Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Zach Bryant The change happened when Zach was in high school and his Assistive Technology teacher introduced him to Benetech’s Bookshare library. When our team last caught up with him, he was a busy student at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, rejoicing in his ability to read independently and reach his full potential.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. Send them home with students so parents are aware of the fundraiser and can provide support.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

From people in Latin America who face severe water scarcity to at-risk human rights defenders and students with disabilities, our users and their families are the ones who best convey the impact of our work. Consider third grade student Brennan Draves. Brennan Draves and his mother, Lindsay Draves, at school.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2013

Stanford University lecturer Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches students at Stanford about how to master philanthropy. The author of the book, Giving 2.0 , has just released all her teaching notes and syllabi, along with philanthropy library. The goals for the Giving 2.0 3) Giving 2.0: 3) Giving 2.0:

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

With automatic donation receipts, you have the ability to immediately acknowledge your donor’s gift, which has been proven to increase donor retention rates 400%. A specific description of how their gift will make an impact for this particular fundraising campaign. No goods or services were given in exchange for this gift.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 22, 2013

Caltech’s small size makes its faculty and students incredibly agile when it comes to understanding a broad array of fields: there is a need here to be able to explain your work, and to understand the work of others. That’s the Caltech advantage!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2017

I'd like you to meet Kerry Thomson at Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Indiana; Lori Chidgey of Corazon Ministries in San Antonio, Texas; Betty Martin of Cape Girardeau Public Library in Missouri; and the late Rory Foster of the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin. It's his gift to the world.

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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. CA: For my students and returning students, you may also wish to pursue a college degree in nonprofit management, which normally includes coursework in fundraising. Meet Carolyn Appleton!

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

They’re now to the point where each student has access to an individual computer workstation during classes. All that and she’s also a gifted writer. She is looking for intriguing stories of nonprofits and libraries doing good work to write up. Like so many people here at TechSoup, she has broad experience.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Most people you work with, from students to volunteers to Board members, will already know how to use them. The tool tracks gifts in real time, so you always know how much money you have raised. It also sorts gifts by campaigns and keeps track of gifts designated to a particular purpose.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

They’re now to the point where each student has access to an individual computer workstation during classes. All that and she’s also a gifted writer. She is looking for intriguing stories of nonprofits and libraries doing good work to write up. Like so many people here at TechSoup, she has broad experience.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 10, 2011

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. The rats are trained to sniff out landmines!

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Second, year-end giving gives nonprofits an opportunity to use a big chunk of their resources to meet their annual fundraising goals, and it gives donors a last chance to get a tax-deductible gift out the door. Will you have partner or major donor support through a matching gift? Because of that, students know it’s ok to be different.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Mid-level to major donors should be approached before campaign day to sponsor matching gifts the day of. The goal is to increase contributions among mid-level to major gift-level donors who may have consistent, but plateaued giving totals. Renewed and retained donors were also making substantially smaller gifts on giving day.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Symantec gives a lot back to the nonprofit and library community through their donation program here at TechSoup — See what organizations like yours are saying about their donated Symantec products. Matching Gifts, Dollars for Doers, and Nonprofit Board Service.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

This year epic thanks is asking you to share a photo of gratitude and make a thankful gift. With $250, you can make room for a student in a classroom. By contributing $10 in honor of whatever you’re most thankful for, you can add a brick to the school.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Here's some inspiring stories, tips and resources: Some Inspirational Stories Last week I wrote the Columbus Foundation's recently launhced Match Day 2.0 , a giving stimulus plan created to matching gifts to PowerPhilanthropy organizations and raise $1 million in 48 hours to support local needs in their community.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 11, 2020

BJ: Most games I have designed through museums have been in partnership - with professional game designers, with high school students, with scientists (and other content experts), and with digital developers (that AR component of the pterosaurs card game was amazing). What’s your favorite part? Tell us about it.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

It’s also a time for gifts and new clothes, making this a great chance to raise funds or donations of new clothing, especially for children. Local libraries may also be open hosting egg-hunters for a good cause. Pass the Plate at Passover (varies; usually late March/late April). Families want to have fun too! Themed Bake-off.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

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. students at Stanford University. The origins of what became Google began as a research project.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

You may save some of these options for major donors, or sustainers, those who have given at least three years in a row, or donors who helped with a high stakes campaign like establishing a matching gift, putting the organization in their will, helping with a capital campaign or doing something else spectacular. Do this without a solicitation.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Matching gifts is one way to get more bang for the buck so make sure to remind supporters to check with their employers to find out if the campaign would qualify for a match. Dance-a-thons fall right into college students’ wheelhouses. Events are another great option. Dance-A-Thon. All-nighters? Hanging out with friends?

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Major Gifts – If you’re a nonprofit major gift officer, then Fundwriter can help you write great donor-facing content like prospect outreach emails and meeting follow-ups. is the growing library of writing models(skills) specific to nonprofits and fundraising. The most significant benefit of using Fundwriter.ai

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sgEngage

MAY 17, 2021

A: We saw urgency around three key areas in 2020: 1) work related to the pandemic—research, support of healthcare training, and delivery 2) direct support of students in need as a result of the pandemic, and 3) support for activities that involve direct service delivery to communities. compared to the previous year.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

We recently had a group of students creating balloon art during our Winterpalooza Family Festival. New to the art form and the museum, we gave them a gift certificate to reflect over milkshakes at a local burger joint after the event. Refer them if someone asks you for a recommendation. Help them learn from the experience.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 20, 2017

Most conversations about planned gifts don’t start with technical questions; rather, they center on donors’ wishes to have an impact on the organization’s needs. This glossary of terms, which uses practical examples, will give you a basic working knowledge of key words common in ongoing planned gift conversations.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 12, 2021

All of the following platforms have a native integration with Double the Donation’s most powerful gift matching automation tool, 360MatchPro! Talk to the double the Donation team to take advantage of matching gifts with these awesome platform integrations. Check out these resources: The Fundraise Up Elements library. ACD Direct.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Well, that 80%, 60% of that money goes to large institutional organizations like hospitals and universities, and large cultural institutions, like museums, zoos, and libraries, and religious organizations. How have you made me feel for the monetary gifts I’ve made and the non-monetary gifts? How did you make me feel?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I am proud of him for being so passionate and I went online and matched his gift and used my Facebook page to help get others to match. (By Andrew has also watched as we have supported Newman University , my alma mater to provide scholarship and other assistance to students. We also give to our parish.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

It didn't matter whether gifts of money and time went to churches or symphony orchestras — givers to all types of religious and secular causes were far happier than non-givers." Things: Find a Goodwill or public library near you to donate clothes and books. Volunteer to read to students or at a nursing home. Call an old friend.

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