Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2010

I met with a very senior nonprofit leader last week in New York who explicitly asked us to talk more about what we're thinking. The foundation spotlighted eight unusual nonprofit groups. The SENS Foundation wants to advance "Rejuvenation Biotechnologies." I knew of a fair number of the groups already.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Individual donors and foundations increasingly view data “ as the fuel for innovation and social change.” Data is critical in evaluating programs, demonstrating the need for new services, and helping nonprofits build an airtight case for support.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Kellogg Foundation.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2021

A weekly update with the latest news from PND. Austin Russell creates $70 million fund at Central Florida Foundation. The Central Florida Foundation in Orlando has announced a $70 million contribution from Luminar Technologies founder and CEO Austin Russell to create a charitable fund. December 30, 2021. More than $6.7

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

Whether you’re looking to contact your congressional representatives or donate to a local nonprofit, here are four groups you’ll love (plus a resource for finding tons more). You can connect with a local chapter— take a look at their chapter directory to find the one nearest you. Photo by Jeong Park.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. Cortico’s “digital hearth”. July 8, 2019; Nieman Lab.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

California and New York have the most unions in the dataset, with 3,790 and 3,777 organizations respectively. Unions can vary dramatically in size (partially due to the local vs. national structure we explained last week). Financial data. Nearly two-thirds of labor unions have $50,000 or less in annual revenue. [2]

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. Then, I look for local charities on the ground, many times there is a local community foundation that is stepping up. Local Charities.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

The Awesome Foundation. New Earth Foundation. Cornell Douglas Foundation. Kellogg Foundation. Whole Kids Foundation. Emeril Lagasse Foundation. The Barney Family Foundation. Change Happens Foundation. The Harry Chapin Foundation. Johnson Scholarship Foundation. First Book.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2012

The Foundation Center and TechSoup Global have announced a new strategic alliance ! As our newest collaboration takes shape, we’re exploring new opportunities to co-host events and share our content with the aim of expanding knowledge and insights with wider audiences in the social-benefit sector. About Our Alliance.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation.

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Forum One

JANUARY 4, 2022

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 21, 2022

During this time you’ll hear inspiring customer and trailblazer stories from speakers including Lorraine Orr, COO at Boys and Girls Club America, Darren Walker, President at the Ford Foundation, and Joan Garry, Principal at Joan Garry Consulting. Customer Sessions at the Nonprofit Summit . Where to Find Cloud for Good .

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

The event's impressive keynote speaker lineup is also worth noting: the Chief Marketing Officer from the Human Rights Campaign, the one-and-only Beth Kanter, the Senior VP of Brand at the National Geographic Society, and the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer from the UN Foundation. 2016 New York Nonprofit Conference.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 24, 2022

A school dropout, at 17 he found a job at a local cinema, working his way up to managing director of distribution at 20th Century Fox (Australia). Using local materials and traditional Cambodian architectural concepts, the NCA blends Khmer culture and an environmental ethos in a building that will train Cambodia’s leaders of tomorrow.

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Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

After the country’s bicentennial celebrations, Jew approached Representative Frank Horton of New York with the idea to create a month to recognize Asian Pacific Americans. Pacific Quest Foundation The Pacific Quest Foundation is a mental health program founded in 2004 for adolescents and young adults on the Big Island of Hawai’i.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. The Vilcek Foundation. The Frist Art Museum.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Our first cohort of Community Fellows came together last week to dig into the topic, specifically investigating: How might we support food banks and food suppliers in anticipating people’s needs locally to provide nutritious meals with dignity? Access to nutritious food is foundational to a healthy, thriving community and society.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

The digital storytelling approach illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. The Vilcek Foundation. National Air & Space Museum.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. The Vilcek Foundation. NTI Nuclear Security Index.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here are a few tried-and-true go-to items that will give your auction a solid foundation and appeal to all types of supporters. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. The package could feature free items donated by the business.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

By highlighting a combined focus on improving the aesthetic beauty of their local S-Line while also fighting against food insecurity, this campaign created a sophisticated connection between donors and the cause itself. What you can learn : Create a cohesive story about what GivingTuesday campaign donations will fund.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What are ways of translating early warning dashboards captured at the global level into local action? Senior Program Associate, The Rockefeller Foundation. She leads the Diet Quality portfolio at the Rockefeller Foundation. What are ways of providing specific and real-time guidance for farmers? Eric Munoz. Molly Emmett.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2017

Defining and measuring social impacts, determining whether the intervention is effective and why, and being able to prove efficacy with solid evidence are important prerequisites to a decision to scale (Harris, 2010; Riddell & Moore, 2015; Roob & Bradach, 2009; Stone Foundation, 2009). Stone Foundation (2009). Who is involved?

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 23, 2011

"The Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator determines the value of library services in Topeka and Shawnee County based on per capita spending of local and state funding. " Library Value Calculator | Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library – I love this! Here's an opportunity to see your tax dollars at work."

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Ask your local donut maker to donate a portion of their proceeds on June 7 to your cause, or ask a favorite hot dog shack to give special coupons for a free or discounted frank to the folks that donate to you in a given time period. Bike-a-Thon.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. NYSSCPA / New York, NY / $480. Innovation Enterprise / New York, NY / $1,695. State/Local.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2010

Today, I taught a workshop in Santa Cruz hosted by the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz and supported by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The lucky winner was Lorraine from the local chapter of the Red Cross. New York City. Moderated by Stephanie Strom of the New York Times. June 25, 2010.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 24, 2021

Salesforce will be hosting attendees in San Francisco, New York, London, and Paris, marking the first-ever global Dreamforce. Salesforce has stated, “[We] will follow all local COVID-19 public health guidelines. For the in-person events, health and safety are at the top of my mind. In the U.S.,

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2023

For local governments that rely on Twitter for law enforcement alerts, public transportation updates, and to hear directly from residents about service requests, this has been especially problematic. Be sure to provide a way for people to double-check that the account they’re looking at is really yours, and not an imposter.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

Regardless of what work you are doing – campaigning for political change, providing services to your local community, educating others, or anything else – would it look different, would it feel different, would it operate differently if love was the central message? We are starting a movement that has love at the very foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

So, when Pat Brandes from the Barr Foundation sent me this thought piece on building resilience of networks, it resonated on many different levels. Lessons Learned About Resilient Networks from Super Storm Sandy by Pat Brandes, Executive Director, the Barr Foundation. First, no trains, buses, or planes moved to or from New York City.

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Classy

APRIL 21, 2021

You could find a celebrity supporter, an athlete, or just a well-known personality within your local community. Look within your local community to offer a match with a specific dollar amount to reach. High Fives Foundation. Look for individual donors with name recognition that could motivate others to give.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. NYSSCPA / New York, NY / $480. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF. State/Local. Planned Giving Primer.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 26, 2018

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the United Nations Global Compact Network USA Symposium in New York City.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2012

I know this first hand because my family and I have been honored to support the college education of two young Cambodia women through the Sharing Foundation ‘s education program. …more likely to understand her rights and be a force for change. The photo above is Leng Sopharath.

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