Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

This figure encompasses contributions of £5 million ($6 million) from the UK government and the British royal family; and the Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF), which raised $11.2 million in grants to local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Turkey. million ($122 million). million from 40,000 donors.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Libraries, whether associated with a school, government, agency or geography, serve a community. And then the community changes, there’s an opportunity for the institution and the service to change or not to change. We are, all of us, part of many communities and it is within these spaces that we build our lives and the world.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

We are deep into June already, but NetSquared Local isn’t taking a vacation! NetSquared Local believes that the best way to build a strong, self sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face. We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own !

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2015

One finalist's pitch was: "We have buy-in from the community, we have rich networks on the ground, and we are building on pre-existing technologies." Empowering Marginalized Communities Using Technology. Dd's mission is "to empower marginalized communities to use technology to defend their rights."

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. If you’re a new organization without many resources or contacts, you may have more luck working first at the local level.

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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 Frist Art Museum is a destination for art, culture, and community in Nashville, TN. The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts: Elevating a world-class cultural landmark.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

We're seeing exciting trends in governments making data more available ? Whether on crime, education, or the environment, governments are putting more data on the web. But local and state governments are also setting their data free. One suggestion, Vancouver: add a crime map. Tags: Government.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility. Giving Advice The most obvious role for a nonprofit Advisory Board is to give advice to the Governing Board and staff.

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Roles Nonprofit Government Advice 111

Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

" Local humor aside, the project is exciting: 31 public parks in San Francisco will get free Wi-Fi for at least two years. Powering Communities with Tech. Additionally, community centers at these parks can become information hubs for citizens, empowering them with information and communication technologies.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Does the community have a strong need for this nonprofit? Make sure that by starting a new nonprofit, you’ll be able to fulfill an unmet need in the community. Does the community seem excited about your nonprofit idea? Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

I had a really wonderful time, and the Community-Driven Social Impact session was terrific! Let’s start at the beginning: what is “community-driven social impact” anyway? CDSI is not something that you thought up inside your organization, even if you thought it up with your community in mind or at heart. Presentation.

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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. Poke around the map and see for yourself. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. Ready to enter?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community of Tech4Good meetups is growing! However, we aren't everywhere yet , so we're looking for community leaders to start new groups. As a NetSquared organizer, you will become known as someone who's a leader in the Tech4Good community. Thursday, February 9, 2017. Seattle, Washington.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

We use mobile apps to capture memories, keep track of tasks, entertain ourselves, and communicate. But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? The Five-Step Process to Create an App for a Community. Caravan Studios' App Successes.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your vision for your new organization probably includes vibrant programs, happy donors, tons of community support, and the opportunity to change lives. What other organizations in your community address this need? Fully explore the landscape in your community and figure out where your organization will fit in.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2020

It also can help reinforce the vital role your organization plays in the community. The consequence of cancelling the Race [and stopping fundraising efforts] would be devastating on the community dependent on these funds.”. Try as a community to cycle the distance around the globe by riding around your own neighborhood.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community is hosting free monthly technology meetups in 74 cities globally, but with more than 39,000 members, it can be hard to get a sense of the community's needs. To be a part of a larger nonprofit community/networking. They come to us looking for practical tips and a supportive community.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

" World Bank’s Mapping for Results launched – Check out this deployment of the Ushahidi platform for digital storytelling and reporting: "This weekend at the World Bank annual meetings the World Bank launched their new Mapping for Results platform. Change the internet?

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, you'll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. New Orleans, Louisiana: Putting NOLA on the Product Hunt Map. You should, because it's awesome fun.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

I’m here at NTEN’s 09NTC and am going to live blog Beth Kanter’s session on mapping your social media strategy to metrics. obama reach vs local reach. listening has been to the community and to the quantitative results. Any resources to move from national to local? Can’t wait! industry benchmarks.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Mobile technology, web apps, and mapping software have become enormously helpful in sharing news and spreading information about relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy. Twitter has proven itself time and again as an excellent method of communication in times of crisis. TechSoup partner Esri. The Google Crisis Response.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Building a Community Across Platforms. Most commonly, communities form around an issue, a cause, or even a campaign on many different types of social media, and stretch across platforms. However, the real challenge is creating community across platforms. However, the real challenge is creating community across platforms.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

It is cheaper to illegally dump than it is to play by the local rules for legal waste disposal. At its most basic level, you photograph the dump and post a pin on a global Trash Map. They want local public authorities to be aware of the problem and commit themselves to take action. They organize local citizens.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

What happens when you combine local government, open data, and creative and tech-savvy citizens? Led by TechSoup Europe , Apps4Warsaw challenged Warsaw's tech-for-good community members to create useful technology for their neighbors using city open datasets. Apps4Warsaw. A Contest Built on City Data. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? Refuge Restrooms is a web application and a mobile app (Android and iOS) that crowdsources and maps locations of gender-neutral and trans-safe bathrooms. Increasing Community Engagement.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

Tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to empower change and seek justice within the communities you serve. The Local Impact Map is a rich storytelling platform that uses mapping technology to place stories in a global context — as you can see in the picture below. No prize transfer will be permitted.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

We so often focus on learning from innovative online campaigns that we miss out on opportunities to integrate offline cause communities and grassroots advocacy. Building local chapters. He also shared an interactive map on his website so people could track the road trip’s progress visually using a tool called Track My Tour.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Over the last five years, a series of funders, communities and cross-sector stakeholders have embarked on new ways of working characterized by thinking at a systems-level, and then mobilizing networks of actors to try and solve large problems at scale. Heather agreed to write up this report to share some of the content.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. Interested?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The data is open to anybody or any organization with an interest or mission in government transparency and politics. Planet Labs is hoping that nonprofits as well as government agencies and academic institutions focused on environmental issues will take advantage of this constantly updated visual and geographic data. Data for Health.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. That sounds great.

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Digital Sponsor Law San Francisco 65

NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

I've always evangelized the potential of tools like Facebook and Twitter to create meaningful communities and collaborations, but now realize the true opportunity for all of us who spend our days mixing up cocktails of mission and technology: . We're good at listening, responding, engaging, building community, and providing value.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Find your local #nptech tribe by joining a NetSquared Local group. Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Philadelphia, PA: Using Social Media to Connect and Strengthen Local Communities. Taiwan, Taipei: Internet community transform society zero government (g0v.tw). Monday, September 2.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 27, 2013

Community Manager. If the scope of your aspiration is local, find charities that are based in your neighborhood or city. If you're interested in a local charity, you can call or visit its offices to find out about the organization's goals. Mandy Fricke is the community manager for Georgetown University in Washington D.C.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

The diverse crowd, made up of students, activists, government employees, and librarians, worked on datasets presented by the U.S. The challenges included connecting African farmers to markets, creating an online networking space for women veterans, mapping Africa’s natural resources, and a few others. Leonard Library.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Insights on Government Funding. Since government is a major funder of rural programs, it's useful to know that a clear trend in government funding is interagency collaborations. More government grants are looking for collaborations among multiple organizations that are able to address an issue from different angles.

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Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2015

So it's refreshing to come to an event where techies and nonprofits convene to solve deep, real problems that plague our community. They're also a useful way for nonprofits to connect with local developers if they're interested in building an app. Data Collecting and Mapping. Referral Services.

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