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VolunteerHub Helps Holocaust Museum Houston Increase Volunteers by 478%

Volunteer Hub

Holocaust Museum Houston needed a volunteer management solution to help them recruit, engage, and manage volunteers, following expansion. Opened in 1996, Holocaust Museum Houston has become a valuable resource for community residents and people around the world. Expansion led to an increased need for volunteers and software.

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Case Study Highlights Future of Philanthropy Depends on Next Gen Donor Learning

NonProfit PRO

Titled 'Next Gen Donor Learning: Lessons for Effective Programs from Houston and the Field,' the report identifies core questions facing any next gen donor learning effort and offers practical guidance for tackling each question.

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Flexibility and Resilience Carries the Day for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston

Greater Giving

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston.

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At AFP Lead in Houston, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance students prepare for leadership liftoff

ASU Lodestar Center

On Wednesday, October 19, a group of 12 students from Arizona State University traveled to Houston, Texas, to attend AFP Lead 2022. We are so thankful we were able to not only learn more about how to further our careers in the nonprofit sector, but were able to take a break from the heat and actually wear sweaters in the cool Houston air.

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How to Effectively Share Text-to-Donate Campaigns on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The Houston Food Bank teamed up with their local ABC affiliate during the Houston power outage and food crisis in February 2021. Let’s take a look at some examples we’ve seen that really make the most of eye-catching and engaging content to promote giving by text-to-donate. 1) Text-to-Donate on Facebook.

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Help Hurricane Harvey Victims: Where To Donate #HoustonStrong

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here’s a list of suggestions from people in my network: United Way of Houston. Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. YMCA Houston. Greater Houston Community Foundation Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. Covenant Hous e (helping homeless youth). PortLight “Inclusive Disaster Relief” SPCA of Texas.

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Givelist: Combine A Social Media Meetup with A Canned Food Drive like Houston and Boston

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Netsquared Net Tuesday meetup in Houston tonight is holding a canned food drive to support the End Hunger Network. Tomorrow, I'll speaking at The Boston Social Media Breakfast. It will include a food drive to support The Greater Boston Food Bank - appropriate given that the theme is social media for social good.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s The Best Way To Share Tax Information With Donors?

Bloomerang

Catholic Charities Galveston-Houston. Here are a few examples of how other nonprofits shared this information with their potential donors: Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City. Catholic Charities of Des Moines. Community Foundation of Western Nevada. Kansas City Symphony.

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Many lessons to be learned from the ice-bucket challenge, Rice University expert says - Your Houston News: Living

AFP Blog

Many lessons to be learned from the ice-bucket challenge, Rice University expert says - Your Houston News: Living Former presidents, pop stars, politicians,actors and athletes are among the numerous public figures who have completed the viral ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge.

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A Guide to bbcon 2021 Virtual for Nonprofits

sgEngage

Lindsay Lewis, Executive Director of Philanthropy and Data Management at YMCA of Greater Houston, will talk about how to overcome a lack of organizational trust in data. To learn about analytics… .

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Galveston nonprofit tree organization vies to win $50,000 through online contest - Houston Chronicle

AFP Blog

Galveston nonprofit tree organization vies to win $50,000 through online contest - Houston Chronicle : A community campaign to replace the tree canopy Galveston lost to Hurricane Ike is in the running for a $50,000 project award from Tom's of Maine.

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How to Sell MORE Sponsorships for Virtual or Hybrid Events

Greater Giving

Some organizations have come up with creative adaptations, like Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star in Houston, TX. The nonprofit’s BIG Taste of Houston event traditionally featured a tasting dinner with chefs on site.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

The foundation supports arts organizations of all sizes—from the performing arts to museums, from flagship institutions to small community-based groups—that bring passion, energy, and creativity to life in Houston and beyond. Areas served: Houston/Texas. Texas Instruments Foundation.

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Technology for All - CTC at the Astrodome in Houston

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Technology for all has the ctc set up in the Astrodome in Houston and you can read first hand accounts about their excellent work here. I made a donation to them - if you want to support them, you can make a donation online here.

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Funding Faith: Raising Money For Religion-Based Organizations

Bloomerang

Government Relations committee for AFP International, a board member of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (and past president of the Houston chapter), a. sustaining member of the Junior League, and a graduate of Leadership Houston.

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Why Now is the Time for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Invest in Digital

Saleforce Nonprofit

One of the many examples of Clubs springing into action to provide much-needed support during the pandemic is Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, which partnered with the Houston Food Bank to host drive-thru pantries at five Club locations. Adapting to Support a Community’s Evolving Needs.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Oakbrook Terrace, IL; Houston, TX; and Huntsville, AL. Areas served: Houston/Texas. They award grants to education and literacy programs as well as a few other categories. Areas served: Irvine, CA; Bridgewater, N.J; The Brown Foundation, Inc. The Brown Foundation, Inc. Deadlines are rolling.

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Medical Surplus Alliance Connects With Guatemalan Hospital With Help From Boulder Based Software Company & Acclaimed Photographer

VisionLink

Medical Bridges, a Houston based Medical Surplus Recovery Organization and their Guatemalan partners Amigos Pro Obras Sociales organized the difficult and complex film settings that included hospitals, clinics, patient homes and the surrounding community.

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Combat Volunteer Coordinator Turnover with VolunteerHub

Volunteer Hub

Check out how Holocaust Museum Houston is using VolunteerHub to recruit volunteers. When a volunteer enrolls for an opportunity their data is automatically stored in the system, eliminating data-entry errors and making follow-up communication easier. Retention has always been a top challenge for volunteer coordinators.

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Nonprofit Technology Meetings In Your Community

Tech Soup Blog

Houston, TX: Monthly Net2 Meetup. Open Houston and The City of Houston drafted a group of volunteer designers, writers and data scientists to streamline the local government’s communication strategy. Discover their story with NetSquared Houston. Thursday, March 6. Tuesday, March 11. Wednesday, March 12.

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Volunteer Retention Tips: How to Retain Volunteers in 2022

Volunteer Hub

Check out how these organizations are using VolunteerHub to streamline volunteer registration: Holocaust Museum Houston. Your organization can retain more volunteers by making this process simple for them. Donner Sang Compter Lebanon. Atlanta Community Food Bank. Tip #2: Create Volunteer Groups Based on Interest and Skills.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Kindful

The foundation supports arts organizations of all sizes—from the performing arts to museums, from flagship institutions to small community-based groups—that bring passion, energy, and creativity to life in Houston and beyond. Areas served: Houston/Texas. Texas Instruments Foundation.

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2012 SXSW Interactive – #nptech Highlights

Amy Sample Ward

Schipul, a web marketing agency based in Houston, Texas, announced yesterday during the 2012 South by Southwest Interactive festival that Tendenci, a content management system (CMS) will be released as an open source solution. With me on the panel was Debra Askanase, Jess Main, and Vanessa Rhinesmith. This topic was especially relevant….

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77 Quotes from VolunteerHub Clients

Volunteer Hub

“Our volunteers, docents, and donors are instrumental in the success of the museum and its programs,” said Madelyn Strubelt, Director of Visitor and Volunteer Services for Holocaust Museum Houston. Why Volunteer Management Software. The point-based reward and recognition program we have created in VolunteerHub is awesome!

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Well Done 2-1-1 Texas!

VisionLink

In fact, the state is United State''s largest 2-1-1 system, and Houston is the nation''s largest single 2-1-1 call center. This will reduce costs, improve service, and bring a new level of state-wide analytics and reporting to what is already a highly professional operation across the state.

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30 Days of NetSquared Events

Tech Soup Blog

Houston, TX: Make Every Cent Count with Your Crowdfunding Project with PledgeCents Tips! Houston, TX: We’re Crushing on Open Technology this February and Open Houston’s Our Cupid! January Events. Tuesday, January 14. Taipei, Taiwan: ????????????. Toronto, Canada: Tech Planning for 2014: Trends and Best Practices.

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Telling Your Story: NetSquared #Storymakers2017 Workshops for Nonprofits

Tech Soup Blog

Houston, Texas: Netsquared Houston: Tech Knowledge-y Show and Tell. Houston, Texas: Netsquared Houston: Storymakers 2017! Research Triangle, North Carolina: The Internet of Things: You Only Live Twice? Boston, Massachusetts: Tech Networks of Boston Roundtable: Designing Effective Public Engagement for Nonprofits.

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[PODCAST] INSPIRE with Jeff Nelson

NonProfit Hub

Jeff grew the organization from a small start-up in Chicago, with two staff members supporting 32 students, to a leading college access and success organization with a staff of 150 supporting 13,000 students in Chicago, Houston, New York, Massachusetts, Metro Atlanta and Bay Area.

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Your 2022 Guide to Blackbaud’s K-12 Conference

sgEngage

Join Amy Reaser, director of finance at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School in Houston, TX, as she shares her experience in successfully implementing Expense Management with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT®. Bring questions for the Q&A session immediately following their discussion! Excelling with Expense Management.

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How can nonprofit recruiting strategies improve organizational effectiveness?

ASU Lodestar Center

“If nonprofits can't get quality employees, their fundraising will suffer, their program delivery won't be as strong, and their expenses might increase due to decreased productivity and efficiencies,” says the Houston Chronicle. If donors only wish to support program spending, a nonprofit cannot survive.

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What is Data Intelligence?

sgEngage

See how The Houston Zoo saw a 373% increase in ROI. . Analytics simplifies the processes that fundraising professionals must apply every day, enabling them to do more with less and invest their time in more strategic ways. Data Intelligence and Your Organization’s Future .

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Get Help in Telling the Story of Your Nonprofit's Impact

Tech Soup Blog

Houston, Texas: NetSquared Houston: Storymakers 2017! Houston, Texas: NetSquared Houston. O'Fallon, Missouri: Learn How to Apply for a $10,000 per Month Google AdWords Grant. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: The Content Marketing Blueprint. Seattle, Washington: Springboard 2017 Graduation.

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Bridging Offline/Online: Tweetups

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

.&# A quick search of museum tweet up show many results including the recent Hubble and Holst , with a private showing of the Hubble 3D IMAX at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences and a special performance by Houston Symphony musicians. Some Tips: Tweet Before the Tweet Up To Build Excitement.

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Blackbaud Headed to SXSWi 2011

NetWits

He is an accidental tourist in Texas and lives in The Woodlands, just north of Houston, with his wife and two young boys. He is a recovering political junkie who has served on more than a dozen political campaigns and, as far as he knows, he is the only two-time winner of the USA Today online haiku contest. He loves bacon.

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For example, this post by the Houston Food Bank tags and shows appreciation for their sponsor , CVS Health. Since the LinkedIn community is a social network built for business and nonprofit professionals, it is absolutely a best practice to tag and thank your corporate sponsors and partners. 3) Monitor your LinkedIn Analytics.

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NetSquared in May: Get Face-to-Face with Your Nonprofit Peers

Tech Soup Blog

Houston, TX: Help a Houston NonProfit and Come Brainstorm Fundraising Solutions! San Francisco, CA: Let’s Learn How to Stop Integrating Your CRM and Start Integrating Your People! Taipei, Taiwan: Nonprofit organizations accountability and transparency. Toronto, Canada: An Accidental Techie’s Guide to IT Success.

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Planning a Fundraising Event? You Need a Plan B.

Greater Giving

Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston’s traditional annual fundraiser offered guests a memorable culinary tasting experience for virtual guests by delivering cuisine to their homes. Find partners for your live production who are capable of going virtual or contact-free. Use video and sound production to plan ahead for your event.

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Your NetSquared Holiday Gift!

Tech Soup Blog

Houston, TX: NetSquared Houston. Online: Part Two Google For Nonprofits Google Ad Grants with Net2 Northern Michigan. San Francisco, CA: Let’s Learn How to People-Power Your Campaign with Change.org. Guatemala City: Teach an Hour of Code in your classroom. Guayaquil, Ecuardor: The Guayaquil NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup.

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Event-Planning Tips from NetSquared Organizers

Tech Soup Blog

Photo: Houston NetSquared , Schipul , CC license If you want to learn more about NetSquared Local, check the map for a meetup in your area or apply to start your own. New article: A Few Good Event-Registration Tools. Discussion: Event-Registration Services. Recorded webinar: Event Promotion with Social Media.

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Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards Winners Announced

Amy Sample Ward

Houston Food Bank. With simple but effective use of word repetition, the Houston Food Bank clarifies its work and impact. “Finding a cure,” a highly used phrase for health organizations, is bolstered here by the appeal to solve a problem now so future generations won’t suffer from it. Human Services: Filling pantries. Filling lives.

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