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I am writing a book about social media for nonprofits!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It will be published by McGraw-Hill in New York City and is scheduled to hit bookstores, Amazon and e-readers in Fall 2011. but what are some other social media tools, topics, and issues important to you and your organization? That’s right! I am writing a book about social media for nonprofits. THANKS very much!

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The Benefits of Hosting Small Fundraising Events vs. Large Galas

Nonprofit Tech for Good

COVID-19 has forced the issue. One New York City-based organization held a similar event but framed it as a decentralized version of their “gala.” In the years before COVID, smaller organizations frustrated by the effort and expense of a big blowout event have always sought creative alternatives to formal, sit-down galas.

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Social DRM: It’s About Equal Access for All

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Guest Beneblog by Gerardo Capiel, Benetech's VP, Engineering One of the highlights of my meeting circuit each year is the O’Reilly Tools of Change conference in New York City. There is no better place to engage with colleagues about new technologies, changing business models, fresh ideas, and shared standards.

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Using data to make LGBTQ+ elders and their needs visible 

Candid

SAGE (Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders) is the only national organization dedicated to addressing issues related to LGBTQ+ people and aging. In addition, SAGE partnered with developers to build two housing developments in New York City that now serve hundreds of low-income LGBTQ+ elders, some of whom were formerly homeless.

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Travel Tips for Social Entrepreneurs

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Here's how I kicked off the conversation: We spend a lot of time talking about the big picture issues around social change. But, sometimes it’s important to get practical and talk about nuts and bolts issues. For example, I almost always stay with one of my cousins in New York City.

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Highlights from Candid’s most popular philanthropic resources in 2023?

Candid

Candid’s Issue Lab is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing social sector knowledge. It also examines the findings from its comprehensive assessment of New York City’s nonprofits’ leadership demographics. The report also offers advice for policymakers to address teacher turnover, an issue that many U.S.

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Great reads from around the web on August 24th

Amy Sample Ward

So far, Council Speaker Christine Quinn has not called for a vote on this issue. But now, it just may happen — after the coaltion (with a little help from their friends) gave us an impromptu course in how to run online rapid response."

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