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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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

Beyond making us less competitive in the global economy, growing wealth inequality puts our democracy at risk; in a nation of “haves” and “have nots,” elite interests are completely removed from the needs of regular people. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Of course, whether we’re writing checks to local charities, endowing a scholarship at our alma mater, or establishing a family foundation, we’re investing for impact. MRIs are not an IRS-recognized class of investments but a publicly stated practice of aligning profit-making investments with broad organizational goals.

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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. Leaders who work on a global playing field can help you see in a new perspective. Networking takes practice.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 26, 2018

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the United Nations Global Compact Network USA Symposium in New York City. As Lise Kingo, CEO and executive director of UN Global Compact observes, the amount needed to finance the SDGs is about 50% of all global capital. So what else can we do? What else can YOU do? Look long-term.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2011

Two recent advocacy victories this week by PETA and my former colleagues at Defenders of Wildlife are a great reminder of a little practiced truth: organizations are seeing greater (and often easier) success in leveraging online advocacy to change policy at the state and local level.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

As we look to the future, it’s essential to examine how grantmaking practices can evolve to promote greater equity and inclusivity. Most recently, many of these equity initiatives and programs are being challenged directly, on a global scale.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

However, with global sea levels still rising rapidly , biodiversity declining at an alarming rate , and the world’s most vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, it is clear that the efforts of dedicated environmental nonprofits alone are not enough. From nonprofits like 350.org With a digital-first approach, 350.org’s

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 9, 2024

Here is one practical approach. In many low-income Black communities, support services come from locally-based nonprofits — day care centers, after-school programs, senior centers, libraries, churches, and so on. So how could funders begin to tackle the generational wealth gap in some smaller, more manageable way? and Canada.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

Climate anxiety is seriously affecting our youth: In a recent global survey of 10,000 young people aged 16–25, 59% were very or extremely worried about climate change, and 83% said they think people have failed to take care of the planet. We believe it will make local residents interested in the local environment.”.

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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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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

NetSquared Local is growing! We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own ! We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own ! What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Event Reports. Tuesday, July 2.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2013

Find your local #nptech tribe by joining a NetSquared Local group. Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Don’t be afraid! August’s NetSquared Events. Tuesday, July 30.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Last week, I got to BoardSource at 8 am just so I could hear Marnie Webb and Rebecca Masisak, CO-CEOs of TechSoup Global share their lessons learned in developing, weaving, and stewarding two very different types of networks. Rebbecca shared some lessons learned by “retro-fitting&# theory to their actual practice using this framework.

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Candid

OCTOBER 13, 2022

COVID-19 Response: Which Changes in Grantmaking Practice Should Be Here to Stay? PEAK Grantmaking and Candid teamed up to host a forum for peer learning and knowledge exchange on COVID-19 response practices. When Numbers Fall Short: The Challenge of Measuring Diversity in a Global Context. Grantmakers, not so fast!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Join our global tweet chat on September 18 to discover the latest in social media best practices. Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Guatemala: The Social Good Summit Global Conversation 2013 - Guatemala. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? Tuesday, September 17.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The Partnership on AI’s “ Framework for Promoting Workforce Wellbeing in the AI-Integrated Workplace ” provides a framework and practices to guide employers, workers, and other stakeholders towards promoting workforce wellbeing as AI becomes integrated into the workplace. To understand the ethical dilemmas, see these scenarios.

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Blue Fox

JUNE 25, 2020

Recently our CEO, Chantal Sheehan wrote a guest feature article for Bill.com that shares one client’s story about maintaining operations during the global pandemic. Save even more by paying in local currency. But this presented some challenges in terms of payment fees and internal controls. It’s a must read!

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

We've compiled a list of resources including articles, blog posts, webinars, and case studies on best social media practices from our global network. CUA held social media forums in Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne offering practical advice for nonprofits. TechSoup.org. TechSoup's Social Media Resources. NetSquared.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Think about that for a moment — we have over 300 consulting and product partners that are serving thousands of organizations and institutions globally. Yet, each year for the last six years, they come together to share best practices to make each individual and firm better at serving those organizations. See you at Unite!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

This topic was center-stage at this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum. I had the opportunity to speak with both Gallucci and Roy about this unique funder collaborative and more specifically about how the Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education would measure the impact of their investments.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

Funders are seeing this challenge and answering the call, using their influence to not just support the sector’s own path to net zero, but also increase the capacity of the sector to drive an equitable transition to net zero globally.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 21, 2021

With the rise in concern for global warming, it makes sense that when hosting a virtual or hybrid conference you would want to promote it as sustainable and climate-friendly. As an event organizer, you may have to set aside time to source sustainable products, create sustainable goals, and put in place best practices for reaching these goals.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 21, 2021

With the rise in concern for global warming, it makes sense that when hosting a virtual or hybrid conference you would want to promote it as sustainable and climate-friendly. As an event organizer, you may have to set aside time to source sustainable products, create sustainable goals, and put in place best practices for reaching these goals.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

This is the seventh post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. The best practices below should help if you’re nonprofit is noticing a decrease in engagement and exposure.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. Then, I look for local charities on the ground, many times there is a local community foundation that is stepping up. Local Charities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Food insecurity threatens to worsen as households continue to face setbacks due to COVID-19, fears of a global recession, and the highest increase in inflation rates and food prices seen in the last 40 years. and supporting small farmers in remote areas globally. “ Jennifer Thall. Principal Consultant, Heller Consulting.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday is a day of global generosity and charitable giving that takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices. Team up with local news. Let’s get started! Request Demo.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

Now that we are–unbelievably–at the two-and-a-half-year mark of the global pandemic, there has been some regression to our pre-COVID practices, and some foundations have settled back into status quo practices. We need to resist the urge to sit comfortably in the status quo and work to build more collaboration among grantmakers.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Global giving appeals to grantmakers of all sizes and types, from family foundations with enduring legacies to new foundations exploring novel pathways of giving. NGOsource, a project of the Council on Foundations and TechSoup Global , streamlines the task of evaluating whether a non-U.S. organization is equivalent to a U.S.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., How can your organization connect with local women’s networks to reach more women and grow your donor base? These are groups in which individuals pool their resources to support organizations or projects of mutual interest.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

These global leaders are coming from the United Kingdom, Uganda, Florida, and DC. Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Speed Reading Financial Statements: Efficient Review Practices. Thursday, March 2, 2017.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 18, 2015

The MedSurplus Alliance was created to promote medical product donations standards and practices to help ensure that quality medical donations reach people in the developing world. The team enjoying some local Guatemalan cuisine.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. Rely on established relationships. Use the Internet to spread your message. Leverage storytelling to build a base.

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NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

What are excellent practices and what questions are good to ask when you want to create a thriving community while maintaining your organizational effectiveness? John then shared some excellent practices, which we detail here, along with some helpful questions to guide you. Local leaders weren’t getting the credit they deserved.

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