Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2015

" My colleague Jim Lynch wrote about Internet.org when it first launched and raised a few questions about the initiative. For NetworkWorld , Fredric Paul raised additional questions about Internet.org's "zero rating" plan, which makes a limited amount of mobile Internet access as well as certain apps free.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 14, 2011

We use technology to create products and projects that serve humanity where the market will fail to go because they offer modest financial returns. We are database experts who help to answer the key question in human rights: who did what to whom? At Benetech, our team is committed to using technology to drive positive social change.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

Animals and their handlers are greeted by guests, emphasizing the zoo’s mission of saving wildlife and inspiring everyone to make conservation a priority. Youth Music Project. The Youth Music Project provides outstanding rock, pop, and country music education for youth. Download here.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2013

The ways that Millennials are connecting, participating, and giving to organizations requires nonprofits to question the old logic and adopt new approaches that build relationships with this dynamic generation. How Millennials are Changing Social Causes Thursday, 6/13 at 2pm ET.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Follow these best practices to prepare your volunteers: Host an orientation session: Some volunteers you recruit might be unfamiliar with your nonprofit’s projects and activities, so it’s important to cover everything from your values to your strategic plan for the future.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Ask yourself some of the following questions. Sometimes the answer to these questions leads you to invest in new nonprofit software like a new CRM to automate donor engagement efforts or volunteer management tools to streamline volunteer scheduling. What areas of our work do we need more time for? What can we automate?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” There’s also a Q&A box specifically, your questions might be a little more visible there if you use that one. We’ll take questions at the end.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If you’re not sure how much time to provide, consider these conservative timelines: Creating a posting for the open position | 1 Week. Communication will foster questions, so it’s important that relevant details are agreed upon ahead of sharing the news. Posting the open position | 1 – 2 Months. Donors/Funders. Best of all?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

If you have any questions, always feel free to reach out via membership@nten.org or give us a call at 415.397.9000. Of course, no MAM week is complete without giving away lots of prizes! Stay connected this week to win more prizes, learn alongside your peers, and share your #NTENThanks! Feeling especially appreciative of a someone you know?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The purpose of the Design Lab was to answer two key questions to gather input for its strategy: How can the Brainerd Foundation and its philanthropic partners accelerate the transition to 21st Century advocacy for grantees? Networked Leadership : Jodie Tonita, Social Transformation Project. Technology : Cheryl Contee, Fission Strategy.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Actually, that's not a dumb question. Conservation mapping and 3D imaging. Easily the most prominent drone delivery project is the Matternet project, which is building a drone-based package delivery service. In Africa, conservation drones are being used to locate rhinoceros poachers. What Are Drones, Anyway?

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We always receive questions on how nonprofits can better craft their message to engage supporters or how to keep audiences involved and engaged with their mission. Altruism, Empathy and Efficacy: The Science Behind Engaging Your Supporters digs into all of these questions and more.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

What questions should you ask before starting a nonprofit? Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? Is there a long-term need for your nonprofit, or could the issue be solved with a smaller-scale fundraising campaign or project?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2010

There were some terrific questions and discussion. I’ve included some resources along with the slides here. I spoke for five minutes and then Steve served as the moderator and ask questions in the room and had me answer. (Here’s a video ). audience has questions or confused (puzzled looks on faces or raised hands).

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If you’re not sure how much time to provide, consider these conservative timelines: Creating a posting for the open position | 1 Week. Communication will foster questions, so it’s important that relevant details are agreed upon ahead of sharing the news. Posting the open position | 1 – 2 Months. Donors/Funders. Best of all?

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

Each time period offers five trivia questions and a countdown timer. In this game, you match two tiles and then have to answer a trivia question correctly to progress. If you answer incorrectly, you have to rematch the tiles and answer another trivia question on the same issue. Save the Bay: Battle for the Bay.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Then two hours later, you’re sitting there looking through past writing projects and online templates hoping to find inspiration without a single word written… Sound familiar? Dawn needed fresh eyes on the project to give it that last power wash before sending this out. Step 2: Enter Your Project Details. Fundwriter.ai

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

So, I'm sure you can answer the discussion question: "Please let us know your favorite Web-powered non-profits. " technologies and sites to find people who are passionate about nature and concerned about conservation around the world. This is a topic, that you, dear reader, know a little bit about! We turn to "web 2.0"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2013

But what was a grantmaker who works on ocean conservation doing at a conference of software engineers and open government advocates? But if you only have time for the hard questions, start at 6:30. Last week, I went to the Personal Democracy Forum conference for the first time, and I came away brimming with new ideas for my work.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2016

brought on by a presidential election year drove Achieve, the research team behind The Millennial Impact Project , to seek how—or if—this generation’s philanthropic interests and involvement change with it, including how these changes may be influenced by important demographics such as their political ideologies, gender, age and more.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

His project, Is It Necessary? It also complicates the question of what is acceptable in a museum. Do I worry that a visitor might see what''s happening in Rocky Lewycky''s project at my museum and be confused about our museum''s approach to protecting artwork? Sometimes, Rocky lets visitors join in on the smashing. Definitely.

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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. As a technology trainer, capacity builder, and consultant working with nonprofits, I always ask the fishing question, [.]

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

You can’t plan out your nonprofit’s impact this year without projecting your fundraising revenue. Your nonprofit’s future will look less daunting if you project your fundraising revenue while you’re planning your year, including mapping out what you plan to do in each program and calendaring all your marketing and fundraising activities. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2009

Some questions I don't know the answers to: What are the best examples of nonprofits using social media to crowdsource advice, program evaluation, ideas, or other uses? She kindly answered all of the questions below: Q. The inspiration for the Flickr “Fill the Gap” project actually came from a talk given by Clay Shirky.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

Finally, as a conservation organization, we’re always looking at ways to reduce our use of paper. The biggest change to the most recent Seafood Watch app is Project FishMap , a crowdsourced effort to help people find ocean-friendly seafood, no matter where they live. You’ve just launched a new version of Seafood Watch.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

” The article described fascinating new uses of sensors and other smart telecommunications devices in energy conservation, transportation, health care, and food distribution. The Internet Gets Charitable – guest post by Darin McKeever. During her talk at GEO, Fulton made an interesting observation about this era.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

When not working, I am an obsessed bird watcher and volunteer to conserve shorebird habitat for endangered species. The Most Common Nonprofit Tech Support Questions. TechSoup : What are a few questions you hear most often from nonprofits? The second most asked question is “what should we be doing about our data?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2008

Come up with a list of questions of what she needs to know or learn about to design a contest that will be successful. Clear guidelines are important - see this interview I did with folks from Nature Conservancy about their contest. Nature Conservancy Photo Contest. Freedom from Oil Flickr Photo Contest. Michaela Hackner.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 17, 2016

The partners we work with--to catalyze projects within and beyond our walls--are just as important as our visitors to fulfilling our mission. In behind-the-scenes mode, we could devote more resources to supporting projects beyond our building, content area, and program formats. Where do you start in considering these questions?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 9, 2008

In spring 2008 the Stanford Innovation Review article, "Praise the Lord, but Dim the Lights," featured the Regeneration Project's Interfaith Power and Light Campaign. The Interfaith Power and Light campaign is, "mobilizing a national religious response to global warming while promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation."

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 4, 2012

Museums have been grappling with this question for years ( here's a 2007 roundup of such projects ), most aggressively in zoos and natural history museums where staff hope to inspire conservation and in history/concept museums that focus on civic engagement and activism. No small task for a museum exhibition.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Think carefully about what questions could result in data points that can help guide funding decisions, smart partnerships, and stronger board relationships. Keep in mind the following points from speakers Brooke Hansel of Blackbaud, Merrie Beth Nauman of Ocean Conservancy, and Lisa Tacker of Two Ten Footwear Foundation: .

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions, conserves natural. Streamline Communication and Project Management. There are any number of ways that nonprofits keep track of projects: manilla folders, email, databases, and, if you’re like me, often. Communication (tie relevant conversations to their projects).

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The elevator pitch for Canadian Wildlife is “CWF helps protect wildlife through conservation education, awareness and outreach.” So, I sent him a few questions to get our “interview” started (because I really want to be Oprah when I grow up). ” Say it with me! I know you’ve got ‘em!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Or the Web site Microsoft Hohm that lets people calculate their energy footprint and get tips on conservation. After lunch, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s CEO gave his perspective on the company’s philanthropy and corporate citizen activities and answered questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2008

And therein lies my question. I work for a conservation organization and we???re Next, it is important to think through all the questions related to outcomes, audience, and how your social media strategy relates to your existing overall marketing strategy. I also read Seth Godin???s, s, Chris Brogan, etc. t know how to begin.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 5, 2020

For example, Monterey Bay Aquarium’s mission statement is “To inspire conservation of the oceans.” Your fundraising goals encompass both in-person and virtual campaigns and projects alike, and so should your nonprofit’s public calendar of events and opportunities. Event calendar/registration. Good luck!

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