Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2018

But GivingTuesday is not limited to the United States, it has caught fire over the past 7 years to become a global movement, with over 150 countries. GivingTuesday celebrates philanthropy and countries around the world that participate make it their own, unleashing creative and localized strategies to promote a culture of giving.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2012

The TechSoup Global network has donated 9.7 It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology. Visit the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map and traverse the globe by clicking on any of the highlighted spots.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Hunger is a global issue that affects everyone, everywhere. An estimated 811 million people are hungry globally. Supporting them is not only essential to the global community’s food supply, but also to the day-to-day well-being of the communities in which they work and live. Why Small-Scale Farmers?

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VisionLink

MARCH 23, 2020

Available Now: covid-local.org Visionlink's data science partner, Talus Analytics, has been working with the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Bio team, the Center for Global Development, and the Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security to create an authoritative guide for COVID-19 response.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Read on to learn how Feeding America and The Global FoodBanking Network have recently stewarded their corporate donors on social media. Feeding America responded by not just retweeting Subaru’s content, but also framing it with more information about the impact of the company’s generosity in light of the pandemic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Families in need can access small, affordable loans and expert local resources to make household taps and toilets a reality, immediately. The sustainability of this approach resonates with the philanthropic interests of Water.org’s monthly donors who are: Smart – They invest in global progress through efficient and scalable solutions.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

One repeating theme came to me during a recent and fascinating meeting with Professor Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Director of Rice 360, the Institute for Global Health Technologies. Her students at Rice University have been busy inventing new tools and equipment for global health. Rebecca was looking for help with a familiar problem.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

Zonta International, where Allison served as Executive Director* and Chief Staff Executive, was honored with the 2021 ASAE Summit Award for the UNFPA-UNICEFF Global Program to End Child Marriage. million community members have been reached with information, skills, and services. Summers, CAE, a guest on the Association 4.0

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To make informed decisions, nonprofits need access to reliable datasets that provide an accurate picture of the communities they serve. We need community leaders to make systematic changes at the local, national, and global levels. In civil society, we are constantly making appeals for support.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Data for Inclusion: Enabling people with disabilities to provide firsthand reports on the issues they face to inform policy at the local, national, and global level. It would be an understatement to say that I am proud of what Benetech’s team has accomplished since our founding.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 10, 2013

Sometimes the best way to make a nationwide or global impact starts closer to home, maybe right in your backyard. We all know the value of building relationships with Members of Congress and local legislators. How do groups entice a Member of Congress to attend a local event or meet with key stakeholders?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

See their FAQ for nonprofit s for more information. GroupRaise is an online system that enables restaurants to fundraise for local organizations with a 3-5 mile radius. For eligibility and fee information, please see the InLieu FAQ. The 2019 Global NGO Technology Survey is now live! CrowdRise :: crowdrise.com.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

In a recent Op-Ed piece in the New York Times , David Brooks compared the global response vs localized response to the outbreak. Brooks shows that if the world had a global approach to outbreaks like Swine Flu, then the decision-making and directive power would be in a really bumped up World Health Organization-like group.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

1% via text message ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). 92% of donors say it is important that NGOs, nonprofits, and charities make a concerted effort to protect their contact and financial information from data breaches ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). Large have 22,299 ( Global NGO Technology Report ). Mobile Giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

Globally, Habitat for Humanity has worked in more than 70 countries and helped more than 39 million people with improved living conditions since 1976. On the local level, affiliate organizations work with trusted partners and residents to improve communities and build strong neighborhoods.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

We need new policies, new technology, new strategies, and local support in order to build, implement, and sustain the kinds of solutions that will help us make progress on our goals. With their global scale, the organization leverages Salesforce technology to direct supporters to tree planting projects around the world.

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2014

Similar to Mozilla, we share the belief that the web is a global public resource that’s an essential part of our modern life. Technology shapes how we learn, how we connect, and how we communicate, but not everyone has the basic skills and information they need to harness the power of the web. Taking part in a Maker Party?

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gallup ) 50% of Americans under age 30 have some or a lot of trust in the information they get from social media, just under the 56% who say the same about news outlets. ( Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. Track trends in your industry.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Setting up Google Drive is a simple way to share all this information. Orientation materials can go “virtual” so that even more experienced members have the information to refer to when needed. 2) Strengthen Institutional Memory. Plus, think of the potential trees saved!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

As a general rule, donations pages should be simple, optimized for mobile giving, and ask for the minimal amount of information required to make a donation and to capture a donor’s contact information. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. Its Connecting To Life program (Projeto Conectando com a Vida in Portuguese) provides computer education classes to at-risk youth so they can get well-paid information technology jobs.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free. Candid : What would you like people to know about your services and how you view your role in the community?

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

As the weeks pass, the disaster recovery is increasingly shifting out of the hands of professional first-responder organizations into the hands of the local NGO community. The TechSoup Global Network believes a strong civil society is always important. More information is available here in Japanese. About TechSoup Japan.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. That's why TechSoup Global, NetSquared and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. Our global partners are also taking part in digital storytelling.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

While you may be acquainted with GivingTuesday’s impressive global giving stats, don’t feel limited to run a giving day only once a year! Creating an attractive, informative site is the first step in exciting supporters to rally behind your cause. Learn more about the New Site Editor.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 13, 2013

The TechSoup Global Network is a treasure trove of fundraising wisdom. We've compiled some of the best articles, blogs, and webinars from our partners in Canada, Australia, and the global NetSquared Local groups. Recurring Giving Best Practice – How to start and grow your program today. NetSquared.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Consider also including gift cards to local coffee shops to allow the winner to try new spots in your community. Local goods basket. Pastry basket. Gourmet chocolate basket. Personal chef prize. Tea time basket.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. Childhood Cancer Support in Canada.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding upon 12 data sources, t he report documented $30 billion in private, public, corporate, and individual disaster-related giving to address major disasters and humanitarian crises that affected millions globally in 2019. Support local nonprofits and knowledge in the U.S.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 24, 2013

A social media surgery is an informal gathering of people who want to learn how to use the web to communicate, campaign or collaborate. What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? Event Reports.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. The global COVID-19 pandemic didn’t slow the momentum one bit. percent gets recycled.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. Its Connecting To Life program (Projeto Conectando com a Vida in Portuguese) provides computer education classes to at-risk youth so they can get well-paid information technology jobs.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2011

Each month, the NetSquared community (a project of TechSoup Global) meets up offline at NetSquared Local events around the world to discuss ideas, meet new people, and work together to make social change. Recently, many of these NetSquared Local meetings are being streamed live on the Internet via livestream or online recording.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

5) SEO can help you get local attention. Why focus on something as global as search engine rankings when your organization has a local focus? Search engines include geographic information in the results. A Google Business Profile with reviews, a Google map image on your website, and Yelp can boost local rankings.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Aside from your photo, your fundraiser title is one of the first pieces of information that potential donors will see. Farm-to-Table Job Training: Grow Local Leaders.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Here is more information on how FEMA continues to respond to Hurricane Ian. Call the FL SAIL - State Assistance Information Line - for up-to-date information on state assistance at 800-342-3557. Call the FL SAIL - State Assistance Information Line - for up-to-date information on state assistance at 800-342-3557.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2016

These new UN Sustainable Development Goals are the de facto agenda for global philanthropy, and they have a new dimension: technology targets to enable implementation. In 2012, UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon launched the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) to mobilize global scientific and technological expertise.

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