Chicago-based Nonprofit Helps Donors Give Away $1 Billion Dollars
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Lever for Change has just hit a major milestone, reaching its goal of facilitating $1 billion in philanthropic grants by 2023, ahead of schedule.
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NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Lever for Change has just hit a major milestone, reaching its goal of facilitating $1 billion in philanthropic grants by 2023, ahead of schedule.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Lever for Change has just hit a major milestone, reaching its goal of facilitating $1 billion in philanthropic grants by 2023, ahead of schedule.
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Forum One
APRIL 11, 2023
For example, the Chicago Public Library system created new children’s spaces in their libraries based on extensive visitor research and observed how families and children move through the new spaces and then iterate based on what they find. This is just one example of how the Chicago Public Library incorporates service design into its work.
sgEngage
MARCH 17, 2023
Connecting the dots between research and practice, the symposium will facilitate reflective and thought-provoking conversations about big ideas like the intersections of gender, philanthropy, equity, and impact. The symposium will be held March 28–29, 2023, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile at 540 N. Michigan Avenue.
NTEN
JULY 9, 2014
She has been featured in the following publications: Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise, Ebony Magazine, Deliver magazine, Neurology Now, the Chicago Tribune, NPR, and Working Mother Magazine. And check out the full lineup of #14LCS speakers and facilitators ! You can follow Deena Pierott at @deenapierott.
NTEN
JULY 22, 2013
She came to NTEN after launching a Chicago-based consulting practice for nonprofits and artists. She loves facilitating unconferences and retreats, volunteering at Chicago farmers markets, and indulging both a longtime penchant for film photography and a newfound one for Instagram.
Tech Soup
JULY 25, 2014
Chicago, IL: Lunch ’n Learn: Tech Planning Smack Down. Vancouver, BC: The End of Slacktivism: How to Understand, Facilitate & Deepen Online Engagement. Chicago, IL: The Current State of Social Media for Nonprofits: A Panel Discussion. Friday, July 25, 2014. Manchester, UK: Manchester social media surgery. Naples, FL.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 8, 2013
Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits workshop. I facilitated a session in the afternoon which was designed for peer interaction given the topic.
NTEN
JUNE 13, 2014
In addition, Matt co-founded and served as Director of Technology for 2MC, a Chicago-based internet consulting firm. Matt is the recipient of the 2011 Edelman Chicago “Eddy” Award for Innovation. And check out the full lineup of #14LCS speakers and facilitators ! Data lcs Leadership leading change summit matt groch Strategy'
Achieve
JUNE 21, 2015
in Chicago to experience MCON in person and over 20,000 people will stream the event online. They’re facilitating Q&A sessions and panels, including the media panel with Matt Higginson from Medium and Sarah Harris from Incite. Of course, I’m pretty biased, but this is already shaping up to be the best MCON we’ve ever produced.
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Five years ago, the city of Portland, Oregon followed the precedent set by San Francisco and Chicago when it opened its data to developers. For example, a smartphone app might use real-time data to alert drivers to empty parking spaces in a town lot, or provide traffic and transit updates to commuters. Here in the U.S.,
NetWits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Susan G Komen Chicago made a great effort to renew the Survivor Parade associated with its Race for the Cure in 2010. She’ll be co-facilitating a session at the Blackbaud User Conference called “ Integrated Marketing Plans for Special Events” with Donna Wilkins of Charity Dynamics. So there you have it.
Tech Soup
MAY 1, 2017
Seattle, Washington: Facilitating Great Board Meetings. Chicago, Illinois: Justice Data Lab: Unlocking Government Administrative Data. Chicago, Illinois: Knowledge Mapping for Greater Social Good. Chicago, Illinois: Is the Cloud Right for Your Nonprofit? Ottawa, Ontario: FYI: 3rd International Hockey Analytics Conference.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 9, 2013
Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session about leadership and social media as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits.
ASU Lodestar Center
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Before becoming a Public Ally, I somewhat understood the nonprofit sector, since the year before I had served as a City Year Corps Member in Chicago through AmeriCorps. posted by Michelle Jimenez Class 12 Public Ally.
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 18, 2020
To help facilitate this discussion, have your CFO run budgets from 2006-2012 and see how your revenue fluctuated. from University of Chicago in Anthropology & Latin American Studies and a B.A. Second, model out and scenario plan for revenue declines of 5, 10 and 15 percent. He has also lived and worked in México as a photographer.
Saleforce Nonprofit
AUGUST 12, 2021
and Chicago, Feeding America is the second largest organization focused on ending hunger in America. For Dr. Johnson-Trammell and the students and families at OUSD, technology plays a critical role in quickly and efficiently facilitating the connection between excess produce and families in need.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 4, 2015
Last week I attended the DoGoodData Conference in Chicago where I learned an incredible amount about the human side of data – themes like data visualization, data informed culture, using data for impact, and more. . — Alicia Schatteman (@aschatteman) May 1, 2015.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 4, 2014
Vancouver, Canada: The End of Slacktivism: How to Understand, Facilitate & Deepen Online Engagement. Chicago, IL: The Current State of Social Media for Nonprofits: A Panel Discussion. Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Naples, FL: Email Marketing For Nonprofits. New Orleans, LA: Video Games and Development. Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 11, 2009
Over the summer, Holly Minch , who is an expert at helping nonprofits and philanthropies unlock the potential of strategic communications for social change, suggested that I facilitate a workshop on social media strategy with a group of nonprofit and philanthropy communications folks. .
Have Fun - Do Good
APRIL 15, 2009
These young women were just three of 80 student social entrepreneurs who attended the Global Engagement Summit last week at Northwestern University in Chicago. I'd encourage you to check out fellow GES facilitator Kjerstin Erickson's blog, Forging Ahead , on Social Edge too. and business skills.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 17, 2015
People from across the country will gather at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago to experience MCON in person and over 20,000 people will stream the event online. They’re facilitating Q&A sessions and panels, including the media panel with Matt Higginson from Medium and Sarah Harris from Incite. In-Person Learning Labs.
ASU Lodestar Center
JANUARY 29, 2014
This year, the Alliance Management Institute was held in Chicago during the coldest storm on record with -12 to -45 degree weather. It gave me inspiration to pursue areas that make my heart tick, provided insight on what not to do for a degree, and let me see Chicago. One thing I would love to tell donors is that not donating is okay.
Have Fun - Do Good
JUNE 6, 2007
Keynote Speakers include Richard Steele, one of the hosts of Public Affairs Programming on Chicago Public Radio , who will talk about how traditional media is reinventing itself online, and human rights activist Loretta Ross, National Coordinator of Sistersong , who will speak about how and why nonprofits use the news to tell their stories.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 28, 2009
Yesterday, I facilitated a session called Mapping Social Media to Strategy. It gave me an opportunity to think about how to retierate the content for a full-day workshop I'm doing in Chicago in June. Mapping Metrics to Strategy View more presentations from kanter. The discussion was fantastic. Amy Sample Ward captured great notes.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 5, 2017
This is known as the Hawthorne Effect , based on an early study by Elton Mayo of factory workers and working conditions at the Hawthorne Works near Chicago. Social listening take place in real-time and facilitates developing rapid response messages. In many cases, obtrusive research designs influence the behavior we seek to understand.
See3
JANUARY 15, 2008
NTEN facilitates the exchange of knowledge and information within the nonprofit community. For additional information about See3 Communications, visit www.see3.net net NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network is the membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals.
Qgiv
JUNE 22, 2021
And, since all virtual engagements are facilitated by your digital tools, it’s the perfect method of collecting valuable data and determining if and where engagements are dropping off. Junior Achievement of Chicago hosted a 2020 CIBC Bank Virtual trivia event. BONUS – See this idea in action!
Tech Soup
AUGUST 3, 2011
" - from Gordon Dymowski, summarizing Kerry Obrist's Chicago Net Tuesday Presentation - here. " - from Gordon Dymowski, summarizing Kerry Obrist's Chicago Net Tuesday Presentation - here. Accessibility is good for the business bottom line - "The benefits of accessibility would [.]
Connection Cafe
JUNE 12, 2017
The Playbook features a highly practical toolkit that consists of facilitator agendas and worksheets for nonprofit staff to apply the ideas and frameworks. Practice Culture of Philanthropy Rituals and Incorporate Cues.
Have Fun - Do Good
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
Now Rha Goddess and JLove Calderon, along with the graduates of the Leadership Institute, are on the road promoting the book, performing pieces and facilitating workshops. They will be performing in Amherst, MA December 4-9th, and in Chicago, Atlanta and more cities in 2007. For more info.,
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 1, 2007
While I was in Chicago, Ryanne Hodson , who I met at last year's BlogHer, is in Cambodia and Southeast Asia with Jay Dedman to document the work of Project Hope International. I'm going to the Cambodian Blogger Summit in a few weeks. One of the ideas I've been exploring is the whole notion of video blogging from Cambodia by Cambodians.
EveryAction
APRIL 1, 2016
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) / Chicago, IL / Not available. Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) / Chicago, IL / Not available. Less a conference than a facilitated retreat, the 2016 gathering will encourage the active and full engagement of all participants. Communications.
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
There's NPR's Serial or Chicago Public Media's This American Life and Radiolab. It invites its super fans to join a private Facebook group, with useful information and a facilitated discussion. Don't forget that great stories stay with you. What Can You Do to Create and Keep Super Fans?
Everyaction
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Join other data experts, academics, practitioners, and social sector leaders for two days of skillfully-led sessions on topics ranging from aligning practice with policy to creating a culture of data, and how Silicon Valley is facilitating data practices in civil society. ASAE / Chicago, IL / Not available. Research / @SSIReview.
Have Fun - Do Good
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
Shop Local First is a program sponsored by San Francisco's Small Business Commission and is being facilitated nationally by the San Francisco-based BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. Chicago, Portland, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, and Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Michigan are all participating.
Care2
MARCH 4, 2008
What were the costs associated with facilitating the competition? It was also turned into a TV PSA in the winner’s hometown of Chicago. Since this brought dogfighting into the spotlight and put it on the minds of many Americans, we figured it was a good time to reach out to people. Of course, we had no budget for this.
Care2
MARCH 3, 2008
What were the costs associated with facilitating the competition? It was also turned into a TV PSA in the winner’s hometown of Chicago. Since this brought dogfighting into the spotlight and put it on the minds of many Americans, we figured it was a good time to reach out to people. Of course, we had no budget for this.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 24, 2007
" Geeks for Good and Green Geekery Ruby Sinreich facilitated a session at BarCampRDU on how geeks can use their powers for the forces of good and has a wiki with resources. The Second Life Community Convention is taking place this weekend in Chicago. All the candidates. There's a nonprofit track.
Non Profit Quarterly
DECEMBER 15, 2021
One example of the network’s value is how mutual aid groups in Chicago are coming together to purchase a warehouse space. Another is how funders like the Ford and Sloan Foundations have used our platform to facilitate millions of funding for digital infrastructure research.
Allegiance Group
DECEMBER 19, 2023
It uses special facilitation techniques to stimulate conversations among guests and unleash the potential for guests to emerge as leaders. The two-day event features dynamic breakout sessions, interactive workshops, industry experts, and inspiring keynote speakers.
Amy Sample Ward
JANUARY 23, 2010
The “smooth” part refers to ClientTrack’s ability to facilitate (i.e., In summary, collaboration is critical because a client-centric approach, tied into a community of resources through technology, facilitates simplified, whole solutions that can be evaluated based on system-wide outcomes. >> Example One: Large Collaborations.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 15, 2013
She is on faculty at the University of Washington and Seattle University, and has lectured at the University of Chicago. Flickr Photo by Las-Initially. Mills is a lover of words in general, and verbs and adverbs in particular. Engagement Strategy Tips'
Neon CRM
MAY 18, 2023
Check out the story of our work with the Chicago Repertory Ballet to learn more! Eventually, though, they’ll grow to a size where they need something better: They need a nonprofit CRM. Neon CRM has helped many nonprofits transition from simple spreadsheets to a robust donor management system. Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals S.M.A.R.T.
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