Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. Here’s why storytelling is so vital: 1) Creating an Emotional Connection: Stories have the power to evoke emotions and connect with audiences on a personal level.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

World leaders, local communities, civil society, health organizations and the private sector all came together to create the Global Fund as a way to pool their resources, expertise and reach in service of that goal. Of course, it’s happening alongside so many other global crises. Global health is just one crisis among many.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Read on to learn how Feeding America and The Global FoodBanking Network have recently stewarded their corporate donors on social media.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Those that are published don’t actually reach many of the people who might want to read them because of affordability. It made me who I am. I’m a big fan of the printed book and always have been.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

At the core of the project is the Global NGO Technology Survey and the data below is based on the survey responses of 1,160 nonprofits worldwide that use social media. To access the complete data, please take the Global NGO Technology Survey and then visit the Open Data Project Hub. 1%: Fundraiser stickers in Facebook Stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 6, 2019

In a year that social media scandals and negative stories were becoming more relevant, there was also a growing need for a focus on the positive side of social networks. People are craving for inspiring stories on their social media feeds and that’s how the campaign ended up trending on the day.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The month of October is recognized both as Global Diversity Awareness Month and as LGBT History Month. To celebrate, we want to spotlight two civil society organizations working towards awareness of LGBTQ history and inclusivity for LGBTQ people everywhere: the GLBT Historical Society and The Amsterdam Rainbow Dress Foundation.

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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. In other instances, education efforts were focused more on the people they serve than on their volunteers. This is a glimpse of the hundreds of stories we collected during the focus group conversations.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

To provide some background, #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that builds off of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the overall spirit of generosity during the holiday season. You want to make it easy for your donors, especially because so many people are likely going to donate on their phones. Insights From Fiver.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

A global biological disaster was unique in our current experience. Kevin Hostutler, President, CEO and Co-Founder of ACGI Software, told me this story about how disruption pointed him in an important new direction early in his career. “In Read more of Kevin’s story in our Book “ Association 4.0:

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 3, 2010

. —– I truly believe that in all communications, information sharing, marketing and even community building there is a natural balancing between more-and-more-global and more-and-more-local. Social media may connect people around the world but it can also connect them locally. Don’t forget the global context!

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

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. Each spot on the map corresponds to the unique story of an individual social benefit organization.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

Martus is Benetech's free and open source software package designed for human rights activists to collect stories and data about human rights abuses. It was surreal and incredibly exciting to see these inspiring people, my colleagues and friends, assembled in one place to launch the next generation of Martus.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Why do people give so much money to charity during End-of-Year (November – December)? December 27-31: The final five days of the year are critical for year-end tax-deductibility messaging and are frequently the busiest fundraising days of the year when people begin to make gifts in earnest ahead of the tax deadline.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

. —– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. Bonus: nonprofits can apply to get Animoto Pro for free !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. An effective story not only helps nonprofits attract new donors but also increases overall brand awareness, which can be good for landing corporate sponsorships or attracting media coverage.

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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. Each spot on the map corresponds to the unique story of an individual social benefit organization.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Sharing stories is arguably the most ancient and long-lasting way of engaging and influencing emotions, values, judgments, and imaginations. But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard? We were blown away by the global participation in this year's campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

As large donors tighten their spending, you may be wondering how to get charity donations during a global pandemic. If your fundraising strategy already incorporates small donors, you can benefit from the people who still want to help but may only be able to donate in smaller amounts. Why are small donations important?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This is a smart option if your communities engage primarily on these platforms because you can launch it fast and you have built-in audiences of people who already have shown an affinity for your brand and your mission. For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As the global pandemic continues to limit the ability to hold in-person fundraising events , nonprofits are forced to create new and “virtual” giving opportunities. In the process, we have heard many stories about their experience. With people out of work, would they be willing to donate, etc.”. Lessons learned?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? I may start with numbers, but the process of collecting anecdotal information or stories in a structured way from your audience/stakeholders can help you generate insights about what those numbers actually mean.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

I spent today at day 1 of the TechSoup Global Summit in Mountain View with two hundred and forty people who work in the TechSoup Global Network around the world, plus other stakeholders. Gunner lay the ground rules for participating and encouraging people to connect with people they don’t already know.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. She has worked with Candid, Cornell University, the United Nations, and Vital Voices Global Partnerships, among others. Ideal Digital Storytelling Ecosystem.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2011

One of the winners was Katy Gilbert from Stories of Our City. And it was so much fun to watch people answering the questions and getting real time data to things that would help our project. Background on the project: Stories of Our City is a worldwide project sharing true stories from around the world. But in the U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2019

In a year that social media scandals and negative stories were becoming more relevant, there was also a growing need for a focus on the positive side of social networks. People are craving for inspiring stories on their social media feeds and that’s how the campaign ended up trending on the day.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But when the chatbot can write an essay, that’s another story. Back in 2017, McKenzie reported that: “By 2030, 75 million to 375 million workers (3 to 14 percent of the global workforce) will need to switch occupational categories. Organizations are realizing that people are the only asset that doesn’t depreciate.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To achieve our mission, we partner with diverse allies around the world to drive positive change across global supply chains and in many of our most critically important natural landscapes. . Connecting Missions, Systems, and People with Pardot. Supporting a Connected Vision. It just wasn’t ideal or cost-effective.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Most people on social don’t watch a video until the end. Conversations on social media are very much tied to what is going on globally and in the news. Tell One Story at a Time. However, since the appetite for video on social is huge, it’s actually advantageous to tell one story per video. Save the Best for First.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2023

“Disasters and crises are inevitable, but businesses do not have to face them unprepared,” explains James Burstall , author of the new book, The Flexible Method: Prepare To Prosper In The Next Global Crisis. And through it all, hold onto your core values and put your people first stresses Burstall.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising. Eroding Trust The loss of trust is now a global problem. A whopping 48% of Americans don’t trust nonprofits Interestingly, people trust local organizations far more than large institutions. We are, as a species, addicted to story.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This renaissance of the medium presents a fantastic opportunity for deeper content to be created and consumed by people interested in the nonprofit world. Podcasting is an incredible medium that was catapulted into mainstream audiences with the success of Spotify buying top podcasts and growth of podcast companies like Gimlet Media.

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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. Apps are a powerful way for everyday people to act for social good, making their lives, and the lives of their communities, stronger. Get started on telling your story with tools from the TechSoup catalog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

An Interview with Matt Roberts-Davies , General Manager of M-Changa – an official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. The platform ensues funds are collected in a transparent way so that anyone interested in giving can also read the fundraisers story and see how much has been raised already.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. 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. 1) Choose the right fundraiser images and videos.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2013

This post was authored by Kyle Reis, who recently joined TechSoup Global as Senior Director of Global Data Services after twenty-five years at the Ford Foundation. ” When cultivated and well-presented , this “data metamorphosis” takes on a new resonance for one simple reason: it begins to reveal stories.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Each step you take to maximize your impact creates a ripple that carries through to create global change. Once you understand your part in this matrix of good, you can better tell your story and articulate your value in grant writing. The UN Foundation created them to highlight what needs to be achieved by 2030 and track progress.

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