Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

federal law supports braille instruction. We also continue to add books from volunteers, staff and outsourcers through scanning and proofing, including student requests. Accordingly, U.S. At Benetech, we agree that braille is an essential literacy tool and that every child who needs it has the right to be taught braille.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

Yesterday, I had a very fun time presenting with my friend and colleague Debra Askanase at the 2 011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. But both the community and your organization want to see certain laws passed, things improved, programs created or groups supported. Here are the slides! Transparency. Case Studies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2008

Last week, I had a conversation with a respected colleague and we were musing about the difference between a 20 something who lives online and a soon to be 51-year old who lives online and how our wired fundraising tactics might differ. All the fundraising is done in the US on a volunteer basis. It's the law of average.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

I bike to work and at least once every couple of weeks it’s Lindsay having an awesome conversation with somebody that speeds up that commute for me. Really cool conversations, lots of different topics, social justice, criminal justice, I think you talked about last week. . – [Steven] Yeah. – [Lindsay] Yup.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

I look forward to continuing the conversation the book has opened. With support from stakeholders in the education, technology, publishing, student, parent, and volunteer communities, Benetech changed that reality. copyright law. Our lower cost model allowed us to invert the power structure.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

We’ve been around for 12 years and have really focused on connecting volunteers from the architecture, engineering, and construction industries with opportunities to give back and then assisting nonprofits with their building needs. You know, it’s kind of difficult to harness the passion of volunteers and advocates.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

We opened ourselves up, invited communities, and created an expectation that asking for help in these spaces will result in real-life action. " Macon Phillips, special assistant to the President and director of new media for the White House, was a volunteer during Hurricane Katrina. Please bring them water."

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 17, 2022

It emphasizes why direct action to break unjust laws is needed, rather than waiting for justice or equality to arrive. Nonviolent resistance to unjust laws eventually influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. She explored the African American experience and the open wounds of racism in the United States.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 24, 2024

Recent events also have prompted national conversations about how bias and hate are addressed in organizations and communities today. and qualitative (employee and leader focus groups or surveys, manager conversations with teams, affinity group input, and more). So, what is the future of DEI in the workplace?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 16, 2023

Volunteer Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. It emphasizes why direct action to break unjust laws is needed, rather than waiting for justice or equality to arrive. Nonviolent resistance to unjust laws eventually influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Volunteer Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

So the question here is, you know, when you look at your workflow, how much of your time is spent actually having these face-to-face conversations with your donors? . Jimmie Alford, one of the great fundraisers in America, told me a story a few years ago, which was about this volunteer who had to raise money for mental health in a community.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

You can throw an “opening night” fundraiser with tickets to create some buzz and excitement around the exhibit while giving your staff a great opportunity to chat up donors. In this image, volunteers pick up trash in a forested area. Volunteer Fair Your nonprofit likely has a dedicated corp of volunteers that make your work possible.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2021

When a supporter opens your email, they are, in that moment, interacting only with your organization. The vast majority of emails are successfully delivered to inboxes, and at least 20 percent are opened, even more if you send quality, relevant, juicy content. Also, it is against federal law to send bulk, unsolicited emails.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

It could be a straightforward donation of money, but it could also include volunteering, buying a ticket for an event, or making an in-kind donation. Interactions with your nonprofit: Donors who have engaged with your nonprofit in some way, such as attending events or volunteering, are more likely to give.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Other Examples: An Annual Giving Campaign, like National Center for Youth Law did $10k for a new Alzheimer’s research project Raise $25,000 to fill a new school library. Try to be creative with your subject lines and think about the design and layout of your emails, too, to keep readers’ attention and boost your open and click rates.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 2, 2010

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 How To Be An Open Leader Charlene Li, the author of the best-seller book, Groundswell , was kind enough to send me an advance copy of her newest book, Open Leadership , which she released for sale on May 24. Make conversation with your team. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010 5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers I really like author Paul R. Timms advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opportunities You can now find local volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch.orgs new free mobile app for iPhones. Download the app, type in your zip code, and you will be presented a host of nonprofit organizations with volunteer opportunities in your area.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Sunday, March 28, 2010 Make It Easy For Employees To Volunteer April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. will celebrate and honor their volunteers. If you are not already volunteering, what a great time to start. Make a commitment to yourself to start volunteering before that week starts! Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

By Volunteering As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. on Monday, January 17, volunteer or make the decision to volunteer in your community. Many business leaders turn to Volunteer Match to find volunteer opportunities. Then, either volunteer and/or organize a team of your employees to volunteer !

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

The 33rd Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute features leading nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance and government to discuss the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Annual Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2018

The conversation with Yeshi is “smart,” meaning that she asks and answers questions with a variety of images, maps, text, and videos. Woebot , a therapy chatbot engages in 2 million conversations a week and has been shown to reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression. This is a real and current concern. They include: .

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 18, 2008

I'm functionally managing (and continually growing) an exhibition team of highly diverse volunteers. Your conversations with others in the field are peppered with catch phrases and jargon that are foreign to the uninitiated. It's playful. Second Life is not a professional-level design or simulation package.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these "open leadership skills assessment" questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? The law of candor. Make conversation with your team. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Volunteer within your community and allow your employees to volunteer 39. Dont delay tough conversations 65. Have an open door policy 66. Make conversation with your team. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Exercise more. Stop smoking.

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Neon CRM

JULY 27, 2023

Here’s how to approach the goal of boosting engagement in a SMART way: Specific : Increase donor engagement with fundraising activities Measurable: Increase fundraising email open rates and social media followers by 20%. Let’s consider a fundraising campaign for cleaning up an oil spill, which also requires volunteers.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 21, 2006

If you are inspired by the interview and live in the Bay Area, People's Grocery is launching its 2-acre farm in Sunol this weekend and they are looking for volunteers. So it's sort of a one-week, powerhouse, intensive, eye-opening experience to all of these issues. You can hear the orginal podcast on Gcast , Odeo or iTunes.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

And that’s what I’m going to do today, I’m going to try to cover a lot of ground but leave some time at the end for Q&A and conversation and all of that. Maybe, if you’re really lucky, you’ll get me to show up for a free event like an open house or something on Zoom. Do you want them to donate?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2010

The more you open up and share your feelings, the more trust you build and the more likely youll build a connection with a co-worker. Keeping your office door open, communicating in person versus e-mail or via the phone, allows you to click more. Make conversation with your team. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone Every business leader should periodically call his/her company to observe how their customers are being treated by their employees -- because, all too often a phone conversation becomes a customer turnoff rather than a relationship builder. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ▼ October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-profit organizations. If everyone volunteers a few hours a week, think how much non-profits can accomplish. Make conversation with your team. How many experiences have you overlooked in your own town, because you just keep going to the same familiar places? Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

Make conversation with your team. . ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise. How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engageme. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

Make conversation with your team. . ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise. How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engageme. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2010

Make conversation with your team. . ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise. How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engageme. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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