Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As more mature donors have begun aging out of philanthropy, Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z donors, as well as people of color, are now assuming the giving mantle. This includes the student who can only pledge a few dollars as well as affluent households contributing midsize and major gifts.

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AFP Blog

JULY 11, 2012

Viral Philanthropy: The Impact of Crowdsourced Compassion : Bus monitor Karen Klein didn’t ask the world for sympathy, and she definitely didn’t request money. But once Internet users watched the heartbreaking viral video of young students harassing Klein, they reached for their wallets.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Avi is just back from Tanzania where he and other Epic Change team members were working with the students in the classroom built with last year’s TweetsGiving proceeds. We just spent three weeks at Shepherd’s Junior near Arusha, Tanzania setting up a technology lab and wireless internet at the school. What is Epic Change?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Avi is just back from Tanzania where he and other Epic Change team members were working with the students in the classroom built with last year’s TweetsGiving proceeds. We just spent three weeks at Shepherd’s Junior near Arusha, Tanzania setting up a technology lab and wireless internet at the school. What is Epic Change?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

Let’s look at the possible factors that caused philanthropy to run wild and capture the attention of so many people, inspire them to participate, and donate to stop the disease. 5) Whacky, Goofy, and Fun: “Stunt Philanthropy” has been around for years. What can or cannot be reproduced? (1)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2012

Note From Beth: With the rise of mobile adoption and the primary use to access the Internet and social platforms, it is reaching across consumer segments of all income levels. Communities In Schools of Pittsburgh-Allegheny County, heard from one of its students about its school day schedule. “We Please join us for the conversation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

It is home to the School of Earth and Sustainability, which gives students and faculty a hub to study and research topics related to the environmental sciences and sustainability. UMass Amherst also boasts an efficient recycling program and one of New England’s largest solar panel projects.

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Achieve

MARCH 24, 2022

They present the perfect opportunity for young students to participate in charitable giving while doing something as simple as giving away shoes they’ve outgrown. are a type of corporate philanthropy—the programs that businesses undertake to support charitable causes. Shoe Drive Fundraisers. Shoe drive fundraisers are a fan favorite.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

Five pressing issues that have emerged as priorities for corporate philanthropy and volunteerism are: 1. Digital Education: With 91% of students around the world and 32 million in the US alone currently out of school, companies are stepping up to address the learning gap that is intensified by the inequities of the digital divide.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Symantec doesn’t just give back as a company — their employees are also a big part of their worldwide philanthropy. Corporate Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector. Learn more about Symantec’s programs in promoting women in technology, gender equality, and diversity in hiring and promoting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

And there is Jack Andraka , a high school student who got obsessed with finding a cure for cancer and created a test that can detect pancreatic cancer. Isadora Faber, 14-year-old Brazilian student who launched an online Classroom Diary on Facebook to discuss problems in her school, such as broken desks and bathrooms without toilet seats.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project Mobile Connections to Libraries study, 13 percent of patrons have visited a library website or accessed library services via a mobile device. Incorporating responsive web design into your overall website planning will give it a longer "shelf life" on the Internet.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

There is major emphasis on what is possible when ingenuity, 11K gb internet connections and collaborative teams intersect. It’s a student crowd, including grad students, and it’s a first job — of the “Is this all there is?&# Not in the Nevada desert, but in huge indoor spaces in pup tents. (In

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This was part of the national conversation when schools pivoted to online classrooms, which catered to families with reliable internet, ample supply of modern devices, and space to use them. The issue of accessibility goes beyond simply having a computer and internet. School districts scrambled to get Chromebooks to students.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 10, 2020

Each student and often the teachers would buy or make a valentine for every student in the class. Our team set up this campaign so that anyone with internet access and an email address can submit a message. Below are my five tips for creating something similar at your shop. Tip 1: Highlight a Treasured Childhood Memory.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2015

And there is Jack Andraka , a high school student who got obsessed with finding a cure for cancer and created a test that can detect pancreatic cancer. Isadora Faber, a 14-year-old Brazilian student, launched an online Classroom Diary on Facebook to discuss problems in her school, such as broken desks and bathrooms without toilet seats.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Internet Fame and the True Impact of Influence — SocialFish – "You may be aware that there is a big debate going on in the social media blogosphere about “influence&#. But that doesn't mean everyone else sees the world, and words, the way I do. What do you think?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2007

How do you optimize your media (like video and photographs) to upload quickly and take up less time (and money spent) at an Internet cafe? How do you get students to write concisely, boil ideas down to their essence. I just discovered a new site called " Great Nonprofits " another participatory philanthropy site.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Micro-philanthropy -- that ambiguous term that refers to all things socially networked, small-scale, and charitable -- will have matured. Simplistic appeals targeted at teens and college students don't. Figure out what your need is, set a bounty on it as a deliverable, and then witness how the Internet responds. Get an iPhone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2008

Here's a few good blogs written by GenYs that cover nonprofit technology, philanthropy, social change, and more. His blog covers social technology, social action, philanthropy - with a UK perspective. Philanthropy. GenYGive is written by Miriam Kagan and talks about motivations and trends related to philanthropy and Gen Y.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

I teach a seminar course on integrated social media strategy for international nonprofits and a session for students to learn how they leverage their professional networks for career and learning in a flexible classroom space. I also had was a guest lecturer for a Berkeley MBA Class on networks and New School for Public Engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2007

on the interplay of newspapers and internet content. Marketing, Fundraising, and Philanthropy So far, there will be at least four bloggers live blogging at the Council on Foundations conference. The "invited live bloggers" are Susan Herr , Tactical Philanthropy , Worldchanging and Lucy. Where's the conference tag?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 20, 2007

Facebook isn't just for college students anymore. If you don't know how to post a video on the Internet, Freevlog can show you how). Be sure to search for your favorite nonprofits' names, especially on YouTube, you may be surprised to find that they have a channel. JOIN: Join a social network, or two, or three!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 15, 2007

MacArthur Foundation announces a Virtual Philanthropy event in Second Life next week. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon, the capstone thesis project for Heinz School Masters students. David Wilcox riffs on Steve Bridger's shout. What do you think? Not sure what a Game for Change is?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? Its an exciting time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

" Allan also offers an analysis of the nonprofit micro-philanthropy applications, but says it is too early to speculate where things will be in the next 21 days or next few months. If you are the Internet marketing person or responsible for your organization's web strategy, how does this impact your strategy? What is Openness?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 30, 2021

A CRM is customer relationship management technology that helps nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses manage their relationships with current and prospective constituents, students, and customers. Unifying student communications. Identifying prospective donors. Storing constituent information. Why Use a CRM?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2009

Haven't you changed the model some, because it was a fundraising model through students fundraising, and now it's a little bit different? We would bring students. And is there anything else that you wanted to talk about FORGE's work, or philanthropy, or international development that you didn't get to cove r?

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Care2

AUGUST 7, 2007

For a good overview of other group fundraising (or micro-philanthropy), check out Peter Deitzs writing about the benchmarks and tools). While the exact demographic numbers are somewhat disputed , without a doubt the typical user is a young student. Perhaps this would be even better for the organization in the long run.

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Care2

JULY 24, 2007

For a good overview of other group fundraising (or micro-philanthropy), check out Peter Deitzs writing about the benchmarks and tools). While the exact demographic numbers are somewhat disputed , without a doubt the typical user is a young student. Perhaps this would be even better for the organization in the long run.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2015

And while over a billion are connected, they are also working on getting two thirds of the world that doesn’t have internet access connected through an initiative called Internet.org , which is bringing together technology leaders, nonprofits and local communities. The account inspired many to copy the concept or become an internet meme.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2008

There is a tradition of micro-philanthropy here, although it isn't necessarily taken online. Unfortunately, many don't have regular Internet access (or credit cards) so their support doesn't count towards the contest. For $50, we can help adult students with their English for the whole year!!

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Erica Waasdorop makes a guest appearance on the Philanthropy for All blog to share a key insight she’s learned about the monthly giving: Every Monthly Giving Program is Tailor Made. Don’t blame it on the internet. Know your objectives. Listen More. Ideas and stories were going viral long before the web.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2012

It is also can be expensive for participants from outside the US, but WomenWhoTech and their sponsors offset the long distance charges and one participant got access to use a faster Internet connection. The program includes an IT program where women receive weekly instruction in using Microsoft Office and navigating the Internet.

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Non Profit Quarterly

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Rob Reich: Big philanthropy is an exercise of power, and wherever there is concentrated power in a democratic society, the civic attitude toward it should be scrutiny, not gratitude. Computer science is one of the most popular majors at Stanford—it’s taken by nearly 20 percent of the student body. I’m Amy Costello.

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