Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Vikki Spruill, Ocean Conservancy 's President and CEO and members of her communications team, Laura Burton Capps, and Dove Coggeshall about their recent experiments and learning on Facebook. The organization is a Packard Foundation grantee.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Kellogg Foundation.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation. American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. Cigna Foundation. RBC Foundation – USA.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation. American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. Cigna Foundation. RBC Foundation – USA.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Measure Impact: Link fundraising successes to specific projects or programs, showcasing the tangible outcomes made possible through donor support. Listen to a nonprofit user The Education Foundation of Lake County ’s experience underscores the transformative power of an effective CRM.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Launched in 2019 as a joint project of the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy and the Sergey Brin Family Foundation , ASAP supports collaboration, open science, and early data sharing at scale, with a focus on three areas: PD functional genomics , neuro-immune interactions , and circuitry and brain-body interactions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

12) National Park Foundation Gift Shop :: nationalparks.org/gift-shop. The National Park Foundation offer their supporters a great way to show their love for the national parks – while supporting them at the same time. 21) Surfrider Foundation Store :: shop.surfrider.org. 33) Gorilla Conservation Coffee :: pangols.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Electronic Frontier Foundation :: @ EFF. National Parks Conservation Association :: @ NPCA. Ocean Conservancy :: @ OurOcean. Trevor Project :: @ TrevorProject. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) :: @NationalCASA. Crisis Group :: @ CrisisGroup. DoSomething.org :: @ DoSomething. UNICEF :: @ UNICEF.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2011

British Heart Foundation :: View Collection. Buy your holiday cards from the British Heart Foundation and 100% of the profit goes towards helping beat heart disease. Anderson Cancer Center Children’s Art Project :: View Collection. The Humane Society of the United States :: View Collection.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 16, 2010

So we’re especially proud to announce the launch of Miradi version 3, the enhanced version of our user-friendly environmental conservation software. Miradi gives conservation planners cutting edge tools to design, manage, monitor and learn from their projects. with new changes based on feedback from our users.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This program promotes efficient water use in homes and businesses throughout the country by offering a simple way to make purchasing decisions that conserve water without sacrificing quality or product performance. Crowdfunding is when a nonprofit creates an online fundraising campaign to fund a specific project or program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2015

International Anti-Poaching Foundation. Africa Wildlife Foundation. Three of the 32 nonprofits (9%) used their donation form to build their mobile list. One of the 32 nonprofits (3%) accepted Bitcoin. Two of the 32 nonprofits (6%) included the option to donate by e-check within their donation form. Alley Cat Allies.

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DipJar

JANUARY 28, 2022

Managed by the Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department, the Gardens are free and open to the public year-round. To learn more about the Gardens and how they have fared during these trying times, we spoke with Vernon Bryant, the executive director of the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2012

AIDS Healthcare Foundation :: aidshealth.org. Nature Conservancy :: nature.org. Project Aware :: projectaware.org. Hint, hint. Amnesty International :: amnestyusa.org. CARE :: care.org. Field Museum :: fieldmuseum.org. Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) :: glaad.org. Media Matters :: mediamatters.org.

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DECEMBER 1, 2013

The Trust for Public Land TransForm Transportation Alternatives United Nations Foundation United Way for Southeastern Michigan United Way of Genesee County Vermont Foodbank Volunteers of America Wade Edwards Foundation and Learning Lab Women Employed World Food Program USA YES!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2013

It is the result of a collaborative data and data visualization project undertaken by the Nature Conservancy scientists, working with governments, scientists and conservation organizations around the world. More about the project and this opportunity to get free help with your data over at the GuideStar Blog.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

The V Foundation. As a nonprofit funding groundbreaking cancer research, the V Foundation hosts an annual symposium for medical researchers to share and discuss recent advances in the fight against cancer. Read the full client story here for more details about the Symposium, and how the V Foundation managed to include guests virtually.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Australian Wildlife Conservancy ● australianwildlife.ngo. Mission: To help eradicate extreme poverty through community development projects in urban sanitation, water filtration, health, alternative energy, and economic empowerment. Project 1948 Foundation ● project1948.ngo. Educate Girls ● educategirls.ngo.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Rockefeller Foundation. As part of the World Wildlife Fund’s #PromiseToThePlanet, which helps classroom teachers introduce the topic of climate change, the project invited students to make a leaf from paper, fabric, or another material, and write their promise to be kinder and more gentle to the planet on it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

They paved the way for all of us and their contribution to nonprofit history should be noted: To Write Love on Her Arms; Invisible Children; National Wildlife Federation; the Humane Society of the United States; Seacology; Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network; Americans for the Arts; Oxfam America; People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals; (..)

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

These proven strategies will lay a strong foundation for your organization and pave the way for future growth. Goal Setting as a Foundational Fundraising Basic Any fundraising campaign should start with realistic goal setting. Direct mail, emails, and events will make up the foundation of your fundraising campaigns.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2013

He will discuss the research from the Millennial Impact Project, a research initiative of more than 10,000 Millennials conducted by his agency Achieve with support from the Case Foundation. How Millennials are Changing Social Causes Thursday, 6/13 at 2pm ET.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

The Denver Foundation’s 2021 Strategic Framework The Denver Foundation is a community nonprofit foundation committed to strengthening the Metro Denver area. The plan also incorporates a timeline chart depicting when each goal is projected to be completed by.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Grantees, Experts, and Partners at the end of the Brainerd Foundation’s 21st Century Advocacy Design Lab. Over the past twenty years, the Brainerd Foundation has invested nearly $50 million in organizations working to protect the environment in the Northwest. Networked Leadership : Jodie Tonita, Social Transformation Project.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 13, 2012

Last week, I pledged to highlight the ocean on "Water Wednesdays" for the next four weeks, so today I'm sharing this beautiful video of whales "singing" from The Oceania Project's YouTube Channel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Note: This guest post was published on the Packard Foundation OE Blog reflects what was learned from designing and delivering leadership development for emerging nonprofit leaders. Flickr Photo by Flower Factor.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

AS works with nonprofits across a wide range of industries, including arts and culture, the environment, foundations, and government. With a full team of consultants and fundraising experts, Byrne Pelofsky helps nonprofits meet their goals while keeping focused on key criteria for each project. Website: [link]. The Munshine Group.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Braided River, a Seattle-based nonprofit publishing company, has undertaken 16 conservation projects to date with just three staff people. The organization's project on The Last Polar Bear reached more than 20 million people. A grant from the Campion Foundation provided 7,000 books at cost to advocacy groups.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Braided River, a Seattle-based nonprofit publishing company, has undertaken 16 conservation projects to date with just three staff people. The organization's project on The Last Polar Bear reached more than 20 million people. A grant from the Campion Foundation provided 7,000 books at cost to advocacy groups.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Is there a long-term need for your nonprofit, or could the issue be solved with a smaller-scale fundraising campaign or project? There are over 1.8 million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2013

I set up an online fundraising page on Razoo to direct the money to Surf Rider Foundation. Given the theme of the campaign was to honor my Dad’s love of the ocean and surfing and I was supporting Surf Rider Foundation, I used the surf theme to name each giving level after particular type of wave.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2010

This morning Liz Karlin, who works at the Packard Foundation in Grant Operations , and I did a remote presentation for the Foundation Financial Officers Group on Organizational Change and Social Media Policy development. Financial Officers Group. View more presentations from Beth Kanter. Talk about multi-tasking.

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Whole Whale

MAY 20, 2021

AS works with nonprofits across a wide range of industries, including arts and culture, the environment, foundations, and government. With a full team of consultants and fundraising experts, Byrne Pelofsky helps nonprofits meet their goals while keeping focused on key criteria for each project. Website: [link]. The Munshine Group.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

For example, it wouldn’t make sense for a nature conservation organization to partner with an oil company. This might include project updates that explain how donors’ and volunteers’ contributions are helping. 4 Foundational Tips for a Sure-Fire Fundraising Strategy in 2022. Rely on your connections.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2011

Note from Beth: I was thrilled that Paul Connolly agreed to write a guest post sharing some of the public learning taking place through the OE Goldmine Project on the Packard Foundation OE Wiki. Likewise, our study last year of 263 nonprofits in Los Angeles County for the Weingart Foundation (see “ Fortifying L.A.’s

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