Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

We covered everything from what a successful fundraising appeal should look like to ensuring that your Giving Tuesday efforts are part of your overall end of year strategy. Here are the top 21 questions (and answers) we received around planning for year-end giving success : When and how to start planning for year-end giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Contrary to its title, the last four chapters of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits are dedicated to mobile technology and mobile fundraising. That said, below is an excerpt from Chapter 10: Group Text Messaging and Text-to-Give Technology. 11 Group Text Messaging Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2010

Less than two hours ago, Chase Community Giving made the much anticipated announcement of the lucky winner of $1 million dollars and five finalists each receiving $100,000 on its contest Fan Page. Change.org reported. What are the best ways that cause-related marketing campaigns can truly have a social impact? .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Websites that are burdened with too much text or too many images without consistency in size and color scheme can immediately lead to an exit response. The 24/7 news cycle is overwhelming to many people.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

This image above, recently making the rounds on social media, is a funny statement on the challenges of an open office layouts, where there are no walls or doors. You may be wondering whether the Global Giving has the opportunity for quiet time in order to do focus solo work that does not require collaborating with others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Google.Org is giving away $25 million to humanitarian projects that use Google’s machine learning technology. At Google, we believe that AI can give us new ways of addressing problems and meaningfully improve people’s lives. Can you give us some examples that are already being implemented by nonprofits?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 4, 2023

The book is fast paced and highly readable, with a bold design including graphics, end-of-chapter Q&A’s, and bite-size content presentation for easy reading and comprehension. The short chapters with a semi-predictable rhythm to them make it easy to dip in and out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Click to See Larger Image and Scroll. John Kenyon (@jakenyon), nonprofit tech guru and frequent collaborator of Beth’s, did a wonderful job interviewing Beth – teasing out the stories, A-ha moments, failures – and giving Beth the space to talk openly about her next chapter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Whether you’ve been using social media for years, months, or days or you have yet to get started, the information and strategies in this chapter can save you a lot of time and frustration.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

The book is fast paced and highly readable, with a bold design including graphics, end-of-chapter Q&A’s, and bite-size content presentation for easy reading and comprehension. The short chapters with a semi-predictable rhythm to them make it easy to dip in and out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2014

You not only get a great mobile wireless plan, but through their nonprofit giving partners, a person in need will receive a mobile device loaded with content to help break the cycle of poverty and empower their life. So keep it concise, punchy, and avoid big files, but in general images and short videos are a great way to draw people in.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

These volunteers provide training in first aid, CPR, and disaster preparedness and give support to those who have lost their homes to disaster. The Bay Area chapter underwent dramatic organizational changes in recent years that required better collaboration tools. Image : North Charleston / CC BY-SA.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. There is no denying that the rise in online giving over the last few years directly correlates with the rise of social media. It’s true that Web 2.0 The process can be a little tedious, but it’s necessary.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Our chapter leaders believe that we can bridge the (nonprofit) digital divide by giving every community organization the tools and skills to accomplish its mission in the most efficient and effective way possible. Image 1 : Marie Grace BINJENJ SAME / CC BY-NC-SA. Image 2 : Lyndsey Easton / CC BY-NC-SA. HTML EXAMPLE.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Our chapter leaders believe that we can bridge the (nonprofit) digital divide by giving every community organization the tools and skills to accomplish its mission in the most efficient and effective way possible. Image 1 : Marie Grace BINJENJ SAME / CC BY-NC-SA. Image 2 : Lyndsey Easton / CC BY-NC-SA. HTML EXAMPLE.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

NetSquared organizers plan events because they have skills to share, want to give back, and want to make the world a better place. So give your local organizer a hug next time you see them! We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Image : Doxieone / CC BY-NC-SA. Newest NetSquared Groups.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Here are some strategies you can use to make sure that your stories resonate: Serialize your story: Because the average social media user’s attention span is relatively small, it’s a good idea to break up your story into different “chapters.” The more images, graphics, and videos you can incorporate into your platform, the better.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2013

Click to See Larger Image and Full Data by Marc Smith. I’ll be participating in the session, as part of the context setting by giving an overview of themes in my book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-author with measurement guru KD Paine. Click to See Larger Image.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

We’ll give you feedback and share resources you can use to make it even more engaging. Click on this image to take the quiz! It’s a co-production between the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter (AFP DC) and the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW). Take the Assessment!

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Net2Local organizers plan events because they have skills to share, want to give back and want to make the world a better place. So give your local organizer a hug next time you see them! We’re a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Image : Liz Kearley. Newest Net2Local Groups. Event NetSquared tsevent'

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2015

We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Minneapolis, Minnesota: NPtech Give and Take. Image : Elijah van der Giessen / CC BY-NC. IMAGE ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES Image Name: Author / License. HTML EXAMPLE Image: Social Media Surgery : Tannis Sullivan / CC BY-NC 2.0. --> spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Our chapter leaders believe that we can bridge the digital divide by giving every NGO the tools and skills to accomplish its mission efficiently and effectively. Seattle, Washington: Get Ready for Giving Tuesday. Saint Louis, Missouri: November Meetup — Give Thanks, Learn Stuff! Saturday, November 7, 2015.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2015

The Rockefeller Foundation — For making a science out of giving. First of all, TechSoup readers will no doubt notice right away that 8 of the 10 organizations are either foundations, chapter-based national organizations, or international organizations. Image 1 : amasterphotographer / Shutterstock. The Howard G. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

We're a global movement with chapters in 24 countries. Austin, Texas: Planning for Year-end Giving with CharityDynamics. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Preparing for Give to the Max Day. Image 1 : Ednah Karamagi / CC BY. IMAGE ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES Image Name: Author / License. Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

I heard from an organizer who told me that her last two jobs have come from her volunteer role in our community, and from many others who told me that getting together with their peers is what gives them the energy to continue to find innovative ways to use technology for good. We''re a [global movement]([link] with chapters in 20 countries.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

Narratives can tie together seemingly disparate stories, the way a novel ties together the chapters of a book. They shift our focus to the long term and give us something to hold onto on our path to our goal. Why Do Narratives Matter? Narratives ask what we can accomplish and how can we connect to one another to accomplish our goal.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

For example, the Leaderosity Learning Library by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has courses that utilize engaging learning elements such as text, video, images, and interactive features. For instance, let’s say you read a chapter of a book that is highly relevant to your organization’s mission statement.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Organize a fun outing allowing your supporters to meet each other and giving teams to the time to consort. This is also a great opportunity to give props to last year’s top fundraisers and show your appreciation before diving into the hard core fundraising. Team RMHC runners cook brunch at a local chapter after a quick training run.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 28, 2016

This month, I'm sharing a few chapters from my new book The Art of Relevance to celebrate its release. Here's a chapter from Part 2 of the book, Outside In, that explores the differences in how insiders and outsiders perceive institutional change. Outsiders don’t want the room rearranged in their own image. Whose Room is This?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

TechHire spans the corporate, nonprofit, government, and educational sectors and has the ambitious goal to "give Americans the opportunity they deserve, and the skills they need to be competitive in a global economy." I first learned about Year Up's local Bay Area chapter through a Microsoft YouthSpark initiative event.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2015

But I can give you a list of actions to pick from, and you can take it from there. Search for a local chapter. Pin something you pinned or an image from your site. Image : Startup Stock Photos / CC0 Public Domain. Sign up to be a user. Sign up for an event or class. Purchase a product (t-shirt, mug, and so on).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Corporations and businesses sometimes create foundations or giving programs with funds generated from their profits. Some companies operate an in-house corporate giving program in addition to a foundation. They usually have local chapters. Here is her wisdom on finding corporate funders. Corporations and Grantmaking.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 24, 2008

You get the standard Google Map as a canvas and can then plot push-pins (or a number of other symbols), lines, or areas on the map, giving each its own color along with the standard fly-out description box in which you can embed formatted text, links, and images. You can even see the results in Google Earth. Really cool.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Attended by more than 2,000 nonprofit professionals and volunteers, the webinar featured one best practice from each of the book’s sixteen chapters and provided the basis for writing and implementing a comprehensive mobile and social fundraising strategy. Chapter 1: Nonprofit Technology and Fundraising. Chapter 2: Get Organized.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Chapter 1 :: The Importance of Selecting the Right Donate Now Vendor. Chapter 1 :: Network for Good. Chapter 2 :: Experiment with Social Media Dashboards. Chapter 2 :: Deciding What Social Media Tools to Use. Chapter 2 :: What About Myspace? Chapter 3 :: Find Your Facebook Voice. However, defining Web 1.0

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Startups Give Back: CSR at Growing Companies. Orlando, Florida: Orlando Gives — The Tech Way. Image : aldisley / CC BY-NC-ND. Highlights this month include a happy hour in Durham , some social shenanigans in Los Angeles , and a summer social in Victoria.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Chapter 1 :: The Importance of Selecting the Right Donate Now Vendor. Chapter 1 :: Network for Good. Chapter 2 :: Experiment with Social Media Dashboards. Chapter 2 :: Deciding What Social Media Tools to Use. Chapter 2 :: What About Myspace? Chapter 3 :: Find Your Facebook Voice. However, defining Web 1.0

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