Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

Consider hosting a fundraising training session or providing a resource library for your board members so they’re aligned on best practices. Set up a mentoring program between veteran and novice board members. This will help your nonprofit establish the foundational support it needs to make its campaigns successful.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

I had an exceptionally knowledgeable mentor who ran an office engaged in multiple types of fundraising activities: endowment (major gifts), special project fundraising (grant writing), annual fund (with a corporate slant), membership, database administration, special events, and volunteer management. My mind was a sponge.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2017

But, they all can only happen when there's strong leadership at the company's helm.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2014

The outpouring of fond remembrances from the nonprofit community is a testament to the special person he was to so many people: Jim Lynch, GreenTech Program Director at TechSoup, says of his friend and colleague: "We worked together at TechSoup, and I regard him as one of my mentors. He was our social media manager.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Most charities and many libraries have part time or accidental techies taking care of their technology. By proper tech planning I mean the things that TechSoup for Libraries Technology Planning Cookbook talks about: Pulling together a committee of stakeholders to serve on a planning committee. Proper Tech Planning.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

While her internship could be tough at times, Mackey's mentors at Year Up pushed her to move forward in her career. Libraries Building Bridges. Public libraries are also working diligently to close both the digital and the opportunity gap: from giving free classes on resume-building to providing free access to technology.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 23, 2014

But, they all can only happen when there''s strong leadership at the company''s helm.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 29, 2010

Conversation Two I had agreed to act as a mentor to a Global Changemaker, in this case Mousa Mousawy, an Iraqi teenager now living in Jordan. I had no idea when I agreed to the mentor gig that there would be something like this I actually know something (a lot) about. What a great kick-off for a day!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2015

But, they all can only happen when there's strong leadership at the company's helm.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Create a leadership library of nonprofit books for staff to check out and read. Mentoring program and cross training. Encourage sharing what is learned at conferences with staff. Professional development plans/funds. Allow staff to identify “stretch assignments”. Create a norm about respecting work in progress and need for quiet time.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

While both are important to your nonprofit, charity, cause, or library, both together just might be its secret weapon. He served as a mentor at SXSWi in 2012. Digital storytelling is everywhere these days. And if there's any more widespread topic than digital storytelling, it's data. Join us on Tuesday, April 9, at 10:00 a.m.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2017

It also expanded its online training program with refugee-specific networks that enable learners to connect with one another, access specialized mentors and volunteers, and identify opportunities for professional growth. In response to the ongoing global refugee crisis, Upwardly Global just launched refugee-specific services and courses.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This is not only beneficial to mentees; it’s also rewarding for mentors. Access to Research and Data Access to research reports, market trends, and extensive research libraries is another perk that your organization should seriously consider making available for members.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 10, 2010

I’m throwing the doors open on my library of ebooks and ebook/audio combos, and marking them all half off. Thanks so much for letting me serve you, teach you and mentor you. I’ve helped startup nonprofits not only take their first steps in fundraising, but make giant leaps toward fully funding their activities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The Center for Creative Leadership advocates for the 70/20/10 Model for Learning and Development, which asserts that adults learn 70% through on-the-job stretch opportunities, 20% through coaching and mentoring, and 10% through training programs. Most of this learning takes place within the organization. 2010, October). Landles-Cobb, L.,

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

For example, the Leaderosity Learning Library by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has courses that utilize engaging learning elements such as text, video, images, and interactive features. With so much of our world today existing online, it makes sense to find learning opportunities there. Look for expert-created online courses.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

" Here at TechSoup, we're excited to see nonprofits and public libraries as well as our donor partners, Microsoft and Cisco, involved with TechHire. Volunteer as a mentor, instructor, or support for a nonprofit (such as Year Up!) or public library that is teaching tech and employment skills to underserved youth.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This group of 400+ organizations – libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers – offer you a way to access it from their location. When you use one of these, focus on using keywords or key phrases that include the type of thing or program you’re wanting to fund (art, horses, mentoring programs, etc.)

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 21, 2016

By "mission-based institutions," I mean museums, libraries, theaters, parks, churches, synagogues, afterschool programs, informal science programs, zoos, aquaria, symphonies, historic sites, dance companies. Most of all, I hope you will continue to inspire, mentor, and motivate me in my work. The result is this book.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 3, 2012

I also LOVE being a connector, coach and mentor to others and helping them to succeed. It sounds “old-school” but I love to go to my local library every Saturday to wander up and down the stacks. Developing deep, engaging, inspired and inspiring relationships with my nearest and dearest is one of the great joys of my life.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2011

As my mentor Ed Kless has stated "today's problems were yesterday's solution." In the meantime, check out the variety of donated Sage products available to eligible nonprofits and public libraries. When you need to share this information and create processes to be followed, you are ready to graduate to a CRM system.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2006

Library Services in Second Life [link]. As Lori Bell recently noted in an article about library services in Second Life, "The learning curve is somewhat steep because Second Life is like a different culture and things are done differently than in real life. But, I know that reading about it isn't the same as experiential learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2008

Photo by Topeka Library. Reverse Mentoring: Do you have a younger person in your nonprofit who is already an expert on using web 2.0 Netsquared has another Think-Tank coming up later this month. Why not have them lead a session? Don't Forget Reflection Time: This is the secret sauce to success with technology training.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

I get training, my employer pays for me to go to these conferences, webinars, but I prioritize that, but I really could use a mentor. And she really guided me and mentored me. Hopefully, you can connect with other people who are in the chat and get a mentor. I have no mentor in my area, and I am lost.”

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Mentoring and Teaching tools : Inspiration for up-and-coming leaders and tools to help teachers introduce youth to public service are just a couple of the items that you'll find to help the next generation of do- gooders get fueled.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Some segments are already well-established, including content management systems (Drupal, Joomla, WordPress), javascript libraries (Dojo, jQuery), and reporting engines (Jasper, BIRT). Identify or recruit some open-source mentors and build this skill set in your organization if it's not already there.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

We worked together here at TechSoup and I regard him as one of my mentors. He taught me how to listen for the pulse and passions of charities and libraries over social media. My friend and colleague, Michael DeLong died last week in Seattle. He had just turned 40. He was our social media manager. We mourn him and remember him well.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Other Examples: An Annual Giving Campaign, like National Center for Youth Law did $10k for a new Alzheimer’s research project Raise $25,000 to fill a new school library. Then one day, community members began mentoring, tutoring, and providing guidance. Because of that, students know it’s ok to be different. They don’t get discouraged.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 2, 2012

For the past ten years, Benetech’s Bookshare library has provided accessible books for people with print disabilities. Creativity Explored provides supportive studios for artists who receive individualized instruction from mentors, quality art materials, and professional opportunities to exhibit their work. You can too!

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 25, 2022

We build networks, connecting our users with one another and mentors to accelerate their success and use intelligent matching to curate career opportunities for our fellows in partnership with tech companies.” “We help them build a digital portfolio that showcases their practical skills in tech through hands-on projects,” Wilson says. “We

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

As CEO Richard Aston of New Zealand's Big Buddy Mentoring Trust put it in a thank-you note to TechSoup, "Without solid advice and knowledge, technology can be a curse rather than a gift." The offer will also be available for foundations, public libraries, and religious organizations. " This Just In!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

As CEO Richard Aston of New Zealand's Big Buddy Mentoring Trust put it in a thank-you note to TechSoup, "Without solid advice and knowledge, technology can be a curse rather than a gift." The offer will also be available for foundations, public libraries, and religious organizations. " This Just In!

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Skills: SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business) facilitates volunteer mentors' giving advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. Things: Find a Goodwill or public library near you to donate clothes and books. Money: If you want to search by issue for a cause to support, Network for Good and Global Giving are two places to start.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Steven: I’m seeing a lot of people, their staff, they have a caring staff, mentors, their mission, their loyal supporters, relationships with people in the community, programmatic strategies, holistic approach to the services we offer, institutional knowledge and history, that’s cool. But I don’t know about that online.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Well, that 80%, 60% of that money goes to large institutional organizations like hospitals and universities, and large cultural institutions, like museums, zoos, and libraries, and religious organizations. And then they help provide education opportunities and mentoring after school and then matriculate them into these four-year colleges.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 6, 2019

Image via State Library of Queensland (an institution I love). On the good side, I made deep connections with people who became treasured mentors, colleagues, and editors. Woman reading a book on a beached rowboat, 1925. Dear friends, This is my last post as the author of Museum 2.0. You can find all my archived Museum 2.0

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