Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

While a board’s priority is always governance, its members may also be the organization’s best spokespeople, fundraisers, volunteers, and technical experts. More importantly, moving to the cloud is a great way to demonstrate transparency, strengthen institutional memory, conserve resources, collaborate, and display tech-savvy.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. Members are increasingly distrustful of government and jaded about advocacy, leading to less engagement in advocacy and government affairs. Collaborate with other associations in your field.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Oakland Local is launching today! Oakland Local is a news & community site for Oakland, CA, USA, focusing on social justice issues including climate change, air quality, food access, arts as activists, and identity, race & ethnicity. About Oakland Local. You can also connect with Oakland Local on twitter and facebook.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Data to pinpoint needs in specific communities Unfortunately, government survey data does not accurately represent “hard-to-count” at-risk populations who are less likely to speak English or to trust the government—which includes many of the people nonprofits like CASL serve.

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VisionLink

APRIL 9, 2020

In the face of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster (NVOAD), Visionlink’s Disaster Technologies Division and Sterling Volunteers are partnering in a public-private pro bono effort to help state governments and non-profit agencies mobilize the desire of Americans to provide help from a safe distance.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2013

There is a long history of nonprofit organizations partnering with the government, usually at the state level, through contracts to help provide for and respond to community needs. Still, changing terms mid-contract does little to help establish trust for a positive nonprofit/government relationship. sector and the government.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Kettl share compelling and instructive stories about some of today’s most successful bridgebuilders—federal state, and local government leaders who transcend boundaries and partner across sectors, to achieve success and meet their goals. More and more of government parties require collaboration with non-governmental leaders.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Declining enrollment leads to not only decreased tuition revenue but also diminished government funding and reduced philanthropic support. Some government funding hinges on full-time enrollment numbers, and fewer full-time students means less subsidy. Here are some ideas to rejuvenate a shrinking pipeline: Collaborate.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2016

Since the first NetSquared challenge in 2006, TechSoup has continued to offer people and organizations opportunities to connect, share ideas, and collaborate; they work on solutions online and offline through events, meetups, and hackathons. It motivates and engages citizens across central and eastern Europe, the Balkans, and Turkey.

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Candid

JULY 20, 2022

To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years. Optimistically, philanthropy and civil society have responded with creativity and flexibility.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

In a recent Op-Ed piece in the New York Times , David Brooks compared the global response vs localized response to the outbreak. Creating a huge umbrella organization is just not going to happen realistically for any sector, at least one with the governing and implementing power suggested above. Speak the Local Language.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 19, 2009

This past Saturday at the SHINE09 unconferance , David Wilcox , Andy Gibson , Drew Mackie and I facilitated a version of what was called the Social Collaboration Game. Tags: events collaboration shine09 social collaboration game socialmedia. Visit the SHINE socialreporter blog to read David’s post.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

I had the opportunity to speak with both Gallucci and Roy about this unique funder collaborative and more specifically about how the Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education would measure the impact of their investments. This is where philanthropy comes in.

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Forum One

JULY 18, 2023

Most nonprofits and government agencies utilize the cloud in some capacity – from website hosting to software to data storage. We developed an AWS solution in conjunction with their teams and vendors and have maintained it collaboratively for a few years, growing and customizing the infrastructure to meet evolving needs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This lab will bring together leaders from across the nonprofit, government, and for-profit sectors to lend their expertise to ideate and co-design technology solutions to advance progress on this issue. My participation in this Lab may shape the summit’s agenda and lead to potential new collaborations.”. Jennifer Anderson.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

The champions transform local attitudes and behaviors related to nutrition, help foster collaboration, and engage decision-makers. This can go beyond other nonprofits to include government, academia, and the private sector. They all have a strong desire to mobilize public interest and advocate for systemic change.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Over the years, I've successfully implemented Salesforce solutions across diverse domains, including banking, government, public sector, real estate management and leasing, and Non-Profit organizations. Beyond the professional sphere, I find joy in travel, exploring local cuisines, and delving into health-conscious practices.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

As Amy explains in her post, local NetSquared chapters have been quickly springing up all over the world: there might even be one in your city. The website and Community Blog are your online spaces to connect, share ideas, and collaborate. Offline, we take things local! Read on and learn how to get involved.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2022

Founded in 2015 by Salesforce.org in collaboration with Davos Middle School, Davos Codes believes the voices of the youth need to be front and center in the fight for climate justice. Check out our third Impact Labs cohort , which will focus on climate justice. Charlotte Kirby. Vice President of Global Strategic Relations, Salesforce.org. .

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Have you interacted with your local government, or spoken to your peers about their programs? Do you have a pulse on what the most pressing local needs are at this moment? What about local nonprofits or community foundations; do you know who to reach out to if needed?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Collaborating with local immigrant communities and organizations Teamwork makes the dream work! Your nonprofit can amplify its impact by collaborating with other organizations that share similar goals and values. Attendees can pay a ticket fee, and the event can also be streamed online for those who can’t attend in person.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Unions are both local and national. Unions are usually structured around large national/international organizations that contain smaller local organizations (also known as “locals”). Locals tend to deal directly with members, handle contract negotiations, and conduct on-the-ground organizing. Unions are diverse.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance. Naples, Florida: Google Drive: Tips and Tricks for Collaboration and Productivity. Seattle, Washington.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Identify key influencers with audiences on social media, email, or via the news media and spend time cultivating the relationship with the goal of eventually seeking promotional support or a collaboration on a project. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on government grants that may be available.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

We believe, we know, that moving the needle on climate change requires collaboration on all levels. No one individual, company, government agency, or nonprofit can go it alone. Their platform allows people to support local, community organizations easily and all in one place.

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Forum One

AUGUST 26, 2021

In her role as the federal CIO within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), she is focused on bringing enterprise perspectives and innovative insights to the ever-evolving and complex world of government. As Martorana emphasized, the government must focus on advancement while also prioritizing the safety of its people.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

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. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Jan 24 - 25.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of government, DEI, education, arts, health, cultural institutions, and annual reports for corporate communications. Excellence – Website for Government.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re a nonprofit or local government agency or work alongside them, there is a good chance you have seen an uptick in funding possibilities within your field. COVID-19 took the world by surprise, and along with it came a government response with unprecedented spending and a massive increase in grant funding.

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Forum One

MARCH 25, 2021

Arts organizations serve as a vital heartbeat for local communities, infusing creativity, transforming spaces, and bringing together diverse audiences. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) plays a critical role in funding art and creativity in local communities across the United States.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations. However, we can actively try to build cross-community bridges in an attempt to understand our own locality from other points of view.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2021

From loggers to trucking companies to timber and pulp mills, the timber industry is a bedrock of local economies in many parts of the U.S. Development and unsustainable hunting led to local extinction of elk in 1855. Speaking of people, the natural and economic value of forestland is vital to its surrounding communities.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2010

Since co-authoring Social by Social last year, David Wilcox and I have had the opportunity to collaborate and facilitate various events for community and local government groups. And I want to share it with you, get your ideas, and start a long-term process of collaboratively improving and refining this model.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

Through a range of projects that combine science and technology, such as monitoring air and water quality and local wildlife, students develop a wealth of skills applicable to their futures—from learning to own and take responsibility for an entire project to discovering the impact of data analysis and sharing at local and global levels. “In

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

GOLD – Government Website. Gold – Government Website. The sold-out event brought audiences from across the country to a uniquely-branded virtual experience to share a meal and create connections over dialogue—yes, we actually sent meals to all attendees via local caterers the day of the event! Washington State Wine Commission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Launched in August by a local government social service agency in Canada, the AI system analyzes the personal data of participants to calculate who is likely to have nowhere to sleep for an extended period. Here’s just one example of the ethical issues we need to anticipate as we embrace AI. AI in the Humanitarian Sector .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Ecopreneurs, or startups focused on solving climate challenges, are launching innovative ideas to protect the planet and drive climate impact locally and at scale. Regulation is important—but collaboration is even more so. So we need a portfolio of carbon-credit options, but most importantly, we need to reduce our own emissions.

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