Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit? Rebranding can be used to improve public perception of a nonprofit’s organization, but it’s a major decision and significant project to undertake. If you think it may be time to update your nonprofit’s branding, it’s helpful to know what to expect from the process.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2012

How would apps benefit your nonprofit or library? Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries. Thanks to a grant from Microsoft , TechSoup's App It Up project investigated the kinds of apps nonprofits and libraries are using to engage their constituents, tell their stories, and get their work done.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

A strong nonprofit website engages supporters, educates visitors about your mission, and accepts online donations. With that in mind, here are three tips to help you choose the right CMS for your nonprofit website: Define your website needs. The top nonprofit websites have more than just solid design and engaging content.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Why should mobile be part of libraries and nonprofits' game plan? It begs the question: Why aren't more patrons accessing library sites on their mobile devices?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2013

I recently had to create an infographic for a project. For big projects or large sets of data, you might want to consult with a professional designer or somebody on staff with design skills. I preferred starting from scratch and using Easel.ly's library of shapes, images, and fonts to create my infographic.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Q&A with a Toledo-based library on building community capacity. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

" Local humor aside, the project is exciting: 31 public parks in San Francisco will get free Wi-Fi for at least two years. At TechSoup, we support the efforts of nonprofits and public libraries working to build digitally inclusive and literate communities through donated technology from our corporate partners. century jobs.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion. 67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Create a list of needs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits. Source: Venturebeat ) I shared a few more thoughts on the impact of bots on nonprofit workplace culture here. Source: Urban Libraries Council Working Group: Press Release ). Source: National Geographic ). … Read More

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NTEN

APRIL 29, 2021

Launched in 2015 in partnership with Google Fiber , the Digital Inclusion Fellowship builds capacity and leadership in nonprofits to address digital inequity in their communities. Fellows join a year-long, project-based, professional development cohort. Previous fellows have implemented impressive and groundbreaking projects.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Are you new to the nonprofit world? Hoping to learn more about what nonprofits do, how to start a nonprofit, or how to get a grant? I’m happy to report that there’s a way to learn the ins and outs of nonprofits and fundraising, and it’s way better than Googling each question.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

We're happy to announce the launch of our new App It Up page for nonprofits and libraries. This page is where we'll be sharing what we're learning through the App It Up project. Then help us help nonprofits and libraries "App It Up" by sharing your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Qgiv

JUNE 8, 2021

Steven has contributed content to the National Council of Nonprofits, AFP, NTEN and Nonprofit Hub, and is a frequent conference speaker. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project recently released their 2020 Fourth Quarter Report, which examined giving trends for the entire 2020 calendar year.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

I'm very excited to introduce a new Microsoft-funded project we're working on here at TechSoup, called "App It Up." However, many nonprofits and libraries aren't using apps, for various reasons. We're thinking of apps in a pretty specific way for this project. What Is an App?

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

Dana Abbey is the Health Information Literacy Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental region. She has a background in public libraries, library consultation, and prescription drug monitoring. It is also the way to get your library listed as a consumer health library.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

People rely on their neighborhood library to borrow books, magazines, and movies. Providence Community Library (PCL) is leading the way. PCL is a nonprofit network of nine neighborhood libraries that provide free, accessible library services and serve as vibrant neighborhood hubs. Internet Lending Project.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. There are SO MANY nonprofit tools out there, all promising to make your work easier as you grow your new nonprofit. Joining TechSoup should be the first technology task for your new nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. The Lisa Libraries.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Last year, I wrote a post about Why Nonprofits Should Care About Cloud Computing. Cloud computing is not going away and small and medium-sized nonprofits and libraries need to begin to understand it. Well, it is time for a deeper look into the subject.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2013

It often surprises people when I mention that education accounts for fully one-fifth of nonprofit activity , second only to human services. Of course libraries are all about education in its various forms. It also integrates well with after-school programs and library open-access. International NGOs and Libraries.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Engaging with AI thoughtfully is part of what makes it better for the sector, and while there exist major factors around ethics, disclosure, and responsible use, AI presents the nonprofit sector with an opportunity to leverage powerful digital tools in service of enhancing the capacity to do good in the world. AI can assist.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

nationwide digital inclusion project called Connect2Compete. We thought it'd be a good time check in with the new CEO of the project, Brian Vahaly, to see how it's going. Federal Communications Commission in 2011 and is now its own nonprofit organization. How the Project Got Going. What Is Connect2Compete ?

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Neon CRM

MAY 1, 2023

They were testing the water before they jumped in—their interactions with the nonprofit after that gift influenced their decision to give more later on. For example, say a library organization wanted to restore a historic local library. During the informational event, a representative of the nonprofit meets Donna.

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Bonterra

MARCH 13, 2024

Flexible project management and data service capacity Tap into the capacity and expertise you need to execute challenging projects. Receive access to a library of best practices developed from Bonterra’s experience serving 20,000+ social good organizations.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Let’s dig in!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Like it or not, grants are a necessity for nearly all nonprofits to stay alive and do good work. A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. based on the types of projects they fund. Project Goals.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Let’s dig in!

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Here are some ideas to make the most of volunteers online: Data/Image Projects. Data hygiene projects. Manage and Organize Photo Library. Have a volunteer organize your image assets and put them in the right folders or work to build a library on Box.com, Dropbox, flickr or a shared Google Photos account.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

It’s all too easy for group projects to bury teams in mountains of emails and file versions that hold you back from what you’re really trying to get done. Many task and project management tools try to do this, but their inflexible nature often makes them hard to work with – and for people to really adopt, use and enjoy.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

We have an array of copyright exceptions that cover the activities of archives and libraries, especially fair use and the copyright exception that benefits people with disabilities. By this, I am not just talking about the publishing business, but also the nonprofit libraries committed to universal accessibility.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Jenifer R Daniels, Communications & Marketing Specialist, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. But how are today’s nonprofit organizations charged with managing crises when their operating budgets have been turned on their heads? We needed to determine what the sentiment was in regard to the Library.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore some of the latest desktop apps for Windows 8. Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project. Social Media and Communication.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

This week, our friends at Cornershop Creative are dropping in to talk about the best ways for nonprofits of all sizes to improve their website performance, increase user engagement, and ultimately boost digital fundraising. This is especially important for nonprofits seeing surges in new visitors and donations during the year-end season.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Digital and mobile communications are changing the rules about social networks, intellectual property, and the availability of big data, with an overall blurring of the boundaries between state, for-profits, and nonprofits. In my contribution to Ron’s book, I discuss the framework that guides us at Benetech, the technology nonprofit I lead.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2020

posted by Tosha Russock Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. A 2017 study found that while 80 percent of nonprofit leaders believe that social innovation is critical to success, only 40 percent reported that their organization had the capacity to do so effectively. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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