Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

I’m heading to Geneva later this month for the next major meeting at the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”), to hear the latest and make my three-minute oration as an accredited NGO representative (first time for me!). They all meet the definition of TI as a primary purpose of the agency or NGO.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 13, 2021

DoinGud is a soon-to-launch platform providing, “…NFT ecosystem for creators, collectors, curators, and communities to do good.” Wendy has worked with senior executives of global organizations to transform their leadership, culture, and organizations. ” according to its website. Risks & Responses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2019

When individual supporters set up personal fundraisers and share them with their network of friends and family, this creates more awareness and brings in new funds from groups that your nonprofit wouldn’t be able to reach on your own. Based on the 2018 Global NGO Technology Report. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Best Practices.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. Candid continues to track the global philanthropic response to the crisis. Even as diplomatic negotiations continue, the future is uncertain at best. 7,000,000.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Victoria, British Columbia: NGO Summer Social. Monday, July 4, 2016.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

" Care2 Impact Prize | NTEN – A group of inspiring, talented people! Any member of the NTEN community is welcome to vote, but only one vote per person, per IP address will be counted." Please help us select a winner for the Care2 Impact Prize! "We The deadline to vote is noon (Pacific Time) on Monday, April 2nd.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2011

Over the past 18 months, I’ve been participating in The Network of Networked Funders , a community of practice for grantmakers facilitated by the Monitor Institute. I’m looking forward to spending some face-to-face time with the group when we meet on April 5th and 6th in San Francisco. What makes networks successful?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. Newest Net2Local Groups. We’re a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Check out our newest groups: NetSquared Chepe in San Jose, Costa Rica.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2012

I’m here at the Dead Sea in Jordan where I delivered the key note for the E-mediat Networking Conference, “New Media for the Networked NGO.” 83% of participants are applying their social media skills to engage local and global communities. 12 training centers have been established.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2012

Note from Beth: I have the honor of leading a “Networked NGO Training” in Delhi for grantees of the Packard Foundation and have lined up some guest posts to supplement my reports from India. Every two years since 2005, a different group of 12 such leaders have been surprised by a phone call from Barr.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

For his day job, Robert runs Communications without Borders and the NGO Kikandwa Rural Communities Development Organization. As an unpaid volunteer, he organizes NetSquared in-person events where people from NGOs from all over the region come to talk shop and help each other. What Is NetSquared?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

T, December 10th, the international community is observing Human Rights Day to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Our support of groups advancing LGBTI rights is opening up new opportunities for helping many more such groups around the world.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using products donated through TechSoup to help the youth in your community develop valuable life skills that will prepare them to take full advantage of their bright futures. It reaches our global network resources and, combined with TechSoup.org, has over 5 million annual site visits. Eligibility.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

We proudly welcome NGO partners Vietnet-ICT and the Lin Centre in Vietnam, as well as ASEAN Foundation , Kopernik Marketplace , and YCAB Foundation in Indonesia to the TechSoup Global family. Our New NGO Partners in Vietnam. The community itself plays a role in building a peaceful community.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 14, 2011

TechSoup has an extensive global reach operating in 35 countries globally and with our geographically dispersed network, social media has made it even easier for us to connect with all of our communities. LinkedIn Group. Please join us for one of our monthly San Francisco Online Community Meetup events for #octribe.

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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! This is an example of a community using video to capture the inspiration inherent in its nonprofit mission. Best Global Story — What Is Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBT) Hotline Association? Please visit the site to view this video).

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Several of us from TechSoup Global will be there, and we'd love to see you! 12NTC is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals who work on technology, communications, or guide their organizations in tech decisions. Delivering Services Through a Global Network. From panels, plenaries, and presentations (oh my!)

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2012

By Edward Granger-Happ, Global CIO, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). I often get the comment during a leadership seminar I teach that goes something like, "Well this is all well and good for large organizations, but what about my twelve-person NGO?" Search LinkedIn and Google groups. The benefit?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient, local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. Newest NetSquared Groups. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Check out our newest groups: NetSquared Abuja in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

This post was written by Carmina Sicangco, partner-management specialist at TechSoup Global. The study, called the Broadband Barometer and focusing on broadband technology adoption in Latin America, shows that low-and-medium-income groups have not adopted as quickly as the higher socio-economic segment of the population.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday is a day of global generosity and charitable giving that takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. According to Giving Tuesday’s website , it is “a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.” Request Demo. Giving Tuesday FAQs. What is Giving Tuesday?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2017

Jane Meseck , senior director of global programs at Microsoft Philanthropies. Lisa Pool , founder and executive director of the Technology Affinity Group. International NGO Leadership. Janet Mawlyoo , executive director, Kenya Community Development Foundation. Philanthropy. Nonprofit Technology Leadership.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2016

You can help your tech-shy NGO friends cross the digital divide by bringing them to a nonprofit tech meetup. These events, which are being organized in 60 cities across the globe, are friendly and accessible to all members of the community, no matter their level of expertise. Victoria, British Columbia: NGO Summer Social.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Orlando, Florida: Microsoft Gives Back: Community, Education, and Philanthropy. Bristol, United Kingdom: Tech4Good Global Development.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

But did you know that our work is global? That's why TechSoup created NetSquared , our global network of volunteer-led Tech4Good meetups. TechSoup will only be able to achieve our mission (which is to help you achieve your mission) when we're able to give you the tools, skills, and community to leverage technology effectively.

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VisionLink

JANUARY 16, 2010

Haitian Timoun Foundation directly supports children in Haiti, and is focusing attention on Jacmel, another community suffering greatly from the earthquake. NetHope is coordinating its response with its NGO member agencies and with the UN''s Emergency Telecom Cluster to establish connectivity in Haiti.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2009

This week at the Packard Foundation, I had the opportunity to meet Steve Waddell whose research focuses on Global Action Networks. Every non-profit works with “systems” – internal ones relating to how work gets done, issue systems relating to the topic that the NGO is working to address, and mental model systems about strategy.

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

Robert Kirkpatrick of the UN Global Pulse project spoke of the pervasiveness of mobile technology in the developing world, and how together with mobile carriers they form a sort of sensor networks that give " digital smoke signals. NGO capacity is still lacking, but they must learn to own technology. How does security play a role?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2011

SAP is helping to make a difference in the nonprofit and library community through their donation program here at TechSoup. Their business intelligence products let organizations create interactive reports and presentations, while their cloud-based tools help enable group decision making.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

For example, the Community Food Bank of Arizona : 3) Invest in Facebook Ads. According to the Global NGO Technology Report , 47% of nonprofits purchased Facebooks Ads in 2019. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 32% of online donors gave through Facebook Charitable Giving Tools in 2020.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The premise is that governing well is essential for strong nonprofits working efficiently and effectively to address critical needs in our communities. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Nonprofit Management / @usdsoles.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2021

Social media remains a powerful force for nonprofits to communicate with their stakeholders and supporters. According to the Global NGO Technology Report, 94% of NGOs worldwide agree that social media is effective for creating online brand awareness. Cut Through The Clutter To Build A Community On Social Media.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Naira Bonilla will show you how to connect with diverse communities and create strong relationships using WhatsApp, the #1 messaging app in the world. We are here to talk about using WhatsApp to increase engagement with multicultural communities. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Naira, I got 2:00 Eastern. Naira: Yeah. Naira: Okay.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2006

It is a partnership of UN agencies, NGOs, businesses, schools, universities, communities and individuals who all believe that we can work together to end child hunger. From their annual global Walk the World to educating decision makers on the importance of well nourished children. The main focus is raising awareness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2007

Anyway, I stumbled upon a group on Facebook called " Email Bankrupcy " Most of my emails now are notifications that someone has posted, either something to do with facebook, or a comment on my blog, or a reply to a forum message I'd left, or something along those lines. Is that quote the future?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

Post, Post It Passion Exercise from Youth Noise, Youth Summit Blogging and New (to me) Blogs Blogging 101 Community Blogging describes how to avoid the slow hard agonizing death of a blog: Make it a team effort. This articles provides some excellent tips and strategies for a successful group approach to blogging. hard to use ?"

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

These are the sessions I’m participating in and other sessions by TechSoup Global staff that I may be supporting or checking out as well. Who : Speaker: Rachel Weidinger | TechSoup Global. Local Community Organizers (#localco). Who : NetSquared and other Community Organizers. Who : TechSoup Global staff.

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