Everyaction

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Created in 1998, the United Nations Foundation links the United Nations' work with others around the world, helping the UN address a range of global issues, including climate change, global health, women’s empowerment, peace and security, poverty eradication, and more. What does the United Nations Foundation do?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned. A way that can be more fair, improve the institution of philanthropy, and deliver a shared and flexible understanding of impact.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 84

Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

Learn more about the origins of the heritage month, ways you can celebrate in your own life, and nonprofits you can support to make a difference in AAPI communities. Donate to support their work here. Donate to support their programs here. Donate to the foundation here.

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Awareness Causes United States History 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Her answer to the question about capacity building programs leading to better impact will surprise you. In addition to the countless lunches, coffees, roundtables, focus groups and other opportunities for feedback and discussion I engaged in I also dug into the evidence on the impacts of capacity building on organizations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

They take their knowledge and use it to help nonprofits and schools build their organizational resilience while amplifying their impact. No one understands the value of pro bono volunteerism , and the benefits to everyone involved more than Lindsay Gruber, President, and CEO of Taproot Foundation.

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Interview Build Companies Skills 59

Qgiv

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Here’s how you can acknowledge the month and what nonprofits you can support in their fight against breast cancer and their quest to find a cure. While not all healthy lifestyle choices you make will lower your risk of breast cancer, any choices you make that positively impact your overall health will contribute to a higher quality of life.

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Cancer Awareness Wyoming Teen 52

Givinga

JANUARY 26, 2021

We’ve all faced the impact of COVID-19 – from job loss to home-schooling our children to mental health concerns, or much worse – but in keeping with the resiliency of the human spirit, the scale and scope of the pandemic has driven innovation. The impact of immediate relief. Matching drives participation.

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Teach Giving Sacramento Disaster 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

Whether campaigning for the future of our planet, directing documentaries, or creating content that spotlights global issues, social empowerment and environmental education are at the core of Jack’s work. But climate change is also negatively affecting youth mental health, and there is a lack of available resources to support them.

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Benefit San Francisco Iran Storytelling 59

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The origins of some foundations’ wealth, which in some cases includes slavery and other forms of exploitation. Unicorns Unite: How nonprofits and foundations can build EPIC Partnerships. In the March Toward Equity and Justice, Foundations Need to Remember: It’s Not Our Money to Control. Here are 6 ways it could go.

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Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Knowledge is essential because it lays the foundation for all of our actions with donors. When we strategize and are proactive on behalf of the donor, our work carries far more impact. Culture focuses on empowerment, excellence, and gratitude to help define your organization’s interactions with donors. It is a mindset.

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Experiment Donor Empowerment Retention 71

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2020

Kellogg Foundation , PM is no longer about proving something works, but about generating information to better understand how and why programs work. This is a cultural shift that involves everyone; nonprofit leaders and staff, board members, volunteers, donors, foundation leaders, members of the public and others. According to the W.K.

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Measure Create Arizona Participatory 52

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 22, 2019

Rusty Morgen Stahl, in an article examining research on nonprofit hiring strategies, wrote for The Foundation Review, “It is reasonable to ask what has been done to tackle the talent challenge. Executive search firms are costly but can positively impact ROI for the organization if the ideal candidate is recruited and selected for the role.

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Effective Retention Illinois Technique 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2016

I am thrilled to announce the official launch of my third book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout with co-author Aliza Sherman. The fellowship will support the Women’s Resource Center Cambodia , a non-governmental organization based in Siem Reap Cambodia campaigning for women’s rights and welfare every day.

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Cambodia Empowerment Nonprofit Training 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2011

Knight Foundation and Monitor Institute published a new report called “ Connected Citizens &# that looks at the impact of networks on communities, and asks, what do these emerging networks mean for community change? Catalyzing mutual support: Helping people directly help each other.

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Network Report Empowerment Structure 104

Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

The goal of these case studies is to raise awareness of the impact these nonprofits are making in South Africa. The Media and Training Centre for Health specializes in the design and development of community learning models that promote health and empowerment in marginalized communities. Art and Media. Children and Education.

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South Africa Africa Profile Case Study 60

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

At bbcon 2018, Blackbaud announced the cloud solution for each of our main audiences, including the Cloud Solution for Companies and the Cloud Solution for Foundations. 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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Organization Disaster Boston Blackbaud 26

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

First launched in 2007, PIMCO’s original volunteer programming was limited, supporting 23 events across various business locations. These pillars help us engage our clients, develop cross-sector partnerships, maintain focus on impact metrics, and support our PIMCO colleagues while fostering meaningful social change.

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Hunger Empowerment Asia Europe 29

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2012

Zero Divide published a report called “Funding Mobile Strategies for Social Impact: The Future is Now”. Nonprofits that receive high ratings and reviews from the people who use their services will attract greater supporters and funders. that explores how mobile is bridging the digital divide and opportunity for nonprofits.

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Profit Student Review Empowerment 110

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Foundations can make greater progress on addressing critical social issues by using digital platforms to elevate the work and success of the many players in their sector. Foundations are in the business of making the world a better place by providing grants to organizations they see making an impact on the issues that they care about deeply.

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Platform Foundation Examples Digital 56

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2018

What about local nonprofits or community foundations; do you know who to reach out to if needed? This could mean getting aid after a disaster to those that need it by working directly with a local community foundation or addressing a significant need in your community. How did these groups come together?

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Boston Collaboration Help Literacy 27

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Give for Youth micro-giving marketplace where you can support youth-focused nonprofits directly. Because Microsoft works in partnerships with others in the sector,they are committing the majority of their corporate cash giving to support nonprofits that serve youth. ” Their solution is Microsoft YouthSpark.

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Kenya Empowerment Global Africa 96

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Hear how she sheds light on the nonprofits they serve, how they’ve shifted their strategies, how companies can support in innovative ways through volunteering, and more! How does the current non-profit context impact volunteering opportunities? What is the current situation for non-profits?

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Canada Volunteer Virtual Companies 27

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 21, 2015

The Box report features interviews with 16 leaders involved in the nonprofit sector, including one of my favorites, Ekta Chopra, director of technology at the James Irvine Foundation. Shifting expectations and mindset to "do more with more" Providing nonprofits with core support and flexibility. Download the Report.

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Tech Empowerment Charity Interview 36

Tech Soup

JUNE 19, 2015

With doctors giving no hope that his eyesight would get any better, his parents were constantly worried about his education and ability to support himself. The surplus generated from the production units is plowed back into the system and supports the second arm — the rehabilitation centers. Arjun was born partially blind.

India 36

India Help Tech Children 36

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Amber Grant Foundation. Foundation for Women. Kellogg Foundation. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. 100 Women Charitable Foundation. Chicago Foundation for Women. The California Wellness Foundation. Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The Patrina Foundation. Boulware Foundation.

Empowerment 81

Empowerment Grant Fund Resource 81

Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

Amber Grant Foundation. Foundation for Women. Kellogg Foundation. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. 100 Women Charitable Foundation. Chicago Foundation for Women. The California Wellness Foundation. Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The Patrina Foundation. Boulware Foundation.

Empowerment 104

Empowerment Grant Fund Resource 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2011

I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Compasspoint as part of my continuing work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. CEO and President of Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The lunchtime conversation was with Emmett D. Carson , Ph.D., Lack of lighting is associated with higher crime.

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Social Media Mobile Professional Conference 101

NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2015

Make-A-Wish-Foundation. The amazing stories that come from the Make-A-Wish Foundation have turned this nonprofit into a household name. Mozilla Foundation. The Mozilla Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was formed thanks to the success of its parent company. They didn’t want to stop for lunch.”. AmeriCares.

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Profit Examples Liberia Work 28

Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2019

How money is spent affects you and you’re therefore conscious of the financial impact your actions make. . When the people who care about your organization understand more about the financial foundation of the organization, they feel a bit more responsible for their small piece of the pie than before.

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Metrics Nonprofit Empowerment Picture 37

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. Our current model mainly depends on government and foundation support enabling us to provide free library services to members.

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Accessibility eBook People Copyright 135

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

This enables us to have impact, scale and sustainability. Ed Granger-Happ shows off his office server in a carry on bag that disaster relief workers can use to set up IT support in the field. “ Unleashing Technology. View more presentations from Akhtarbad.

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Network Change Technology Social 103

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 17, 2016

Our museum is growing, and I'm always weighing different ways to expand our impact. In behind-the-scenes mode, we could devote more resources to supporting projects beyond our building, content area, and program formats. They are funded primarily by foundations (or are foundations themselves).

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San Diego Work Museum Model 20

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2016

These strategies and approaches have been the support for movements to gain traction—although on their own, and not as the linchpin that made the movement itself. Your organization serves and supports the challenges real people face, so why wouldn’t your creative reflect those people? Feature real people.

Teen 20

Teen Social Empowerment Audience 20

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The American Express Foundation and the Aspen Institute established the Fellowship program to develop the next generation of nonprofit leaders. It is only through time and interactions that we come to see and understand the whole story and connect with one another to make greater social impact. at the Aspen Institute.

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Leadership Phoenix Arizona Impact 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

This year a lot of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation is working with grantees outside of the US. I’ve just returned from leading a training for Population and Reproductive Health grantees from India. Grantees Implement A Modest and Realistic Action Learning Pilot. Participants Own Their Learning.

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India NGO Network Exercise 102

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The American Express Foundation and the Aspen Institute established the Fellowship program to develop the next generation of nonprofit leaders. It is only through time and interactions that we come to see and understand the whole story and connect with one another to make greater social impact. at the Aspen Institute.

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Impact Phoenix Arizona Share 40

NTEN

AUGUST 16, 2011

This " Demo Spotlight " highlighted six upcoming games to present their work in front of a stellar jury: Frank Lantz of Zynga New York and NYU, Ken Perlin of the Games for Learning Institute , and Connie Yowell from the MacArthur Foundation. SOS_SLAVES. JURY FEEDBACK. Like many transmedia projects, SOS_Slaves is ambitious.

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Game Change Classroom Machinima 81