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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. Moving a Gala Online.

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Help Hurricane Harvey Victims: Where To Donate #HoustonStrong

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When a natural disaster strikes, I make a donation to my go to national or global charities for disaster relief Team Rubicon, Save the Children , and/or Global Giving. I also ask for recommendations for local charities from colleagues. There are many more local nonprofits, focusing on animals, elderly, children, and more.

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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. This presents a huge opportunity for new sponsorships and expanded sponsor benefits if you can sell them!

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NetSquared Local Organizers Share Social Media Wisdom

Tech Soup

have teamed up to bring you events, content, and webinars centered on using social media to support your nonprofit or charity's mission. Net2 Houston: Crafty Social Marketing Tactics That Work is a report from a NetSquared Local group that swapped tips on social media planning. TechSoup Global and NetSquared.

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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. The team enjoying some local Guatemalan cuisine.

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Your Local Tech4Good Club Is Ready to Help

Tech Soup

Diversity — how to make sure the organizing team, presenters, attendees, and content are inclusive and reflective of the community. Houston, Texas: Net2Houston Refresh! Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. The workshops topics included. Friday, April 21, 2017. Tuesday, April 25, 2017.

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Getting Social with Your Local Nonprofit Tech Community

Tech Soup

The **NetSquared Victoria** team has been investigating [tools for online collaboration]([link] Check out the storify! * Houston, Texas: Monthly Meetup with Awesome and Never Before Heard of Topics/Speakers to BE! Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Want to learn about PCI compliance?