Candid

MAY 12, 2021

At Candid, grants data from 990s flows into tools such as Foundation Directory , public dashboards that provide insights into philanthropy in different regions across the U.S., COVID-19 has exacerbated the problem, especially for 2019 and 2020 data. and several issue- and location-specific Foundation Landscapes.

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Grant Data Files Method 133

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2024

Just because people have money, or whatever privilege you ascribe to them, does not mean they don’t have problems. The human tool to unlock philanthropy: empathy. Useful tool: The emotional pathway of empathy Empathy, compared with love, is a more tactical way of connecting with others. Donors included. You give, you get.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

That leaves a relatively small sliver raised via the third party tools typically available on social media. There are many companies and nonprofits out there trying to solve this problem. I give them credit for sticking with it and pivoting to a very compelling tool [wishes.causes.com]. Let's take a moment to appreciate it!

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. It gives your nonprofit breathing room when a problem or a new opportunity arises. If you are not prepared for the requirements, a government grant can create more problems than they solve.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

And ignoring it can lead to innumerable headaches, stress and even disaster down the road. Indeed, far too many people choose an inadequate or downright shady host in order save a few dollars, and doing so can create a plethora of ongoing problems. Have they had problems with any of their plugins in the past?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster. Ushahidi, an open source project originally deployed in Kenya to report post-election violence has since been downloaded and deployed for many other events and disasters, including Haiti, Chile, and Japan. We can’t only invest in a product.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2011

We’re reacting to the following claim: “Data collected using unbounded crowdsourcing (non-representative sampling) largely in the form of SMS from the disaster affected population in Port-au-Prince can predict, with surprisingly high accuracy and statistical significance, the location and extent of structural damage post-earthquake.”

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history.

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Tech Soup

JULY 10, 2013

Plus, in the event of a crash, the tools from Horizon DataSys let you turn back the clock on a PC to a point in time before that catastrophe struck — without losing any critical data. You can get rid of viruses, malware, or other problems. What About Reboot Restore Rx?

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Disaster License Files Public 44

M+R

MAY 31, 2022

To add to the confusion, different email tools are handling this change in different ways. But here’s the big exception: open rates are better than ever at helping identify deliverability problems if you are looking at Apple opens or combined open rates. Option 2: Wait and see. Of course, this could change over time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Explores the ecosystem of data for social problem solving and the role philanthropy can play. Argues for engaging in adaptive strategy given the data rich and rapidly changing environment for solving complex social problems. Are there methods and tools in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector for using it effectively?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

The way we engage in public dialogue, coordinate, solve problems—all of it is shifting. In this post, we hope to voice many of the tools, resources, and tactics that have been shared, in hopes of encouraging others around the world to get involved with the digital relief efforts." New networks are emerging everywhere.

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Web Disaster Japan Org 114

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

As a fast-growing developing country, this problem it’s quite real. A lack of government resources in the slums and low-income areas to address the problem of animal abandonment and cruelty has inspired many Brazilians to give to nonprofits that support animal welfare and wildlife conservation. 47% of donors in Brazil volunteer.

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Brazil Trend Giving Social 122

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 9, 2022

Pledges work really well in urgent situations, like fundraising for natural disaster relief. These tools will allow your campaign to reach a wider audience and provide a user-friendly giving experience that will work together to draw in those funds you need. Type of campaigns. What type of pledge fundraisers should I try?

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Pledge Ideas Fundraising Social Media 59

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

After the uprisings in response to George Floyd’s murder, Candid relaunched our special issue site on funding for racial equity and added features including a searchable mapping tool. But this problem is larger than philanthropy, and the fact that we see growing foundation, corporate, and high-net-worth individual support is encouraging. .

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Fund Pledge Grant Map 92

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2011

." eAdvocacy Readiness Assessment – A terrific round up of resources from Aspiration – if you're looking to get started with or ramp up your online engagement efforts, check out these tools first! "Welcome "Welcome to the pre-release version of Aspiration's eAdvocacy Readiness Tools.

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Web Bookmarking Charity Facebook 105

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

The organization provides relief to those affected by disasters and helps individuals in the community to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. These volunteers provide training in first aid, CPR, and disaster preparedness and give support to those who have lost their homes to disaster. Huddle's Impact.

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Collaboration Disaster San Francisco Chapter 36

Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2013

Microsoft Office 365's productivity tools are the simplest way to get started moving your organization to the cloud. Backup and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud Wednesday, April 3, Noon to 1 p.m. The cloud gives you all the tools you need to work from your office, your home, or on the road. No problem. No problem.

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Free Disaster Phone Tech 44

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

No matter what happens in the economy or world, be it war, recession or natural disaster, people who can help DO. The problem with viewing fundraising as primarily about money – still a largely taboo subject in our society – is it creates a tendency is to avoid the subject as much as possible. Giving in the U.S.

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Trend Strategy Giving Fundraising 137

DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

This isn’t just a problem for nonprofits; it’s an issue for donors, too. That’s where a matching gift tool comes in handy. As we’ll explore, a dedicated tool can make this information instantly available, even before a donor submits their gift. Implement a Matching Gift Search Tool. The best part?

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Donation Impact Guide Ratio 52

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The Problem. The Problem. The Problem. However, for anything involving sensitive personal information, it's a security disaster waiting to happen. The Problem. The Problem. That said, these are some practical things to think about when you review your handling of sensitive personal information. #1

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Data Software Public Problem 65

.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

An assessment can uncover hidden problems and opportunities. We uncover hidden problems and opportunities. If those are not good enough reasons for you to invest in a tune up, here are several other benefits to keeping your tech tools polished and shiny. Disaster recovery and business continuity are other areas to explore.

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Technology Evaluation Attitude System 221

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Geographic Information Systems are powerful tools nonprofits can use to achieve their missions. Our webinar “ The Future of the Map ,” explored four different GIS tools, complete with live demonstrations of Google Fusion Tables, ARCView, Ushahidi Crowdmap, and Geocommons. Do you use GIS systems in your work?

Map 56

Map Aggregator Demonstration Disaster 56

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

To give students the tools and skills to create a brighter future for themselves and empower them to take action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But the skills that they’ve learned from this kind of problem-solving are incredible, and their tenacity is so admirable.”.

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Student San Francisco Technology Charlotte 52

Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

We’ve rounded up a list of specific examples of virtual opportunities, organized by nonprofit issue area, that solve real problems and are easy to execute. This new environment is an opportunity to rethink solutions to strategic problems and create innovative virtual events that inspire supporters to do more. Urgent issues.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. It harnesses locally based solutions to decrease the effects of disasters and rehabilitate communities in disaster-prone areas. It was originally published on NetSquared.

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Data Student Open Digital 52

Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2015

In case you're not familiar, the VLSC is an online tool for managing Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements, downloading products, and accessing volume license keys. No problem! Backup for Disaster Recovery. This can help your staff regain access to critical data and applications post-disaster. Bring Office Home.

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Benefit Software License Disaster 36

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The problem is that it takes some tech planning to come up with a budget for the New Year. By all means, if you have the time, I recommend having a look at TechSoup for Library’s Six-Step Technology Planning Tool. TechSoup also offers a free eBook, The Resilient Organization: A Guide for Disaster Planning and Recovery.

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Tech Disaster Library Sample 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Ed Granger-Happ, Nethope; Claire Bonilla, Disaster Response Microsoft; Daniel Ben-Horin, TechSoup Global, Vida Durant, CARE USA. Microsoft researchers are collaborating with the academic community on environmental problems, such as aggregation and visualization of complex scientific data from many sources. We need leverage points."

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Network Change Technology Social 103

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

CrisisCamps are one example of how cloud computing lets us reimagine a problem and thus develop new solutions. CrisisCamps are independent, disbursed, volunteer efforts to develop lightweight technology solutions to help with disaster relief. CrisisCamps took off after the earthquake in Haiti. CrisisCamps is not a rogue example.

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Social South America Disaster Mobile 65

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2012

How Big Is the Cloud Data Security Problem? In February 2011 Google inadvertently deleted 150,000 Gmail accounts due to an internal software problem. What servers and software it runs and what its arrangements are for disaster recovery. Cloud companies probably will go out of business as the industry develops.

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Business Amazon Disaster NGO 66

Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? Jaeger explains that to be actionable, an idea must be concrete and address a problem or issue. We use mobile apps to capture memories, keep track of tasks, entertain ourselves, and communicate.

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Develop Community Library Adopt 36

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

CrisisCamps are one example of how cloud computing lets us reimagine a problem and thus develop new solutions. CrisisCamps are independent, disbursed, volunteer efforts to develop lightweight technology solutions to help with disaster relief. CrisisCamps took off after the earthquake in Haiti. CrisisCamps is not a rogue example.

Social 61

Social South America Disaster Mobile 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

But having been in the nonprofit technology since 1993, I've seen a predictable pattern of cycles with new tools and technology. With nonprofits, the Trough of Disillusionment comes when we start to understand the real challenges in implementing a new technology and stop looking at as a panacea that will solve all our problems.

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Open Gartner Fundraising Hype 95

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

With this in mind, we recently took measures to evolve our community engagement platform, giving people access to a broad set of tools to help them engage and build purpose beyond their day-to-day roles. Tools of Engagement. Purpose at PIMCO operates through three distinct pillars: PIMCO Gives, PIMCO Acts and PIMCO Advocates.

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Hunger Empowerment Asia Europe 29

Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2022

They have workers and volunteers, sometimes literally, on the front lines to both provide immediate support, and to learn more about the problem they are trying to solve, and who they are solving it for. It’s supposed to be a simple but effective tool that can flex to the unique needs of different organizations. DV: I agree.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

" Ushahidi has since supported critical information gathering to provide a picture of human needs for many natural disasters, political violence, and human rights violations. Ushahidi has developed multiple software tools now that are in use in well over 100 countries and dozens of local languages.

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