Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

Our recently completed 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest winners and finalists are an impressive group, showcasing the broad reach and impact of TechSoup member charities doing environmental work. Their stories also highlight how important having the right technology is to accomplishing this important work. Shoreline Solar.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

She is the co-founder and co-director of Women's Global Green Action Network , a nonprofit that cultivates global partnerships of grassroots women environmental leaders by providing access to communication tools, support services and networking capabilities. Below is a transcript of an interview with her from the Big Vision Podcast.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

There have the been the well discussed successes like DonorsChoose and Lil Green Patch. People are writing their own stories and ideas about our cause rather than us publishing content. See, a movement compels someone to make your cause a part of their life, not just their Facebook profile. How can you tell the difference?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2010

We will publish a number of these stories as “Conversational&# case studies over the next few weeks on both Kami’s blog Communication Overtones and here on Beth’s Blog. We are sharing our research in the early stages to help identify other case studies we should profile and to get feedback on our working hypothesis.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JULY 13, 2008

Here's a success story. They did this by creating a Cause and a Fan Page for the org, and by forming a relationship with an ecology oriented game on Facebook, (lil) Green Patch. Six months later the (lil) Green Patch application is one of the most popular on Facebook, with of 6 million users!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2008

Tyson Foods has perfected a social media strategy that leverages blog comments for food donations as noted on the Fast Company blog , (part of its innovative giving series which included a profile of me !) First Book has teamed up with Disney to celebrate the release of "Bedtime Stories," a holiday movie. Here's a few examples.

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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. Virginia DeBolt pointed me to this very inspiring story about a third grader in Albuquerque who raised $6000 to build a library in Ethiopia.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Conduct research to determine your nonprofit’s story. These questions will help you understand the story that’s currently surrounding your nonprofit. Then, you can consider what’s different between that story and your ideal brand positioning. Social Networks: Which social networks do your organization have profiles on?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The donation page required a user to create a log-in profile, so CC also collected information about party guests as potential new donors or volunteers. Then, CMMB sends a welcome e-mail to the user that includes a thank-you and a story about where the package, along with other packages, is going.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 14, 2009

Usaservice.org has a Faceboook Cause that you can join, share with friends, and feature on your profile. Submit your video of 3 minutes or less telling the story of what you plan to do on MLK Day. Dorsey, the President of Echoing Green. Enter the YouTube Contest Usaservice.org is also sponsoring a YouTube contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

It is a story about a grasshopper who has spent the warm months singing away while the ant worked hard to store up food for winter. The story is used to teach the virtues of hard work and preparation. Global Giving's " Giving Made Green " launched last week and was written up in the New York Times.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2009

This morning the Washington Post published an article titled " To Nonprofits Seeking Cash, Facebook App Isn't So Green: Though Popular, 'Causes' Ineffective for Fundraising." Flickr Photo by Vaguely Artistic. When I first saw the article, I thought it was the article from a year ago where they said basically the same thing.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2012

But is that the end of the story? "Yes, there will be high profile mistakes, but tell me there haven’t been virus infestations and data breaches within hundreds, if not thousands of small not-for-profits. Richard Cooper of Charity Technology Trust (CTT) in the U.K. conference, or that just oh-too-tempting website/email.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

A Few Book Suggestions: Be Bold: Create a Career with Impact , a publication of Echoing Green. They were all Echoing Green Fellows who received up to $90,000 in seed funding and technical support to turn their ideas into sustainable organizations. Repeat until you create your big vision! Still wondering where to start?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2008

The green represents the views directly coming from dig. Some bloggers will also repost dig stories as well. With a well built profile you can do a serious amount of marketing for very cheap. Getting it on the digg homepage was the difference between getting 30 and 30,000 pageviews. They have also brought in 95% new visits.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2010

This is commonly called a donor profile. Telling your story. Q: What is my story? What is a life changing story example for us? A: Telling your story is essential to good fundraising. A: Telling your story is essential to good fundraising. When you can pull your donor into the story, do it.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2007

The photo and story of the entrepreneur help the donor to visualize how their loan will make a difference, and the updates written by the person receiving the loan make the lenders feel like they are having a direct impact. In addition, a lender can see profiles of other people who have made a loan to the same entrepreneur.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Monday, September 6, 2010 Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations Joey Ashers new 100-page book, 15 Minutes Including Q&A provides a "plan to save the world from lousy presentations," proclaims Asher. You dont want people wondering why youre telling them a story. Tell the story chronologically.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

s taken us a long time to build up credible, authoritative profiles and groups on sites like Care2 , Digg , Facebook , Flickr , and StumbleUpon. ??? I'm going reel off the names of some tools that I've observed you using and would love your best piece of advice or tell me a story about how you've used it in your org. But that???s

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

Saturday, August 14, 2010 Communicate Often And Tell A Story "Most leaders visions fail, not due to a leaders inadequacies, but due to the leaders lack of communication," said Margaret Reynolds of Reynolds Consulting, LLC in Lees Summit, MO. Leaders need to communicate often, regularly and consistently," she recommended. "In

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Guest Post Written By: Victoria Greene. They counteract this by telling the stories of people both past and present who have connections with the American Red Cross. Don’t be afraid to share people’s stories because it will make your organization feel a lot more friendly and open. 5 NONPROFITS WINNING AT SOCIAL MEDIA.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Baldrick’s Foundation shares expert story-telling advice. Creating share-worthy content means understanding your audience and the story they want to tell. Twitter and Facebook serve different functions, but two things should always be consistent: your ask and your story. bonus: she includes video and slides}.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

I'm going to be green. They capture the negative stories of the inner city. Why not tell stories about the great things that are happening there like the great companies that are creating a lot of jobs and thriving, and doing great things not only locally, but around the world. That's a very long story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2010

First, some back story: Ashoka was founded on the belief that social entrepreneurs are the most powerful force changing the world. Changemakers.com is the most high-profile example of Ashoka’s new approach to building community and fostering innovation, but so too is the work we are doing in social media and, in particularly Twitter.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

Did you hit the green button? You could look at their past giving, their philanthropic interests and tendencies like whether they support local agencies or only give to organizations with a national profile. Check out their LinkedIn profile. Do they want to hear stories of impact? Valerie: Okay. Are we there yet?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Spencer Brodsky is 17 and he is spending his time online to raise money to bring Green Stoves to Rwanda , something he's been doing for the past 2 years. . The organizations listed are profiled by other young people. Encourage Them To Give Their Time : Laura Hecht shared a wonderful story. Spencer Brodsky.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2018

Advocacy organizations can and should help when they can, but don’t try to cover genuine shoots of green with a carpet of astroturf. Build relationships with coalition partners, journalists, high-profile activists, opinion leaders and other potential allies or conduits for messaging. Let the grassroots be grassroots!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2010

Monday, July 12, 2010 The next time you stay at a Marriott hotel look in the nightstand drawer for Marriotts booklet that highlights its milestones and tells the Marriott story. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

Green and brown are often used for wildlife and nature nonprofits. The CHOA donation page uses its green brand color and logo so viewers can quickly know what donation page they’re on. This ensures the brand name is being spread and related to your content in case these are shared from your profile. Infographics.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 25, 2021

Steven: because of the pandemic, true story. Robin: True story. This is a true story. you’ll see the data template, profile management, transaction management, interaction management, and report management. You’ve been a stalwart on the webinars for Bloomerang for many years. Robin: I was, yeah.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2010

One of my favorite anonymous manager stories. Posted by Eric Jacobson at 9:04 PM Labels: General Management Skills , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said. New employee messes up and losses $1 million. His boss calls him in. The employees asks if he'll be fired. The boss says, "Fire, You.I

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ▼ October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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