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Oregon United for Marriage is using text messaging to inform supporters of the latest updates in the fight for same-sex marriage in the state. Your organization may have created the world’s greatest mobile campaign, but the real question is how are you going to get people to opt in? MORE
Washington Trails Association Freshest Trip Reports , Conservation Northwest's guided hikes , Oregon Wild's guided hikes with carpooling , and Idaho Conservation League's hiking series. I want to find a green place to stay in Central Oregon. How do you build relationships, make people prioritize your cause, and better engage them in your work? MORE
Facebook Linked In Twitter Home About Home Triathlon this weekend Triathlon this weekend Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 September 2006 09:12 Written by Steve Tuesday, 5 September 2006 09:12 I’m doing my first Olympic distance triathlon this weekend down in Oregon. I shouldn’t drown… Aluminum Man is a smallish triathlon down in The Dalles, Oregon. Aluminum Man is a small triathlon on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. MORE
We’re eagerly packing our bags, and can’t wait to see our nonprofit friends and family from around the country at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in Portland, Oregon. MORE
Facebook Linked In Twitter Home About Home Race Report: Aluminum Man Triathlon Race Report: Aluminum Man Triathlon Last Updated on Monday, 11 September 2006 03:18 Written by Steve Monday, 11 September 2006 03:18 Aluminum Man is a small triathlon on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. MORE
This project is a lending library for home cooks in Portland, Oregon. MORE
She left us to be the digital communications guru for Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus, and they are so lucky to get her. Groundwire. Normal. false. false. false. EN-US. X-NONE. Three years ago, Sara Freedman walked into our office and made some magic. We were a smart crew but in desperate need of translation, and Sarah made our work visible, accessible and gave it color. MORE
The Dougy Center , a Portland, Oregon nonprofit helping grieving children, teens, and young adults recover from the death of a friend or family member, suffered a debilitating arson fire in 2009. With the help of a donation from Microsoft through TechSoup , the organization has been able to deliver more programming to youth in need and their families while preparing to transition into a new office space. Read the full post on the Microsoft Corporate Citizenship blog MORE
Just ask Solar Oregon, a nonprofit that saved $100,000 in application development costs in just two months using Caspio. To learn how Solar Oregon achieved these results, read the case study. MORE
From Equality Florida to Freedom Oklahoma to Basic Rights Oregon, we amplify the power of the state-based LGBTQ movement. June is observed as LGBTQ Pride month to commemorate the June 1969 Stonewall Riots and celebrate the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ community. MORE
Livestream for 30 hours straight in an effort to raise money for charities like Free Geek, Oregon Food Bank, and Toys for Tots. Yes these are Portlanders, hoping to fundraise to support local organizations in Oregon (USA), but they are hoping it helps you fundraise wherever you are, too! MORE
If a national corporation makes a donation to a nonprofit in, say, Oregon, there’s a slim chance that people across the country will be aware of it. In today’s world, every company is expected to do some good with their profits. Thus, corporate philanthropy is on the rise. MORE
What are some of the lessons you''ve learned as the former Executive Director of Oregon Walks that you''ll be bringing to NTEN? We''re so excited to welcome our new Content Manager, Steph Routh to the NTEN team! 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. MORE
I got a chance to meet Amy when I was in Portland, Oregon a few weeks back to do a workshop and really appreciated the opportunity to geek out about nonprofit tech and social media! Today is Amy Sample Ward's Birthday! Happy Birthday! MORE
We are pleased to support the good work of the Oregon Office of Emergency Management. The agency has deployed Visionlink’s volunteer management and Goods and Services Donation solution to help coordinate response among volunteers for COVID-19 in Oregon. MORE
Last year, NTEN launched the first cohort for the new Oregon Nonprofit Tech Readiness (ONTR) program. We want to introduce you to Taylor Smith , Technical Services Manager for the Oregon Food Bank , to share his answers to these questions and a few more. 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
Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always. MORE
Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always. MORE
Mercury News interview: Rey Ramsey, president and CEO of TechNet - San Jose Mercury News: "WASHINGTON — Rey Ramsey is the first to admit he's an unconventional choice to lead the high-tech lobbying group TechNet, having spent his career far from the office parks of Silicon Valley.Ramsey has dedicated much of his adult life to building more affordable housing, first as the head of Oregon's housing MORE
Oregon Coast Aquarium rides technology's wave to build interest in oceans and marine science | OregonLive.com : "When Oceanscape Network launches two summers from now, Ron Houchens' creative drive will splash across Web pages promoting scientific inquiry, marine conservation and just getting outside to explore nature firsthand. MORE
Oregon State University ichthyologist Brian Sidlauskas and his follow science peers (who are also his Facebook friends) documented more than 5,000 fish in under 24 hours using Facebook. MORE
All states offer the option to vote via absentee ballot , and Oregon and Washington are both pretty much entirely vote-by-mail. Author: Sally Heaven. Almost everything these days is online. I do a LOT of shopping online. I file my taxes online. MORE
Regardless, I remember playing Number Munchers and Oregon Trail (this article on OT is fascinating if you have a moment) on my Apple IIe in grade school. Author: Amber Wobschall. My colleague Cheryl brought this little gem to my attention this week. MORE
Facebook Linked In Twitter Home About Home Pete Hickok on his Salesforce instance Pete Hickok on his Salesforce instance Last Updated on Thursday, 26 October 2006 03:18 Written by Steve Thursday, 26 October 2006 12:50 I got to have a conversation with Pete Hickok today about how Oregon Natural Desert Association uses Salesforce.com. MORE
I can be sure of one thing: this issue is going to surprise you. As you dive in, prepare to have your assumptions challenged about who’s using technology, and the role your organization may play in addressing the digital divide. MORE
Amy is the Director of Service and Graduate Education Programs at Idealist.org , and lives in Oregon with her husband and two sons. Johns — my North Portland, Oregon, neighborhood — I've been working this year on a new, all-volunteer mentoring program for local teen parents. MORE
New research from the University of Oregon shows that demonstrating a huge need with statistics – for example, “805 million people go hungry each night” – is a real bummer for donors. MORE
She was the one that took me to the overnight events at OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) where I had my first go at building robots. MORE
The Conversation: Seth Lewis and Nicole Smith Dahmen from the University of Oregon explore how Facebook Live is raising important questions about the future of journalism and Facebook’s role as a news provider. By Mitch Hurst, Senior Consultant Is Facebook Live changing journalism? MORE
Is it fair to assume that the actual surge next year will include Oregon, Alabama, Arkansas, New Mexico, etc. Google Trends and US Department of Agriculture Results are compared in these images. MORE
Everything is read, every call and voice mail is listened to,” Isaiah Akin, deputy legislative director for Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, tells the New Yorker. MORE
The Current Nonprofit Landscape: "We are all in this together" - Are you a nonprofit or foundation in Portland/Oregon? "It These are some links I wanted to share from May 20th. Find me on Delicious for more! Join us in a UK hyperlocal alliance… « Talk About Local (alpha) - Will Perrin is on a mission to engage and convene localities via the web. "After MORE
Recently, they targeted their users living in Oregon with a text alerting them about the deadline for the Oregon primary election. Want to keep users from unsubscribing from your mobile campaigns? Poor texting etiquette is often to blame for high opt-out rates. MORE
University of Oregon Foundation. Vered Siegel , Manager of Development Services. Children’s Home + Aid. Kirsten Williams , Associate Director, Gift Services. The Scams. The credit card scam/fraud attempt that many nonprofits have experiences starts with a very large online gift from an unknown donor. Shortly afterward, an email arrives saying the amount was a mistake (e.g., 7,000 instead of $700) and asking for a refund of the difference to a different credit card. MORE
Meyer Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Oregon, USA, that has a pioneering spirit and is always up to something new, different, and meaningful – plus it is quite near to my heart. The foundation will collect the ideas from Oregonians on a forum on the web at ideas4oregon.org to commemorate MMT reaching $500 million in money distributed to tax exempt organizations, primarily in Oregon. Oregon’s issues go far beyond what nonprofits do,” he said. “We MORE
In one study by the University of Oregon, […]. Most nonprofits love statistics. They remind staff and board members why their work matters. And statistics can be helpful when reporting outcomes or applying for grants. But using statistics can actually hurt your fundraising appeals. MORE
Bernie grew up as a visually impaired kid and Oregon and rejected the low expectations of the then-education institutions and went to college and on to become an engineer and successful entrepreneur. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation just published a very nice article, Leveling the Field , about one of our key Bookshare.org supporters, Bernie Newcomb. Bernie was VP Engineering and co-founder at eTrade. MORE
Nonprofits must advocate to open doors for clients and further the mission of the organization (The Nonprofit Association of Oregon, 2017). The Nonprofit Association of Oregon. posted by Hallie Rexer Graduate Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. MORE
A sparrow landed on Bernie Sanders’ podium in Portland Oregon and the internet went bonkers. MORE
The sale raised over $200,000 for San Francisco libraries, and the leftover boxes of books made a new home at a local thrift shop in a rural area of Eugene, Oregon, that has limited access to library and book services. Portland HQ staff spent an afternoon at the Oregon Food Bank. Fun fact: One of the participants from NTEN’s Oregon Nonprofit Tech Readiness Program is staffed there. Read: The Impact of the Oregon Nonprofit Technology Readiness Program: Taylor Smith.) MORE
Idealware is based in Portland, Maine, but the Managing Writer will work remotely (and report to someone in Portland, Oregon). Want a chance to write for a living AND help nonprofits make the world a better place? MORE
Oregon Related Topics VisionLink
APRIL 11, 2020
We are pleased to support the good work of the Oregon Office of Emergency Management. The agency has deployed Visionlink’s volunteer management and Goods and Services Donation solution to help coordinate response among volunteers for COVID-19 in Oregon.
Amy Sample Ward
JUNE 15, 2010
Meyer Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Oregon, USA, that has a pioneering spirit and is always up to something new, different, and meaningful – plus it is quite near to my heart. The foundation will collect the ideas from Oregonians on a forum on the web at ideas4oregon.org to commemorate MMT reaching $500 million in money distributed to tax exempt organizations, primarily in Oregon. Oregon’s issues go far beyond what nonprofits do,” he said. “We
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AFP Blog
JULY 25, 2011
Oregon Coast Aquarium rides technology's wave to build interest in oceans and marine science | OregonLive.com : "When Oceanscape Network launches two summers from now, Ron Houchens' creative drive will splash across Web pages promoting scientific inquiry, marine conservation and just getting outside to explore nature firsthand.
NTEN
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
Last year, NTEN launched the first cohort for the new Oregon Nonprofit Tech Readiness (ONTR) program. We want to introduce you to Taylor Smith , Technical Services Manager for the Oregon Food Bank , to share his answers to these questions and a few more.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
MARCH 4, 2019
We’re eagerly packing our bags, and can’t wait to see our nonprofit friends and family from around the country at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in Portland, Oregon.
Everyaction
JUNE 6, 2018
From Equality Florida to Freedom Oklahoma to Basic Rights Oregon, we amplify the power of the state-based LGBTQ movement. June is observed as LGBTQ Pride month to commemorate the June 1969 Stonewall Riots and celebrate the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ community.
John Haydon
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
In one study by the University of Oregon, […]. Most nonprofits love statistics. They remind staff and board members why their work matters. And statistics can be helpful when reporting outcomes or applying for grants. But using statistics can actually hurt your fundraising appeals.
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.
gokubi.com
OCTOBER 26, 2006
Facebook Linked In Twitter Home About Home Pete Hickok on his Salesforce instance Pete Hickok on his Salesforce instance Last Updated on Thursday, 26 October 2006 03:18 Written by Steve Thursday, 26 October 2006 12:50 I got to have a conversation with Pete Hickok today about how Oregon Natural Desert Association uses Salesforce.com.
gokubi.com
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
Facebook Linked In Twitter Home About Home Triathlon this weekend Triathlon this weekend Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 September 2006 09:12 Written by Steve Tuesday, 5 September 2006 09:12 I’m doing my first Olympic distance triathlon this weekend down in Oregon. I shouldn’t drown… Aluminum Man is a smallish triathlon down in The Dalles, Oregon. Aluminum Man is a small triathlon on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.
See What's Out There
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
The Conversation: Seth Lewis and Nicole Smith Dahmen from the University of Oregon explore how Facebook Live is raising important questions about the future of journalism and Facebook’s role as a news provider. By Mitch Hurst, Senior Consultant Is Facebook Live changing journalism?
Amy Sample Ward
DECEMBER 4, 2009
Livestream for 30 hours straight in an effort to raise money for charities like Free Geek, Oregon Food Bank, and Toys for Tots. Yes these are Portlanders, hoping to fundraise to support local organizations in Oregon (USA), but they are hoping it helps you fundraise wherever you are, too!
Tech Soup Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
Just ask Solar Oregon, a nonprofit that saved $100,000 in application development costs in just two months using Caspio. To learn how Solar Oregon achieved these results, read the case study.
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2010
Mercury News interview: Rey Ramsey, president and CEO of TechNet - San Jose Mercury News: "WASHINGTON — Rey Ramsey is the first to admit he's an unconventional choice to lead the high-tech lobbying group TechNet, having spent his career far from the office parks of Silicon Valley.Ramsey has dedicated much of his adult life to building more affordable housing, first as the head of Oregon's housing
gokubi.com
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Facebook Linked In Twitter Home About Home Race Report: Aluminum Man Triathlon Race Report: Aluminum Man Triathlon Last Updated on Monday, 11 September 2006 03:18 Written by Steve Monday, 11 September 2006 03:18 Aluminum Man is a small triathlon on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.
NonProfit Hub
MAY 21, 2019
If a national corporation makes a donation to a nonprofit in, say, Oregon, there’s a slim chance that people across the country will be aware of it. In today’s world, every company is expected to do some good with their profits. Thus, corporate philanthropy is on the rise.
Influence
MARCH 30, 2006
Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.
Influence
MARCH 30, 2006
Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go. The conference is held every two years, and is always.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 17, 2011
Regardless, I remember playing Number Munchers and Oregon Trail (this article on OT is fascinating if you have a moment) on my Apple IIe in grade school. Author: Amber Wobschall. My colleague Cheryl brought this little gem to my attention this week.
John Haydon
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
New research from the University of Oregon shows that demonstrating a huge need with statistics – for example, “805 million people go hungry each night” – is a real bummer for donors.
Have Fun - Do Good
OCTOBER 21, 2010
Amy is the Director of Service and Graduate Education Programs at Idealist.org , and lives in Oregon with her husband and two sons. Johns — my North Portland, Oregon, neighborhood — I've been working this year on a new, all-volunteer mentoring program for local teen parents.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 4, 2008
Bernie grew up as a visually impaired kid and Oregon and rejected the low expectations of the then-education institutions and went to college and on to become an engineer and successful entrepreneur. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation just published a very nice article, Leveling the Field , about one of our key Bookshare.org supporters, Bernie Newcomb. Bernie was VP Engineering and co-founder at eTrade.
GroundWire
JULY 21, 2011
Washington Trails Association Freshest Trip Reports , Conservation Northwest's guided hikes , Oregon Wild's guided hikes with carpooling , and Idaho Conservation League's hiking series. I want to find a green place to stay in Central Oregon. How do you build relationships, make people prioritize your cause, and better engage them in your work?
John Haydon
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Oregon State University ichthyologist Brian Sidlauskas and his follow science peers (who are also his Facebook friends) documented more than 5,000 fish in under 24 hours using Facebook.
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.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 30, 2018
This project is a lending library for home cooks in Portland, Oregon.
Mobile Commons
MAY 20, 2014
Recently, they targeted their users living in Oregon with a text alerting them about the deadline for the Oregon primary election. Want to keep users from unsubscribing from your mobile campaigns? Poor texting etiquette is often to blame for high opt-out rates.
Tech Soup Blog
JULY 6, 2012
The Dougy Center , a Portland, Oregon nonprofit helping grieving children, teens, and young adults recover from the death of a friend or family member, suffered a debilitating arson fire in 2009. With the help of a donation from Microsoft through TechSoup , the organization has been able to deliver more programming to youth in need and their families while preparing to transition into a new office space. Read the full post on the Microsoft Corporate Citizenship blog
NTEN
APRIL 17, 2015
The sale raised over $200,000 for San Francisco libraries, and the leftover boxes of books made a new home at a local thrift shop in a rural area of Eugene, Oregon, that has limited access to library and book services. Portland HQ staff spent an afternoon at the Oregon Food Bank. Fun fact: One of the participants from NTEN’s Oregon Nonprofit Tech Readiness Program is staffed there. Read: The Impact of the Oregon Nonprofit Technology Readiness Program: Taylor Smith.)
Robert Weiner
JULY 24, 2014
University of Oregon Foundation. Vered Siegel , Manager of Development Services. Children’s Home + Aid. Kirsten Williams , Associate Director, Gift Services. The Scams. The credit card scam/fraud attempt that many nonprofits have experiences starts with a very large online gift from an unknown donor. Shortly afterward, an email arrives saying the amount was a mistake (e.g., 7,000 instead of $700) and asking for a refund of the difference to a different credit card.
Network-Centric Advocacy
FEBRUARY 14, 2009
Is it fair to assume that the actual surge next year will include Oregon, Alabama, Arkansas, New Mexico, etc. Google Trends and US Department of Agriculture Results are compared in these images.
ASU Lodestar Center
APRIL 3, 2018
Nonprofits must advocate to open doors for clients and further the mission of the organization (The Nonprofit Association of Oregon, 2017). The Nonprofit Association of Oregon. posted by Hallie Rexer Graduate Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management.
NTEN
MARCH 30, 2015
I can be sure of one thing: this issue is going to surprise you. As you dive in, prepare to have your assumptions challenged about who’s using technology, and the role your organization may play in addressing the digital divide.
Mobile Commons
MAY 15, 2014
Oregon United for Marriage is using text messaging to inform supporters of the latest updates in the fight for same-sex marriage in the state. Your organization may have created the world’s greatest mobile campaign, but the real question is how are you going to get people to opt in?
NTEN
AUGUST 31, 2011
I still have the old Rand McNally Road Atlas of Oregon my wife and I used to mark all of the back roads we drove on 10 years ago.
Amy Sample Ward
MARCH 24, 2010
She was the one that took me to the overnight events at OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) where I had my first go at building robots.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 27, 2007
I got a chance to meet Amy when I was in Portland, Oregon a few weeks back to do a workshop and really appreciated the opportunity to geek out about nonprofit tech and social media! Today is Amy Sample Ward's Birthday! Happy Birthday!
GroundWire
JUNE 29, 2012
She left us to be the digital communications guru for Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus, and they are so lucky to get her. Groundwire. Normal. false. false. false. EN-US. X-NONE. Three years ago, Sara Freedman walked into our office and made some magic. We were a smart crew but in desperate need of translation, and Sarah made our work visible, accessible and gave it color.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 6, 2012
All states offer the option to vote via absentee ballot , and Oregon and Washington are both pretty much entirely vote-by-mail. Author: Sally Heaven. Almost everything these days is online. I do a LOT of shopping online. I file my taxes online.
Idealware
OCTOBER 24, 2014
Idealware is based in Portland, Maine, but the Managing Writer will work remotely (and report to someone in Portland, Oregon). Want a chance to write for a living AND help nonprofits make the world a better place?
NTEN
APRIL 22, 2014
What are some of the lessons you''ve learned as the former Executive Director of Oregon Walks that you''ll be bringing to NTEN? We''re so excited to welcome our new Content Manager, Steph Routh to the NTEN team!
Mobile Commons
MARCH 8, 2017
Everything is read, every call and voice mail is listened to,” Isaiah Akin, deputy legislative director for Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, tells the New Yorker.
Amy Sample Ward
MAY 20, 2009
The Current Nonprofit Landscape: "We are all in this together" - Are you a nonprofit or foundation in Portland/Oregon? "It These are some links I wanted to share from May 20th. Find me on Delicious for more! Join us in a UK hyperlocal alliance… « Talk About Local (alpha) - Will Perrin is on a mission to engage and convene localities via the web. "After
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