Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

That’s why we love Random Hacks of Kindness Global: 2 days + 30 countries + 3000 geeks working on making the world a better, safer place. At RHoK Global in June 2012, we joined the RHoK Sustainability Project and invited participants to build solutions addressing challenges in accessibility or human rights, two core program areas at Benetech.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

Now is the time to ask: how can your nonprofit engage the millennial generation? Numbering roughly 80 million, they’re part of the largest generation in U.S. The millennial generation has a lot to offer and shares a deep commitment to building a better world. Get to know the millennial generation… They are digital natives.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Wendy has worked with senior executives of global organizations to transform their leadership, culture, and organizations. Her field of expertise is in working with leadership and organizations to build their own bridges from legacy to leading edge by identifying blockers and sparking new ways of thinking, doing and being.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2019

“The next generation of donors” is not just the latest fundraising trend or catchphrase for development teams. Nonprofit organizations have always tried to understand how to shift and modify their fundraising strategies to appeal to and resonate with the future generation of donors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Illustration generated by DALL·E. posted by Daniel Tyrrell Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The Trust Barometer 2021 Global Report reports that businesses are now the only institution trusted by the public, not nonprofits. He holds a B.A.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? From @amoration: I find we’re always both global & local, so many of us travel frequently that virtual organizing tools are essential even for “local&# endeavors. From @davidahood: agree with @neddotcom. Cost per action.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Global Fund For Children. Their grantmaking aims to ensure that American public education prepares all students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions they need to fully participate in democracy and thrive in the global economy. Global Fund For Children. Funding Priority: Education. Mellon Foundation. Kars4Kids Foundation.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Lead generation. Laura MacDonald, President of Benefactor Group , is a certified fundraising executive with three decades experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and philanthropy. The firm she established has served more than 200 clients, ranging from big ten universities and global NGOs to start-up community organizations.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Global Fund for Children. Global Fund for Children. The Global Fund for Children engages young people who are also the least likely to have access to mainstream education and training, including girls, refugees, young people with disabilities, and youth engaged in hazardous work. Funding Priority: Youth Programs. Good Sports.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

By bringing together the expertise of leaders from across sectors with the power of Salesforce technology and pro bono talent, this new Lab will aim to generate shareable insights and create a solution that will contribute to a more sustainable future for all. Kick off meeting with the Impact Labs Climate Action Cohort. Why Climate Justice?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

AI was founded in 1961 on the inspiration of British lawyer Peter Benenson, whose article “The Forgotten Prisoners” launched the first Prisoners of Conscience campaign, which ignited overwhelming global support and marked the birth of AI. Is it okay to allow AI members to not belong to a local group?

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Virtual summits can be useful for building brand awareness, lead retrieval, and for generating content with a long shelf-life. In order to generate excitement and value, an event organizer can market the virtual trade show by providing a first look at key industry products. The goal of a digital event is to share knowledge.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Virtual summits can be useful for building brand awareness, lead retrieval, and for generating content with a long shelf-life. In order to generate excitement and value, an event organizer can market the virtual trade show by providing a first look at key industry products. The goal of a digital event is to share knowledge.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This can help you engage a wider global audience while breaking down geographic barriers. Online auctions: Auction off donated items or organization merchandise using a video platform to encourage global participation. GivingTuesday: GivingTuesday is a global philanthropic movement celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Ecopreneurs, or startups focused on solving climate challenges, are launching innovative ideas to protect the planet and drive climate impact locally and at scale. Governments need to step up and set a clear global nature framework this year at the Convention on Biological Diversity , as we call for in our Salesforce Nature Policy Priorities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 21, 2019

Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. The leadership development and building capacity focus within the Public Allies description pulled me right in.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 21, 2019

Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. The leadership development and building capacity focus within the Public Allies description pulled me right in.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Has your mission pivoted due to a global or local event? You might still see yourself as a local animal shelter, but if 80% of your programmatic impact reports focus on one cohort of service (in this case, dogs from Tijuana), some of your donors may not feel the same connection to your mission.

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Achieve

JUNE 9, 2014

Achieve asked me why, in an age when politics seems to be more partisan than ever before, I think the next generation can be collaborative and forward thinking. Like every generation, Millennials will view the world based on the values they were brought up with. Guest post by Steven Olikara. Steven Olikara.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance / Orlando, FL/ $625. USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences / San Diego, CA / TBD. The Corps Network National Conference is an annual gathering of national, state, and local leaders in the fields of workforce development, community service, and conservation. State/Local. Name (A-Z).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Six key lessons surfaced from our interviews with more than 35 global nonprofits. These volunteers engage journalists at local newspapers, radio and TV stations to exponentially scale up Greenpeace’s visibility and impact in Germany. 7000 kilometres away in India, Haiyya is training the next generation of community organisers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

posted by Crystal Nettles, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Digital fundraising, specifically on social media channels, provides a way for nonprofits to connect to younger generations who do not have the time nor desire to receive lengthy appeal letters or printed newsletters.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

This blog presents several common insights generated through these surveys. We hope this information will be useful in a multitude of ways, from ongoing advocacy efforts to capturing the sector’s story to helping local leaders build greater resiliency. billion in global COVID-19 giving by grantmakers and wealthy donors in 2020.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. Regional and local leaders were supported and given the opportunity to shine. Actions and messages were contextualized based on the issues and discussions taking place at both the global and local level. Cause-First.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Charitable acts and philanthropic giving are often passed down generations and are part of regular traditions. . Media Cause and Church Health collaborated on a strategy designed to lean into the local nature of Church Health’s work with a unique offer: Memphians helping Memphians. . Familial Reasons – Charity starts at home.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

A TechSoup Global project, #NPTechChat is a monthly Twitter-chat series for social change activists that reduces barriers and increases impact by using technology around the globe. Sheila Warren, general counsel, NGOsource/Techsoup Global; @sheila_warren. Join Our Experts at the Next #NPTechChat.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance / Kansan City, KA/ $625. General/ #CreatingChange18 / @thetaskforce. USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences / San Diego, CA / $250. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF. State/Local. Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018. Name (A-Z). State (A-Z). Jan 25 - 27. Feb 11 - 14.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

This new reality and shifting landscape have created significant opportunities to use virtual and hybrid events — and the technology that powers them — to elevate brand awareness, increase demand generation, enhance user acquisition, and ultimately accelerate growth for your company or your clients.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 11, 2013

They are called "next gen major donors," and according to a recent report issued by the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University and 21/64 , they will "have tremendous influence on the direction of and support for efforts to improve local communities and solve global problems over the next several decades.". Only time will tell.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Beth''s Blog recently featured a guest post by Christian Arno, Using Social Media Internationally: How Not to Get Lost in Translation , full of useful tips for anyone with a global audience. No matter where you are, there''s still a week left for you to hone your social media skills during Social Media September. Download the report.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

That’s especially true coming off of a year defined by a global pandemic, social justice movements, and a tense presidential election. You could bring in speakers to discuss wellness habits, provide online training, or make recommendations on what’s available in their local communities. Devereux Resilient Leadership Survey (DERLS).

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

One study found that 86 percent of respondents believed that having a strategic plan positively impacted revenue generation through grants, donors, events, and other avenues. Here is an overview of a few misconceptions about the process: Our nonprofit should be focused on saving/generating money, not spending it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

In October, I had the opportunity to meet Steve Waddell whose research focuses on Global Action Networks. Maybe your question is about inter-organizational connections in your issue system (eg: agriculture, finance, housing) – it may be local, regional or global. This another area of Steve's interest and expertise.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2021

The “Q&A with sgLEADERS” series on sgENGAGE aims to provide readers, including the next generation of social good leaders, with valuable insights from executives across the social good community. Today’s Q&A is with H. Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 6, 2009

I’ll be posting my slides and speaking notes on Tuesday for my session on the topic of “the future of online revenue generation for charities.&# More to come on this question then! For more: What Will Online Giving Look Like Next Year. 2009 eNonprofit Benchmark Study. “I Change is, far too often, scary.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media gives your nonprofit the opportunity to broadcast your mission far beyond your local community. With the power of shares and the possibility to go viral, even the smallest organization can reach a global audience. Engagement. Because it’s part of Metaverse, you can also add a donate button, similar to Facebook.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and push for policies that will put the world on track to reduce our planetary CO2 to safe levels - 350 parts per million. The organization is one of the most prominent front -line, direct-action environmental nonprofits addressing the problem of global climate change.

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