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Americans' Urge to Help Overcomes Lock Down Limitations

VisionLink

Thousands of COVID-19 volunteers and donated essential supplies are matched with states’ needs through an innovative pro bono tech and volunteer partnership BOULDER, CO, April 9, 2020 – Americans are no strangers to disasters. A hallmark of U.S. Our technology suite is in use in dozens of states around the country and more are joining.

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When Fundraising Disaster Strikes, What Should You Do?

Tech Soup

On May 3, 2016, right in the middle of Give Local America day, the online fundraising company Kimbia's donation processing platform stopped working. Give Local America day is a big deal. … We sincerely apologize to all of our community partners, participating nonprofits, and donors." Kimbia's Statement.

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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

Tech Soup

"We're a community space; we're here for everyone, and our services and resources are free of charge." " Saskatoon Public Library's support is just one of many examples of public libraries supporting disaster preparedness and relief. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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16 Million 2-1-1 Calls in 2009

VisionLink

VisionLink''s Role VisionLink customers are among those providing 2-1-1 services, from New York to Washington state, from Florida to Maine, and here in our own state of Colorado--and for many regional and metropolitan systems in between. 2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects individuals with resources in their community.

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Keeping Your 2016 Resolutions with NetSquared's Free Workshops

Tech Soup

Our live, in-person events are hosted by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar.

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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

The Agents of Change Summit aims to unify and expand the community of professionals using marketing and technology to change people’s health and lifestyle behaviors for social good. The LGBT community is growing in visibility and formal acceptance. Communications / #casemrp / @CASEAdvance. Communications. Feb 22 - 24.

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Giving Days and Beyond the Dollars: What Have We Learned?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The tech failure that disrupted the national Give Local America Day fundraising campaign in May 2016 raised a big question for community foundations hosting giving days: What can they do differently to ensure smooth sailing in the future? Dana Rinderknect, Director of Online Giving for Colorado Gives has gone through the exercise.