Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

It's high time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news! The nonprofit privacy rights community was fully mobilized including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Fight for the Future, ACLU, Free Press Access, Demand Progress, Amnesty International, Greenpeace, Mozilla Foundation, and many commercial web companies.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. Every month, Barbara’s team had to do hours of detective work to find a missing pledge payment, or correct coding errors, or ask Alan’s team multiple times for reports on event sponsorship purchases.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

nonprofits to raise funds for technology projects. It is the first crowdfunding platform exclusively for nonprofit technology projects. It is pretty well-known in our field that nonprofit technology projects are notoriously hard to get funding for. You can either cover the $2,000 gap, or forfeit the $8,000 in pledges.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Previously served as CEO of The Seany Foundation, a pediatric cancer foundation. Lewis Foundation. Caryn York.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 4, 2019

At the MHP Foundation , we knew that setting up and implementing a recurring giving program was in REACH for us. These donors are committed to the Foundation; they are content to make their gifts and to hear about how they were used later. Here’s how we did it: R: Review. E: Evaluate.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Volkswagen, GM, Amazon, and the USPS pledged a commitment to green vehicles. Actions that support environmental sustainability include setting new environmental regulations, developing technology through renewable energy, and leaning into eco-friendly living. California State Parks Foundation. National Forest Foundation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Other organisations, like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation , are focusing their efforts on the power of cross-sector partnerships. The Foundation partnered with private-sector firm IKEA to embed circular economy principles into their business by shifting to a closed-loop furniture design and production model. Fund the Climate Response.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

As CEO, Chris will build upon the foundation laid over the past 10 years, seven of which he served as advisor, investor, board director , and, most recently, as Classy’s chief operating officer. Chris will continue Classy’s track record of creating world-class technology to serve the social sector. .

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Thousands of nonprofits use EveryAction every day to raise money, manage offline fundraising through pledges and grants, send emails, run nonprofit digital advocacy campaigns, and so much more. Aside from fundraising and digital tools, EveryAction also is a leading provider of nonprofit advocacy technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Please join me in signing the pledge on the site to confirm that you’ll spend that day investing in community and family, rather than stuff. And, on the following Tuesday, I will participate, support, and enjoy “ Giving Tuesday.” I’m spending the day with family in Atlantic City, NJ.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. Are you excited about technology benefiting the world?

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Jolkona partnered with the Seattle International Foundation (SIF), which pledged to match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. Starting July 26th, Groupon Seattle’s G-Team allowed subscribers to join Jolkona and SIF in making an investment in women’s leadership by pledging support in increments of $10.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2013

Note From Beth: Last month, I did a webinar for the SalesForce Foundation on measuring social media. The Foundation is offering webinars and publishing white papers for nonprofits. While implementing a new technology does not automatically double your fundraising results, Salesforce was the secret sauce to this success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2016

For the past few years, I’ve been facilitating a peer learning group with a small cohort of grantees , all community foundations, hosting Giving Days in their communities using the Giving Day Playbook. Community Foundations were thrown into crisis mode as the amount of time the server was down went from minutes into hours.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

A few weeks ago, HandsOn Network launched The Good & Ready Campaign that leverages interactive technologies and social networking to support their partners, The American Red Cross , Ready.gov and FLASH by recruiting, inspiring and mobilizing volunteers in support of their goals for September, National Emergency Preparedness Month.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s face it: consistent funding is the lifeblood of nonprofit work – without it, we cannot create the impact we want in our communities; and from individual giving to foundation grants and everything in between, there are so many different ways to go about fundraising. Employ both and don’t be afraid to let your passion shine through.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. Another idea is to embrace online auctions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

As part of my work at the Packard Foundation, I designed and facilitated several peer learning groups and exchanges. Do you need to raise $50,000 for a pledge drive? Reporting Social To Stakeholders: Guest Post by Meg Biallis. This week I moderated a panel of nonprofit professionals as part of Social Media Week DC.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Some companies have taken actions such as pledging to match employee donations at higher rates to disaster relief causes, while others have developed entire giving initiatives related to disaster relief and crisis response. Pitch programs that require minimal oversight like a year-round employee volunteer program or matching gift program.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Technology for nonprofit development and fundraising is quickly changing. ” Nonprofits once limited to raising money through cookie sales, charity balls, and foundation grants now have access to almost limitless fundraising streams with new technology platforms, micro-funding models, and evolving culture of giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

focusing on how information consumption patterns are changing in light of these two technological developments. How can a non-profit today use mobile technology, social and web in a way that increases participation, ensures success and provides easier management campaign and their resulting data points. Her blog is Contentious.com.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Lately there's lots of buzz about innovative ways that government can use new technologies share data, increase citizen visibility, and promote participation. Our staff and clients are excited by the Obama administration's pledge to promote transparency in government, as well as the DC government's recent innovations with public data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2018

By Nate Andorsky , CEO of Creative Science , a digital agency that aligns behavioral science with design and technology to help nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven companies rethink the way that they engage with people. Ask for a Pledge to Increase Conversions. Make the Most of Herd Mentality.

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Care2

MAY 6, 2010

You'll also hear how experts at Amnesty International USA and AARP/AARP Foundation are using age segmentation to achieve better fundraising and communications results. In this webinar, you will learn about the differences and similarities among Matures, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Y in their approaches to giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

We’ve pledged to award more than $20 million to support innovative ideas that move communities forward. They’re CEOs, foundation presidents and some of the most innovative thinkers in social good, chosen for their proven track record and commitment to moving the world forward. Each month, Pepsi will award grants up to $1.3

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Forum One

AUGUST 4, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

AUGUST 29, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Connection Cafe

MAY 28, 2015

In fact, many firms use pro bono projects, on their own or in conjunction with groups like The Taproot Foundation , Common Impact or CatchaFire , as a part of their high potential employee programs. In fact, more than half of the companies that have taken the pro bono pledge are small businesses.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2009

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2015

XPrize – Raised almost $1M from over 2,000 contributors to revolutionize education technology. Dalai Lama Foundation – Raised over $126K to protect the legacy of the Dalai Lama. The other campaigns included: Hour of Code – Raised $5M by leveraging a live $2.5M

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2008

I'm passionate about writing, technology, and building communities both online and "in real life" My blog is " This Chick's Life. By October 1st, my next goal arrives, and I need to have raised $3400, and finally, December 1st, my final goal date arrives, where the remainder is due, totalling the $4500 in pledges.

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Forum One

APRIL 15, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

MARCH 11, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

DECEMBER 10, 2007

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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Forum One

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The incoming Obama administration is pledging to use some innovative internet strategies to expand citizen access to government information and processes. We'll be keeping an eye on some smart people on these issues - including: Everyone on the Sunlight Foundation Blog. A tall order. Steven Clift. Personal Democracy Forum.

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Forum One

MARCH 6, 2008

Read More » Webinar Recap: Foundations and Online Collaboration Joe Anderson in Influence 24 Jun 2010 Forum One hosted a webinar on June 23 on online collaboration for philanthropic organizations. In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries."

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