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Donorbox Reaches $1B in Transactions

NonProfit PRO

Connecticut-based nonprofit Homes with Hope received a $1,500 donation, making it the $1billion transaction for fundraising platform Donorbox. This turning point marked a cause for celebration and highlighted the success of the platform since its launch in 2014.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Bloomerang

Connecticut Health Foundation. Areas served: Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Central Florida. Connecticut Health Foundation. The Connecticut Health Foundation envisions a Connecticut where everyone—regardless of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status—can achieve optimal health.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Kindful

Connecticut Health Foundation. Areas served: Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Central Florida. Connecticut Health Foundation. The Connecticut Health Foundation envisions a Connecticut where everyone—regardless of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status—can achieve optimal health.

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Employee Spotlight with Ann Lovallo, Client Success

Givinga

I grew up in Connecticut, but am living in Boston now. We’re excited to highlight the efforts of Ann Lovallo from our Client Success team! Ann took the time to tell us a bit about herself and her role here at Givinga: Tell us a bit about yourself. I enjoy reading and yoga, and […].

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Danbury nonprofits tap new strategies to grow - Connecticut Post

AFP Blog

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. With technology, Guertin said, the museum is able to reach a far broader audience.

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When is Equal Pay Day for social sector leaders in your state?

Candid

Connecticut. . $123,500.00. New Jersey. 145,496.00. 102,100.00. 139,771.00. 104,160.00. 144,692.00. 100,755.50. 108,885.00. 112,104.00. 111,948.00.

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Employee Spotlight with Ann Lovallo, Client Success

Givinga

I grew up in Connecticut, but am living in Boston now. We’re excited to highlight the efforts of Ann Lovallo from our Client Success team! Ann took the time to tell us a bit about herself and her role here at Givinga: . Tell us a bit about yourself. I enjoy reading and yoga, and I have a dog—a pandemic puppy like everyone else.

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4 Reasons Nonprofits Should Move To The Cloud

TechImpact

Image courtesy of University of Connecticut. Cloud computing is the future of doing business. However, many corporate environments, especially nonprofits, seem hesitant to jump into a new way of conducting business, and understandably so as there exist many misconceptions and uncertainty surrounding the reasonably new technology.

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Connecticut charity getting face time on Facebook -- Newsday.com

AFP Blog

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."

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Bench Learning: Zoos and Aquarium Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve been looking for an excuse to share this YouTube Video of a River Otter playing the piano that Humberto Kam from the MBA mentioned. It think it rivals the YouTube video of Mariachi Connecticut performing for a beluga whale at Mystic Aquarium. Aquariums and Zoos (and animal welfare groups) may a key [.]

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Sandy Hook School Support Fund Link

VisionLink

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.

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How Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Supplanting Columbus Day

Whole Whale

This interest also cuts across political state lines, as a regional breakdown shows New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in the top 10 for “Columbus Day” search volume. In the case of Columbus, the divide between people and policy still appears quite large according to search interest.

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How the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center Supports an Artistic Community with QuickBooks

Tech Soup Blog

The Hartford Artisans Weaving Center's mission is to promote and teach the craft of handweaving in a supportive and creative community.The center, located in Hartford, Connecticut, encourages seniors and people with low or no vision to learn how to create beautiful and original handwoven items — no weaving experience is necessary!

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Americans' Urge to Help Overcomes Lock Down Limitations

VisionLink

As exemplified in our work with Help Colorado Now, Connecticut and New Jersey, we are here to help states and their communities of disaster agencies by safely mobilizing trusted volunteers around urgent needs,” said Katie Zwetzig, executive director of Sterling Volunteers.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Senior Care

Bloomerang

Areas served: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island. They focus on organizations that take an integrated approach to address food security and other fundamental needs—and to build thriving, welcoming communities—achieve better outcomes. Daniel’s Fund.

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Thoughts And Prayers: Sandy Hook School Shooting

VisionLink

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. Today children saw their friends and teachers gunned down in a horrifying tragedy. Timeline : School Violence in United States.

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Public speaking for change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

on choosing to be a nonprofit or a for-profit, based on my For Love or Lucre SSIR article 9/26 Kicking off the Stanford Social Entrepreneurship Lecture Series 10/1 Speaking at the Disability Rights Advocates board meeting 10/5 Duke Fuqua MBA High Tech Club Panel (Cloud Computing /Social Entrepreneurship panels) 10/5 Duke CASE Award for Enterprising (..)

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Nonprofit Audit 101

The NonProfit Times

We cover a lot of ground in the guide, including: Types and formats of audits Common misconceptions Three stages of an audit What happens if fraud is discovered Red flags for your auditor How technology can ensure a smoother audit What happens if fraud is discovered First Name * Last Name * Company * Email * Phone * Address * Street Address Address (..)

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Nonprofit Audit 101

The NonProfit Times

What happens if fraud is discovered. First Name * Last Name * Company * Email * Phone * Address *. Street Address. Address Line 2.

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Wii-less in New Jersey

Judi Sohn

New Jersey politics I left Connecticut just as the battle for the Democratic. Related posts: Checking In I know I’ve been quiet lately, here’s why: # Bored. quiet House update: It’s inspection time. It’s been a quiet week. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

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UConn building ‘data collaborative’ for nonprofits | Hartford Business

AFP Blog

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."

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The Northeast Recycling Council – A GreenTech Nonprofit Profile

Tech Soup Blog

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). But as the topic of e-waste has expanded so have NERC's projects.

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Event: List Growth Strategies for Nonprofits

Allegiance Group

1825 Connecticut Avenue Northwest. After the speed session, we’ll walk back to the Salsa office where you’ll have a chance to network with other nonprofit do-gooders from the area, and talk to your friends from Salsa as well as our partner community. Will we see you there? Time: Discussion starts at 4:30 PM. Place: FHI360.

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Mobile Beacon Expands Relief Offers to Texas and Oklahoma

Tech Soup Blog

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.

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Best Practices for Virtual Foundation Board Meetings

Connection Cafe

One review panel member with the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut said using an online reviewer portal for their remote meeting was, “By far the easiest process we have had in my 6+ years on review panels.” . How are foundations and nonprofits achieving these results?

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Giving goes mobile | Hartford Business

AFP Blog

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.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

Areas served: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont. First Nations Development Institute. First Nations Development Institute’s mission is to support healthy Native communities.

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Eight Social Justice and Advocacy Conferences You Must Attend

Care2

Place: FHI360, Vista Room 1825 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009. After the speed session, head to the Salsa office where you’ll have a chance to network with other nonprofit do-gooders from the area. Register now! Time: Discussion starts at 4:00 PM Networking Happy Hour to follow at the Salsa Office at 5:30 PM.

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Are you celebrating Giving Tuesday? These NTEN Members are!

NTEN

Academy of Hope Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country American Brain Tumor Association American Cancer Society American Childhood Cancer Organization American Heart Association American Jewish World Service American Liver Foundation American Lung Association American Red Cross AmeriCares Animal Humane Society Apple Tree Arts Arcus Foundation (..)

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Ask an Expert: Online Engagement Tool Trends + Advice

EveryAction

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. Maureen Wallbeoff is Vice President at Firefly Partners. She is a jane-of-all-trades, overseeing internal and external operations with a steady hand.

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The Cost of Starting a Nonprofit in Every State

NonProfit Hub

Connecticut. Connecticut charitable registration: $50 ($0 if exempt). Incorporation: $50. 501(c): $400 or $850 IRS fee. Colorado charitable license: $8. Colorado charitable registration: $10. Incorporation: $50. Optional $50 expedite fee. First report: $50. 501(c): $400 or $850 IRS fee. Incorporation: $89. $9 9 for extra pages.

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5 Ways to Make LinkedIn Board Connect Work for Your Nonprofit

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Halpert , a LinkedIn trainer, helped a Connecticut nonprofit search for board members. So I dropped the words homelessness and volunteering from my search. He found that using keywords related to its mission was critical.

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Care2 Appoints Bob Sands Senior Director of Nonprofit Services

Care2

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. ., where he introduced nonprofits to online fundraising and development tools.

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11NTC Tip of the Day: Get out and See DC!

NTEN

Gaithersburg, MD) Lobster truck (@LobstertruckDC) Five Guys Burgers and Fries (1645 Connecticut Ave NW) Restaurant Nora (2132 Florida Ave NW) Jaleo (480 7th Street NW) We're really excited to see you all next week and we know we aren't the only ones: the Case Foundation is so excited they even made a video!

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Raising Money for Universities during COVID-19

Connection Cafe

Scott Roberts is the president of the UConn Foundation, which serves the University of Connecticut. Links to Articles, Apps, or websites mentioned during the interview: University of Connecticut. UConn Foundation. Scott Roberts. Tim Hill.

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Building My Leadership Tribe in the American Express Leadership Academy

ASU Lodestar Center

As a transplant from Connecticut, I knew very little about where a lot of the Valley’s nonprofits were located. Wally Graham (who read me like a book) asked me questions that made me reexamine my perceived life goals. As the classes progressed, I started to get more and more excited about the next class marked on my calendar.

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Everybody Loves a Tagline: A Contest for the Best

NTEN

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 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.).

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New Haven Nonprofit Needs 150 Monitors - washingtonpost.com

AFP Blog

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.

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Quick Hit: Upcoming Workshops and Webcast Talks

Museum 2.0

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.

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Community is even better when it's face-to-face: Check out your local NTEN 501 Tech Club!

NTEN

Besides Minneapolis and Nashville , groups have started up in Ohio , South Florida , Salt Lake City , and Connecticut. A number of new Tech Clubs have emerged in just the past few months. You can find a group in your local area - and if you don''t see one there - you can start your own !

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