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In 2011 the Senate passed S.RES.241 declaring November 16 as "National Information and Referral Services Day" at the request of the Alliance of Information and Referral Services (AIRS). VisionLink , provider of CommunityOS , is honored to support nearly one out of every four calls made to 2-1-1 across the nation. MORE
The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) has come up with a way to let us all extend the holiday - as well as to celebrate their anniversaries and two decades of accomplishments. Author: Sally Heaven. Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday, but it's usually over way too fast. MORE
It began on the 4 th of July, that day in Philadelphia, when our fathers brought forth a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to proposition that all men are equal. As is our tradition here at VisionLink, passing on holiday insights from Stan Stahl. MORE
Netroots Nation , one of the leading conferences for activists to gather and participate in 70 panels and 30 training training sessions, caucuses and strategy sessions wrapped up on Sunday and had some terrific take-aways. This was my first time at Netroots Nation, but definitely not my last. MORE
The State of the Canadian Web Nation | NTEN : "About 90% of your major donors are visiting your website before making their first gift. But almost half of you don’t have a web strategy in place. Are you okay with this? Probably not. And you’ve probably heard stats like this before. You maybe even quote them. You also probably have no idea where they came from, or if they’re accurate." ''via Blog this''. NPWebContent NPWebdesign NPwebStrategy MORE
Happy National Walking Day! Every year, the American Heart Association sponsors National Walking Day on the first Wednesday in April. National Walking Day is a great day to get started walking everyday! MORE
The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Netroots Nation 2019. MORE
The National Day of Unplugging is a 24 hour period – running from sunset to sunset – and starts on the first Friday in March. The project is an adaption of the ancient ritual of carving out one day per week to unwind, unplug, relax, reflect, get outdoors, and connect with loved ones. MORE
I just finished reading the National Education Technology Plan , and I can recommend it to anyone interested in the future of technology in American education. These kinds of plans can be impenetrable, but I found this one quite readable and understandable. It is full of examples of interesting ed tech from for-profits and nonprofits, as well as local, state and federal government agencies. MORE
The United Way Worldwide declared February 11 as National 2-1-1 Day to recognize the importance of an anonymous, easy to remember 3-digit phone number (211) that was available to 24/7. VisionLink Is Proud To Support 2-1-1s Do you know 2-1-1? MORE
Welcome to this month’s edition of SMS Nation! Texas is ranked 42 nd in the nation for voter registration, and last for voter turnout. Thank you for reading this month’s edition of SMS Nation! The post SMS Nation: October Edition appeared first on Mobile Commons. MORE
April is National Volunteer Month! The post 4 Ways to Recognize Volunteers for National Volunteer Month appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Yes, you heard that right: there is a whole month dedicated to honoring volunteers across the country. MORE
This Sunday while you're finishing off the Halloween candy, think about doing something for National Family Literacy Day. The idea behind the day, sponsored by the National Center for Family Literacy is to promote family literacy. Tags: Reading facebook Bookshare National Family Literacy Day literacy For Bookshare members, that can be as simple as downloading a new book from Bookshare , or sharing one you already have. MORE
We are very honored to be named the National Partner of the Year by the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), presented last night at the NVOAD annual conference in Portland, Oregon. MORE
I'm really looking forward to my first ever National Press Club talk in Washington D.C. Tags: NPC National Press Club newsmaker Bookshare coming up on April 29th. MORE
cancer charity fundraiser teen Stephen Sutton dies - National | Globalnews.ca : TORONTO – A British teen who raised over $5.86 million (CDN) for charity and inspired people around the world has passed away, his family has announced. At the age of 15, Stephen Sutton was diagnosed with bowel cancer and was told two years later by his doctors that his cancer was incurable. Related Stories Stephen Sutton surpassed his bucket list fundraising goal after posting his "final thumbs up." MORE
National Philanthropy Day—minus the turkey—is much the same, with our family comprised of funder and fundraiser alike, with donors committed to the communities where we live and work joining with the professionals who have helped them match passion with cause. MORE
Today, February 11th, is National 2-1-1 Day and VisionLink would like to be the first to say how proud we are to support 2-1-1s and their mission to provide free and confidential information and referral services to millions of Americans nationwide. Right now, 2-1-1 operators across the nation are assisting with requests for services including housing, food, health care, and a variety of other services. Happy National 2-1-1 Day for the VisionLink Team! MORE
Charity Commission to join national fraud database : The Charity Commission is to become a member of Cifas, the national fraud database, so it can develop a risk fraud profile of the charity sector and provide a means of checking trustees for linkage to fraud and rights to remain in the UK. MORE
The Guatemalan government human rights ombudsman invited the Benetech Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) to analyze the contents of the estimated 80 million documents in the Guatemalan National Police Historical Archive or the Archivo Histórico de la Policía Nacional (AHPN). You can read more about the Guatemalan National Police Archive digital repository here. Benetech archive Martus National Police Archive human rights disappearances Patrick Ball Guatemala MORE
That’s precisely when the National Day of Unplugging (NDU) starts. I’m about to hop on a plane and fly from Beirut back home in a few hours. MORE
Whether coming from the national office or one of its local affiliates, there should be little variation in that message. Sharing data, as basic as it sounds, can be very challenging for nonprofit organizations that have a national office and local affiliates. MORE
It takes both a local and national presence to implement the strategies that will allow a nonprofit to make an impact. Vice versa, there are donors who want to support expanded research and larger programs managed by the national office. MORE
Membership by application, and approved by the members themselves (not by us here at VisionLink), the National Breakthrough Network is an extraordinary group of thought leaders improving practice across the nation. The National Breakthrough Network, launched in 2007, is built on the straightforward premise that results are more powerful when stakeholders commit time and resources to work together. MORE
Welcome to this month’s edition of SMS Nation! Thank you for reading this month’s edition of SMS Nation! The post SMS Nation: August Edition appeared first on Mobile Commons. MORE
World Wildlife Fund’s Panda Nation gets all of these concepts right, thanks in part to the always innovative Jonathan Cass. In this interview, Jonathan shares details of the past, present, and future of Panda Nation. ” What is Panda Nation? MORE
The National Breakthrough Network is proud to welcome as its newest member, Jon McKenzie of Sarasota and Manatee Counties'' IDEAS (Integrated Data Exchange Alliance of the Suncoast). The National Breakthrough Network is sponsored and supported by VisionLink. Much more than a "users group" this national network selects its own members and takes on some of the most forward thinking and pressing strategic and tactical issues in the field of community resource and client management. MORE
Today, 2/11, is national 2-1-1 day in honor of the call and resource specialists, and the many community organizations which work so hard to connect needs and assets in communities across the United States and beyond. Congratulations 2-1-1! MORE
It''s National Volunteer Week - how is your organization celebrating? national volunteer week Volunteers MORE
By Susie Gorden, Congressional Management Foundation. Sometimes the best way to make a nationwide or global impact starts closer to home, maybe right in your backyard. We all know the value of building relationships with Members of Congress and local legislators. MORE
Welcome to this month’s nonprofit edition of SMS Nation! The post SMS Nation: September 2015, Nonprofit Edition appeared first on Mobile Commons. From overall text message strategy and success to text therapy, SMS is making great forward strides in supporting the goals of nonprofits. MORE
If you’ve been around the non-profit social media scene for any amount of time you’ve probably heard of (or even met) Danielle Brigida from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). MORE
Since 1972, the National Women’s Law Center has worked tirelessly to protect and advance the progress of women and girls in virtually every aspect of their lives. In recent months, fueled by the increasingly polarizing political and social climate, the National Women’s Law Center has become a pivotal player in the resistance movement. How would you describe the mission of the National Women’s Law Center? MORE
National Volunteer Week 2017 has come to an end, but treating your volunteers well should be a priority each and every one of the other 51 weeks. In celebration of National Volunteer Week, we compiled our top five tips to motivate your volunteers and keep them coming back. MORE
Created in 1998, the United Nations Foundation links the United Nations' work with others around the world, helping the UN address a range of global issues, including climate change, global health, women’s empowerment, peace and security, poverty eradication, and more. What does the United Nations Foundation do? AJ: Our mission is to support the work of the United Nations and to connect people and resources to the UN. MORE
When disaster strikes, trying to find out how your friends and family are doing can be agonizing. Not knowing is an awful feeling. To meet this need, the American Red Cross offers Safe & Well. MORE
This year, National Volunteer Week will be celebrated April 21-27th. national volunteer week VolunteersHere are some resources to help you plan your volunteer recognition activities. MORE
At The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, fundraising is all about data and their data is all about their donors. At The National World War II Museum, they fundraise at a national level. “It’s MORE
Thanks for reading this month’s edition of SMS Nation! The post SMS Nation: July Edition appeared first on Mobile Commons. As 2015 rolls into summer, it brings with it the usual round of interesting text messaging related news. MORE
This week is National Volunteer Week ! Points of Light, the organization that established this program in 1974, notes, "National Volunteer Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change – discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference." Inspired by National Volunteer Week, NTEN took a few hours of work time to volunteer in our local communities. MORE
VisionLink''s Senior Director of Community Relations, Lori Warrens, was mentioned in the National 2-1-1 press release " United Way Declares February 11 as National 2-1-1 Day " where she shares statistics and other information on the valuable 2-1-1 telephone service. MORE
National Related Topics Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
National Philanthropy Day—minus the turkey—is much the same, with our family comprised of funder and fundraiser alike, with donors committed to the communities where we live and work joining with the professionals who have helped them match passion with cause.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JANUARY 25, 2012
The Guatemalan government human rights ombudsman invited the Benetech Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) to analyze the contents of the estimated 80 million documents in the Guatemalan National Police Historical Archive or the Archivo Histórico de la Policía Nacional (AHPN). You can read more about the Guatemalan National Police Archive digital repository here. Benetech archive Martus National Police Archive human rights disappearances Patrick Ball Guatemala
VisionLink
JULY 4, 2012
It began on the 4 th of July, that day in Philadelphia, when our fathers brought forth a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to proposition that all men are equal. As is our tradition here at VisionLink, passing on holiday insights from Stan Stahl.
VisionLink
MAY 15, 2013
We are very honored to be named the National Partner of the Year by the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), presented last night at the NVOAD annual conference in Portland, Oregon.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 13, 2015
I just finished reading the National Education Technology Plan , and I can recommend it to anyone interested in the future of technology in American education. These kinds of plans can be impenetrable, but I found this one quite readable and understandable. It is full of examples of interesting ed tech from for-profits and nonprofits, as well as local, state and federal government agencies.
VisionLink
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
The United Way Worldwide declared February 11 as National 2-1-1 Day to recognize the importance of an anonymous, easy to remember 3-digit phone number (211) that was available to 24/7. VisionLink Is Proud To Support 2-1-1s Do you know 2-1-1?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 6, 2016
Happy National Walking Day! Every year, the American Heart Association sponsors National Walking Day on the first Wednesday in April. National Walking Day is a great day to get started walking everyday!
VisionLink
FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Today, 2/11, is national 2-1-1 day in honor of the call and resource specialists, and the many community organizations which work so hard to connect needs and assets in communities across the United States and beyond. Congratulations 2-1-1!
Everyaction
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Created in 1998, the United Nations Foundation links the United Nations' work with others around the world, helping the UN address a range of global issues, including climate change, global health, women’s empowerment, peace and security, poverty eradication, and more. What does the United Nations Foundation do? AJ: Our mission is to support the work of the United Nations and to connect people and resources to the UN.
Everyaction
DECEMBER 8, 2017
Since 1972, the National Women’s Law Center has worked tirelessly to protect and advance the progress of women and girls in virtually every aspect of their lives. In recent months, fueled by the increasingly polarizing political and social climate, the National Women’s Law Center has become a pivotal player in the resistance movement. How would you describe the mission of the National Women’s Law Center?
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 1, 2009
This Sunday while you're finishing off the Halloween candy, think about doing something for National Family Literacy Day. The idea behind the day, sponsored by the National Center for Family Literacy is to promote family literacy. Tags: Reading facebook Bookshare National Family Literacy Day literacy For Bookshare members, that can be as simple as downloading a new book from Bookshare , or sharing one you already have.
NetWits
APRIL 26, 2011
If you’ve been around the non-profit social media scene for any amount of time you’ve probably heard of (or even met) Danielle Brigida from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 1, 2013
The National Day of Unplugging is a 24 hour period – running from sunset to sunset – and starts on the first Friday in March. The project is an adaption of the ancient ritual of carving out one day per week to unwind, unplug, relax, reflect, get outdoors, and connect with loved ones.
Mobile Commons
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Welcome to this month’s edition of SMS Nation! Texas is ranked 42 nd in the nation for voter registration, and last for voter turnout. Thank you for reading this month’s edition of SMS Nation! The post SMS Nation: October Edition appeared first on Mobile Commons.
Wild Apricot Blog
APRIL 22, 2013
It''s National Volunteer Week - how is your organization celebrating? national volunteer week Volunteers
Mobile Commons
AUGUST 25, 2015
Welcome to this month’s edition of SMS Nation! Thank you for reading this month’s edition of SMS Nation! The post SMS Nation: August Edition appeared first on Mobile Commons.
Mobile Commons
JULY 6, 2015
Thanks for reading this month’s edition of SMS Nation! The post SMS Nation: July Edition appeared first on Mobile Commons. As 2015 rolls into summer, it brings with it the usual round of interesting text messaging related news.
VisionLink
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
In 2011 the Senate passed S.RES.241 declaring November 16 as "National Information and Referral Services Day" at the request of the Alliance of Information and Referral Services (AIRS). VisionLink , provider of CommunityOS , is honored to support nearly one out of every four calls made to 2-1-1 across the nation.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 14, 2016
Whether coming from the national office or one of its local affiliates, there should be little variation in that message. Sharing data, as basic as it sounds, can be very challenging for nonprofit organizations that have a national office and local affiliates.
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 13, 2018
April is National Volunteer Month! The post 4 Ways to Recognize Volunteers for National Volunteer Month appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Yes, you heard that right: there is a whole month dedicated to honoring volunteers across the country.
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 28, 2017
National Volunteer Week 2017 has come to an end, but treating your volunteers well should be a priority each and every one of the other 51 weeks. In celebration of National Volunteer Week, we compiled our top five tips to motivate your volunteers and keep them coming back.
VisionLink
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
VisionLink''s Senior Director of Community Relations, Lori Warrens, was mentioned in the National 2-1-1 press release " United Way Declares February 11 as National 2-1-1 Day " where she shares statistics and other information on the valuable 2-1-1 telephone service.
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Charity Commission to join national fraud database : The Charity Commission is to become a member of Cifas, the national fraud database, so it can develop a risk fraud profile of the charity sector and provide a means of checking trustees for linkage to fraud and rights to remain in the UK.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 4, 2011
That’s precisely when the National Day of Unplugging (NDU) starts. I’m about to hop on a plane and fly from Beirut back home in a few hours.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 10, 2013
By Susie Gorden, Congressional Management Foundation. Sometimes the best way to make a nationwide or global impact starts closer to home, maybe right in your backyard. We all know the value of building relationships with Members of Congress and local legislators.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 22, 2016
It takes both a local and national presence to implement the strategies that will allow a nonprofit to make an impact. Vice versa, there are donors who want to support expanded research and larger programs managed by the national office.
AFP Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2014
Next phase of anti-spam law targets software - National | Globalnews.ca : ''via Blog this
Connection Cafe
JULY 20, 2015
World Wildlife Fund’s Panda Nation gets all of these concepts right, thanks in part to the always innovative Jonathan Cass. In this interview, Jonathan shares details of the past, present, and future of Panda Nation. ” What is Panda Nation?
Wild Apricot Blog
APRIL 3, 2013
This year, National Volunteer Week will be celebrated April 21-27th. national volunteer week VolunteersHere are some resources to help you plan your volunteer recognition activities.
VisionLink
DECEMBER 6, 2009
Membership by application, and approved by the members themselves (not by us here at VisionLink), the National Breakthrough Network is an extraordinary group of thought leaders improving practice across the nation. The National Breakthrough Network, launched in 2007, is built on the straightforward premise that results are more powerful when stakeholders commit time and resources to work together.
AFP Blog
APRIL 8, 2015
The State of the Canadian Web Nation | NTEN : "About 90% of your major donors are visiting your website before making their first gift. But almost half of you don’t have a web strategy in place. Are you okay with this? Probably not. And you’ve probably heard stats like this before. You maybe even quote them. You also probably have no idea where they came from, or if they’re accurate." ''via Blog this''. NPWebContent NPWebdesign NPwebStrategy
VisionLink
JULY 30, 2010
When disaster strikes, trying to find out how your friends and family are doing can be agonizing. Not knowing is an awful feeling. To meet this need, the American Red Cross offers Safe & Well.
Frogloop
MAY 18, 2017
Now that we’re well into spring season, it’s the perfect time to participate in National Bike to Work Week, with National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19th!
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
APRIL 14, 2009
I'm really looking forward to my first ever National Press Club talk in Washington D.C. Tags: NPC National Press Club newsmaker Bookshare coming up on April 29th.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Netroots Nation 2019.
NTEN
APRIL 16, 2015
This week is National Volunteer Week ! Inspired by National Volunteer Week, we’d like to reiterate some of the ways one can volunteer and get involved with NTEN and be at the center of social change.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 29, 2009
The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) has come up with a way to let us all extend the holiday - as well as to celebrate their anniversaries and two decades of accomplishments. Author: Sally Heaven. Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday, but it's usually over way too fast.
NTEN
APRIL 17, 2015
This week is National Volunteer Week ! Points of Light, the organization that established this program in 1974, notes, "National Volunteer Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change – discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference." Inspired by National Volunteer Week, NTEN took a few hours of work time to volunteer in our local communities.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
At The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, fundraising is all about data and their data is all about their donors. At The National World War II Museum, they fundraise at a national level. “It’s
Mobile Commons
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
Welcome to this month’s nonprofit edition of SMS Nation! The post SMS Nation: September 2015, Nonprofit Edition appeared first on Mobile Commons. From overall text message strategy and success to text therapy, SMS is making great forward strides in supporting the goals of nonprofits.
Frogloop
JUNE 21, 2011
Netroots Nation , one of the leading conferences for activists to gather and participate in 70 panels and 30 training training sessions, caucuses and strategy sessions wrapped up on Sunday and had some terrific take-aways. This was my first time at Netroots Nation, but definitely not my last.
AFP Blog
MAY 15, 2014
cancer charity fundraiser teen Stephen Sutton dies - National | Globalnews.ca : TORONTO – A British teen who raised over $5.86 million (CDN) for charity and inspired people around the world has passed away, his family has announced. At the age of 15, Stephen Sutton was diagnosed with bowel cancer and was told two years later by his doctors that his cancer was incurable. Related Stories Stephen Sutton surpassed his bucket list fundraising goal after posting his "final thumbs up."
VisionLink
DECEMBER 9, 2009
The National Breakthrough Network is proud to welcome as its newest member, Jon McKenzie of Sarasota and Manatee Counties'' IDEAS (Integrated Data Exchange Alliance of the Suncoast). The National Breakthrough Network is sponsored and supported by VisionLink. Much more than a "users group" this national network selects its own members and takes on some of the most forward thinking and pressing strategic and tactical issues in the field of community resource and client management.
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