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Why Kansas City Has a Shot at Bridging the Digital Divide

Tech Soup

Founding donors to the fund include Google Fiber , the Illig Family Foundation, Sprint , Global Prairie , Polsinelli Law , and J.E. The people from charities that I met were certainly determined to take on the thorny problem of bringing the 25 percent of people in the city who are still not participating in the information age to inclusion.

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A Hearty Congratulations to TechSoup Members Winning Google Impact Challenge Awards

Tech Soup

The finalists are an impressive roster of charities from diverse fields doing great work in nonprofit technology. Bring Me a Book is creating a "literacy ecosystem" via social media in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. Google then invited the public to vote for the top winners. 500,000 Grant Winners. 250,000 Grant Winners.

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America's Giving Challenge: Bloggers Campaign Roundup

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Sharing Foundation Khmer Literacy Program. Roger Carr has written a wonderful post about the Sharing Foundation's Khmer Literacy School. Is that cool - the literacy school is green! law of reciprocity). In gratitude for the apple of her eye (her first grandchild) THE SHARING FOUNDATION became her charity of choice.

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Vietnam and Indonesia Join TechSoup Asia’s Growing Family

Tech Soup

They are all part of TechSoup Asia , which serves charities in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand — and now Vietnam and Indonesia. The organization has a particular mission to help charities (particularly those who work to aid women) and to promote gender equality. It is densely populated with 92 million people.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

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. The Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference. General / @npp_erie.

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75 Top Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Neon CRM

Of course, this one can put you at odds with the law if you’re not careful, so make sure to get legal advice on any laws or local ordinances you need to follow. This is an excellent option for getting young people involved in their community while encouraging literacy. Ensure that a portion of the buy-ins goes to your nonprofit.

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52 Nonprofit Event Ideas That People Will Love

Neon CRM

A charity golf tournament won’t just raise money and build excitement for your cause, it can also be a pillar of your major donor recruitment plan. Charity Races like marathons, 5Ks, fun runs, or walkathons invite participants to register with your nonprofit and collect donations from their community, making every step count for your cause.

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