Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It requires more effort and research to plan your own itinerary, find local experiences, and connect with the culture. You’re not following a set path; you’re creating your own unique memories, meeting locals, and forming meaningful connections.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2022

One CEO of a local behavioral health and human service organization found value in program evaluation measures in his organization where there was no prior initiative to evaluate programs. While evaluation is a helpful step, building a culture of innovation is equally impactful.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

That’s where I found a 10-pound bag of King Arthur for less than a 5-pound bag at the local supermarket. Customer service is embedded in Costco’s culture. And the people behind your mission and your culture. Culture can make or break you. And a good culture is never by accident. The hot dog. She’s not alone.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate. Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

In a recent Op-Ed piece in the New York Times , David Brooks compared the global response vs localized response to the outbreak. This umbrella organization would require time for consideration and input from its members and wouldn’t necessarily be in-tune with the communities or cultures actually touched by the issues.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

Considering our team is obsessed with all that is NOLA, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for the Netroots Nation 2018 Conference. Anyone briefly strolling through this park will likely hear the sound of a brass band and see local artists scattered along the sidewalk.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

That experience got me thinking about other ways arts and cultural organizations are innovating with their programs. From food festivals to light shows to lectures, there’ve never been more options for arts and cultural programming. If I lived in Chicago, I’d be constantly popping in to check out what’s new.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 21, 2013

If you''ve flown Southwest Airlines you know they''re tops in airline customer service, driven by a leadership style that creates a company-wide culture where all employees own that culture. One way we do culture differently is by making Southwest''s culture everyone''s responsibility.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. TechSoup’s Local Impact Map is a great thing because it gives nonprofits like the Luciano Barreto Júnior Institute a way to get some wider attention for their good work.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

And with private sector companies increasingly realizing the need to incorporate purpose into jobs and technology making it easier for individuals to make a difference on their own, it’s even more critical that nonprofits (and all social good organizations) prioritize improving culture and morale to remain competitive in the employment market.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Once you know who is needed, you must explain exactly what the organization expects from their service both in terms of activities and culture. Feature new directors prominently throughout your social media platforms and send press releases to their local publications and news outlets. Set Expectations. This seems obvious.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 7, 2020

And while many of us are busy making our personal New Year’s resolutions, we should also be thinking of how to be more successful , well-rounded cultural executives. To help, here are some thought-starters from the Blackbaud Arts & Cultural team – along with a sneak-peek at what we have planned for 2020 so far. . .

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

This society has earned itself the title of “makers culture,” which is an umbrella term that encompasses passionate designers, curious inventors and ceaseless tinkerers that create and sell. Zach Kaplan, CEO of Inventables, told Time magazine that a makers culture has the potential to move people from “passive users to active creators.”.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Today’s story comes from the small but mighty state of Rhode Island, where The Gamm Theatre has been providing great cultural programming for almost 40 years. Arts, culture, and performance are all personal passions for her.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2019

While we’re still calculating how much of that total cultural organizations raised, here are some campaigns that stood out: . While global corporations like Facebook and PayPal match donations through their platforms, consider involving a local family or foundation. billion. .

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Gift cards A gift card to a local coffee shop, restaurant, or store is a great way to show volunteer appreciation. And it never hurts to ask local businesses to donate gift cards to the cause! Don’t be afraid to ask local businesses to donate to the cause by sponsoring one of these events!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. TechSoup’s Local Impact Map is a great thing because it gives nonprofits like the Luciano Barreto Júnior Institute a way to get some wider attention for their good work.

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Brazil Map Local San Francisco 60

The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Their stories, brimming with passion, resilience, and a rich cultural legacy, are deserving of more than just passive acknowledgment. In an era where representation and inclusivity have become paramount, nonprofits stand at the forefront of this cultural celebration, uniquely positioned to amplify these voices.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 9, 2014

Earlier this spring, I decided to go on a mission to use social media to increase my cultural competency around Latino experiences, issues, and interests. At our museum, we''re making a big effort to increase our engagement with local Latino families. I consumed news, pop culture, and media through that lens.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

I’m looking for a place to donate in honor of my mother’s 90 th birthday, and a gift made to the local symphony orchestra in Myrtle Beach seemed like the right thing to do. You gravitated toward the museum, zoo, gallery, symphony, cultural management organization because of your roots. Fast forward to 2017.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Arts, cultural preservation, and humanities – 6%. 14) 96% regularly vote in local and national elections and 37% donate to political campaigns. Animals and wildlife – 11%. Children and youth – 10%. Faith and spirituality – 8%. Human and social services – 8%. Environment and conservation – 7%.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 3, 2014

It is not culturally-determined. What may be culturally-determined, however, is HOW people want to participate. Cultural differences can play out on local levels as well. What works for one visitor may feel uncomfortable or inaccessible to someone from a different cultural background. This is a human desire.

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Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years. Brazil’s culture of giving and philanthropy has been growing since the 1980s.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

Here’s the deal: I’m a $5,000 donor at one particular organization with both a national and local footprint. They noticed then, and assigned me to a local “individual giving manager.” And I imagine your organization has a culture of philanthropy in which everyone comes from a place of love. That’s “major” for me.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2011

If you've flown Southwest Airlines you know they're tops in airline customer service, driven by a leadership style that creates a company-wide culture where all employees own that culture. Form a corporate culture committee and a local culture committee that organizes low-cost employee events throughout the year.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

It certainly makes sense for seasonal “add on” campaigns such as GivingTuesday , your own or a local Giving Day, a targeted holiday campaign (e.g., You’ve been giving to your local opera company for 10 years at the $10,000 level. A culture of philanthropy: In a culture of philanthropy , everyone has everybody’s back.

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

Japanese culture, following Buddhist tradition, often marks the 49 days after a death as a formal period of mourning. As the weeks pass, the disaster recovery is increasingly shifting out of the hands of professional first-responder organizations into the hands of the local NGO community.

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NTEN

MAY 6, 2015

Tools and new workplace traditions can help support cultural institutions, like water cooler conversations, for both local and remote staff. And just like in the office, remote workers have to be deliberate about creating an inspiring culture. We just use different techniques.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

No matter what size the organization or staff, building a culture of gratitude makes everyone feel more valued and connected to your cause. Instead, consider choosing a few that work best for your staff size, budget, capacity, and organizational culture. Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 22, 2011

You may have heard less about localization – another way the web is evolving. This trend is about making the web more targeted and meaningful to local audiences, primarily in terms of language and culture. You may have heard less about localization – another way the web is evolving. read more.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Beyond the professional sphere, I find joy in travel, exploring local cuisines, and delving into health-conscious practices. The richness of culture at fusionSpan stands out prominently. Diverse Culture, Trustworthy, Challenging What do you like most about fusionSpan? What is your favorite thing about working at fusionSpan?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2018

A Culture of Wellbeing as a New Nonprofit Strength: Building Capacity During a Time of Disruption – guest post by Heather McLeod Grant, Adene Sacks, & Kate Wilkinson. Funders need to listen and follow local groups to understand what the community needs.”. This is true now more than ever.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

Do a Q&A with a local influencer who cares about your work If your organization wants to be more networked within your local community, consider doing a Q&A with a local influencer who has an interest in your organization or cause. This is a way to feature someone whose opinions might be of interest to your audience.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Creating Meaningful Experiences There is no doubt that volunteering is good for us as individuals, important for our local communities, and impactful for our global society. However, what if our volunteering opportunities could go one step further? First, this starts with the creation of more inclusive volunteering opportunities.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. This can be an in-person or virtual event.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education.

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