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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
For the entire month of October, TechSoup and our donor partners will be participating in National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (also known as NCSAM). October might be a time for ghosts and monsters, but there are some other evils lurking out there: Internet malware, viruses, and threats! Celebrated every October, NCSAM is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure all Americans have the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. MORE
His message was strong and it was clear: "We are in the very midst of revolution, the most complete, unexpected, and remarkable of any in the history of the world." ** I woke up last Thursday morning with a joyful anticipation, almost 236 years to the day after we, the people took on the mantle of self- government , 236 years after our fathers brought forth a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. MORE
We are honored to share a first-hand account of what innovation and adaptation look like during a pandemic, and a subsequent economic crisis, from the National Alliance on Mental Illness in New York City (NAMI-NYC) , a Charity Navigator 4-Star rated nonprofit. 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! They use this day to remind people about the health and other benefits of taking a walk.Why not celebrate with a walking meeting ? To inspire us to keep up the pace, AmericaWalks reminds us that it is also #walkatwork month. MORE
Want to find out how to motivate your volunteers, donors, supporters and board members? Check out our Nonprofit Blog Carnival round-up for June. membership Non-profit nonprofit blog carnival MORE
Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. Q: Prior to becoming President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), you had a long, successful career in investment banking and finance. 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. My work is online and increasingly I rely on the Internet for many parts of my home, personal, and family life. 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? Did you know that in 1997 the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta was the first to introduce a 2-1-1 service? 1 Later, in 2000, the Federal Communications Commission approved 2-1-1 nationwide as a short number in the United States. MORE
Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. The post How to Engage Employees in National (Virtual) Volunteer Month appeared first on Salesforce.org. MORE
Guest Blog from Amy McNeely, Bookshare Librarian This past week, April 12th through April 18th, was National Library Week. Every year, the American Library Association picks a different theme for the occasion. This year’s theme was “Worlds connect @ your library.” Bookshare is a unique library. 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. VisionLink is deploying a national instance of the Community Operating System to support state VOAD portals in every state and territory. MORE
The State of the (Canadian) (Web) Nation, according to over 500 charities. So we decided to poll Canadian charities to get a better sense of what the state of the web nation actually is. Holly Wagg. Chief Digital Architect & Philanthropic Counsel. Good Works. 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. We have exciting news about Bookshare, and it's especially thrilling to be talking about an educational program that scales well and works. 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. That’s what I will be thinking as I join people from across my local community at our National Philanthropy Day in Charleston, SC. Happy Thanksgiving…a week early. MORE
Date : June 17, 2012. Location : Chicago, IL. Topic : Social Media for Social Good Pre-Conference. Description : This half-day workshop will cover basic and intermediate levels of social media topics including an introduction to core tools, evaluation, implementation and strategic application. 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
April 12 to 18th is National Volunteer Week in Canada and the U.S. national volunteer week webinar Volunteers Here are some resources to help you recognize and celebrate with your volunteers - including our Expert Webinar on "Converting Joiners to Stayers", tips and tools from Volunteer Canada and Points of Light. MORE
Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. Q: Prior to becoming President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), you had a long, successful career in investment banking and finance. 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
'Fearless Girl' Statue (New York City, NY) While International Women’s Day has only been officially observed by the United Nations since 1975, its origins have long standing roots around the world. MORE
National Volunteer Week takes place April 10 - 16, 2011 in Canada and the US. Here are some ideas and links to help your organization celebrate.( read more ). nonprofit non-profit nptech volunteer volunteering Volunteers 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. The purpose is to encourage young, hyper-connected, and frequently frantic people of all backgrounds to re-embrace the ancient beauty of a day of solitude and unplug their smart phones. It runs for the 25 hours from sundown Friday, March 4, to sundown, Saturday, March 5. MORE
If you''ve created a video that has helped spread your message or cause, the DoGooder National Video Awards wants to see what you’ve got MORE
For this week’s National Volunteer Week, we’re launching the next phase of our partnership with Salesforce.org. The post Philanthropy Cloud Adds New Volunteer Management Capabilities for National Volunteer Week appeared first on Salesforce.org. 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." 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
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! In fact, more than 260 million people across America can reach information about health and human services in their community by simply dialing 2-1-1. This is more than 85% of the population in the United States. MORE
Date : July 12-13, 2011. Location : Portland, Maine. Topic : Knowledge Networks. Description : This closing keynote focused on the power of knowledge sharing networks and the tools that support them. Related Links : Natural Rural Health Resource Center. Conference information. Slides. Presentations from 2011 health knowledge sharing networks presentation MORE
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The post Reflecting on the National Philanthropic Trust’s 2020 DAF Report appeared first on Givinga. 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). Internet Social Media Video Series #nptech Danielle Brigida National Wildlife Federation Non-Profit social media Social Media Strategy MORE
National Volunteer Week is on from April 12 to 18. national volunteer week Volunteers Here are some ideas for how you can recognize your amazing volunteers and share your stories. MORE
On the heels of GivingTuesday (yesterday), we have another major national day today, May 6th, honoring nurses and by extension--other healthcare workers. 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. The post Top Five Tips from National Volunteer Week appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. 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
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
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
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. The post National Mental Health Awareness Month appeared first on Media Cause. But for so many of us, this very personal and critical issue is part of our everyday lives. MORE
Target Analytics , a Blackbaud company, announced last week the latest Index of National Fundraising Performance for the second quarter of 2009. The index compares trends in key fundraising indicators from 77 organizations, including over 36 million donors and more than 68 million gifts totaling almost $2 billion in revenue 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. Happy National 2-1-1 Day from the VisionLink Team MORE
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APRIL 29, 2021
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. The post National Mental Health Awareness Month appeared first on Media Cause. But for so many of us, this very personal and critical issue is part of our everyday lives.
VisionLink
MAY 6, 2020
On the heels of GivingTuesday (yesterday), we have another major national day today, May 6th, honoring nurses and by extension--other healthcare workers.
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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.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 30, 2020
April is National Volunteer Month, but how do we celebrate amidst the COVID-19 crisis? Here are some ideas
Wild Apricot
APRIL 22, 2013
It''s National Volunteer Week - how is your organization celebrating? national volunteer week Volunteers
Charity Navigator
MARCH 8, 2021
'Fearless Girl' Statue (New York City, NY) While International Women’s Day has only been officially observed by the United Nations since 1975, its origins have long standing roots around the world.
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
Wild Apricot
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.
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.
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.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 13, 2015
National Volunteer Week is on from April 12 to 18. national volunteer week Volunteers Here are some ideas for how you can recognize your amazing volunteers and share your stories.
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.
sgEngage
APRIL 6, 2021
Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. Q: Prior to becoming President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), you had a long, successful career in investment banking and finance.
Saleforce Nonprofit
APRIL 5, 2021
Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. The post How to Engage Employees in National (Virtual) Volunteer Month appeared first on Salesforce.org.
Saleforce Nonprofit
APRIL 22, 2021
For this week’s National Volunteer Week, we’re launching the next phase of our partnership with Salesforce.org. The post Philanthropy Cloud Adds New Volunteer Management Capabilities for National Volunteer Week appeared first on Salesforce.org.
NTEN
APRIL 16, 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."
Wild Apricot
APRIL 7, 2015
April 12 to 18th is National Volunteer Week in Canada and the U.S. national volunteer week webinar Volunteers Here are some resources to help you recognize and celebrate with your volunteers - including our Expert Webinar on "Converting Joiners to Stayers", tips and tools from Volunteer Canada and Points of Light.
VisionLink
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
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!
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). Internet Social Media Video Series #nptech Danielle Brigida National Wildlife Federation Non-Profit social media Social Media Strategy
VisionLink
JULY 4, 2012
His message was strong and it was clear: "We are in the very midst of revolution, the most complete, unexpected, and remarkable of any in the history of the world." ** I woke up last Thursday morning with a joyful anticipation, almost 236 years to the day after we, the people took on the mantle of self- government , 236 years after our fathers brought forth a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
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. VisionLink is deploying a national instance of the Community Operating System to support state VOAD portals in every state and territory.
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. The purpose is to encourage young, hyper-connected, and frequently frantic people of all backgrounds to re-embrace the ancient beauty of a day of solitude and unplug their smart phones. It runs for the 25 hours from sundown Friday, March 4, to sundown, Saturday, March 5.
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.
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! In fact, more than 260 million people across America can reach information about health and human services in their community by simply dialing 2-1-1. This is more than 85% of the population in the United States.
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? Did you know that in 1997 the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta was the first to introduce a 2-1-1 service? 1 Later, in 2000, the Federal Communications Commission approved 2-1-1 nationwide as a short number in the United States.
NTEN
APRIL 6, 2015
The State of the (Canadian) (Web) Nation, according to over 500 charities. So we decided to poll Canadian charities to get a better sense of what the state of the web nation actually is. Holly Wagg. Chief Digital Architect & Philanthropic Counsel. Good Works.
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.
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. We have exciting news about Bookshare, and it's especially thrilling to be talking about an educational program that scales well and works.
Amy Sample Ward
JUNE 17, 2012
Date : June 17, 2012. Location : Chicago, IL. Topic : Social Media for Social Good Pre-Conference. Description : This half-day workshop will cover basic and intermediate levels of social media topics including an introduction to core tools, evaluation, implementation and strategic application.
Beth Kanter
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! They use this day to remind people about the health and other benefits of taking a walk.Why not celebrate with a walking meeting ? To inspire us to keep up the pace, AmericaWalks reminds us that it is also #walkatwork month.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
APRIL 22, 2009
Guest Blog from Amy McNeely, Bookshare Librarian This past week, April 12th through April 18th, was National Library Week. Every year, the American Library Association picks a different theme for the occasion. This year’s theme was “Worlds connect @ your library.” Bookshare is a unique library.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 6, 2021
Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. Q: Prior to becoming President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), you had a long, successful career in investment banking and finance.
Beth Kanter
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. My work is online and increasingly I rely on the Internet for many parts of my home, personal, and family life.
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. Happy National 2-1-1 Day from the VisionLink Team
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. The post Top Five Tips from National Volunteer Week appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 7, 2011
National Volunteer Week takes place April 10 - 16, 2011 in Canada and the US. Here are some ideas and links to help your organization celebrate.( read more ). nonprofit non-profit nptech volunteer volunteering Volunteers
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 16, 2015
If you''ve created a video that has helped spread your message or cause, the DoGooder National Video Awards wants to see what you’ve got
Amy Sample Ward
JULY 13, 2011
Date : July 12-13, 2011. Location : Portland, Maine. Topic : Knowledge Networks. Description : This closing keynote focused on the power of knowledge sharing networks and the tools that support them. Related Links : Natural Rural Health Resource Center. Conference information. Slides. Presentations from 2011 health knowledge sharing networks presentation
Wild Apricot
JUNE 29, 2015
Want to find out how to motivate your volunteers, donors, supporters and board members? Check out our Nonprofit Blog Carnival round-up for June. membership Non-profit nonprofit blog carnival
Tech Soup Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
For the entire month of October, TechSoup and our donor partners will be participating in National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (also known as NCSAM). October might be a time for ghosts and monsters, but there are some other evils lurking out there: Internet malware, viruses, and threats! Celebrated every October, NCSAM is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure all Americans have the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online.
NetWits
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
Target Analytics , a Blackbaud company, announced last week the latest Index of National Fundraising Performance for the second quarter of 2009. The index compares trends in key fundraising indicators from 77 organizations, including over 36 million donors and more than 68 million gifts totaling almost $2 billion in revenue
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. That’s what I will be thinking as I join people from across my local community at our National Philanthropy Day in Charleston, SC. Happy Thanksgiving…a week early.
Charity Navigator
MAY 3, 2021
We are honored to share a first-hand account of what innovation and adaptation look like during a pandemic, and a subsequent economic crisis, from the National Alliance on Mental Illness in New York City (NAMI-NYC) , a Charity Navigator 4-Star rated nonprofit.
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