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This travel wave is ending soon, but I wanted to let you know about three upcoming events that are either available online or still have space for new signups: Monday, April 18, I'll be giving a talk and workshop in Hartford, CT with the Connecticut Humanities Council. I'm reaching the end of another heavy travel jag. I've experienced all kinds of fabulous museums and participatory experiences from Stockholm to Columbus, Ohio, many of which I will be sharing soon on this blog. MORE
One such organization is Concepts for Adaptive Learning, located in New Haven, Connecticut. New Haven Nonprofit Needs 150 Monitors - washingtonpost.com: "Phil ShapiroPC WorldSunday, December 7, 2008; 7:19 PMIn this season of giving, one of the best ways to compound your giving is to assist organizations providing community support year round. The reasons why this organization deserves our support. MORE
From there they traversed Long Island Sound to New London, Connecticut, and then drove to Boston. Note from Beth: I’ve wrote about the importance of building resilience in networks given the complex and connected environment we live in today. MORE
I originally started this blog as a way to keep more of our Benetech team aware of what was going on with me and other team members (through guest blogs) while on our travels. Many of us spend a big chunk of our time on the road rather than in the office, and it's good to share some of the reasons our office chairs are often empty! Speaking publicly is an important part of our work. MORE
New (to me) Blogs Building Foss for Society Blog is the blog for the Humanitarian FOSS Project a collaborative, community-building project that was started by a group of computing faculty and open source proponents at Trinity College, Wesleyan University, and Connecticut College. MORE
GoldfarbWashington Post Staff WriterMonday, December 17, 2007; Page D01The office of Razoo on Connecticut Avenue blends two distinct cultures common in Washington.It Social Networking for the Socially Minded - washingtonpost.com: "Social Networking for the Socially MindedDistrict Firm Razoo Joins Other Web Site Builders Trying to Reinvent How People Give Money to CharityBy Zachary A. MORE
It is headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont and has traditionally focused its efforts in ten northeast states (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont). From time to time we like to profile the work of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries that are doing great work in green IT. MORE
Eligible organizations in Texas and Oklahoma (as well as Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island) can now request either 25 or 10 access devices at a reduced administrative fee. MORE
Besides Minneapolis and Nashville , groups have started up in Ohio , South Florida , Salt Lake City , and Connecticut. tech club logo. Online community is pretty amazing stuff. MORE
Kent Presents 2016 I just attended the second annual Kent Presents conference in Kent, Connecticut. It’s the brainchild of Donna and Ben Rosen, a New York power couple with connections to science, technology, politics, the arts and more. There were too many awesome talks to do them justice, but you are welcome to sample the session titles here. The talk that especially blew my mind was by MIT professor Dina Katabi. MORE
Greenwich Hospital, located in Greenwich, Connecticut, now lets friends and family members of patients having ambulatory care receive surgery status updates via secure, one-way text messages from the patient healthcare team. We’re always keeping an eye peeled for text messaging news. MORE
1825 Connecticut Avenue Northwest. “Grow the list.” ” It’s probably the first topic of every strategy meeting at your nonprofit or association unless it’s tumped by “raise more money.” ” Needless to say the two are tightly correlated. MORE
Connecticut charity getting face time on Facebook -- Newsday.com: "Text size: increase text sizedecrease text sizeConnecticut charity getting face time on Facebook July 14, 2008NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A New Haven charity is reaching out to the digital generation through the online hangout and social networking Web site, Facebook." NPFacebook NPWeb2.0 MORE
On Friday, New York joined the ranks of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont and Washington, D.C. Author: Jill Ward. in legalizing same-sex marriages. The fight for marriage equality is far from over, but the victory in New York is a wonderful step in the right direction. There was no doubt, plenty of blood, sweat and tears to help make this happen, so I wanted to use my small little space on this blog to tell you all CONGRATULATIONS and thank you! MORE
JilBean will be blogging for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society , Greater Connecticut Chapter. Who needs a walk-a-thon when you can join a Blogathon! Starting Saturday, July 28th at 6 AM PST, 2007 Blogathon bloggers will post a new post every 30 minutes for 24 hours to raise money for their favorite cause. As of this writing, 240 bloggers have registered for the Blogathon and $16,161.91 in pledges have been made. MORE
Adam Nicholson of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association contributed to the 2007 version of this article. PublishDate: July 2011. Author: Laura S. Quinn. Jay Leslie. The Google Apps donation program provides organizational email, calendaring and document sharing as a free alternative to Microsoft Outlook. How do the two applications compare in the face of typical nonprofit needs? MORE
In January, Starbucks ’ stores in: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, northern California, northern Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, Idaho, Texas, Maine, New Hampshire, parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Rhode Island were rBGH-free. Guess what? Your advocacy made a difference. MORE
I work with the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, and my wonderful dog's name is Maggie! I'm working on a keynote for a nonprofits conference at the end of the month in Minnesota. I'm going to explain on the Cute Dog Theory but I need some photographic evidence. MORE
UConn building ‘data collaborative’ for nonprofits | Hartford Business : "The University of Connecticut has been chosen by the Connecticut Health and Education Facilities Authority to develop the “Connecticut Data Collaborative,” a shared, web-based tool for nonprofits and state policy makers MORE
California has different regulations for online giveaways than Connecticut. Facebook’s opened up a fun new avenue for pages to entertain fans and boost engagement. MORE
Sands previously served as Director of Development and Alumni Relations at the Hyde School in Connecticut, where he led annual fund, capital and restricted campaigns, planned giving and alumni relations. MORE
The Nonprofit Technology Conference is now less than one week away! We've put together some tips for making the conference both memorable and valuable and we're them every day until the event starts. MORE
Giving Tuesday is a movement to create a national day of giving to kick off the giving season added to the calendar on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. The second annual GivingTuesday is on December 3rd and we''ve found 124 NTEN Members that are participating! MORE
Halpert , a LinkedIn trainer, helped a Connecticut nonprofit search for board members. Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote about the launch of LinkedIn’s Board Connect tool that helps nonprofit identify potential board candidates through searching the networks of their board members on LinkedIn. In the comments , there was some thoughtful discussion about best practices for identifying, screening, and cultivating board members. MORE
According to Claudia Spaulding, treasurer, the weaving center is a rebirth of the former Hartford Artisans Center, which was located at the Connecticut Institute for the Blind at Oak Hill. MORE
Komen for the Cure Connecticut, an affiliate based in Farmington , said she learned of it earlier this winter and had been “very surprised.” This is a guest post by Kami Watson Huyse, CEO of Zoetica Media and editor of the Communications Overtones blog. MORE
Connecticut. . . What is the EFSLMP? The Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program is an initiative from the Office of Disability Employment Policy, a division of the Department of Labor. . Purpose of EFSLMP. MORE
On June 15, Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy launched a filibuster on the Senate floor to call on Congress to act and bring existing legislation to a vote. “I Over the past weeks since the Orlando shooting, an outraged nation has demanded more gun control. MORE
The staff of 12 at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation works to build stronger, more vibrant communities and improve the quality of life for residents of four counties in Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut. PublishDate: September 2011. First published in the September issue of the NTEN: Change journal.) Social media has provided nonprofits with a whole new toolbox for marketing themselves and engaging constituents. MORE
For example, she praises “text-for-item campaigns that engage your supporters in a stunt – like when Reform Immigration For America delivered a taco to a Connecticut mayor for every text they received about his disparaging remarks toward the Latino community.” MORE
Giles recommended we contact the freaking Connecticut attorney general. MORE
Connecticut. Connecticut charitable registration: $50 ($0 if exempt). The process of starting a nonprofit requires a fair amount of savvy and know-how. Building from the ground up, it’s often difficult knowing where to start. Questions arise like “What do I need” and “Why do I need it?” ” One of the biggest question marks comes up when it’s time to calculate the cost of your nonprofit. MORE
Her working life before Firefly was spent at Planned Parenthood of Connecticut, where she rose from clinic assistant to the Director of e-Business over a sixteen year tenure. MORE
Place: FHI360, Vista Room 1825 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009. There are so many great conferences coming up for the nonprofit community. With so little free time on your hands, it can be challenging to figure out which ones you must attend in May and June. Check out our top picks below. Speed Learning: List Growth Strategies for Nonprofits – May 17th. Ok so technically this is not a conference, but it's going to be a fantastic event for the nonprofit community. MORE
10, when the Gales Ferry-based United Way of Southeastern Connecticut kicks off its annual community campaign, the organization — for the first time in its nearly 50-year history — will be relying on more than the traditional worksite Douglas Plank, CEO, Mobile Causecampaign efforts to raise its soon-to-be announced campaign goal. Giving goes mobile | Hartford Business : On Sept. MORE
Clinton, Connecticut). The Sierra Club used a recent speech about climate change by President Obama to engage their base with an SMS campaign designed to create a telling image of national support for the President’s “bold climate plan.”. MORE
implemented contracting reform collaborative task forces successfully: Connecticut, Hawai’i, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Texas. posted by Jeremy Higbee , Freelance Writer. MORE
The United Way of Western Connecticut has established a support fund for the families and the community of Newtown. To donate go here. Children: Charlotte Bacon, 6 Daniel Barden, 7 Olivia Engel, 6 Josephine Gay, 7 Ana M. Marquez-Greene, 6 Dylan Hockley, 6 Madeleine F. Hsu, 6 Catherine V. MORE
New Jersey politics I left Connecticut just as the battle for the Democratic. Nearly 2 years to the day since we bought our Wii on the very first day they were available in the US, it’s off to be repaired. It refused to read any discs. Wii, Gamecube, didn’t matter. At first, we could get it working again by turning the unit off for a bit. Eventually nothing worked. As it’s long out of warranty, it cost us $75 plus shipping to send it in for repair. MORE
Joined with millions of others across America, our hearts go out to the elementary school children, parents, and staff reeling from the shooting this morning at the Sandy Hook School in Newtown Connecticut. MORE
Danbury nonprofits tap new strategies to grow - Connecticut Post : A year later, Executive Director Brigid Guertin said the museum is gaining strength with a reliance on social media and a new brand of philanthropy that mixes volunteerism with dollars. MORE
Our conference hotel, the Washington Hilton was just up the hill from the metro station, so I kept walking down Connecticut to get there. (Or Flickr Photo: Paraflyer. I was in DC last week with the famous Anna Richter getting our 11NTC ducks in a row. Or to the Chipotle; I may have set a record for burritos consumed in one trip.). Each time, I walked past a gallery set up for AED. I know that AED is a big international nonprofit, but I have never known what the heck AED stands for. MORE
Connecticut Related Topics AFP Blog
MAY 18, 2012
Danbury nonprofits tap new strategies to grow - Connecticut Post : A year later, Executive Director Brigid Guertin said the museum is gaining strength with a reliance on social media and a new brand of philanthropy that mixes volunteerism with dollars.
AFP Blog
JULY 14, 2008
Connecticut charity getting face time on Facebook -- Newsday.com: "Text size: increase text sizedecrease text sizeConnecticut charity getting face time on Facebook July 14, 2008NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A New Haven charity is reaching out to the digital generation through the online hangout and social networking Web site, Facebook." NPFacebook NPWeb2.0
AFP Blog
JUNE 6, 2011
UConn building ‘data collaborative’ for nonprofits | Hartford Business : "The University of Connecticut has been chosen by the Connecticut Health and Education Facilities Authority to develop the “Connecticut Data Collaborative,” a shared, web-based tool for nonprofits and state policy makers
VisionLink
DECEMBER 15, 2012
The United Way of Western Connecticut has established a support fund for the families and the community of Newtown. To donate go here. Children: Charlotte Bacon, 6 Daniel Barden, 7 Olivia Engel, 6 Josephine Gay, 7 Ana M. Marquez-Greene, 6 Dylan Hockley, 6 Madeleine F. Hsu, 6 Catherine V.
AFP Blog
AUGUST 29, 2011
10, when the Gales Ferry-based United Way of Southeastern Connecticut kicks off its annual community campaign, the organization — for the first time in its nearly 50-year history — will be relying on more than the traditional worksite Douglas Plank, CEO, Mobile Causecampaign efforts to raise its soon-to-be announced campaign goal. Giving goes mobile | Hartford Business : On Sept.
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2008
One such organization is Concepts for Adaptive Learning, located in New Haven, Connecticut. New Haven Nonprofit Needs 150 Monitors - washingtonpost.com: "Phil ShapiroPC WorldSunday, December 7, 2008; 7:19 PMIn this season of giving, one of the best ways to compound your giving is to assist organizations providing community support year round. The reasons why this organization deserves our support.
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2007
GoldfarbWashington Post Staff WriterMonday, December 17, 2007; Page D01The office of Razoo on Connecticut Avenue blends two distinct cultures common in Washington.It Social Networking for the Socially Minded - washingtonpost.com: "Social Networking for the Socially MindedDistrict Firm Razoo Joins Other Web Site Builders Trying to Reinvent How People Give Money to CharityBy Zachary A.
TechImpact
DECEMBER 4, 2013
Image courtesy of University of Connecticut. Cloud computing is the future of doing business.
VisionLink
DECEMBER 14, 2012
Joined with millions of others across America, our hearts go out to the elementary school children, parents, and staff reeling from the shooting this morning at the Sandy Hook School in Newtown Connecticut.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 25, 2016
Kent Presents 2016 I just attended the second annual Kent Presents conference in Kent, Connecticut. It’s the brainchild of Donna and Ben Rosen, a New York power couple with connections to science, technology, politics, the arts and more. There were too many awesome talks to do them justice, but you are welcome to sample the session titles here. The talk that especially blew my mind was by MIT professor Dina Katabi.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 8, 2011
EveryAction
JULY 21, 2016
Her working life before Firefly was spent at Planned Parenthood of Connecticut, where she rose from clinic assistant to the Director of e-Business over a sixteen year tenure.
Mobile Commons
JUNE 22, 2016
On June 15, Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy launched a filibuster on the Senate floor to call on Congress to act and bring existing legislation to a vote. “I Over the past weeks since the Orlando shooting, an outraged nation has demanded more gun control.
Mobile Commons
AUGUST 23, 2016
For example, she praises “text-for-item campaigns that engage your supporters in a stunt – like when Reform Immigration For America delivered a taco to a Connecticut mayor for every text they received about his disparaging remarks toward the Latino community.”
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
I originally started this blog as a way to keep more of our Benetech team aware of what was going on with me and other team members (through guest blogs) while on our travels. Many of us spend a big chunk of our time on the road rather than in the office, and it's good to share some of the reasons our office chairs are often empty! Speaking publicly is an important part of our work.
Mobile Commons
OCTOBER 17, 2013
Clinton, Connecticut). The Sierra Club used a recent speech about climate change by President Obama to engage their base with an SMS campaign designed to create a telling image of national support for the President’s “bold climate plan.”.
Judi Sohn
NOVEMBER 30, 2008
New Jersey politics I left Connecticut just as the battle for the Democratic. Nearly 2 years to the day since we bought our Wii on the very first day they were available in the US, it’s off to be repaired. It refused to read any discs. Wii, Gamecube, didn’t matter. At first, we could get it working again by turning the unit off for a bit. Eventually nothing worked. As it’s long out of warranty, it cost us $75 plus shipping to send it in for repair.
Tech Soup Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
According to Claudia Spaulding, treasurer, the weaving center is a rebirth of the former Hartford Artisans Center, which was located at the Connecticut Institute for the Blind at Oak Hill.
Frogloop
MARCH 30, 2009
Sands previously served as Director of Development and Alumni Relations at the Hyde School in Connecticut, where he led annual fund, capital and restricted campaigns, planned giving and alumni relations.
Mobile Commons
JANUARY 8, 2015
Greenwich Hospital, located in Greenwich, Connecticut, now lets friends and family members of patients having ambulatory care receive surgery status updates via secure, one-way text messages from the patient healthcare team. We’re always keeping an eye peeled for text messaging news.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 29, 2011
On Friday, New York joined the ranks of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont and Washington, D.C. Author: Jill Ward. in legalizing same-sex marriages. The fight for marriage equality is far from over, but the victory in New York is a wonderful step in the right direction. There was no doubt, plenty of blood, sweat and tears to help make this happen, so I wanted to use my small little space on this blog to tell you all CONGRATULATIONS and thank you!
Frogloop
MAY 8, 2012
Place: FHI360, Vista Room 1825 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009. There are so many great conferences coming up for the nonprofit community. With so little free time on your hands, it can be challenging to figure out which ones you must attend in May and June. Check out our top picks below. Speed Learning: List Growth Strategies for Nonprofits – May 17th. Ok so technically this is not a conference, but it's going to be a fantastic event for the nonprofit community.
Museum 2.0
APRIL 12, 2011
This travel wave is ending soon, but I wanted to let you know about three upcoming events that are either available online or still have space for new signups: Monday, April 18, I'll be giving a talk and workshop in Hartford, CT with the Connecticut Humanities Council. I'm reaching the end of another heavy travel jag. I've experienced all kinds of fabulous museums and participatory experiences from Stockholm to Columbus, Ohio, many of which I will be sharing soon on this blog.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 7, 2016
Connecticut. Connecticut charitable registration: $50 ($0 if exempt). The process of starting a nonprofit requires a fair amount of savvy and know-how. Building from the ground up, it’s often difficult knowing where to start. Questions arise like “What do I need” and “Why do I need it?” ” One of the biggest question marks comes up when it’s time to calculate the cost of your nonprofit.
Tech Soup Blog
MARCH 1, 2011
It is headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont and has traditionally focused its efforts in ten northeast states (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont). From time to time we like to profile the work of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries that are doing great work in green IT.
Beaconfire Wire
MAY 2, 2012
1825 Connecticut Avenue Northwest. “Grow the list.” ” It’s probably the first topic of every strategy meeting at your nonprofit or association unless it’s tumped by “raise more money.” ” Needless to say the two are tightly correlated.
Tech Soup Blog
JUNE 10, 2013
Eligible organizations in Texas and Oklahoma (as well as Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island) can now request either 25 or 10 access devices at a reduced administrative fee.
John Haydon
MARCH 18, 2014
California has different regulations for online giveaways than Connecticut. Facebook’s opened up a fun new avenue for pages to entertain fans and boost engagement.
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 28, 2013
implemented contracting reform collaborative task forces successfully: Connecticut, Hawai’i, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Texas. posted by Jeremy Higbee , Freelance Writer.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Halpert , a LinkedIn trainer, helped a Connecticut nonprofit search for board members. Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote about the launch of LinkedIn’s Board Connect tool that helps nonprofit identify potential board candidates through searching the networks of their board members on LinkedIn. In the comments , there was some thoughtful discussion about best practices for identifying, screening, and cultivating board members.
NTEN
MARCH 10, 2011
The Nonprofit Technology Conference is now less than one week away! We've put together some tips for making the conference both memorable and valuable and we're them every day until the event starts.
NTEN
DECEMBER 1, 2013
Giving Tuesday is a movement to create a national day of giving to kick off the giving season added to the calendar on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. The second annual GivingTuesday is on December 3rd and we''ve found 124 NTEN Members that are participating!
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 17, 2008
I work with the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, and my wonderful dog's name is Maggie! I'm working on a keynote for a nonprofits conference at the end of the month in Minnesota. I'm going to explain on the Cute Dog Theory but I need some photographic evidence.
SocialFish
MARCH 5, 2012
Komen for the Cure Connecticut, an affiliate based in Farmington , said she learned of it earlier this winter and had been “very surprised.” This is a guest post by Kami Watson Huyse, CEO of Zoetica Media and editor of the Communications Overtones blog.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 13, 2012
From there they traversed Long Island Sound to New London, Connecticut, and then drove to Boston. Note from Beth: I’ve wrote about the importance of building resilience in networks given the complex and connected environment we live in today.
Have Fun - Do Good
JULY 10, 2007
JilBean will be blogging for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society , Greater Connecticut Chapter. Who needs a walk-a-thon when you can join a Blogathon! Starting Saturday, July 28th at 6 AM PST, 2007 Blogathon bloggers will post a new post every 30 minutes for 24 hours to raise money for their favorite cause. As of this writing, 240 bloggers have registered for the Blogathon and $16,161.91 in pledges have been made.
Have Fun - Do Good
JUNE 22, 2007
In January, Starbucks ’ stores in: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, northern California, northern Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, Idaho, Texas, Maine, New Hampshire, parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Rhode Island were rBGH-free. Guess what? Your advocacy made a difference.
NTEN
JULY 1, 2010
Our conference hotel, the Washington Hilton was just up the hill from the metro station, so I kept walking down Connecticut to get there. (Or Flickr Photo: Paraflyer. I was in DC last week with the famous Anna Richter getting our 11NTC ducks in a row. Or to the Chipotle; I may have set a record for burritos consumed in one trip.). Each time, I walked past a gallery set up for AED. I know that AED is a big international nonprofit, but I have never known what the heck AED stands for.
NTEN
MAY 30, 2013
Besides Minneapolis and Nashville , groups have started up in Ohio , South Florida , Salt Lake City , and Connecticut. tech club logo. Online community is pretty amazing stuff.
Idealware
JULY 18, 2011
Adam Nicholson of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association contributed to the 2007 version of this article. PublishDate: July 2011. Author: Laura S. Quinn. Jay Leslie. The Google Apps donation program provides organizational email, calendaring and document sharing as a free alternative to Microsoft Outlook. How do the two applications compare in the face of typical nonprofit needs?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
New (to me) Blogs Building Foss for Society Blog is the blog for the Humanitarian FOSS Project a collaborative, community-building project that was started by a group of computing faculty and open source proponents at Trinity College, Wesleyan University, and Connecticut College.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
OCTOBER 16, 2006
Giles recommended we contact the freaking Connecticut attorney general.
Idealware
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
The staff of 12 at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation works to build stronger, more vibrant communities and improve the quality of life for residents of four counties in Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut. PublishDate: September 2011. First published in the September issue of the NTEN: Change journal.) Social media has provided nonprofits with a whole new toolbox for marketing themselves and engaging constituents.
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