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. nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Children are teaching their parents that everyday actions can make a world of difference. The letter reached an estimated 500 million people through global media. Pictured: Devi Thomas’ sons.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Last winter, after Harry and I had a conversation about global warming (and quite a conversation it was for a then eight-year old), and we collaborated on a series of green videos. This new genre of video games are about solving real world problems such as environment, global hunger, poverty and disease.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

In 2005, we got a chance to meet face-to-face in London at the Global Voices Blogging Summit after I transitioned from being the Cambodia bridge blogger. So, it was really a great honor to co-teach a master class on digital strategy and two crowdfunding workshops. The IFCAsia delivered on all the reasons why someone should attend.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2021

Alex Goryachev ’s latest book teaches you how to go beyond the buzzword of innovation to continuously drive growth, improve your bottom line and enact change. To do so, he recommends you consider these four action steps : Discover and engage with the local startup community. The book, published in January 2020, is, Fearless Innovation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Alex Goryachev ’s latest book teaches you how to go beyond the buzzword of innovation to continuously drive growth, improve your bottom line and enact change. To do so, he recommends you consider these four action steps : Discover and engage with the local startup community. The book is, Fearless Innovation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 2, 2020

Alex Goryachev ’s latest book teaches you how to go beyond the buzzword of innovation to continuously drive growth, improve your bottom line and enact change. To do so, he recommends you consider these four action steps : Discover and engage with the local startup community. The book, published in January 2020, is, Fearless Innovation.

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The funding includes $261 million to further the 30x30 initiative to protect 30 percent of land and sea globally by 2030; $130 million to advance the Justice40 initiative , a U.S. Grants totaling $23.5 million in support of tracking and monitoring efforts. public health system in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

NetSquared is TechSoup's volunteer-driven, global network of nonprofit technology workshops and networking events. Find your local NetSquared group. In this case, that'd be Margaux Pagan doing great things in Orlando, Florida. She's our volunteer Netsquared organizer there. Get (or Give!) Tech Help in Your Community.

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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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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

It’s no secret that this was a bumpy transition for many of us, exacerbated by the stress and grief of a global pandemic. They wanted to help students and teachers who were teaching from home that needed curriculum ideas and ways to engage their students in this new virtual environment.”. It wasn’t!

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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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Everyaction

JUNE 20, 2018

They have since expanded to become a leading advocate for resolution of global refugee crises by world leaders. Their mission is to assist impoverished and disadvantaged people overseas, working in the spirit of Catholic social teaching to promote the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person. World Relief.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of “awesome in the universe,” mostly through providing $1,000 micro-grants. Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”. Educational Assistance and Training Programs. Wish You Well Foundation. Mazda Foundation. Guitar Center.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

Regardless of what work you are doing – campaigning for political change, providing services to your local community, educating others, or anything else – would it look different, would it feel different, would it operate differently if love was the central message? Are you fueling with love? To Mama With Love.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

I’m giving my support as well as sharing my teaching and technology skills with Women’s Rights organizations in Ukraine. The project is called “ Tech2Empower ,” organized by Wake , an organization on a quest to leverage technology for women’s empowerment globally. In Ukraine, nearly 2 million people are internally displaced.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

11NTC Day of Service Volunteers Now in its thirteenth year, the Day of Service provide an opportunity for nonprofit techies to give something back to the local community where the Nonprofit Technology Conference is held. Take a moment out of your busy NTC schedule to do some hands-on work with local nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Here’s your monthly update from the world of NetSquared Local. What Is NetSquared Local? NetSquared Local is TechSoup's volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. NetSquared Local groups hold monthly in-person events for anyone interested in the connection of technology and social impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Orange hats” are assistant crew leaders who teach “green hats” how to do trail building and maintenance correctly. Six key lessons surfaced from our interviews with more than 35 global nonprofits. For Washington Trail Association volunteers like Chris O’Brien, donning an orange hard hat out on the trail is a badge of honour.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The IFC is amazing global community of fundraising professionals, representing nonprofits working in every continent of the globe. The conference had 1,000 delegates and offers high quality production values and advanced content sessions as well as incredible networking opportunities. Thank you #IFC! Conferences'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2016

At the workshop they met a group of fantastic young women – girls, really – who are teaching themselves to design mobile apps to address community problems like sexual violence. These young girls are growing up in the Dharavi neighborhood of Mumbai India, one of the largest slums in the world. Want to join our trip as an advisor?

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2021

In my family, we teach the idea that service is the price you pay for the space you occupy, so I saw this project as something that would be good for the city of Nashville and the 28% of African Americans making up the population, as well as for the music industry and the nation. Q: NMAAM is now officially open to the public- congratulations!

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. So give your local organizer a hug next time you see them! We’re a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Newest Net2Local Groups.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

You can give them $25 to spend at Network for Good (which has every charity based in the US) or Global Giving (which has a bunch of international projects) or the charity you work for. Another great way to teach kids about charity is to engage them in buying or donating something that they are familiar with--toys! or someone else???s

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

A local TV station employee was hired to work with the teens in a 6-week course where they created a promotional video for the library. They recruited a local volunteer to teach the kids Adobe InDesign to lay out the publication. We've created a digital media lab. In a town of 1,800 people, this is HUGE! success stories.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

Remind me again how this is linked back to reducing poverty in this country, or creating sustainable local food systems, or increasing graduation rates, or fighting institutional oppression? It demands a perspective that is self-reflective, microscopic, local, and grand. Can we break that down one more time? Because I'm lost.".

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

rewards users for volunteering at local food banks, animal shelters and other organizations. Volunteering earns you points, which can be redeemed for discounts at local businesses. NYC Haunts is a mobile game created by the Global Kids Online Leadership Organization in a partnership with the New York Public Library.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. Challenging economic conditions, finding reliable funding sources, local or federal regulations, and staffing challenges are all potential obstacles your new nonprofit could face on the road to getting up and running.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

PEC has partnered with local supermarkets to drive food donations and has directed the Philadelphia community to their donation site s. You can learn more about the m and how they use technology to further their missions on TechSoup Global’s Local Impact Map (LIM). million books per year.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

Founding donors to the fund include Google Fiber , the Illig Family Foundation, Sprint , Global Prairie , Polsinelli Law , and J.E. The idea is to engage these residents and wherever possible to teach them how to use digital devices, provide Internet access through computer labs or classes, and provide them with very low-cost home computers.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). The LIM reaches TechSoup’s global network of resources that spans over 80 countries.

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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.". Stay tuned!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). The LIM reaches TechSoup’s global network of resources that spans over 80 countries.

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Tech Soup

JULY 13, 2012

This post was authored by Keisha Taylor, communications manager for the GuideStar International program of TechSoup Global. Technology product donations, training, and nonprofit data are all part of TechSoup Global’s offering to civil society in India. We are thrilled to be associated with it."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 21, 2005

Meanwhile, Mean Lux has become a digerati of sorts -- his story and the story of other bloggers was published in the Cambodia Daily, one of the largest English language newspapers in Cambodia, in an article in Wired News , and Global s Online. Participants of the training are selected from local NGOs. Kampong Speu YCC. YCC Network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

Acumen Fund is a non-profit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty. Ashoka 's mission is to shape a citizen sector that is entrepreneurial, productive and globally integrated. If you do the math, that's $1 million donated to these organizations. the rest of the world.

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