Express Leadership Academy Global Alumni Summit. These transitions go beyond changing careers, sectors, geographies or titles. Change is difficult.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 5, 2011

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy's Bedsider Project. Market share is changing with every quarter - while 22% of mobile phone users have a Blackberry right now, recent acquisitions of smartphones are dominated by Android, and more people intend to buy either iPhone or Android for their next phone purchase.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

A new poster from the National Park Service, based on Rich Black's 2009 image. One of the best parts of developing a book is learning new stories. For me, the early stage of writing a book is a treasure hunt--an excuse to seek out new examples and ideas that strengthen the story.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. The organization is one of the most prominent front -line, direct-action environmental nonprofits addressing the problem of global climate change. Washington DC, New York City, and Oakland, California).

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 9, 2007

As I mentioned last week, I'll be speaking about blogging at the Writing for Change Conference in San Francisco this month. In the interview transcript below, Elizabeth talks about the conference and offers tips for writers who want to write for change. We are both from New York, but felt that California was the right place to be.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 7, 2016

One of those organizations is the YWCA of the City of New York (YW), a nonprofit organization that offers job training, daycare, and after-school programs to New York City women and their families. I asked the group, “What do you think are the most pressing problems in the world today?” No one had.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 30, 2023

Get ready to make a lasting impact and empower change like never before. A Quick Look at Pride Month History Pride Month happens every June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, which took place in New York City in June 1969. We explored creative ways to show support throughout the year, and the possibilities are endless.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y’s Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact in New York City. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. Credit card changes are one of the biggest challenges for nonprofits running a recurring gift program.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Whether it be live and in-person at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, NE or via our state-of-the-art, live online stream, reserve your spot today and get ready to make major change. He is a regular contributor to Philanthropy News Digest and the Huffington Post IMPACT Channel. AhernComm.com. Derrick Feldmann. Achieve Agency.

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