Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Thanks to Microsoft Citizenship Asia Pacific , I’ve had the great honor to present a series of online fundraising and social media trainings to over three hundred non-governmental organizations (NGOs) throughout Asia Pacific over the last three years. In the United States this is called fiscal sponsorship.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Bridging the digital divide has become essential during the pandemic as many communities, particularly rural ones, do not have sufficient access to Wi-Fi or computers for students. Libraries have helped fill the void by providing hot spot access and in some cases laptops computers to students.

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DipJar

APRIL 14, 2022

It sparked thousands to participate in similar protests in 14 states to challenge racist Jim Crow laws and norms. recognized these sit-ins as an “electrifying movement of Negro students [that] shattered the placid surface of campuses and communities across the South.” . Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Admissions were also a pain point.

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Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

Mineta introduced a United States House of Representatives resolution to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. The first was that May 7, 1843 marked the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant into the United States. In June of 1977, Representative Horton and Representative Norman Y.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a student-governed, nonprofit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia with chapters at universities all over the world. In 1971, two students–Edward E. At the time, 80 percent of all Black freshmen students were dropping out after their first year in the engineering program.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

We’re proud of our success bringing the benefits of Bookshare’s rapidly growing collection of accessible books to American students with print disabilities, but we’re nowhere near done. Here in the United States, we’re especially focusing on expanding our efforts to help more disabled veterans.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2022

They use the power of movement and music to transform the lives of their students while creating an inviting and nurturing community for all. Founded in 2018, they’ve grown from being a small summer camp to a sustainable, year-round program that serves individuals across the United States. Request a Demo.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There are many challenges that inner-city communities in the United States face when it comes to education. Some of these challenges include a lack of funding for schools, a lack of access to high-quality educational resources and opportunities, and a lack of support for students and teachers.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Each year, our staff marks the occasion by dressing up as some of our favorite nonprofit organizations as a way to recognize their incredible work and the start of end-of-year fundraising push with some fun. The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection and advocacy organization.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 9, 2013

William Kendima moved from Liberia to the United States in 2005. Each student enrolled in the highly competitive, free program works a 5 week internship, generally in the nonprofit sector. Here, the students get to flaunt their new skills in a professional environment. William Kendima, ITWorks graduate speaks at ceremony.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories. When I look back, this was one of the most sophisticated fundraising programs in Texas!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is a “call to action that is intended to guide suicide prevention actions in the United States over the next decade.” The foundation’s mission is to help people like Amber through their educational programs for students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 18, 2017

Blackbaud recently released its fifth annual Charitable Giving Report, and it offers major lessons for institutions of higher education looking to increase fundraising capacity over the coming years. Online Fundraising is Creating Big Opportunities for Schools. Year-End Giving is Essential for University Fundraising.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

As a fundraiser, I understand all of these matters impact nonprofits, and the trend is leaning—hard—toward privacy and donor data protection. . At the time, Mark Zuckerberg was at Harvard University, and he developed it with his fellow students and friends, Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

They focus funding on organizations that work on financial literacy for elementary and high school students (established programs only). Our goal is to graduate more students who are ready to enter aerospace and advanced manufacturing careers and STEM-focused post-secondary education.” . Areas served: Worldwide. Areas served: US.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. He has a BS from Juniata College and an MA in Philanthropy and Development from St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever – Guest Post by Joe Waters. A college grad researching a career in fundraising recently asked me what’s changed since I started in the field. Disrupting Fundraising Since: 2000. This includes some of the most basic student essentials.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

This week, our members are releasing new fundraising tools, hosting workshops, and even awarding grants. I mentioned a few weeks back that Causes was releasing new fundraising tools for their platform. Have more news to share? Well, the details of those applications are now available – and include integration with Facebook’s Timeline!

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Due to their size, major gifts can be game-changers for fundraising teams. One major gift-size donation can be the difference between meeting your fundraising goal and not. In the United States, 13.9% of all donated income comes from major gifts fundraising—that’s a substantial chunk of revenue! Why Implement It?

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2013

With more than 80 million Millennials in the United States, this generation is challenging the status quo, redefining the way that people traditionally get involved with organizations. This Expert Webinar is FREE but space is limited so make sure you register today!

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2013

When we do fundraising… we should use few statistics and tell more stories.”. Get ready for some awesome fundraising ideas. First Up: Camp Kesem Uses Social Fundraising for #GivingTuesday Success. First Up: Camp Kesem Uses Social Fundraising for #GivingTuesday Success. Pretty cool, right? Novak of The Office.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

Road trips are an excellent platform for causes to tell important stories, engage volunteers, and fundraise in an innovative way. telling the stories of homeless individuals across the United States has been well documented. Diverse Goals. Recruiting applicants to a fellowship program. Trail-blazing Road Warriors.

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NTEN

MAY 25, 2010

Last week, I had the good fortune to speak with some great organizations doing historic preservation work in the Western United States. See Students for a Free Tibet and Darius Goes West.). In the Students for a Free Tibet case study, Beth highlights that the organization has to make choices.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2012

continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. Almost all of this was given to causes within the United States. The table below highlights the billions of dollars that flowed to developing countries from the United States and the specific percentages sources noted above.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Fundraiser and blogger Chuck English asserted that a tagline is nothing but a tool, and that approaching it otherwise diverts organizations from the critical work of strategy. In response, Katya Andresen, COO at Network for Good, commented, “Taglines are a great test of your strategy. I couldn’t agree more with Katya.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

E-Mediat is funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the United States Department of State with support and in-kind donations from Microsoft, Cisco and craigslist Charitable Fund. I met Dina Masri, a talented engineering student and change maker at the University in Jordan.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

If you're just doing a general fundraising campaign, Razoo or CauseVox might be the way to go. Aid Afghanistan for Education and Peace has the lofty $10,000 goal to fund a school of 300 students for a month. Depending on what you donate, you'll receive notes, photos, or a calendar from the students.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

posted by Stacey Romanotto Graduate Student, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. There is a saying among fundraising professionals that proposal writing is both an art and a science. The art aspect refers to how well an inspired writer describes a project and the grant-seeking organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 21, 2013

continuing series, we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. Nonprofit Finance Fund’s (NFF) 2013 State of the Sector survey explored a variety of financial and management challenges facing organizations across the country. In the United States, we rely on government to provide key economic supports.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 1, 2013

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Patsy Kraeger, Ph.D. Welcome to Research Friday !

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2013

continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. million nonprofits in the United States. To cut down on administrative expenses, the executive director may work nights and weekends to deliver programs, run the organization, fundraise, and pay the bills. As part of a.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 9, 2011

My favorite historian, Peter Dobkin Hall , wrote a defining essay in one of his books that describes the "invention" of the nonprofit sector in the United States. Both hospitals and museums rely to some extent on fundraising, giving rise to a cadre of fundraising professionals. Look at it this way.

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sgEngage

JULY 6, 2011

Jay Frost is a 25 year veteran of the fundraising field. He has played a leadership role in a number of companies including FundraisingINFO.com (FRI), WealthEngine and Wealth ID, as well as serving as a fundraiser in New York and Washington and a grantmaker with the federal government. Completely!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

If you're just doing a general fundraising campaign, Razoo or CauseVox might be the way to go. Aid Afghanistan for Education and Peace has the lofty $10,000 goal to fund a school of 300 students for a month. Depending on what you donate, you'll receive notes, photos, or a calendar from the students.

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Platform Organization Childhood Badge 65

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2016

According to this report by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services and GIFT (Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training), and cited by Blue Avocado, of among 104 communities-of-color-led nonprofits surveyed, about half of the organizations reported 5% or less of their budget coming from individual donors.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 4, 2018

After being a part of the giving day team for two successful campaigns at a college in the United Stated and running a giving day for a large university in Australia, I have seen the impact they can have if properly planned and executed. At universities, the on-campus events are generally focused on students.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 27, 2021

Teach For America (TFA) is an education nonprofit operating in support of a vision that one day all children in the United States will have the opportunity to attain an equitable and excellent education. We just wrapped a fundraising campaign and for the first time ended without opt-out numbers that were abnormally high.”.

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