VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Just this week, Points of Light released its Civic Life Today: A look at American Civic Engagement Amid a Global Pandemic report, which states that: Prior to the pandemic, voting and donations to nonprofits were the primary ways people participated in civic life. Today, people believe civic action is more important than ever before.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Government The government provides grants at federal, state, and local levels to ease the burden of overhead or administration costs for nonprofits like yours. For example, the federal government often provides funding to state and local governments for formula grants that benefit federal programs. The Ford Foundation granted $1.07

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 2, 2022

At the same time they deal with problems ranging from food insecurity to natural disasters, they also need to ensure their members are engaged in local Boys & Girls Club offerings and achieve successful outcomes. Organizations can track restricted gifts and provide donors with key outcome data that drives impact.” .

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2015

Colleague Brian Reich said he would like to see a networked approach to the disaster relief , “A few respond quickly and raise funds, others use the awareness that comes from a disaster to educate, over time you have others who focus on keeping people connected as new issues arrive. 49-51 (What Does Success Look Like?).”

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2019

If you’re a marketer, then you know the impact that Facebook has globally. The Crisis Response tools enable nonprofits to reach people in need after a crisis, such as a natural disaster. It tracks visitors on your website so you can retarget them on Facebook, allowing you to: build custom audiences. The social media giant has 1.47

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

rewards users for volunteering at local food banks, animal shelters and other organizations. Volunteering earns you points, which can be redeemed for discounts at local businesses. Walk2Help tracks the distance you've walked using the built-in GPS on your phone and converts it into points.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Several of us from TechSoup Global will be there, and we'd love to see you! Here's a rundown of where to find us in sessions presented with TechSoup Global staff: Tuesday, April 3. Bonus: See an overview of our Local Impact Map and see how you can get it for your nonprofit. Delivering Services Through a Global Network.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

However, drones are also being used for humanitarian purposes, such as delivering aid, tracking environmental conditions, and helping out in disaster relief. Assessing disaster-stricken areas. Tracking storms. Drones being used in disaster situations include the following. What Are Drones, Anyway? Gathering Data.

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Givinga

APRIL 6, 2021

Do you want to support local community issues or global issues? It’s also important to set goals and benchmarks to track the progress of your corporate giving program, whether that is to achieve a certain percentage of employees engaged in giving, reaching the total matching funds, or another objective.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. Regional and local leaders were supported and given the opportunity to shine. Actions and messages were contextualized based on the issues and discussions taking place at both the global and local level.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Luckily for you, NetSquared is here to keep you on track. Our live, in-person events are hosted by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. Kitchener, Ontario: Disaster Recovery. Friday, January 8, 2016. Monday, January 11, 2016.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

CrisisCamps are independent, disbursed, volunteer efforts to develop lightweight technology solutions to help with disaster relief. There was one database of projects, one set of guidelines for project management and shared progress-tracking system across boundaries, time zones, and domains of expertise.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

CrisisCamps are independent, disbursed, volunteer efforts to develop lightweight technology solutions to help with disaster relief. There was one database of projects, one set of guidelines for project management and shared progress-tracking system across boundaries, time zones, and domains of expertise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

President, Global Hematology and Oncology, Celgene. They are increasing grants to certified centers and chapters are investing more in local needs, caregiver programs and access to assisted technology. I know that wearing a fitbit has helped me personally become more active.). The number of applications for ALS research has tripled.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In the year since the outbreak, we have continued to track surveys from around the globe. We hope this information will be useful in a multitude of ways, from ongoing advocacy efforts to capturing the sector’s story to helping local leaders build greater resiliency.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

They tackle everything from local environmental efforts to major global humanitarian causes. It’s what keeps an organization on track, pointing in the right direction while dodging pitfalls and making smart decisions about where to focus efforts and resources. Think of planning as the non-profit world’s Swiss Army knife.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 14, 2016

With philanthropists being driven by the opportunity to put their money where it counts the most, large organizations with impressive track records — what I call “big-box charities” — are no longer the sole or the prefered solution. Global is local, local is global. 24/7 philanthropy.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Built-in marketing tools and a simple donation process make it easy for donors to give and pass along your mission to their networks, enabling you to reach a global audience. For instance, a homelessness outreach organization might crowdfund alongside another local food pantry to provide shelter and food during the cold winter months.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

and discover how to reach your audiences more directly through social and digital media, while still landing placements through the national press or your local newspapers and broadcast stations. AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit. AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit. Local / #MadisonNonprofitDay / @nonprofitday.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Humanitarian responses, whether to a natural disaster or a protracted conflict, have always been complex and have rarely, if ever, involved a single agency, nonprofit, or entity. The goal was to test how cloud-based technology companies would provide technology in the first hours of a sudden disaster to emergency responders on the ground.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Twestival Local Weekend : Last February, Twestival raised over $250,000 for charity:water on Twitter on February 13th with more 200 cities sponsoring local tweet, meet, and give parties. September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters. Inspiration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 29, 2010

From the global to the local, here are #10Ways geolocation is a positive force for good. It has revolutionized communications on a global scale, and the transformation continues with every status update, blog post, and video stream. The global citizenry has become a global network.

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