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Digital civil society emerging Philanthropy North Carolina : Digital technology and data are driving the use of private resources for public good, and the shape of that emerging social economy will depend on how nonprofits, philanthropies, business and government address critical questions about the ways that data are collected, shared and used, a new report says. MORE
He holds degrees from Claremont McKenna College, Syracuse University and the University of North Carolina Edward M. Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. MORE
So, I went to YouTube and learned how to record and edit a video, so that I could distribute it to the local media outlets in North Carolina. When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. MORE
Carlos Garcia, CETYS University System ; Tamaki Onishi, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Lesley Ray, Mater Foundation; Laurie Trujillo, Aliados Consulting Group; Lilya Wagner, Philanthropic Service. This year’s AFP fundraising conference is all about disruption. How are the rules of philanthropy changing, and what does that mean for fundraisers and the supporters they’re accountable to? MORE
Williams was the head coach at the University of Kansas from 1988 to 2003 and is now the head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Former University of Kansas head basketball coach Roy Williams once told U.S. News and World Report magazine that there are three things that coaches as leaders must do to drive success : "Have everyone on the team focus on the same goal." And, the leader must effectively communicate that goal to the team. Emphasize those goals every day." MORE
When we found out about Lovay Wallace-Singleton's new project to build a solar-powered organic garden in North Carolina, one that also brings rehabilitation and jobs to veterans, we had to talk to her. It's located in the city of New Bern in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. She told me that North Carolina is a natural fit for her project because the two largest industries there are agriculture and military. MORE
Use your blog to open your door Philanthropy North Carolina : Visitors to your website and subscribers to your blog are looking for information, insight and ideas for improving your community. Those visitors also want to understand your nonprofit and its impact. So use your blog to inform and engage them MORE
One new initiative that I got to hear about was the L3C proposed in North Carolina. North Carolina is interested, because they see it as a way to buy unused industrial properties and make them available to businesses that could resume making furniture (since NC has been losing these jobs to Asia). The Board Meeting The board meeting went well. I met Kris Prendergast, the new CEO of the Social Enterprise Alliance, as well as new board members for the first time. MORE
5, 2007Raleigh — The e-NC Authority, which is driving availability and use of broadband services across North Carolina, is a winner of a 2007 Techie Award from the Grassroots.org organization.The award is giving to groups in recognition of efforts e-NC Authority Receives ‘Techie Award’ for Community Efforts :: WRAL.com: "e-NC Authority Receives ‘Techie Award’ for Community Effortse-NCPosted: Apr. MORE
Despite close offices in “The Triangle” region of North Carolina, Fidelity Investments and The Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina (RTF) first met through a skills-based volunteer program on (of course) technology. MORE
Today, Paul Jones from North Carolina Center for Nonprofits tells us how she uses technology on a daily basis: Our daily prize winner, who will receive a care package full of NTEN goodies, is. NTEN Members continue to rock Member Appreciation Month, participating in free webinars, giving each other shout outs with #NTENThanks and, of course, sharing their NTEN Stories. MORE
Annice Reed, CPA, MBA, Controller for North Texas State Soccer. North Texas State Soccer is a not-for-profit organization that offers soccer programs for over 165,000 youth and adults in that region. Prior to joining AICPA, Sandi was Controller for North Carolina Community Foundation, a not-for-profit grantmaking organization with over $200 million in assets providing local resource allocation to support vital causes and scholarships across North Carolina. MORE
You don’t need to know exactly how mobile technology can best help your mission - but here’s some ideas to help. Nonprofits from around the Country including Washington, Oregon, Florida, New Jersey and North Carolina have applied. Today’s guest post is from Tonia Zampieri. Tonia’s the Mobile Strategist for Atlantic Business Technologies. MORE
The Autism Societ y of North Carolina is one example. If you’d like to donate to the Autism Society of NC, please visit this link; if you would like to volunteer, or help spread the word of the good they’re doing in North Carolina for the autistic community, the Society would love to hear from you. Nonprofits that verify their 501(c)(3) status will receive 20% OFF their accounts, and organizations located in North Carolina are eligible for a free account. MORE
Todd Cohen, founder of Philanthropy North Carolina, interviewed several leading fundraising professionals in all nine fields of interest where Blackbaud tracks fundraising performance. The 2013 Charitable Giving Report includes 24 months of overall giving data from 4,129 nonprofit organizations representing more than $12.5 billion in total fundraising. The report also includes online giving data from 3,359 nonprofits representing $1.7 million in online fundraising. MORE
Related Links : North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. Date : September 13-14, 2012. Location : Research Triangle Park, NC. Topic : Finding the Right Mix: A Strategic Look at Mobile, Social, and Web. Description : Given budget constraints and growing technology demands, how can the average nonprofit keep up? The key is finding the right mix! This session will provide a strategic look at how to integrate nonprofit communications – mobile, social, and web. MORE
She has a degree in English Literature and Communication Studies and is a British ex pat, currently soaking up southern living in Cary, North Carolina. Caron Beesley is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. She is a marketing communications consultant and writer for Salsa. She has over 15 years experience helping organizations large and small connect and engage with their audiences. MORE
Nonprofits flunk online fundraising test Philanthropy North Carolina : he inaugural Online Fundraising Scorecard, a study by Dunham Company and Next After, reviewed the websites of 151 organizations over nine months in 2013, signed up to receive emails, and made an initial $20 gift. MORE
Douglas Zimmerman and Lois Ann Porter traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to organize the Performance-Based Funding Institute VisionLink produced for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. At the Institute, 9 Community Colleges from Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina gathered to discuss engaging stakeholders around success for all community college students. Shaun Yoder of Education First, facilitating the North Carolina state team at the PBF Institute. MORE
Bank account BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA. I got a ton of these earlier this week. First clue it's spam: when you get 10 versions of the same message. I particularly like the randomized "buyer emails" like lorem.eget.mollis@tinciduntDonecvitae.ca. The text was all variations on this theme: Transaction ID 934493892393 Transaction Time : 7/23/2012 03:00 PDT. Your funds are now available. Dear robert@rlweiner.com, The funds from this eBay payment are now available for use. MORE
I met Elizabeth Hundley Finley, the development and communications manager for the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina , a couple of weeks ago at an AFP workshop I presented. BrdsNBz is Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina’s (APPCNC) acclaimed sexual health text line for North Carolina teenagers, where we provide safe and accurate answers to teens’ sexual health questions via text message. MORE
Nonprofit use of data mixed Philanthropy North Carolina : Nonprofits are tracking data on their operations and programs but face hurdles in gathering and building data into their business, a new survey says. Too often, barriers keep nonprofits from collecting and integrating important data into their daily work,” says the 2012 State of Nonprofit Data Report from NTEN and Idealware MORE
A good example is this clips from the “We Do Campaign” of gay couples petitioning registrars, and being denied marriage licenses in North Carolina. [.]. Change the world, one video at a time.The We Do Campaign | 3:19 Campaign for Southern Equality Often, nothing is stronger than simple documentation of real people fighting for their rights. MORE
He holds degrees from Claremont McKenna College, Syracuse University and the University of North Carolina. Edward M. Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. MORE
North Carolina. . . What is the EFSLMP? The Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program is an initiative from the Office of Disability Employment Policy, a division of the Department of Labor. . Purpose of EFSLMP. The focus of the EFSLMP is to provide mentorship to "core states" through intensive technical assistance. MORE
Nonprofit news roundup, 05.03.13 Philanthropy North Carolina : Habitat Metrolina Partners receive tech award Habitat for Humanity Metrolina Partners in Charlotte received the 2013 Technology Innovation Award from Apparo, formerly NPower Charlotte Region, and sponsored by Accenture MORE
I grew up in North Carolina and I became politically active when one of my best friends got a deportation order — an order of removal. I had no idea of the struggle that undocumented folks in North Carolina were experiencing. Fortunately, we won the case and he was able to stay with us in North Carolina. So, I went to YouTube and learned how to record and edit a video, so that I could email it to the local media outlets in North Carolina. MORE
I once facilitated a focus group for the North Carolina Symphony, and the donors loved it! There’s a crisis brewing in the fundraising world. And it’s all about our donors , the ones who are deserting us. Donors can be fickle, and they’re fleeing our organizations in vast numbers these days. Overall, the numbers are disappointing and stark. Research completed by Target Analytics® in 2015 shows that: Only 29% of first-time donors renewed their gifts. 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
Giving through charity websites grows Philanthropy North Carolina : Donors, including a growing number age 60 and older, increasingly prefer to give through a charity’s website, often motivated by requests through direct mail and social media, a new study says. MORE
The Ada Jenkins Center near Charlotte, North Carolina, provides crisis assistance and the integrated delivery of. Creating a comprehensive IT strategy helps a popular community center gain board support for key technology initiatives, including a new VoIP phone system and new computer hardware. Collaborating with the board of directors to implement an IT strategy. Kimberlee Roth. Owner. Outword, LLC. read more MORE
Map illustrates damage reports as hurricane hits North Carolina. VisionLink is partnering with local churches and community groups to poll between 2,000-3,000 people throughout North Carolina. BOULDER, Colo. — 5, 2015— VisionLink , a community inspired software and consulting company, has developed a free, shareable, real-time, geo-tagged map depicting actual damage reports produced by Hurricane Joaquin. MORE
South Carolina's Nonprofit Summit. South Carolina's Nonprofit Summit. South Carolina’s Nonprofit Summit is the state’s largest and most comprehensive conference designed specifically by and for leaders in the nonprofit sector. Collaborate with peers from across North America who understand your challenges. North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) / New Orleans, LA / $725. Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits. It's finally here! MORE
This elite group, composed of creative minds in the new media industry, included representatives of Storify, NPR, Facebook, CNN International and universities such as the University of North Carolina and the College of Staten Island. We’re thrilled that WNYC Radio picked up a prestigious prize for breaking news at this year’s Online Journalism Awards last night. MORE
Don’t get bogged down in data « Philanthropy North Carolina : "nonprofit and philanthropy professionals love data, maybe too much. Numbers, used sparingly, can help explain a community need, measure how a charitable program is helping to address it, and show donors and funders the return on their investment in the program. MORE
Tech tools seen boosting funder collaboration Philanthropy North Carolina : Funders that want to work together but find it tough to do can turn to technology to make it easier to collaborate, a new report says. New tech tools “can make collaborations easier by reducing inefficiencies and enabling new methods of working together,” says Harnessing Collaborative Technologies, a report from the Monitor Institute and the Foundation Center MORE
Author: Kaytee Smith brings more than 10 years of digital communications and museum outreach experience to her role as Chief Content Officer at the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, where she helps tell North Carolina's story and oversees the department's editorial and content production team In the last week of my senior year of high school, my homeroom teacher pulled out a box and set it on her desk. MORE
With the need for the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the killing of communities of color, the tragedy at Pulse in Orlando , and the passing of HB2 in North Carolina, lots of nonprofits have been stepping forward as a resource, a support center, or through advocacy. It’s been a pretty tough year for communities across the nation. MORE
Care2's own Jocelyn Harmon is out on the speaking path again, this time delivering the keynote at AFP's North Carolina Philanthropy Conference. AFP North Carolina Philanthropy Conference Durham, NC. The dog days of summer are upon us, and like the recommended fabric for the season our conference schedule is light and breezy. Watch for us at a handful of important conferences this month. MORE
He leading a workshop in North Carolina at RTPnet on Open Source CMS and CRM systems. One of the smartest, funniest, and best trainers in the nonprofit technology space is my colleague, John Kenyon. I wish I lived near by - because I'd definitely go. Here's the description: Learn all about CMS???s, s, CRM???s s and Open Source software ??? in plain English. MORE
Give your website an organic role in growing your nonprofit Philanthropy North Carolina : Your nonprofit’s website should embrace visitors and engage them in your work. It should be your welcome sign, your open door, your directory and your help desk. It should make clear to visitors, instantly, who you are, who you serve and the difference you make MORE
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is one such organization that has harnessed its supporter base’s commitment to serve community needs. The team at the 40-year old food bank, which serves 34 North Carolina counties, were financially empowered by this to pivot their operations early and manage evolving needs brought on by the pandemic. Stories of Resilience: A Series Brought To You By The Blackbaud Institute. MORE
Nonprofit news roundup, 12.05.14 « Philanthropy North Carolina : "Launched in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation, with additional partners, #GivingTuesday is driven mainly by social media and online giving campaigns, the report says. MORE
South Carolina's Nonprofit Summit. South Carolina's Nonprofit Summit. South Carolina’s Nonprofit Summit is the state’s largest and most comprehensive conference designed specifically by and for leaders in the nonprofit sector. North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) / San Diego, CA / $850. Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits. Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits. MORE
North Carolina Related Topics AFP Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2014
Nonprofit news roundup, 12.05.14 « Philanthropy North Carolina : "Launched in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation, with additional partners, #GivingTuesday is driven mainly by social media and online giving campaigns, the report says.
Connection Cafe
MAY 4, 2020
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is one such organization that has harnessed its supporter base’s commitment to serve community needs. The team at the 40-year old food bank, which serves 34 North Carolina counties, were financially empowered by this to pivot their operations early and manage evolving needs brought on by the pandemic. Stories of Resilience: A Series Brought To You By The Blackbaud Institute.
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AFP Blog
MAY 3, 2013
Nonprofit news roundup, 05.03.13 Philanthropy North Carolina : Habitat Metrolina Partners receive tech award Habitat for Humanity Metrolina Partners in Charlotte received the 2013 Technology Innovation Award from Apparo, formerly NPower Charlotte Region, and sponsored by Accenture
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2013
Digital civil society emerging Philanthropy North Carolina : Digital technology and data are driving the use of private resources for public good, and the shape of that emerging social economy will depend on how nonprofits, philanthropies, business and government address critical questions about the ways that data are collected, shared and used, a new report says.
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2014
Don’t get bogged down in data « Philanthropy North Carolina : "nonprofit and philanthropy professionals love data, maybe too much. Numbers, used sparingly, can help explain a community need, measure how a charitable program is helping to address it, and show donors and funders the return on their investment in the program.
AFP Blog
JANUARY 28, 2014
Nonprofits flunk online fundraising test Philanthropy North Carolina : he inaugural Online Fundraising Scorecard, a study by Dunham Company and Next After, reviewed the websites of 151 organizations over nine months in 2013, signed up to receive emails, and made an initial $20 gift.
AFP Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
Giving through charity websites grows Philanthropy North Carolina : Donors, including a growing number age 60 and older, increasingly prefer to give through a charity’s website, often motivated by requests through direct mail and social media, a new study says.
AFP Blog
MARCH 6, 2014
Use your blog to open your door Philanthropy North Carolina : Visitors to your website and subscribers to your blog are looking for information, insight and ideas for improving your community. Those visitors also want to understand your nonprofit and its impact. So use your blog to inform and engage them
Amy Sample Ward
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Related Links : North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. Date : September 13-14, 2012. Location : Research Triangle Park, NC. Topic : Finding the Right Mix: A Strategic Look at Mobile, Social, and Web. Description : Given budget constraints and growing technology demands, how can the average nonprofit keep up? The key is finding the right mix! This session will provide a strategic look at how to integrate nonprofit communications – mobile, social, and web.
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2012
Nonprofit use of data mixed Philanthropy North Carolina : Nonprofits are tracking data on their operations and programs but face hurdles in gathering and building data into their business, a new survey says. Too often, barriers keep nonprofits from collecting and integrating important data into their daily work,” says the 2012 State of Nonprofit Data Report from NTEN and Idealware
AFP Blog
MARCH 20, 2014
Give your website an organic role in growing your nonprofit Philanthropy North Carolina : Your nonprofit’s website should embrace visitors and engage them in your work. It should be your welcome sign, your open door, your directory and your help desk. It should make clear to visitors, instantly, who you are, who you serve and the difference you make
NonProfit Hub
DECEMBER 13, 2016
The Autism Societ y of North Carolina is one example. If you’d like to donate to the Autism Society of NC, please visit this link; if you would like to volunteer, or help spread the word of the good they’re doing in North Carolina for the autistic community, the Society would love to hear from you. Nonprofits that verify their 501(c)(3) status will receive 20% OFF their accounts, and organizations located in North Carolina are eligible for a free account.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
So, I went to YouTube and learned how to record and edit a video, so that I could distribute it to the local media outlets in North Carolina. When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium.
VisionLink
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Douglas Zimmerman and Lois Ann Porter traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to organize the Performance-Based Funding Institute VisionLink produced for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. At the Institute, 9 Community Colleges from Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina gathered to discuss engaging stakeholders around success for all community college students. Shaun Yoder of Education First, facilitating the North Carolina state team at the PBF Institute.
EveryAction
AUGUST 6, 2018
I grew up in North Carolina and I became politically active when one of my best friends got a deportation order — an order of removal. I had no idea of the struggle that undocumented folks in North Carolina were experiencing. Fortunately, we won the case and he was able to stay with us in North Carolina. So, I went to YouTube and learned how to record and edit a video, so that I could email it to the local media outlets in North Carolina.
See What's Out There
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
A good example is this clips from the “We Do Campaign” of gay couples petitioning registrars, and being denied marriage licenses in North Carolina. [.]. Change the world, one video at a time.The We Do Campaign | 3:19 Campaign for Southern Equality Often, nothing is stronger than simple documentation of real people fighting for their rights.
Frogloop
JUNE 24, 2016
With the need for the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the killing of communities of color, the tragedy at Pulse in Orlando , and the passing of HB2 in North Carolina, lots of nonprofits have been stepping forward as a resource, a support center, or through advocacy. It’s been a pretty tough year for communities across the nation.
VisionLink
OCTOBER 5, 2015
Map illustrates damage reports as hurricane hits North Carolina. VisionLink is partnering with local churches and community groups to poll between 2,000-3,000 people throughout North Carolina. BOULDER, Colo. — 5, 2015— VisionLink , a community inspired software and consulting company, has developed a free, shareable, real-time, geo-tagged map depicting actual damage reports produced by Hurricane Joaquin.
AFP Blog
APRIL 9, 2007
5, 2007Raleigh — The e-NC Authority, which is driving availability and use of broadband services across North Carolina, is a winner of a 2007 Techie Award from the Grassroots.org organization.The award is giving to groups in recognition of efforts e-NC Authority Receives ‘Techie Award’ for Community Efforts :: WRAL.com: "e-NC Authority Receives ‘Techie Award’ for Community Effortse-NCPosted: Apr.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 5, 2016
South Carolina's Nonprofit Summit. South Carolina's Nonprofit Summit. South Carolina’s Nonprofit Summit is the state’s largest and most comprehensive conference designed specifically by and for leaders in the nonprofit sector. North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) / San Diego, CA / $850. Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits. Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits.
EveryAction
DECEMBER 12, 2017
South Carolina's Nonprofit Summit. South Carolina's Nonprofit Summit. South Carolina’s Nonprofit Summit is the state’s largest and most comprehensive conference designed specifically by and for leaders in the nonprofit sector. Collaborate with peers from across North America who understand your challenges. North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) / New Orleans, LA / $725. Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits. It's finally here!
VisionLink
MARCH 28, 2014
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.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Despite close offices in “The Triangle” region of North Carolina, Fidelity Investments and The Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina (RTF) first met through a skills-based volunteer program on (of course) technology.
NTEN
OCTOBER 10, 2012
The Ada Jenkins Center near Charlotte, North Carolina, provides crisis assistance and the integrated delivery of. Creating a comprehensive IT strategy helps a popular community center gain board support for key technology initiatives, including a new VoIP phone system and new computer hardware. Collaborating with the board of directors to implement an IT strategy. Kimberlee Roth. Owner. Outword, LLC. read more
Vertex Systems
APRIL 11, 2016
North Carolina. . . What is the EFSLMP? The Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program is an initiative from the Office of Disability Employment Policy, a division of the Department of Labor. . Purpose of EFSLMP. The focus of the EFSLMP is to provide mentorship to "core states" through intensive technical assistance.
Museum 2.0
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Author: Kaytee Smith brings more than 10 years of digital communications and museum outreach experience to her role as Chief Content Officer at the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, where she helps tell North Carolina's story and oversees the department's editorial and content production team In the last week of my senior year of high school, my homeroom teacher pulled out a box and set it on her desk.
NTEN
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Today, Paul Jones from North Carolina Center for Nonprofits tells us how she uses technology on a daily basis: Our daily prize winner, who will receive a care package full of NTEN goodies, is. NTEN Members continue to rock Member Appreciation Month, participating in free webinars, giving each other shout outs with #NTENThanks and, of course, sharing their NTEN Stories.
Connection Cafe
JULY 14, 2016
Annice Reed, CPA, MBA, Controller for North Texas State Soccer. North Texas State Soccer is a not-for-profit organization that offers soccer programs for over 165,000 youth and adults in that region. Prior to joining AICPA, Sandi was Controller for North Carolina Community Foundation, a not-for-profit grantmaking organization with over $200 million in assets providing local resource allocation to support vital causes and scholarships across North Carolina.
Tech Soup Blog
MARCH 27, 2015
When we found out about Lovay Wallace-Singleton's new project to build a solar-powered organic garden in North Carolina, one that also brings rehabilitation and jobs to veterans, we had to talk to her. It's located in the city of New Bern in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. She told me that North Carolina is a natural fit for her project because the two largest industries there are agriculture and military.
Frogloop
AUGUST 4, 2011
Care2's own Jocelyn Harmon is out on the speaking path again, this time delivering the keynote at AFP's North Carolina Philanthropy Conference. AFP North Carolina Philanthropy Conference Durham, NC. The dog days of summer are upon us, and like the recommended fabric for the season our conference schedule is light and breezy. Watch for us at a handful of important conferences this month.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 19, 2017
Carlos Garcia, CETYS University System ; Tamaki Onishi, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Lesley Ray, Mater Foundation; Laurie Trujillo, Aliados Consulting Group; Lilya Wagner, Philanthropic Service. This year’s AFP fundraising conference is all about disruption. How are the rules of philanthropy changing, and what does that mean for fundraisers and the supporters they’re accountable to?
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Todd Cohen, founder of Philanthropy North Carolina, interviewed several leading fundraising professionals in all nine fields of interest where Blackbaud tracks fundraising performance. The 2013 Charitable Giving Report includes 24 months of overall giving data from 4,129 nonprofit organizations representing more than $12.5 billion in total fundraising. The report also includes online giving data from 3,359 nonprofits representing $1.7 million in online fundraising.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
APRIL 18, 2007
One new initiative that I got to hear about was the L3C proposed in North Carolina. North Carolina is interested, because they see it as a way to buy unused industrial properties and make them available to businesses that could resume making furniture (since NC has been losing these jobs to Asia). The Board Meeting The board meeting went well. I met Kris Prendergast, the new CEO of the Social Enterprise Alliance, as well as new board members for the first time.
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
She has a degree in English Literature and Communication Studies and is a British ex pat, currently soaking up southern living in Cary, North Carolina. Caron Beesley is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. She is a marketing communications consultant and writer for Salsa. She has over 15 years experience helping organizations large and small connect and engage with their audiences.
NetWits
MAY 16, 2012
You don’t need to know exactly how mobile technology can best help your mission - but here’s some ideas to help. Nonprofits from around the Country including Washington, Oregon, Florida, New Jersey and North Carolina have applied. Today’s guest post is from Tonia Zampieri. Tonia’s the Mobile Strategist for Atlantic Business Technologies.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 19, 2020
He holds degrees from Claremont McKenna College, Syracuse University and the University of North Carolina. Edward M. Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.
Robert Weiner
JULY 27, 2012
Bank account BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA. I got a ton of these earlier this week. First clue it's spam: when you get 10 versions of the same message. I particularly like the randomized "buyer emails" like lorem.eget.mollis@tinciduntDonecvitae.ca. The text was all variations on this theme: Transaction ID 934493892393 Transaction Time : 7/23/2012 03:00 PDT. Your funds are now available. Dear robert@rlweiner.com, The funds from this eBay payment are now available for use.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 16, 2006
He leading a workshop in North Carolina at RTPnet on Open Source CMS and CRM systems. One of the smartest, funniest, and best trainers in the nonprofit technology space is my colleague, John Kenyon. I wish I lived near by - because I'd definitely go. Here's the description: Learn all about CMS???s, s, CRM???s s and Open Source software ??? in plain English.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
He holds degrees from Claremont McKenna College, Syracuse University and the University of North Carolina Edward M. Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 11, 2016
I once facilitated a focus group for the North Carolina Symphony, and the donors loved it! There’s a crisis brewing in the fundraising world. And it’s all about our donors , the ones who are deserting us. Donors can be fickle, and they’re fleeing our organizations in vast numbers these days. Overall, the numbers are disappointing and stark. Research completed by Target Analytics® in 2015 shows that: Only 29% of first-time donors renewed their gifts.
Mobile Commons
SEPTEMBER 25, 2011
This elite group, composed of creative minds in the new media industry, included representatives of Storify, NPR, Facebook, CNN International and universities such as the University of North Carolina and the College of Staten Island. We’re thrilled that WNYC Radio picked up a prestigious prize for breaking news at this year’s Online Journalism Awards last night.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2010
I met Elizabeth Hundley Finley, the development and communications manager for the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina , a couple of weeks ago at an AFP workshop I presented. BrdsNBz is Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina’s (APPCNC) acclaimed sexual health text line for North Carolina teenagers, where we provide safe and accurate answers to teens’ sexual health questions via text message.
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 11, 2017
Williams was the head coach at the University of Kansas from 1988 to 2003 and is now the head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Former University of Kansas head basketball coach Roy Williams once told U.S. News and World Report magazine that there are three things that coaches as leaders must do to drive success : "Have everyone on the team focus on the same goal." And, the leader must effectively communicate that goal to the team. Emphasize those goals every day."
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