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Nonprofit profiles: advancing equity through data

Candid

Inequitable access to funding in the social sector remains a persistent problem, negatively impacting our collective ability to do good. Digging in to the problem . Nonprofit profiles . We are starting to build momentum among organizations that recognize the power of the nonprofit profile to establish more equitable practices.

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A powerful new tool to combat hunger and homelessness

Candid

The response was clear: In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19. . billion to charity.? . NAVi first launched in 2020, focused on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

1) Set up your nonprofit’s Twitter Profile to maximize followers. Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Pick a topic and start talking.

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Nonprofits & Gaming: Playing Your Way to More Funds, More Volunteers, and Solving the World's Problems

NTEN

may prove to be a key resource for solving some of our most pressing real-world problems," according to game designer Jane McGonigal in The Wall Street Journal. Gamers are already helping tackle real-world problems, just by playing games. DISNEY PROJECT GREEN: Play games, donate points and help a charity win $100,000.

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Why Are Charity Mobile Phone Donation Programs Going Extinct?

Tech Soup

Not that long ago, there were dozens of charity mobile phone donation programs vying for attention. In the world of electronics recycling, mobile phones are a problem. One popular method of getting people to turn in their old phones has been to recycle them for charity. Phones 4 Charity. What happened to them?

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Nonprofit Technology News: Help for Charities to Develop Mobile Giving Capacity

Tech Soup

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. Help for Charities to Develop a Mobile Giving Campaign. Fund for UNICEF, and United Way Worldwide to bring more mobile technology resources charities.

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Philgorithms: Two Examples of Data Mapping to Guide Donor Decisions

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Before the pandemic, Rhodri Davies, head of policy at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), authored the 2019 white paper, “ Machine Made Goods: Charities, Philanthropy, and Artificial Intelligence ,” describing the opportunities. “If NAVi seeks to fill these gaps. You can read more about the methodology here.

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