He pulled together volunteers from his community, involved the local public library in Chantilly, Virginia, and scanned and proofread 24 books. Our volunteers are essential to accomplishing Benetech's mission. From time to time, I like to highlight the contributions of particular volunteers. Today, I'd like to honor Matthew Devcich, a high school student and aspiring Eagle Scout, who chose to focus his major Scout project on Bookshare.org. MORE
Here in Washington, DC where I regularly bike to work, there will be over 85 Bike to Work Day pit stops throughout DC, Virginia and Maryland where cyclists can get food and beverages, and even enter prize raffles MORE
Roughly once a year when I travel overseas, my wife Virginia puts up her hand and says “that’s the one!” An unexpected bonus of this trip was how often Virginia and I came across social enterprises in our travels. MORE
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But personal feelings aside, on Friday, the first FAA-approved drone deliveries were made—in this case, transporting packages of medical supplies to an annual health fair in Wise County, Virginia, which is in the middle of Appalachian coal country." 'via NASA Experiments with Drones and a Showy Delivery to a Rural Nonprofit | Nonprofit Quarterly : "NPQ has written previously about nonprofits that are experimenting with the use of drones. MORE
PRESS RELEASEVirginia Based Tech Company Works With Non Profit To Help People At Risk: "Richmond, VA (OPENPRESS) April 13, 2007 -- Code 71, Inc. continued its commitment to using technology to help people at risk and alleviate poverty by donating time and talent during their attendance at the 2007 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). The NTC Day of Service provides an opportunity for conference MORE
She was George Washington's mother, born in Lancaster County in Virginia's Northern Neck region. " The library contains thousands of published records, books, manuscripts, periodicals, and microfilms about the Northern Neck region of Virginia. MORE
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Pleased to report that Ray, Rene, Joanne, and I are attending the annual conference of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) here in Norfolk, Virginia. This is the 20th annual conference, and befitting the theme, Mountains to Sea , VisionLink is proud to release its 50 State VOAD Community project. MORE
Virginia and Kate, my wife and daughter, volunteered to come along with me on my one-week trip to South India. Virginia and Kate both received a live blessing from a real elephant in the temple. MORE
However, my wife, Virginia, was not enthusiastic. Virginia and Jennifer would go in the Kleckner's Prius (which is a gas-electric hybrid with plenty of range) and the two Jim's would take the Leaf. Geeks are textbook early adopters. MORE
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Over eight weeks in the summer of 2013, my son and I cycled 3,700 miles across the country, from San Francisco back home to Alexandria, Virginia. The trip was something my son Alex had long been dreaming of and planning to do since graduating from high school. MORE
Take the Obici Healthcare Foundation , an independent foundation focused on improving the health status of the people living in Virginia. In recent years, we’ve seen a major uptick in organizations across the social good sector looking at data – and how to use data – in new ways. MORE
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VisionLink would like to congratulate the Member Agencies of the West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) on receiving the Governor’s Service Award. MORE
NBC 29: Count on Us - Alumni Connection Goes High Tech: "The University of Virginia Alumni Association is looking to the web to help keep alumni 'in the know.' The 100-year-old Virginia Magazine is no longer the only way to keep grads connected. Viccellio said, 'There wasn't necessarily a call from alumni. We just felt like we should be online.'The UVA officials say they're striving for variety. MORE
At this point, even two years later, it''s a classic example of how well-designed a social media campaign should be, but also the challenges of keeping an audience''s attention in the social media world," says Marcus Messner, who teaches social media at Virginia Commonwealth University Joseph Kony Is Back In The News. Do Teenagers Still Care? MORE
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Last night, Virginia and I were in a packed auditorium at Stanford watching a preview screening of a terrific new indie feature film, Josh. Virginia had heard of Indus World Music , his San Francisco company that is dedicated to Raaga music, both classical and popular. Josh ??? Against the Grain), the first feature film by director Iram Parveen Bilal, is set in modern-day Pakistan. MORE
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We’re very excited that we’ve been nominated for an “Innovative Technology” award by Capital Business and the Northern Virginia Technology Council. MORE
The Chronicle: Wired Campus Blog: Virtual Auction Will Raise Money for Virginia Tech: "Virtual Auction Will Raise Money for Virginia TechRoss A. Perkins, an instructional technologist at Virginia Tech, has set up a silent auction in the virtual world Second Life to raise money for the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund MORE
It's election day in the Commonwealth of Virginia -- the state in which most Forum One staff call home. Today we'll elect a governor, a lieutenant governor, attorney general, and 100 house delegates. Thousands of people woke up this morning seeking answers to these three questions: Tags: Influence Tools & Software MORE
But while she laughs at the thought that the Virginia museum would ever have that kind of money, Ms. Children's Museum Uses Smartphones to Educate Adults - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : "If Karen S. Coltrane, chief executive of the Children’s Museum of Richmond, had her way, one of the museum’s education experts would accompany every family that walked in the door. MORE
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More than 1,500 people at the TEDxNASA conference in Newport News, Virginia raved over the Nine Shift presentation. . "A A terrific speech," said Eileen Spillane, Speakers Bureau Manager for NASA, the event's sponsor. "We We were honored to have you participate in TEDxNASA," she noted. . Addressing the conference theme, 'What Matters Next,' Draves said what matters next is that this is the decade when we create the new social infrastructure for society for the 21st century. MORE
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OCTOBER 16, 2015
VisionLink would like to congratulate the Member Agencies of the West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) on receiving the Governor’s Service Award.
AFP Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2015
Report: Nonprofit Domains Gain Traction Worldwide -- RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 14, 2015 /PR Newswire UK/ -- : 'via Blog this
AFP Blog
MAY 16, 2011
Computer Centers in West Virginia's Volunteer Fire Stations | PCWorld : "West Virginia is leading the nation in technology innovation. West Virginia has come up with the idea of providing computer access at volunteer fire and rescue departments and has received a Federal Broadband Technology Opportunities Program grant to put its ideas into practice
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Disaster Relief Of A Different Kind - West Virginia Headline News and Talk Radio : Seventeen West Virginia Office of Technology employees are working long hours in Louisiana lending an IT helping hand following what Hurricane Isaac left behind.
Tech Soup Blog
JULY 13, 2015
She was George Washington's mother, born in Lancaster County in Virginia's Northern Neck region. " The library contains thousands of published records, books, manuscripts, periodicals, and microfilms about the Northern Neck region of Virginia.
Frogloop
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
Who should attend: Professional communicators in DC Sponsor: IMC Program at West Virginia University Questions?:
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
I canvassed in Virginia for the last weekend through Election Day for Obama. Here is a pic of the precinct maps. I was and still am in the tank for Obama. And yes, I do plan to be at the Inauguration in DC in January.
Frogloop
MAY 18, 2017
Here in Washington, DC where I regularly bike to work, there will be over 85 Bike to Work Day pit stops throughout DC, Virginia and Maryland where cyclists can get food and beverages, and even enter prize raffles
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
University Launches New Foundation Relations and Philanthropy Site : University Launches New Foundation Relations and Philanthropy Site February 6, 2012 — The University of Virginia Office of Development and Public Affairs has launched a new website designed to support University faculty researchers and development administrators motivated to seek funding from independent philanthropic foundations and select corporations
AFP Blog
JUNE 6, 2008
NBC 29: Count on Us - Alumni Connection Goes High Tech: "The University of Virginia Alumni Association is looking to the web to help keep alumni 'in the know.' The 100-year-old Virginia Magazine is no longer the only way to keep grads connected. Viccellio said, 'There wasn't necessarily a call from alumni. We just felt like we should be online.'The UVA officials say they're striving for variety.
AFP Blog
JULY 21, 2015
But personal feelings aside, on Friday, the first FAA-approved drone deliveries were made—in this case, transporting packages of medical supplies to an annual health fair in Wise County, Virginia, which is in the middle of Appalachian coal country." 'via NASA Experiments with Drones and a Showy Delivery to a Rural Nonprofit | Nonprofit Quarterly : "NPQ has written previously about nonprofits that are experimenting with the use of drones.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 5, 2015
The accomplished pianist Virginia Fruchterman (who I happen to be married to) will be the main accompanist at the concert at St. Every once in a while, the Beneblog features something of personal importance to me.
NCE Social Media
JANUARY 8, 2010
The Arc of Northern Virginia is live tweeting their state’s budget hearings on funding for programs supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
AFP Blog
MARCH 26, 2014
At this point, even two years later, it''s a classic example of how well-designed a social media campaign should be, but also the challenges of keeping an audience''s attention in the social media world," says Marcus Messner, who teaches social media at Virginia Commonwealth University Joseph Kony Is Back In The News. Do Teenagers Still Care?
VisionLink
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
States participating in the Complete College America Strategic Planning Academy are: California Hawaii Illinois New Mexico Ohio Oklahoma West Virginia VisionLink is proud to partner with the Complete College America and believe that “We all work better by working together”.
Influence
DECEMBER 9, 2013
Over eight weeks in the summer of 2013, my son and I cycled 3,700 miles across the country, from San Francisco back home to Alexandria, Virginia. The trip was something my son Alex had long been dreaming of and planning to do since graduating from high school.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JANUARY 26, 2013
Last night, Virginia and I were in a packed auditorium at Stanford watching a preview screening of a terrific new indie feature film, Josh. Virginia had heard of Indus World Music , his San Francisco company that is dedicated to Raaga music, both classical and popular. Josh ??? Against the Grain), the first feature film by director Iram Parveen Bilal, is set in modern-day Pakistan.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
Roughly once a year when I travel overseas, my wife Virginia puts up her hand and says “that’s the one!” An unexpected bonus of this trip was how often Virginia and I came across social enterprises in our travels.
AFP Blog
MAY 25, 2011
But while she laughs at the thought that the Virginia museum would ever have that kind of money, Ms. Children's Museum Uses Smartphones to Educate Adults - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : "If Karen S. Coltrane, chief executive of the Children’s Museum of Richmond, had her way, one of the museum’s education experts would accompany every family that walked in the door.
VisionLink
MAY 8, 2012
Pleased to report that Ray, Rene, Joanne, and I are attending the annual conference of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) here in Norfolk, Virginia. This is the 20th annual conference, and befitting the theme, Mountains to Sea , VisionLink is proud to release its 50 State VOAD Community project.
SocialFish
JULY 12, 2017
Here are some cool jobs, hand-picked by me, that you can find via the SocialFish job board ! We focus on jobs in social media , marketing , communications , PR , advocacy , and digital. .
SocialFish
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Sponsored by Higher Logic at their brand new HQ in Virginia, the theme of the event is defining and communicating your organization’s culture in tangible, actionable ways that garner results. Where: Higher Logic HQ’s – 1600 Wilson Boulevard Suite 400 Arlington, Virginia 22209.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MAY 8, 2008
Virginia and Kate, my wife and daughter, volunteered to come along with me on my one-week trip to South India. Virginia and Kate both received a live blessing from a real elephant in the temple.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 17, 2014
Allie @ Virginia Consumer Voices for Healthcare. Thanks to a partnership with Salsa Labs , Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good was able to report live from the FUSE Conference on August 6-7 in Annandale, VA.
SocialFish
JANUARY 26, 2017
Manager, Education & Member Services , LeadingAge Virginia – LeadingAge Virginia is a 501(c)(6) association focused on education, advocacy, community building, stewardship, not-for-profit leadership, and expanding the world of possibilities for aging in Virginia.
Mobile Commons
AUGUST 29, 2016
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission developed a national text message counseling program that helps first-time college students transition more easily into college life. 1) Texting: Is it the Key to a Better College Transition?
Frogloop
OCTOBER 31, 2012
NE Options: Virginia Disaster Relief Fund. We hope all of our readers on the East Coast are safe and sound after Hurricane Sandy.
Wild Apricot Blog
JANUARY 23, 2012
Wild Apricot is a great fit for professional and business associations -- the Richmond Venture Forum is an association that acts as a social network to link the entrepreneurial community with venture capital to promote business growth and development in the central Virginia area.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 25, 2017
Take the Obici Healthcare Foundation , an independent foundation focused on improving the health status of the people living in Virginia. In recent years, we’ve seen a major uptick in organizations across the social good sector looking at data – and how to use data – in new ways.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
FEBRUARY 4, 2012
However, my wife, Virginia, was not enthusiastic. Virginia and Jennifer would go in the Kleckner's Prius (which is a gas-electric hybrid with plenty of range) and the two Jim's would take the Leaf. Geeks are textbook early adopters.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MARCH 1, 2009
My wife Virginia and I were able to squeeze in a quick trip to Boston to see our son Jimmy fence in the Intercollegiate Fencing Championships, his last fencing tournament in college.
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Professor James Coan at the University of Virginia has studied the power of empathy.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
SEPTEMBER 8, 2006
He pulled together volunteers from his community, involved the local public library in Chantilly, Virginia, and scanned and proofread 24 books. Our volunteers are essential to accomplishing Benetech's mission. From time to time, I like to highlight the contributions of particular volunteers. Today, I'd like to honor Matthew Devcich, a high school student and aspiring Eagle Scout, who chose to focus his major Scout project on Bookshare.org.
Have Fun - Do Good
DECEMBER 10, 2010
More than 1,500 people at the TEDxNASA conference in Newport News, Virginia raved over the Nine Shift presentation. . "A A terrific speech," said Eileen Spillane, Speakers Bureau Manager for NASA, the event's sponsor. "We We were honored to have you participate in TEDxNASA," she noted. . Addressing the conference theme, 'What Matters Next,' Draves said what matters next is that this is the decade when we create the new social infrastructure for society for the 21st century.
Influence
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
It's election day in the Commonwealth of Virginia -- the state in which most Forum One staff call home. Today we'll elect a governor, a lieutenant governor, attorney general, and 100 house delegates. Thousands of people woke up this morning seeking answers to these three questions: Tags: Influence Tools & Software
Influence
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
It's election day in the Commonwealth of Virginia -- the state in which most Forum One staff call home. Many will turn to the internet for the answer and will find themselves at this polling place form on the Virginia State Board of Elections voter information web site.
NetWits
JUNE 2, 2011
Here are a few ways nonprofits are rewarding their fundraisers: Virginia Beach Bike MS – Bike shop gift certificates, VIP parking, a 30-minute massage and an invitation to their awards dinner await participants who raise over $4,000. Looking for additional resources like this?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 4, 2017
In a research report called “ Exhausted But Unable to Disconnect, ” professors from Lehigh University, Virginia Tech, and Colorado State University found that an “always on” culture may prevent employees from fully disengaging from work, causing stress.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 7, 2016
Virginia. Virginia charitable registration: $100. $30-$325 West Virginia. West Virginia charitable registration: $15-50, depending on type of organization ($0 if exempt). The process of starting a nonprofit requires a fair amount of savvy and know-how. Building from the ground up, it’s often difficult knowing where to start. Questions arise like “What do I need” and “Why do I need it?”
Mobile Commons
MARCH 3, 2014
We’re very excited that we’ve been nominated for an “Innovative Technology” award by Capital Business and the Northern Virginia Technology Council.
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