Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Rainforest Alliance is an incredibly diverse and connected organization, requiring symbiotic coordination between all of their people and departments working towards a common goal that reflects the complex landscapes the organization seeks to protect. . Connecting Missions, Systems, and People with Pardot. Written by Blake Becker.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

To kick off our new success stories. section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. We called it the TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge. The challenge was that organizations had to tell their story with very few words – under 1,000 characters to be exact.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

By telling the right stories in the right way, you can lure visitors to your donation page and inspire them to give. I have been moved to give by the simple, human decency of an organization that sends volunteers into the streets and under bridges to offer food, clothing, and tents to people who call the streets home.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2014

Carolyn, Ben, and I each did a brief presentation on the topic and then we sat down for a discussion facilitated by Darian and Ritu using questions from the several thousand people in the audience. ” This is the advice that Carolyn Miles of Save the Children offered. Get Their Attention: “Camp outside their door.”

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

If we focus our work on feeding the hungry, for example, do we actually create a system in which we rely on people needing our services? My mother taught me many things, and I feel like with every year she teaches me more – whether she knows it or not. What would happen, instead, if organizations focused on eliminating hunger?)

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MARCH 14, 2022

It’s the digital face of your organization and where many people interact with you for the first time. The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. Squarespace, Weebly, and Wix are do-it-yourself sites designed for people with no coding skills.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 17, 2013

I also reminded that we don’t tell enough stories when communicating and marketing to our supporters. There’s a chapter in the book called Emotional – in this chapter the authors share a study conducted by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University to understand how people give to nonprofits. To accomplish this we must tell stories.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 17, 2013

Just to give you a few examples: He is a co-founder of Teach a Man to Fish , a global network that promotes “education that pays for itself,” partnering with dozens of organizations around the world to establish self-sufficient schools in rural areas that teach independence and sustainability to young people from poor families.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

In fact, you’ve most likely heard every industry leader teach this until they’re blue in the face! It’s crucial that your online donation forms and landing page match the story you’re telling. An impact statement is your organization’s story about your influence on the community. What is an impact statement?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

And our Twitter chat was more global than ever before, with people from 20 countries participating! Story of Tomorrow Winner — SEEDS final. Imagine children around the United States learning mindfulness. Then imagine how this teaching can impact children's lives, transforming their journey through life.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

And that’s not to mention the hassle that sometimes comes with trying to get young children excited about reading. However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 27, 2021

Teach For America (TFA) is an education nonprofit operating in support of a vision that one day all children in the United States will have the opportunity to attain an equitable and excellent education. You May Also Enjoy: Success Story: How Zero to Three Improves Childhood Development Through Salesforce Technology.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Dreamforce welcomed trailblazers of all sizes in the nonprofit sector, including International Justice Mission , UNICEF Australia , Canadian Cancer Society , Autism Plus , and more to share their stories and speak at the event’s global mainstage and in breakout sessions — all of which are available to watch with a free Salesforce+ account.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This facility will offer a nationally standardized curriculum and evidence-based programming for 200 children ages 0-3. People really have a good time, and it sets a very good tone for the rest of our posts. We can tell stories, find new donors, reconnect with old donors, and feature testimonials.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

I am donating my royalties to support the Sharing Foundation ‘s college education program for young people in Cambodia. The money went to support students like Maneth, an IT major who now teaches computer lessons in the orphanage where my children lived. The book also has a social good purpose. Thank you so much!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 24, 2021

Enslaved people were so disrespected that those who enslaved them didn’t even tell them that they were free for months after the South had surrendered. In the United States, most children are taught that Christopher Columbus discovered this continent, that we created freedom and democracy. In many ways, Juneteenth was a tragedy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

I was curious about my colleagues, who work for nonprofits and are parents, what do they do to encourage their children's spirit of giving at a young age? Hans shared a story about how his wife donated her hair to Locks of Love which sparked a conversation with their 4 year old about children who are in need.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Both of these organizations have both been able to figure out how to bring people together across ages, cultures, etc. I just had the honor of being part of a new leaders group studying how different generations were leading in the work force and we found there were lots of differences between where people were in life.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

During this time of year, when the news media is dominated by stories of pepper spray attacks over video game consoles and hoards of shoppers stampeding stores at 4 a.m., And while you’re at it, c heck out PEC’s and InvestED tech stories on the LIM. Giving Tuesday provides us with an opportunity to change the dialogue.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 10, 2019

Children see play and imagination as their job. This month, I wanted to share some stories from my last two years as a strategy and content consultant. I thought I would kick off my tenure around here by sharing stories and reflections about my visits. We are a field of people who truly care about our work.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

If you only accept cash or checks during your Sunday services, you’re likely missing out on tithes from people who’d be more than willing to give. Your t-shirt designs should include your church name and logo so people who see your shirts know about your church. After all, not all your congregants carry cash ! The problem?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Cyclists sign up for the ride and seek out people in their network to sponsor their participation. One of the reasons that challenge events work so well is something called the “martyrdom effect” which finds people feel better about a thing if they have to undergo adversity to achieve it. Use that to your advantage! Yes, they are!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As you implement the strategies given in this guide, you’ll be able to find and recruit people who want to dedicate their time and talent to helping your organization. People are often more comfortable getting involved with an organization if someone they know is already involved with that organization. Request a Demo.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Feed people? If you want to increase capacity, open another shelter so more people in need of shelter will be able to find a bed, work closely with existing shelters to understand demand. Or is it for people who are not accepted by current shelters, such as mothers with teen boys? How will yours make a difference?

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high. Not enough people really know what NGOs and nonprofits do for the world. Even in the U.S., Back to School in Brazil. spanhidden.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 19, 2014

” The Power of a Good Story. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: stories are the currency of fundraising. Regardless of how you start, people pay attention to a good story. Stories ignite emotions and speak to the human experience. I purposefully stop with Katie’s quote when I tell her story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Yesterday, I was able to interview Greg to learn more about his massive social experiment called EssentialLive to get many people to try Essentialism for a year. The principles of Essentialism teaches us to know the difference and use our resources wisely. It is hard for people to make a change when they are so stressed out.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2015

Paul Smith Paul Smith's book, Lead with a Story , is one of the top 10 books I recommend every leader should read. Since the book was published about three years ago, my admiration for Paul's passion for storytelling and helping to teach people how to effectively tell stories has only but grown. Any surprises?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

Note from Beth: During my trip to India in February, I was introduced to a nonprofit children's book publisher in India, Pratham Books. “It was set up to fill a gap in the market for good quality, reasonably priced children’s books in a variety of Indian languages. Since then, we have published and shipped over 8.5

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2015

" As a mother of eight, including two children with special needs, Carr knew that "families with children that have special needs often can't afford basic programs such as sports, arts, dance lessons, or other services that many families take for granted. Birth of Dreams: Creative Expression for Kids.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Over the past year, we've been doing TechSoup Impact stories about nonprofits, churches, and libraries doing great work with TechSoup product donations. HART needed a technology solution that would allow it to go from a staff of 5 to 50 people — without having to pay additional costs or have extra maintenance. Andrew's.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high. Not enough people really know what NGOs and nonprofits do for the world. Even in the U.S., Back to School in Brazil.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

empower people to keep climbing toward the best version of themselves every. She is an expert in developing and teaching practical, ready-made tools that inspire people to take action. Today, Kristen helps organizations make a lasting, meaningful impact on people by creating environments in which they thrive.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Like all people, my insides broil and burble with the stresses of life. Some of us have children. And to end this month of positivity, I thought we could all think about all the amazing things are jobs teach us. The artist was masterful not only in her technical skill but also in her way with people.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2015

Magic is part of the Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses , a Florida charity that visits more than 35,000 adults and children each year with its team of tiny horses. The organization visits hospitals, hospice programs, and children who have experienced traumatic events. Tell a Story.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2012

Usually when I teach a webinar or a workshop, people consistently tell me they love the practical tips I share. Text like “Your gift will ensure that 15 children will go to summer camp for one week” makes the process of donating more real and tangible to the donor. Moral of the story? This is critical.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2012

Usually when I teach a webinar or a workshop, people consistently tell me they love the practical tips I share. Text like “Your gift will ensure that 15 children will go to summer camp for one week” makes the process of donating more real and tangible to the donor. Moral of the story? This is critical.

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