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One November 4th, NPR's Story of the Day podcast was about Robert 'King' Wilkerson who was in the Angola State Penitentiary in Louisiana for 31 years. I guess the theme of the day for me is candy. 29 of those years he was in solitary confinement, basically as a political prisoner, because he was a Black Panther. He started a chapter of the Black Panther movement with two of his other friends. They became known as the Angola Three. MORE
Dr. Mario Pary of Smile Dental Center in Shreveport Louisiana participates in this event every year. posted by Cynthia Huynh Intern Crawford & O''B r ien It’s easy to spend time making flyers and posters to advertise your organization. Word of mouth is one of the greatest ways to get people talking about it. But have you considered doing another great deed to getting your business out there? MORE
Louisiana uses text messaging for construction updates. A new text messaging program in Southwest Louisiana is using SMS to update its residents on real-time construction-related news. Text messaging’s popularity is showing up in all corners of the country. From highways to stadiums, here we highlight three recent and noteworthy uses of SMS in the country. Americans spend 26 minutes a day texting. Ever wonder how your text messaging habits stack up in comparison to other people? MORE
Reference to a Podcast Interview with Melissa FlournoyEmily Metzgar » Blog Archive » NDLA 9: Interview with Melissa Flournoy: "Episode 9 of the New Day Louisiana Podcast features an interview with Dr. Melissa Flournoy, president and CEO of LANO, the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations. MORE
I was advocating on behalf of Louisiana (the state where I grew up, and where my family still resides), and it was amazing to see the role of museums in the overall economy of that state quantified. At the end of February, I attended the first of (what I hope will be) many Museums Advocacy Days (MAD) on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. There was something magical about the combination of something I love – museums – with something that scares me: US politics. MORE
New Orleans, Louisiana: The Maker's Movement in NOLA Is Making Waves. Every month I bring you a roundup of free technology training events that will help nonprofit staffers like you build their skills. But maybe you're skeptical and you're wondering: "How can a free event organized by a volunteer be any good?" " That's why TechSoup invests in developing the best practices of our NetSquared network. MORE
It reminded me of the restorative feeling of being at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art north of Copenhagen, and it made me wonder: how many kinds of artwork would be more fruitfully enjoyed in a relaxed setting with couches and natural light? When I was in Taiwan, I heard again and again from museum professionals: "We are very conservative in Taiwanese museums. We're not doing innovative things with visitor participation or Web 2.0. MORE
Ricci, Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness, Greater New Orleans Foundation; Michael Tipton, President, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation; and Joe Rosier, President, Rapides Foundation. The morning began with more conversations with our customers and other attendees that stopped by our booth. The main topic of conversation has been measuring program outcomes and assessing impact. MORE
We are pleased to welcome 211 San Diego to our VisionLink network. It will be an honor to support their work! If you are planning on attending this year''s AIRS conference you will be able to enjoy a number of worthwhile workshops from these good folks at 211 San Diego. MORE
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Check out the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M. MORE
Other institutions are idiosyncratic in their relationship to their environment, like the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark, or to their community, like the Wing Luke Asian Museum. People often ask me which museums are my favorite. I don't like to give a list. I've only visited about 0.01% of the institutions out there and I suspect that the other 99.99% includes some real gems. But when I really think about it, all my favorites (so far) have one thing in common. MORE
The winner will receive the title of Taproot Foundation’s first-ever Pro Bono Role Model of the Year and represent the foundation at the 2011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service from June 6 – 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana! Do you know a mom or dad who is a professional superhero? Then you must nominate them to Taproot Foundation’s first-ever Pro Bono Role Model of the Year. Wondering what makes a professional superhero? MORE
Louisiana. So you want to start an organization that benefits a specific cause. Great! That’s why we’re here: to help you navigate this confusing sector simply saturated with content, ideas and innovation. But wait—should you really be starting a nonprofit? Or is something that benefits both the owners and the cause more up your alley? Let’s explore just one of the many options you have in starting a socially responsible organization: a low-profit limited liability company (L3C). MORE
Some of the most successful online campaigns in the past few years — such as Tweetsgiving, opposition to mountaintop removal, government transparency activism in Canada, and the campaign for the Jena Six in Louisiana — have employed principles of community organizing to create effective online actions that helped activists win. That’s right, the session selection process is open for the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference ! MORE
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M. MORE
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M. MORE
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Tomorrow, March 6, brings the release of the new definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. MORE
As a second example, we later sojourned north to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, a lovely art museum surrounded by incredible grounds on the seashore. Especially in the case of Louisiana, which was packed with people, we were shocked that such a beautiful part of the grounds were kept "private" when it could have been occupied by many happy visitors. MORE
The Louisiana Bucket Brigade (LABB), for instance, has used Ushahidi to document the impacts of oil spills and other petrochemical pollution on human health and the environment. One of TechSoup's less-known areas of work has been to support and promote the work of other tech-for-good organizations, like Ushahidi in Kenya. These folks do astonishing work. Ushahidi has been developing open-source crisis mapping software for over eight years now. MORE
The Audubon Zoo is located in historic Uptown New Orleans, eaturing an exotic mix of animals from around the world take a break and visit award-winning exhibits such as the Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle showcase. The bar itself carries as much history as the famous beverage; once a favorite haunt of Famed Louisiana Governor and U.S. MORE
We need volunteers to review the wiki section by section and make sure that there are resources collected for Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Source: Weather Channel Alerts 2009 was looking like a very uneventful hurricane season. That is until Hurricane Ida slammed into El Salvador killing 91 people as of this writing. It is now headed towards the gulf coast of the US. MORE
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Noon Central time / 1:00 p.m. TechSoup and NetSquared have joined forces to bring you a September full of social media learning! All month long, we're putting on events and publishing content to sharpen your social media skills. As part the fun, we're taking our #SocMedSep tweet chat around the globe — as close as we can get to a 24-hour Twitter party! MORE
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. MORE
She asked whether anyone knew the whereabouts of her three aunts, who were missing since Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana Aug. Disasters in the Internet age : "Disasters in the Internet age The Internet -- more than any other tool -- is proving to be a significant means of communication during disasters. BY Dibya Sarkar Published on Oct. 31, 2005 On Sept. 15, through a private Web site called LATalk.org, Ruby pleaded for help. MORE
Louisiana. Louisiana charitable registration: $25 (no filing if exempt). The process of starting a nonprofit requires a fair amount of savvy and know-how. Building from the ground up, it’s often difficult knowing where to start. Questions arise like “What do I need” and “Why do I need it?” ” One of the biggest question marks comes up when it’s time to calculate the cost of your nonprofit. MORE
New Orleans, Louisiana: December Meetup: Topic TBA. TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers connect nonprofits with local technology experts. Our volunteer-run events are live, free, and held monthly. The goal is to create strong, self-sufficient communities of nonprofit technology professionals (and accidental techies too!). With just one month left in 2014, now’s a good time to review NetSquared's progress. MORE
The NAF WBL Fellows initiative, with academy leaders from North Carolina, Louisiana, New York, Nevada, Texas, and California, fostered sharing of expertise among leaders in order to deepen their practice, and co-create effective WBL tools and strategies to help the larger NAF network ensure that all students are prepared for college and careers. MORE
In 2015, the state of Louisiana consumed more energy per capita than any other state, according to the U.S. Although this may not come as a complete surprise — the state's warm, muggy climate makes air conditioning a must — it's clear that Louisiana's energy-use profile needs a drastic transformation. Energy Information Administration. MORE
AFP: MySpace links users to US hurricane emergency alerts: "NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AFP) — In what is heralded as the seeds of an Internet-age emergency broadcast system, MySpace has teamed with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to spread news on hurricanes through users of the online social network.As MORE
This year the award went to Nancy Jo Craig who runs the nonprofit Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (CACRC) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. When she ran the Nature Conservancy in Louisiana, 200,000 acres were set aside. All of southern Louisiana had been hit. Places like TechSoup and the National Cristina Foundation put out the word that donated computers were badly needed in Louisiana, and they came by the truckload. MORE
Lemoine, APRN, MN, AOCN, RN-BC, Interim Louisiana State University Public Hospital, New Orleans, LA. Karen Minder, RN, MSN, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Jacqui Mitchell, MSN, APRN, AOCNS, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. PROST8CARE Provides Free Support with Timed Text Messages That Coincide with Each Patient’s Chemotherapy Cycle. NEW YORK, NEW YORK (PRWEB) February 05, 2013. MORE
I’d never experienced New Orleans, Louisiana (or NOLA as the locals call it), but I thought I knew it well. posted by. Deirdre Maloney, President of Momentum LLC. and Professor for the University. of San Diego's Master's of. Nonprofit Leadership. Last month I found myself in New Orleans. For about 20 hours. It was just enough time to roam the infamous French Quarter, kick around Bourbon Street, take a historical walking tour and head out to the next city. MORE
The Audubon Zoo is located in historic Uptown New Orleans, eaturing an exotic mix of animals from around the world take a break and visit award-winning exhibits such as the Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle showcase. The bar itself carries as much history as the famous beverage; once a favorite haunt of Famed Louisiana Governor and U.S. MORE
Ryan Rastegar – Campaign Coordinator, Mississippi River Delta Restoration Ryan is the Campaign Coordinator for the Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign whose primary goal is to restore Louisiana’s coast (which is losing a football field of land every hour!). So you got 10,000 people to sign your petition - awesome! Now let the fun begin. We all know that petitions are effective for list growth and influencing policy when combined with a strategic campaign plan. MORE
New Orleans, Louisiana: Putting NOLA on the Product Hunt Map. Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? You should, because it's awesome fun. Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, you'll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists. Not sure if hosting a NetSquared group is for you? MORE
In the case of Louisiana, the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation was set up by Ford Foundation to work with the Red Cross, with the goal of helping more families and directing all funding to nonprofits working on recovery in the area. Click here to read part 1 of this series. The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. MORE
Stella earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from Louisiana State University. posted by Stella O' Rourke Graduate Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. As the nonprofit sector continues to grow and expand, the number of nonprofit organizations increase, funding becomes more competitive and resources become scarce. MORE
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M. MORE
Facebook ‘like’ competitions award philanthropy funds - News - The Daily Reveille - Louisiana State University : acebook news feeds have blown up recently as thousands of University students rush to join online competitions for Aspen Heights and other housing communities that award winners with cash MORE
Disaster Relief Of A Different Kind - West Virginia Headline News and Talk Radio : Seventeen West Virginia Office of Technology employees are working long hours in Louisiana lending an IT helping hand following what Hurricane Isaac left behind. The workers volunteered for the service and state Chief Technology Officer Gale Given says they've been busy since they arrived. They are helping intake centers distribute food stamp cards," she said. MORE
Nice work, Louisiana. A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies. Read more posts on our blog. Classic chicken v egg: Is there more data because there are more techies? Or more techies because data keeps pouring out of the system faster than we can keep up? MORE
New Orleans, Louisiana: Hack Night — GNOCode — Net2NO: Meetup Extravaganza. NetSquared believes in the power of meeting face to face in physical space. Online learning is awesome (and TechSoup has got you covered ), but a special magic is created when we get together in the same room and start building relationships. MORE
New Orleans, Louisiana: Glossophobics Anonymous (or How to Hone your Public Speaking Skills). Technology helps nonprofits deliver on our missions more effectively, but it can also be fiendishly complicated. Sometimes the best way to get started with a new tool is to have a guide sitting next to you giving directions. That's why TechSoup supports a global network of tech trainers called NetSquared. Each month, more than 70 groups hold free events in 24 countries. MORE
New Orleans, Louisiana: The Mother of All Meetups Returns to Present the Power of the Presentation. TechSoup's NetSquared community of Tech4Good meetups is growing! As of January 25, there are 40,000 nonprofit members attending free tech networking events and workshops in 75 cities. So if you're looking to build your skills and find your fellow accidental techies, there's probably a group near you! Keep reading for a roundup of upcoming events or search the directory. MORE
Louisiana Related Topics AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Facebook ‘like’ competitions award philanthropy funds - News - The Daily Reveille - Louisiana State University : acebook news feeds have blown up recently as thousands of University students rush to join online competitions for Aspen Heights and other housing communities that award winners with cash
EveryAction
MARCH 22, 2018
The Audubon Zoo is located in historic Uptown New Orleans, eaturing an exotic mix of animals from around the world take a break and visit award-winning exhibits such as the Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle showcase. The bar itself carries as much history as the famous beverage; once a favorite haunt of Famed Louisiana Governor and U.S.
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EveryAction
JULY 12, 2018
The Audubon Zoo is located in historic Uptown New Orleans, eaturing an exotic mix of animals from around the world take a break and visit award-winning exhibits such as the Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle showcase. The bar itself carries as much history as the famous beverage; once a favorite haunt of Famed Louisiana Governor and U.S.
AFP Blog
APRIL 11, 2007
Reference to a Podcast Interview with Melissa FlournoyEmily Metzgar » Blog Archive » NDLA 9: Interview with Melissa Flournoy: "Episode 9 of the New Day Louisiana Podcast features an interview with Dr. Melissa Flournoy, president and CEO of LANO, the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Disaster Relief Of A Different Kind - West Virginia Headline News and Talk Radio : Seventeen West Virginia Office of Technology employees are working long hours in Louisiana lending an IT helping hand following what Hurricane Isaac left behind. The workers volunteered for the service and state Chief Technology Officer Gale Given says they've been busy since they arrived. They are helping intake centers distribute food stamp cards," she said.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2008
AFP: MySpace links users to US hurricane emergency alerts: "NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AFP) — In what is heralded as the seeds of an Internet-age emergency broadcast system, MySpace has teamed with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to spread news on hurricanes through users of the online social network.As
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2021
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 26, 2017
In the case of Louisiana, the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation was set up by Ford Foundation to work with the Red Cross, with the goal of helping more families and directing all funding to nonprofits working on recovery in the area. Click here to read part 1 of this series. The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership.
Mobile Commons
APRIL 30, 2015
Louisiana uses text messaging for construction updates. A new text messaging program in Southwest Louisiana is using SMS to update its residents on real-time construction-related news. Text messaging’s popularity is showing up in all corners of the country. From highways to stadiums, here we highlight three recent and noteworthy uses of SMS in the country. Americans spend 26 minutes a day texting. Ever wonder how your text messaging habits stack up in comparison to other people?
Tech Soup Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
This year the award went to Nancy Jo Craig who runs the nonprofit Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (CACRC) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. When she ran the Nature Conservancy in Louisiana, 200,000 acres were set aside. All of southern Louisiana had been hit. Places like TechSoup and the National Cristina Foundation put out the word that donated computers were badly needed in Louisiana, and they came by the truckload.
AFP Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2005
She asked whether anyone knew the whereabouts of her three aunts, who were missing since Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana Aug. Disasters in the Internet age : "Disasters in the Internet age The Internet -- more than any other tool -- is proving to be a significant means of communication during disasters. BY Dibya Sarkar Published on Oct. 31, 2005 On Sept. 15, through a private Web site called LATalk.org, Ruby pleaded for help.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 20, 2020
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Check out the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M.
Tech Soup Blog
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Noon Central time / 1:00 p.m. TechSoup and NetSquared have joined forces to bring you a September full of social media learning! All month long, we're putting on events and publishing content to sharpen your social media skills. As part the fun, we're taking our #SocMedSep tweet chat around the globe — as close as we can get to a 24-hour Twitter party!
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 26, 2019
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 7, 2016
Louisiana. Louisiana charitable registration: $25 (no filing if exempt). The process of starting a nonprofit requires a fair amount of savvy and know-how. Building from the ground up, it’s often difficult knowing where to start. Questions arise like “What do I need” and “Why do I need it?” ” One of the biggest question marks comes up when it’s time to calculate the cost of your nonprofit.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 15, 2016
Ricci, Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness, Greater New Orleans Foundation; Michael Tipton, President, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation; and Joe Rosier, President, Rapides Foundation. The morning began with more conversations with our customers and other attendees that stopped by our booth. The main topic of conversation has been measuring program outcomes and assessing impact.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2018
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 1, 2017
Louisiana. So you want to start an organization that benefits a specific cause. Great! That’s why we’re here: to help you navigate this confusing sector simply saturated with content, ideas and innovation. But wait—should you really be starting a nonprofit? Or is something that benefits both the owners and the cause more up your alley? Let’s explore just one of the many options you have in starting a socially responsible organization: a low-profit limited liability company (L3C).
Connection Cafe
MARCH 28, 2019
I was advocating on behalf of Louisiana (the state where I grew up, and where my family still resides), and it was amazing to see the role of museums in the overall economy of that state quantified. At the end of February, I attended the first of (what I hope will be) many Museums Advocacy Days (MAD) on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. There was something magical about the combination of something I love – museums – with something that scares me: US politics.
Amy Sample Ward
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
Some of the most successful online campaigns in the past few years — such as Tweetsgiving, opposition to mountaintop removal, government transparency activism in Canada, and the campaign for the Jena Six in Louisiana — have employed principles of community organizing to create effective online actions that helped activists win. That’s right, the session selection process is open for the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference !
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 5, 2018
Bachelder, former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Tomorrow, March 6, brings the release of the new definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C.
Tech Soup Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2017
In 2015, the state of Louisiana consumed more energy per capita than any other state, according to the U.S. Although this may not come as a complete surprise — the state's warm, muggy climate makes air conditioning a must — it's clear that Louisiana's energy-use profile needs a drastic transformation. Energy Information Administration.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
We need volunteers to review the wiki section by section and make sure that there are resources collected for Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Source: Weather Channel Alerts 2009 was looking like a very uneventful hurricane season. That is until Hurricane Ida slammed into El Salvador killing 91 people as of this writing. It is now headed towards the gulf coast of the US.
Frogloop
OCTOBER 22, 2010
The winner will receive the title of Taproot Foundation’s first-ever Pro Bono Role Model of the Year and represent the foundation at the 2011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service from June 6 – 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana! Do you know a mom or dad who is a professional superhero? Then you must nominate them to Taproot Foundation’s first-ever Pro Bono Role Model of the Year. Wondering what makes a professional superhero?
Frogloop
MAY 17, 2013
Ryan Rastegar – Campaign Coordinator, Mississippi River Delta Restoration Ryan is the Campaign Coordinator for the Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign whose primary goal is to restore Louisiana’s coast (which is losing a football field of land every hour!). So you got 10,000 people to sign your petition - awesome! Now let the fun begin. We all know that petitions are effective for list growth and influencing policy when combined with a strategic campaign plan.
Mobile Commons
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
Lemoine, APRN, MN, AOCN, RN-BC, Interim Louisiana State University Public Hospital, New Orleans, LA. Karen Minder, RN, MSN, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Jacqui Mitchell, MSN, APRN, AOCNS, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. PROST8CARE Provides Free Support with Timed Text Messages That Coincide with Each Patient’s Chemotherapy Cycle. NEW YORK, NEW YORK (PRWEB) February 05, 2013.
VisionLink
MARCH 30, 2010
We are pleased to welcome 211 San Diego to our VisionLink network. It will be an honor to support their work! If you are planning on attending this year''s AIRS conference you will be able to enjoy a number of worthwhile workshops from these good folks at 211 San Diego.
Tech Soup Blog
MARCH 29, 2017
The Louisiana Bucket Brigade (LABB), for instance, has used Ushahidi to document the impacts of oil spills and other petrochemical pollution on human health and the environment. One of TechSoup's less-known areas of work has been to support and promote the work of other tech-for-good organizations, like Ushahidi in Kenya. These folks do astonishing work. Ushahidi has been developing open-source crisis mapping software for over eight years now.
Museum 2.0
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
As a second example, we later sojourned north to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, a lovely art museum surrounded by incredible grounds on the seashore. Especially in the case of Louisiana, which was packed with people, we were shocked that such a beautiful part of the grounds were kept "private" when it could have been occupied by many happy visitors.
NTEN
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
Nice work, Louisiana. A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies. Read more posts on our blog. Classic chicken v egg: Is there more data because there are more techies? Or more techies because data keeps pouring out of the system faster than we can keep up?
Have Fun - Do Good
NOVEMBER 16, 2005
One November 4th, NPR's Story of the Day podcast was about Robert 'King' Wilkerson who was in the Angola State Penitentiary in Louisiana for 31 years. I guess the theme of the day for me is candy. 29 of those years he was in solitary confinement, basically as a political prisoner, because he was a Black Panther. He started a chapter of the Black Panther movement with two of his other friends. They became known as the Angola Three.
ASU Lodestar Center
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Stella earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from Louisiana State University. posted by Stella O' Rourke Graduate Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. As the nonprofit sector continues to grow and expand, the number of nonprofit organizations increase, funding becomes more competitive and resources become scarce.
ASU Lodestar Center
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
I’d never experienced New Orleans, Louisiana (or NOLA as the locals call it), but I thought I knew it well. posted by. Deirdre Maloney, President of Momentum LLC. and Professor for the University. of San Diego's Master's of. Nonprofit Leadership. Last month I found myself in New Orleans. For about 20 hours. It was just enough time to roam the infamous French Quarter, kick around Bourbon Street, take a historical walking tour and head out to the next city.
Tech Soup Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
New Orleans, Louisiana: Hack Night — GNOCode — Net2NO: Meetup Extravaganza. NetSquared believes in the power of meeting face to face in physical space. Online learning is awesome (and TechSoup has got you covered ), but a special magic is created when we get together in the same room and start building relationships.
Museum 2.0
MARCH 15, 2010
Other institutions are idiosyncratic in their relationship to their environment, like the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark, or to their community, like the Wing Luke Asian Museum. People often ask me which museums are my favorite. I don't like to give a list. I've only visited about 0.01% of the institutions out there and I suspect that the other 99.99% includes some real gems. But when I really think about it, all my favorites (so far) have one thing in common.
ASU Lodestar Center
DECEMBER 11, 2013
Dr. Mario Pary of Smile Dental Center in Shreveport Louisiana participates in this event every year. posted by Cynthia Huynh Intern Crawford & O''B r ien It’s easy to spend time making flyers and posters to advertise your organization. Word of mouth is one of the greatest ways to get people talking about it. But have you considered doing another great deed to getting your business out there?
Tech Soup Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2014
New Orleans, Louisiana: December Meetup: Topic TBA. TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers connect nonprofits with local technology experts. Our volunteer-run events are live, free, and held monthly. The goal is to create strong, self-sufficient communities of nonprofit technology professionals (and accidental techies too!). With just one month left in 2014, now’s a good time to review NetSquared's progress.
Tech Soup Blog
APRIL 3, 2017
New Orleans, Louisiana: The Maker's Movement in NOLA Is Making Waves. Every month I bring you a roundup of free technology training events that will help nonprofit staffers like you build their skills. But maybe you're skeptical and you're wondering: "How can a free event organized by a volunteer be any good?" " That's why TechSoup invests in developing the best practices of our NetSquared network.
Museum 2.0
AUGUST 19, 2010
It reminded me of the restorative feeling of being at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art north of Copenhagen, and it made me wonder: how many kinds of artwork would be more fruitfully enjoyed in a relaxed setting with couches and natural light? When I was in Taiwan, I heard again and again from museum professionals: "We are very conservative in Taiwanese museums. We're not doing innovative things with visitor participation or Web 2.0.
Tech Soup Blog
JULY 6, 2015
New Orleans, Louisiana: Putting NOLA on the Product Hunt Map. Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? You should, because it's awesome fun. Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, you'll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists. Not sure if hosting a NetSquared group is for you?
Tech Soup Blog
JUNE 1, 2017
New Orleans, Louisiana: Glossophobics Anonymous (or How to Hone your Public Speaking Skills). Technology helps nonprofits deliver on our missions more effectively, but it can also be fiendishly complicated. Sometimes the best way to get started with a new tool is to have a guide sitting next to you giving directions. That's why TechSoup supports a global network of tech trainers called NetSquared. Each month, more than 70 groups hold free events in 24 countries.
Tech Soup Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
New Orleans, Louisiana: The Mother of All Meetups Returns to Present the Power of the Presentation. TechSoup's NetSquared community of Tech4Good meetups is growing! As of January 25, there are 40,000 nonprofit members attending free tech networking events and workshops in 75 cities. So if you're looking to build your skills and find your fellow accidental techies, there's probably a group near you! Keep reading for a roundup of upcoming events or search the directory.
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