ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 5, 2022

posted by Vicki MacFarlane Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. While the COVID-19 pandemic may be unprecedented, it is not the only disruption nonprofit leadership will face. Foundation offers three free guides for nonprofit use. Illustration generated by DALL·E. Bechtel, JR. Resilience at Work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

Note from Beth: Blocking out time for your nonprofit’s staff to do planning and work on areas like organizational culture is essential for success. There would be plenty of activities that asked me to think hard, interact with colleagues, move around the room, and spend some time in personal reflection. There would be follow-up.

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NTEN

APRIL 26, 2012

While we were busy catching up on sleep, we also spent a lot of time reflecting on the experience. We think it’s a major win to get that many nonprofit technologists in one place together. As a small nonprofit we have struggled to fully engage with technology to help us fulfill our mission. 1772 to be exact. View the recording.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

I’ve just returned from keynoting the first Social Good Brazil conference that took place in Florianapolis, sometimes referred to the “Silicon Valley” of Brasil and where the nonprofit, social good, innovation, and technology community is leading the social change movement. The Power of Networks and Flip Flops.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In addition to being gifted musically, Malkin is also the newest youth ambassador of Save the Children , an institution that serves children in need in around the world. ” (Here’s a reflection from Akhtar Badshah). What better way to see this in action is to hear it and see it from the young people themselves.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Every year, Spotify releases Spotify Wrapped —a year-end roundup of the top music that its tunes-loving audience listened to that year. As we prepare to ring in the New Year, we wanted to bring you a taste of our own flavor of Spotify Wrapped by revisiting and reflecting on the top 10 most-read Candid blogs from 2022: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2016

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Nonprofit new media managers often battle mobile and social media burnout. All day, almost every day, nonprofit new media managers are immersed in breaking news and thus the world’s problems.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Events are a staple in the nonprofit sector, helping to meet various purposes like fundraising, donor acquisition, and supporter engagement. However, with the rise of different event formats, planning your next nonprofit event has become more complex. In-Person In-person nonprofit events are straightforward. Let’s get started!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2006

The next technique that I am exploring in my screencasting/videocasting skill set is the addition of music. I've resisted adding music for three stupid reasons: 1. My (incorrect) perception that non-copyrighted music is crap. Finding Good Quality Music Sources Isn't Impossible. Trade Off: What value does music add?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. Most nonprofit Thank You’s are still long, text-intensive messages which more often than not these days feel cumbersome and overwhelming to supporters.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2010

Looking beyond traditional online strategy, they're fundamentally transforming how they and their organizations work – shifting their entire perspective towards what we call "Web Thinking" – to better reflect the reality of our time. And they're winning. They're charting a path forward for us all."

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Well-planned events enable nonprofits, community groups, businesses and government agencies to showcase AAPI arts, food, performances, and more. The theme should clearly reflect the purpose of honoring and highlighting AAPI cultures. Consider featuring traditional music, dance, theater, or martial arts groups from the community.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Their web-based professional-grade service for creating and sharing presentations online is available to eligible nonprofits and public libraries through TechSoup. Congratulations to the five winners of the SlideRocket Nonprofit. And their presentation reflects the weight of the. The music is a fantastic hook and.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

I’ve been busy interviewing people who work for nonprofits for my next book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , with Aliza Sherman. Our values reflect this commitment. Flickr Photo by AstridWestvang. 5 floating holidays and 7 fixed holidays per year.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2019.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 25, 2019

This research is a goldmine for fundraisers and other nonprofit leaders seeking to hone their craft and improve their ability to bring together good people and good causes. . How can nonprofit leaders harness this tendency for good? The post Using Social Science to Strengthen Your Fundraising appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. Offer customized swag: Create personalized swag bags or merchandise that reflect the values and interests of different age groups.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2007

Program Evaluation By Magic Eightball - Click to Play Music by Stablom, " Something Dark " from ccmixter. I'm slowly blogging the posts, videos, and photos that I captured last week along with some reflections. For the past five years, I've coordinated the NTEN/NTC Day of Service and before that participated as a volunteer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2011

I spent my part of my birthday giving a presentation at the Packard Foundation Program Forum on translating the Networked Nonprofit into the Networked NGO. It also gave me an opportunity to share some stories about my experience as Visiting Scholar over the past 6 months coaching grantees in becoming Networked Nonprofits.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 6, 2011

… But to many in the nonprofit world, the value of the sites remains to be seen. For one thing, they hand partial control over charity brand names and trademarks to users who are often unknown to the nonprofit groups they support. " Free music. And virtually all of them ask users to pay to donate." Free videos.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

And for that, I will be eternally grateful to MySpace and the “Nonprofit Organizations&# MySpace community. It’s hard to explain to those who don’t use MySpace, but the “Nonprofit Organizations&# brand would not be what it is today had I attempted to start it on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2015

I am working on a book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout , with co-author Aliza Sherman. The book will help individuals and the nonprofit organizations they work for how to take care of themselves while taking care of their organization’s mission. to share it! I’m on Day 5 and feeling better already.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2007

I wanted to use more video examples, but only selected one that was more of a music video in case the audio didn't work. The ten steps was originally tailored for a nonprofit technology and nonprofit audience -- so some of the examples were not as relevant to the audience as the new ones that I had researched.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018.

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EveryAction

MARCH 2, 2017

We're just a few weeks away from one of the most highly-anticipated nonprofit conferences of the year and, seeing as it will be hosted in Washington, DC, our team wanted to share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, and enjoy the sights while visiting for 17NTC. Check out the list below and make sure to read the travel tips at the end!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Submitted by Chad Norman, publisher of I dig webby things.and I bet you do too So much of social media and relationship marketing revolves around storytelling, and this is especially true for nonprofits. I think that's something all nonprofits can learn from. It's like selling yourself from the inside out. And he did it well.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 14, 2017

It’s no secret that working in the nonprofit sector is challenging. Most of us in the nonprofit sector aren’t here because we couldn’t make it anywhere else, but because we want to be here. The staff at Nonprofit Hub feels such a sense of purpose in our work that gets us through the inevitable trying times. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Yet, many nonprofits are loosing productivity and less creative because they are trapped in a culture of sitting. It’s time to change that up – here’s why and some tips for making that shift in your nonprofit. She creatively uses a cartoon and music stand, so a standing desk doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

It was 1995 and TechSoup was just a tiny nonprofit called CompuMentor. I mean, we were tiny and they were using a very big national nonprofit as their distributor of donations." " But we were still a tiny nonprofit, even if we had an impressive donor partner. Our donation program ran out of a box-filled basement.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 21, 2018

It’s no secret that working in the nonprofit sector is challenging. Most of us in the nonprofit sector aren’t here because we couldn’t make it anywhere else, but because we want to be here. The staff at Nonprofit Hub feels such a sense of purpose in our work that gets us through the inevitable trying times. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2007

In addition, the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants has an excellent round up of advice on engaging audiences - which is necessary if you want to dip your toes into participatory media. Music in video: Wonder Drums by porchcat For some big picture ideas on user generated content , see this resource.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I said that I wished contest designers would take a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to nonprofits! They’ve also leveled the playing field and have a special category for smaller nonprofits (under $1 million budget). And there is also an award category for individual champion, whether board members, volunteers, or a free agent.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2011

At SXSW and facilitating a panel called A Global Discussion About Networked Nonprofits and Free Agents , I introduced myself with this photo of me and Lena, the master trainer from Yemen for the E-Mediat Project. Told the room that nonprofit capacity building was my calling. I had not planned to work in the nonprofit sector.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 11, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Circuit Rider School June 11, 2007 Way back when (last month – I’ve been busy) Deborah Finn blogged about the "New England School for Circuit Riders." Be Helpful.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

With statistics like that, you don’t want your nonprofit to miss out on the charitable spirit of the holiday season. Giving days are a large undertaking for any nonprofit, with the most popular giving day being #GivingTuesday. However, it’s not always easy to draw in those donation numbers. 8 Days of Giving campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2007

Penguin Day is a day-long workshop for nonprofit organizations to explore the range of issues and options inovlved in using Free and Open Source Software. happen in different locations several times a year and for the past three years, these meetings have taken place after the annual NTC: Nonprofit Technology Conference. Penguin Days.

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Tech Soup

JULY 13, 2015

The MBWML's website explains how the collection is a reflection of ever-changing, rich history: "Every item, every aspect, has a story and a connection proving that history is neither static nor carved in stone. With everything that the MBWML does, it might seem like the nonprofit has a large staff. Small Staff, Big Impact.

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