Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Refurbished computers are not for every organization, so we thought it’d be interesting to talk to someone who is using refurbished equipment in their nonprofit to find out how it’s going. The mission of Transition Projects is to help people to transition from homelessness to permanent housing.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Yet many people who write nonprofit fundraising emails do not spend much time on the subject line, nor do they take the time to learn about the types of subject lines that get results. Whenever I sign up for emails from a nonprofit, I’m interested in what they’re doing. Breaking: Record number of homeless people need help in Atlanta .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. Let’s just be honest right up front: in the case of many nonprofits, the staff is small and the time is limited. How can storytelling improve your nonprofit’s communication strategy?

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Here are some inspiring holiday gift campaigns that benefit nonprofits: Best Friends: Symbolic Charitable Gifts. These gifts are symbolic, so no matter which one you choose, you’re making a big difference for homeless pets here at the Sanctuary and around the country. And you’re making life meaningful, too.

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Kindful

MAY 1, 2021

On this page, you’ll find their missions and ways to support their important work, as well as some resources for nonprofit professionals. Mission: The Tacoma Recovery Center and Café is a community of women and men impacted by substance disorders, addiction, homelessness, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Laughs for the Troops.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2022

Multimillion dollar gifts and mega gifts come in all shapes and super sizes and whether you work at a smaller nonprofit or one that has a $100 million budget, you can gain a lot from a mega gift. Bring large, organization-wide projects and initiatives to life. Nothing in life is easy or simple.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

For nonprofits that have online stores or receive a percentage of profits from ethical retailers, it could be a banner year for online sales. BFAS runs the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States and works nationwide to create a time of No More Homeless Pets. percent to $586.1 Best Friends Animal Society Store.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. Giving Advice The most obvious role for a nonprofit Advisory Board is to give advice to the Governing Board and staff. They could advise the organization based on their personal experiences.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Charitable giving was up in 2020 , and projections for nonprofit giving trends in 2021 and 2022 are even rosier. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Yesterday we talked about the importance of content marketing for nonprofits. Knowing that it can be tough to execute on we thought we’d give you a few examples of nonprofits effectively using content marketing as a key part of their online strategy. Here are 5 nonprofit content marketing examples. Hopefully you caught it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

9) Religious donors are more likely to give to charitable organizations that provide basic needs and support the causes of children and youth, health and wellness, and hunger and homelessness. Donors are also highly engaged in civic life. 11) Donors are very involved with their favorite causes and charitable organizations offline.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

Read up on "ingestible" electronic pills, cloud storage price wars, how the Star Trek Tricorder has come to life, and more. High-Tech Help for Homelessness. Why would a homeless person need a mobile phone? It also uses Twitter to “find, counsel, and direct as many homeless people as possible to help.”

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your request for support should connect with the passion your donor or prospect already has for the work your nonprofit does. It’s not about convincing people that your mission matters or that your nonprofit is worthwhile. In an Ask, use “you” to show the donor what’s possible – “You can help change a life.”

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There’s nothing more exciting than making the decision to start a nonprofit! But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. Seriously, about half of all new nonprofits don’t make it through the first year or so. Everyone starts a nonprofit to make a difference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

As crowdfunding practices mature and become an valuable part of the nonprofit fundraising toolkit, there is a need to set standards and expectations. Five Best Practices in Nonprofit Crowdfunding by Robert Wu. Nonprofit crowdfunding is changing the landscape in online fundraising. Start with a measurable goal. Fundraising'

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

Founded in 1949, Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is the largest animal welfare group for homeless and abused animals in Southern Colorado. Their generosity helped restock medical supplies and give vulnerable pets the life-saving medical care they deserve. As an open admission shelter, no animal is ever turned away. What to do?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 4, 2021

The mass vaccination effort taking place across the United States isn’t only integral to saving lives, it’s essential for resuming pre-COVID life: hugging family members, attending sporting events, returning to the office or in-person classes. By: Courtney Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at CCA.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2019

posted by Heather Aal Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Not all revenue streams are created equal in the nonprofit sector. The New Life Center (NLC), led by Rob Swiers, provides support and shelter for those afflicted with addiction and homelessness. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes. What is personal gratitude?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2018

My mom was generous and supportive of everyone in her life and those less fortunate than her. She was proud of my accomplishments in the Nonprofit Technology field, including being a board member of NTEN, and that prompted her to learn about it. In Loving Memory of Ruth D. She also posed for social media photos with all my books.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. Each of these groups provided insights into the challenge, determined a focus area where technology can help, and developed a solution.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 23, 2012

Nonprofits have a unique character in our society. This legal status recognizes that nonprofits exist for more than a bottom line. Nonprofits exist for the community. Most nonprofits don’t think of themselves as a political organization. Yet, nonprofits by their nature are an integral part of any community’s life.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 28, 2021

There is always something new to share – a different perspective, an emerging trend, or a real-life example of a volunteer manager with a brilliant idea that deserves attention. Volunteer engagement is endlessly bloggable because our profession is about people, building community, and transforming this world for the better.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

It can contribute to exchanges and interactions that are at the heart of nonprofit network building. In working with a nonprofit intermediary, we brought together a knowledge team that met monthly over the course of nine months. Datamaking can ground processes of joint learning that energize grantee relationships.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2006

Last week I wrote about a virtual homeless teenager in Second Life who raising awareness of the plight of homeless teens in Spain. 1 text or phone entrance fee go to help The Foyer Foundation , a nonprofit that works with homeless young people. tools to he word through the gaming community by using Digg.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Specifically, leading a 9 to 5 life at a job where you "increase shareholder value" and "exceed client expectations," while at night, you spend your precious spare hours working for a cause you love … maybe pug rescue, meals for the homeless, or mental health advocacy … all to make a difference.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. And how they feel about their experience of giving to your nonprofit determines whether or not they stay in the relationship. They want to feel good, knowing they made a good decision to give to your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. What are you most proud of in your life?”. This is another great question that invites the donor to share about something wonderful they’ve achieved in their life.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Generosity is one of the most important values in life. GivingTuesday encourages people to give back and celebrate the holiday season by making donations to their favorite charities, and nonprofits. Using QR Codes for Nonprofit Fundraising. On Giving Tuesday, the #GivingTuesday hashtag is widely used by donors and nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

You can be their hero and change their life.”. Most nonprofit leaders would prefer this. It was a bleak situation and they were days away from being homeless. We have never been so scared of sliding into homelessness,” Jasmine said. “We A photo or a video goes a long way in bringing a story to life.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

How many times have you seen a local shop serving as a drop-off point for donations to a homeless shelter or food bank? These efforts pay dividends to the business while benefiting said non-profit and improving the quality of life in the local community. Nonprofit' Or donating a percentage of their sales to a local charity?

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Read real-life accounts of how technology is improving lives and communities with support from TechSoup, its global partners, and its generous donor partners. where donated Adobe Creative Suite software empowers homeless people in St. Each spot on the map corresponds to the unique story of an individual social benefit organization.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 21, 2015

The nonprofit has two cybercenters and two cybercafes spread out across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. One of the projects this organization is working on is called Connect 4 Life , a mobile phone program for LGBT homeless youth. LGBT Technology Partnership's Digital Inclusion Project. Lesbians Who Tech.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

After all, this is their idea, their brain-child, their life. It’s a question on the minds of thousands of small businesses, startup tech companies and—yes—nonprofits. Almost every nonprofit experiences this, whether they’re applying for grant funding, asking for donations or recruiting board members.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

The more you make readers of your blog feel like they have an inside scoop, the more they will feel like they are a part of your nonprofit's "superfan" community — and then they will share that content in their networks. For instance, you could feature a video of someone who once was homeless but now is a proud homeowner.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Those of us in the world of nonprofit fundraising are starting to think about how to best leverage the next four months. of nonprofits start planning their year-end appeal in October. My 3:1 ratio tells us that we should be communicating with people 3 times as often as we Ask so they feel valued by your nonprofit.

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