Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 24, 2011

A list of some of the people, things, and events that inspired me, or added fun to my week. Still totally inspired by Save Oakland Library. I wouldn't exactly call Robyn O'Brien's book, The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food Is Making Us Sick and What We Can Do About It , fun, but it's definitely eye-opening.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 14, 2011

Collecting petitions Last week I stood outside of my local library collecting signatures to save libraries in Oakland. We're facing potential closures of 14 neighborhood libraries, and reduced services at the remaining four. Visiting my hometown library I probably wouldn't be who I am today without the library.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The universal menu includes: Apps : View and launch apps from your library. Have fun with your avatar! Explore and have fun. Your exploration of the Horizon Metaverse is done through the Oculus Universal Menu which can be quickly accessed by clicking the Oculus button. Sharing : Cast, take photos, and record video in VR.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Why should mobile be part of libraries and nonprofits' game plan? It begs the question: Why aren't more patrons accessing library sites on their mobile devices?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2011

The third guest blogger in my Have Fun, Do Good series is by Jen Louden. Jen Louden, Savor and Serve: How I Have Fun, Do Good After reading my friend Keri Smith's book The Guerilla Art Kit , my 16-year-old daughter Lillian decided it would be delish to write little-bitty love notes and plaster them all over our tiny town.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2016

Join TechSoup on August 23 for a tour of training resources available to help your nonprofit, library, church, and foundation staffers increase their technology literacy and grow their tech skills. What Can Libraries Count? This webinar will be fun, fast-paced, and filled with action steps. Be a better trainer. Get a grip.

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NTEN

AUGUST 20, 2014

The Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC) supports Portland’s arts and writing community and curates North America’s largest zine library, a circulating archive of self-published and otherwise underground and rare publications. As glorious as the zine library is, we have developed an enviable problem of scale.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The “fun stuff” at Solutions Day. In case you still enjoy soaking up knowledge the old fashion way, we also added over 45 new posts to our blog library. Our headliners, Tiffany Kerns and Al Dea, provided unique perspectives on the intersection of culture and technology. Growing Together.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 3, 2012

My second guest blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the warm and wonderful Jocelyn Harmon. It sounds “old-school” but I love to go to my local library every Saturday to wander up and down the stacks. Finally, telling the truth or living an authentic life, keeps me having fun and doing good.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Your supporters can purchase a ticket to participate and spend a day going through fun clues around your community that focus on your mission. Spring provides the perfect weather and some great scenery for a fun run event.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2013

Of course libraries are all about education in its various forms. I have to say that this turned out to be a pretty time consuming piece to write because the games are pretty fun and surprisingly high quality. It also integrates well with after-school programs and library open-access. International NGOs and Libraries.

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DipJar

JANUARY 3, 2023

From helping the Food Bank for New York City fight hunger to celebrating Pride in Utah to supporting a public library in Providence , DipJar is committed to providing the technology needed to receive donor support in a fun, sustainable, and effective way. “I

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

For fun, have them also prepare a 30 minute presentation for the organization. Manage and Organize Photo Library. Have a volunteer organize your image assets and put them in the right folders or work to build a library on Box.com, Dropbox, flickr or a shared Google Photos account. Build a Photo Library.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

We’ve scoured our online library to find you our best quick reads and easy listens that will inspire you and help you recharge. If you’d rather listen… Did you know that Candid’s online library also includes audiobooks ? Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes?

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 19, 2016

With just a couple of weeks left, take stock of the most useful content from our blog and nonprofit content library and get a jumpstart on making 2017 the best year for your organization yet! No matter how you slice it, 2016 was a year to remember. The 2016 Fundraising Strategic Plan Guide. The Stacks.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 10, 2011

A list of some of the people, things, and events that inspired me, or added fun to my week: 1. I got Jamie's Food Revolution out of the library this week, and am excited to try some recipes. While writing a post about Five Father's Day Donation Gift Ideas for WE Volunteer, I came across the HeroRATs project on GlobalGiving.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Enroll Now.

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DipJar

DECEMBER 20, 2022

From saving sea turtles in Florida to celebrating Pride in Utah to supporting a public library in Providence , DipJar is committed to providing the technology needed to receive donor support in a fun, sustainable, and effective way. The more we dive into this data, the more we come up with,” said Smith. “It

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Access to an entire library of marketing templates, sample fundraising campaigns, and industry best practices. RoundUp App is a fun and approachable solution to monthly giving for both nonprofits and donors. Access to real-time reports with donor and transaction information for your CRM, and forecasted donations for the month.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

Best Use of Humor — The World Is Fun: Do 1 Thing. The nonprofit The World is Fun shows us a great option: make volunteering fun and easy. Then, it uses humor in its video, The World Is Fun: Do 1 Thing, to demonstrate it. Best Library Story — Libraries Transform Teaser. But how to activate them?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Learn what resources your local community foundation, nonprofit resource center, or library may offer to help you find and connect with new funders, including free access to Candid’s tools and resources. Find a Candid Community partner near you.)

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! The hackathon model is ideal for nonprofits and libraries because it brings together motivated volunteers to expedite a project on a limited budget.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

What began as a small online library, with a collection built in large part by its users, is now the primary national supplier of electronic accessible educational materials for students with print disabilities. Time flies when you’re having fun…and apparently so do books. This has led to advancements that benefit everyone.

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2014

Read what TechSoup Global staff think of their ruling, how the gutting of Net Neutrality hurts nonprofits , and why libraries need to be especially vocal. online community Connecting to the Internet nonprofit Online Activism Using the Web and Internet nonprofits Community Tech Centers net neutrality library libraries Legal Considerations'

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

We even have fun channels like “Travel” and “Music” where employees can post non-work related content. This can be that sweet spot in your home and a certain table at your local coffee shop or library. Have fun with it! There are so many communication tools these days, but our favorite is Slack. Online training for nonprofits.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

You want your guests and attendees to have fun at this party. Festivals of Trees fundraisers are held in country clubs, community centers, libraries, schools or churches. What makes this type of event so unique is the ability to celebrate the holidays and raise money for your organization at the same time.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

NYC Haunts is a mobile game created by the Global Kids Online Leadership Organization in a partnership with the New York Public Library. Created by local NYC students, this game is designed to be played in and around city libraries and teaches players how to use library resources. Additional Resources.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you get kids in on the fundraising fun, you have a great opportunity to teach them important values like leadership, responsibility, goal-setting, team building, and community engagement. For a fun twist the kids are sure to appreciate, turn your car wash into a dog wash for the furry friends in your community! Candygrams.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I don''t usually share personal stories here on Have Fun, Do Good, and I''m not sure where this is going, but I''m giving it a whirl. I''m exploring the roots of my desire/need/compulsion to "do good." Here''s the link to my first post, Why Do You Do Good? and my second post, Why I Do Good: The Center and Agape. I was raised to serve.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2014

Read what TechSoup Global staff think of their ruling, how the gutting of Net Neutrality hurts nonprofits , and why libraries need to be especially vocal. online community Connecting to the Internet nonprofit Online Activism Using the Web and Internet nonprofits Community Tech Centers net neutrality library libraries Legal Considerations'

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2012

the new PayAnywhere donation program to its lineup, providing another option for mobile payment processing services to eligible nonprofit organizations and public libraries throughout the U.S. Recently, TechSoup added. " Turns out PayAnywhere is in some pretty good company.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Casual Fridays or “Fun Fridays” Encourage staff to ask for help. Do fun icebreakers at meetings and other team building activities. Create a leadership library of nonprofit books for staff to check out and read. Staff goes out of the building for a meeting at least once a quarter. Hike during staff retreat.

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2015

With lines of code projected on a screen, these children listen intently in a conference room at the Mountain View Public Library, as part of a four-week course on programming. It has trained more than 470 students seventh grade and up in 13 libraries throughout Silicon Valley. Forming Stronger Support for Computer Science.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2009

Their interaction and enthusiasm made it fun and kept things moving very well. webinar, Kami Griffiths from TechSoup interviewed Emily Inlow-Hood, formerly of WebJunction and Shawn Cardinal, from ReadyTalk , to share their experiences of conducting webinars and what they've found to create interesting, engaging presentations. Smooooooth!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Reducing the amount of electricity that computers in nonprofits and libraries use. Our Refurbished Computer Initiative has provided charities and libraries with top quality refurbished desktop and laptop computers at competitive prices and with free end of life recycling for many years.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 30, 2013

Hello Have Fun Do Gooders! If you''ve never cooked with us before, here''s how it works: Pick up a copy of Vegan Indian Cooking at your local bookstore, online, your library, or download a free PDF copy of Vegan Indian Cooking on the Agate Publishing website.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MARCH 4, 2019

Multnomah Whiskey Library. Before you board your plane, don't forget to RSVP to the best party of the year - just steps away from the conference center, we'll have tasty apps, delicious drinks, and a fun, laid-back environment to mingle with fellow conference attendees! Hair of the Dog Brewing. Deschutes Brewery Public House.

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