Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For many years, people frequently suggested that Benetech , the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead, get more involved in Washington, DC policy and legislative action. This post originally appeared on Arabella Advisors'' Greater Good blog as part of the series Impact 2014. Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?” I was wrong.

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MARCH 21, 2023

million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 The disaster also displaced over 1.9 An estimated 2.2 An estimated 2.2

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

NStreet Village : N Street Village is a community of empowerment and recovery for homeless and low-income women in Washington, D.C. DC Jazz Festival : With more than 100 performances in dozens of venues across the city, the DC Jazz Festival is the largest music festival in Washington, D.C.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A pre-pandemic study by the Urban Institute – a research center based in Washington DC – also found eighty percent of nonprofits relied on volunteers, but did not have the knowledge to engage and adequately manage them effectively. Reading the headlines it seems that the government has stepped in to help the nonprofits sector survive.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. Washington State Wine Commission. Silver – Health Website.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. Washington State Wine Commission. Silver – Health Website.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

Where : Washington, D.C. & About : Formerly DMA: Washington Nonprofit Conference) Hosted by ANA (Association of National Advertisers), which acquired DMA Nonprofit Federation , this multi-day conference offers plenty of fresh ideas and expertise. National Conference of Volunteering and Service: Points of Light.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 27, 2008

As part of the large national award we received from the Department of Education, we are spending a lot more time in Washington. The biggest issue I'm still working on is one I mentioned two years ago: getting access to the textbooks in the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC). This is our current objective.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). National LGBTQ Task Force / Washington, DC / 475. The National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2018 Creating Change Conference convenes in Washington, DC, January 24-28, 2018. Finance / @southwestfdns.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

At Grantli, I have created a state resources page where you can find useful links to state government departments and various other resources. National Council On Aging. The AARP® Purpose Prize award is a national award in the United States that celebrates people 50 and older who are using their life experience to make a difference.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 11, 2014

There’s been a lot of recent activity coming out of Washington, DC … it’s a good time for an update. Consumer Data Privacy Activities in Washington. In recent weeks, we’ve seen some important publications coming from our nation’s capital. It all boils down to ones and zeroes. People know people.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

TNPA Leadership Summit Date: September 19-23, 2023 Location: Washington, D.C. Good Tech Fest Date: TBD Location: Washington, D.C. & Good Tech Fest is a conference for professionals in the nonprofit, social impact, and government spaces who are seeking to create an impact with technology. from May 1 through May 3.

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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2016

Since then, politics are transforming Millennials and their view on government and the public sector. A 2016 Washington Post expose. and its premier media partner The Washington Post will present a two-hour bipartisan forum that will address the main issues facing Millennial voters. Absolutely. This year, MCON 2016. your voice.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Craig Foster, a former Australia National Football Team captain who played 29 times for Australia, led an international campaign to free a young Bahraini footballer and refugee, Hakeem al-Araibi, from a Thai prison. There, he and his team assist Senate offices in building a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our nation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Last night I was able to meet Vivek Kundra, the new Chief Information Officer of the federal government, at an event organized by Full Circle Fund and the Craigslist Foundation hosted by IBM at their offices on Market Street in San Francisco. For me, it's an amazing change. Here's some background on these three key White House staffers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2013

Countless organizations could benefit from Kyle’s skills, yet there is no system connecting national service alumni with nonprofits and public sector agencies most in need of young talent. We’re kick-starting this initiative and conversation on June 20 in Washington, D.C.,

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Forum One

APRIL 18, 2023

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW) was struggling with their content development workflows. The Washington State All Payer Claims Database (WA-APCD) was struggling with the process they had in place for distributing data to their constituents.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways. National Forest Foundation.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

“I’m increasingly inclined to think that there should be some regulatory oversight, maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish. The public demands it, and because of it, governments are responding. . We do not know the full power of artificial intelligence (AI) yet.

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Care2

JUNE 14, 2013

Next week, the Care2 Team will join more than 5,000 passionate volunteers in Washington, D.C. for the Points of Light National Conference on Volunteering and Service. For a few days in June, thousands of people will come to Washington, D.C. The conference takes place Wednesday, June 19 through Saturday June 22.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The incoming Obama administration is pledging to use some innovative internet strategies to expand citizen access to government information and processes. For example, Vivek Kundra, the Washington, D.C. government CTO, spoke about how DC has created more than 200 data feeds on D.C. A tall order. city issues and indicators.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

His work examines the challenges of performance measurement, accountability, and governance facing organizations with a social purpose . Senior Vice President for Military, Veteran and Government Affairs. National University. National Community Relations and Development Director & National Spokesperson.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 22, 2011

The letter begins "Series of meetings have been held over the past 7 months with the secretary general of the United Nations Organization. And no need to worry about the offer's legitimacy, because "everything has been taken care of by the Federal Government of Nigeria, The United Nation and also the FBI.". WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2009

BE a Government Consultant and Use Social Media: A Guide | Social Media Strategery – Here's an interesting post from Steve Radick about 10 ways to be a good government consultant using social media. "As Find me on Delicious for more! ″ consultants." " Robin Caldwell: Black Like Me?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2009

BE a Government Consultant and Use Social Media: A Guide | Social Media Strategery - Here's an interesting post from Steve Radick about 10 ways to be a good government consultant using social media. "As Find me on Delicious for more! ″ consultants." " Robin Caldwell: Black Like Me? "Hujambo from Tanzania!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington raised $2,017,196 with 17,838 donations for over 1,000 nonprofits in the DC, suburban Maryland, and northern Virginia areas. In social media, this event generated over 8,000 tweets using the #give2max hashtag and daylong trending in the Washington region. Category: Politics & Government.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This was also a decade of prosperity and success for many in the nation towards the turn of the century. The two developed a system of fundraising that had never been seen before: setting a time limit on their campaign for constructing a new building in Washington D.C., This gave them greater voice in the government.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

VisionLink''s Role VisionLink customers are among those providing 2-1-1 services, from New York to Washington state, from Florida to Maine, and here in our own state of Colorado--and for many regional and metropolitan systems in between. Requests for health and mental health services increased to 15% of all calls. With approximately 1.5

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Earlier this year, the Network for Nonprofit Technology Solution Providers (NNTSP) organized as part of TechSoup Global, combining their resources to create a national network of local technology capacity-builders serving the nonprofit sector. Washington, D.C.) National Donations Management Network D.C.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 26, 2009

Michelle Obama was a big part of Public Allies and is a huge fan of national service Public Private partnerships. There is interest from other groups in the government and the White House, like OSTP and the Office of Public Engagement. The Corporation for National and Community Service is clearly at the center of this.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You’ll get the latest information on grantmakers and upcoming deadlines categorized by national, regional, and Federal funding opportunities. It’s delivered monthly and is categorized by international, Canadian, Canadian Government, and Federal funding opportunities. Morgan’s Private Banking Foundation Finder is focused nationwide.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2012

Winners will be announced at the Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits in Washington D.C. Best Online Campaign — National Partnership for Women & Families was presented the award for its "Right Over Might" — The Betty Dukes and Women of Wal-Mart Campaign. If so, nominate a nonprofit for an Impact Award!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Seattle, Washington: King County Executive Director Forum. Seattle, Washington: What You Need to Know About Board Governance. Seattle, Washington: Fall Nonprofit Technology Speed Geek. Seattle, Washington: Recruit, Engage, and Retain a Great Board. Paris, France: Forum National des Associations et des Fondations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Networked Nonprofit at PRSA in Washington, DC. Kami Huyse, my business partner at Zoetica, gave a presentation at PRSA Conference in Washington, DC about social media integrated into cause-related marketing and CSR (it is the research we’re working on as part of our fellowship with the Society for New Communications Research ).

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Care2

MAY 30, 2014

Unconference on June 26 th at SEIU headquarters in Washington, DC. She''ll also talk about the national and international impact urban revitalization''s having, and how your organization can utilize similar strategies for the issues you''re working on. How to disrupt your board and governance. The Nonprofit 2.0

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2012

With your help, we’ve amassed a wealth of current information on demand for services, trends in government support, board participation, and financial health. This increase in demand is coupled with unreliable and insufficient funding, particularly from the government. What will happen when the next round of cuts takes effect?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2011

The New York Times reported on the use of social media and protests suggesting that Egypt’s government was afraid of the power of social networking tools.

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