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3 Emerging Fundraising Trends for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As technology continues to advance, new fundraising techniques and trends are emerging. Virtual reality does this by creating a digital environment that you can explore with a headset and headphones. Drop in the Ocean: A Social VR Experience by Conservation International. 1) Virtual and Augmented Reality for Donations.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis

Saleforce Nonprofit

In the past, the climate crisis was mainly the concern of environment and conservation organisations. Historically, environmental and conservation organisations have led the charge through their advocacy and campaign work. We all have a responsibility to solve it, and civil society organisations play a critical role.

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Is “Ambient Data” from Social Media Channels Useful for Funders?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Argues for engaging in adaptive strategy given the data rich and rapidly changing environment for solving complex social problems. Foundation Review (Vol 5:3) Makes the case that most foundation strategies are unfolding in complex and dynamic environments, and foundations need a more committed approach to learning and strategic adaptation.

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Using Design Thinking for A Foundation’s Investment Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was thrilled to work with the Brainerd Foundation staff to help design and facilitate a design lab using techniques based on Luma Institute methods earlier this month. Over the past twenty years, the Brainerd Foundation has invested nearly $50 million in organizations working to protect the environment in the Northwest. Why Use One?

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Guest Post by Jon Husband: Crowdsourcing and Customer, Employee and Stakeholder Engagement

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They have reached senior decision-making and leadership levels with the help of models that preceded today’s digital hyper-linked and networked environment with its wide, deep and rapid access to large numbers of people and vast amounts of information.

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Guest Post by Debra Askanase: Fill the Gap Campaign Crowdsourcing for Citizen Museum Curators

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What are the best practices or techniques for crowdsourcing? We simply put up a sign that tells the visitor where the artwork is (on loan to another museum, on view elsewhere in the building, or in the conservation center for treatment). Are there special cautions related to crowdsourcing for nonprofits? We are storage, after all.

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The 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

The Corps Network National Conference is an annual gathering of national, state, and local leaders in the fields of youth development, community service, and the environment. Learn strategies, tools and techniques to enhance your individual leadership style and talents. Communications & Technology. Leading Forward 2018.