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New Customer: 2-1-1 Wisconsin
VisionLink
MAY 8, 2017
We are pleased to welcome another new customer to the Visionlink network, 2-1-1 Wisconsin. There are seven 2-1-1 contact centers in Wisconsin, divided regionally.
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Our EveryAction Hero: Feeding Wisconsin
Everyaction
MAY 29, 2018
Our EveryAction Hero this month is Feeding Wisconsin. With over 750 affiliate agencies across the state of Wisconsin, Feeding Wisconsin is dedicated to eradicating hunger and improving their community. Earlier this month, I sat down with Executive Director, David Lee, to learn how Feeding Wisconsin mobilizes their audience, advocates to their local and federal officials, and engages with their community.
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U. of Wisconsin Donor Offers $1 for Each New Twitter Follower
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Wired Campus - The Chronicle of Higher Education : But the University of Wisconsin at Madison may be the first college to get a donation for increasing its follower count. Through October 3, an alumnus will donate $1 for each new Twitter follower or Facebook “like,” up to $50,000. After four days, the university has raised almost $8,000 dollars with the project, called the Bucky Challenge. The money will be used for student scholarships
Farmers supporting the Wisconsin Protests
Tech Soup Blog
MARCH 15, 2011
80% of farmers in Wisconsin market their produce through some sort of cooperative arrangement, an arrangement also threatened by actions to take apart unions.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Lets You Text to Find the Closest Condom
Mobile Commons
MAY 12, 2012
The Wisconsin Planned Parenthood affiliate knows it isn’t always easy to make sexual health a priority – especially if you have limited resources. By texting NCNW to 69866, Wisconsin residents can get the nearest free condom location sent straight to their phone. That means that it only takes a few minutes for anyone in Wisconsin to find free condoms at a convenient place.
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VisionLink
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
We have a busy year ahead, supporting new solutions in Washington (State 2-1-1 and Crisis Connections), Indiana (Real Services as well as the entire AAAA network across the state), a new Addiction Recovery site for Wisconsin 2-1-1, converting jmany current customers to our new platform, and and thousands and thousands of Social Determinant Assessments. February 11 is National 2-1-1 Day ! The next time you need help finding services go to 211.org , or dial 2-1-1.
gokubi.com
gokubi.com
JULY 31, 2008
We swam in the Wisconsin river, which was wind-whipped and tamarack stained.
Facebook gets out the vote | Beaconfire Wire
Beaconfire Wire
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
Skip to content Clients Services Portfolio About Us Contact Blog Home > Blog Recent Posts 07/16/2010: The Wisdom of the Old Spice Man 07/12/2010: Is your online campaign going to succeed?
Feel Free | Beaconfire Wire
Beaconfire Wire
FEBRUARY 28, 2008
Skip to content Clients Services Portfolio About Us Contact Blog Home > Blog Recent Posts 07/16/2010: The Wisdom of the Old Spice Man 07/12/2010: Is your online campaign going to succeed?
Meet the People we work with – Green Valley
Vertex Systems
MAY 10, 2011
We’ve completed a new case study of one of our clients – Green Valley Enterprises in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. And we’ve also got a new Customer Spotlight up, featuring the executive director of Green Valley. His name is Jack Hankes … Continue reading →
Crowd Fundraising for the Arts: No Running, Walking, or Freezing Plunges Required
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 19, 2015
As a native Texan going to graduate school in Wisconsin, I signed up on a sunny September day not only to support the cause, but also because it seemed like something that would make for a good story one day.
Are Crowd Funding Platforms the New Patrons of Independent Media?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 13, 2012
Wisconsin Rising trailer and Kickstarter Campaign from samayfield on Vimeo. And, this month, Sam is raising money to support a new documentary called Wisconsin Rising on the kickstarter platform. Wisconsin Rising trailer and Kickstarter Campaign from samayfield on Vimeo.
Improve Your Fundraising Approach and Skills at NetSquared Meetups
Tech Soup Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising ; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions ; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans.
Flash Mob Gone Wrong. What if?
Network-Centric Advocacy
MARCH 8, 2011
How does this change the way you organize as a teacher in Wisconsin? Flashmob gone wrong. This is interesting food for thought in 5:40 seconds. We know there have been flash mobs that lead to vandalism and muggings.
Nonprofit Marketing Research Made Simple, No Matter Your Budget
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 28, 2015
Rose Gear is a second-year Masters of Business Administration candidate in the Bolz Center for Arts Administration at the Wisconsin School of Business. Have you ever had to make a decision that impacted your organization or its constituents?
How To Automate Twitter Without Looking Like an Idiot
SocialFish
APRIL 8, 2015
In August 2014, I took over the Twitter account for the Chicago Chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association. We select the “Wisconsin Only” feed, like so: You: Nice. This will allow you to enter a filter word or phrase, like your company name or brand, or in our case, “wisconsin”.
Building the Future: A Legacy of Success
Connection Cafe
MAY 21, 2014
Develop What? Creating a Legacy of Pride. Contributing to a blog is like contributing to the Pharmacy of Life: Some days we’re Confucius, dispensing wisdom, while on others we’re more like Ann Landers, dispensing advice to anyone who will listen.
Inspiring Loyalty: Donor Stewardship in Arts and Culture
Connection Cafe
MAY 1, 2014
Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development. Upon graduation, she hopes to secure a position at an institution committed to diversity, access and education. . Stewardship is often discussed as it relates to university advancement and is more rarely discussed in terms of arts and cultural organizations.
TechSoup Honors Unsung Heroes
Tech Soup Blog
JUNE 27, 2017
I'd like you to meet Kerry Thomson at Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Indiana; Lori Chidgey of Corazon Ministries in San Antonio, Texas; Betty Martin of Cape Girardeau Public Library in Missouri; and the late Rory Foster of the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin.
Embracing a More Diverse Audience in Arts and Culture
Connection Cafe
MARCH 11, 2014
Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development.
6 Proven Ways to Grow Your eMail List using Facebook [w/ Slides]
Connection Cafe
JUNE 4, 2013
If you’re an advocacy organization – like Citizen Action of Wisconsin (below) – you’re probably already doing this. Growing your email list is core to any nonprofit’s email marketing strategy.
Two Examples of Nonprofit Social Media That Will Make You Smile (and learn a best practice or two)
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Over the summer, the local humane society in Appleton, Wisconsin shared a story of one of its dogs, a chocolate lab named Hank, who was available for adoption, but had done something very wrong. Recently, my social media feeds have been anxiety producing, if not downright depressing.
From Year 1 to Year 2: The Importance of Retaining First Gifts
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 16, 2014
Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development.
How Can Nonprofits Retain High-Performing Staff?
ASU Lodestar Center
APRIL 9, 2019
After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2013, Harvey gained experience working with children and families for several years before deciding to seek the education necessary to take on a leadership role. posted by Kristin Harvey Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management.
The Cost of Starting a Nonprofit in Every State
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 7, 2016
Wisconsin. Wisconsin business tax registration: $20. Wisconsin charitable registration: $15 ($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?” ” One of the biggest question marks comes up when it’s time to calculate the cost of your nonprofit.
Twenty "Fearless" Changemakers
Have Fun - Do Good
NOVEMBER 17, 2012
Jordyn Schara | WI P2D2 (Wisconsin Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal) | Reedsburg, WI Wisconsin Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal (WI P2D2) has collected over 900,000 pounds of un-used prescription drugs curtailing over-the-counter (OTC) drug abuse.
Race Report: Spirit of Racine Half Ironman
gokubi.com
NOVEMBER 16, 2008
Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon, Racine, Wisconsin. To cap of my trip to Wisconsin, I took part in the Spirit of Racine Half Ironman with 2000 random midwesterners willing to get up at 5 am and jump in Lake Michigan.
Challenges for Solving
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MAY 8, 2007
This would be worth doing with someone like the University of Wisconsin's TRACE Center 7. We often brainstorm about things we would like to build. I was recently looking at the Rockefeller/InnoCentive partnership. InnoCentive is a place where you post problems you'd like solved. We came up with a similar list for Benetech. However, since our issues are all information tech issues, we don't fit the InnoCentive model (which is hard sciences).
The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar
EveryAction
APRIL 1, 2016
The Northeast Wisconsin’s nonprofit community is integral to our day-to-day quality of life and long-term success. In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list!
Quick Hit: Online Dialogue about Business Models for the Arts on Monday, April 25
Museum 2.0
APRIL 21, 2011
Both Andrew and James run programs in Arts Administration (at the Wisconsin School of Business and Drexel University respectively) and have lots of experience working and researching what makes arts organizations successful. I'm reaching the end of my consulting days, with just one more day on the road before I dedicate myself to Santa Cruz and The Museum of Art & History. I wanted to let you know about a bonus opportunity that has popped up.
“Getting Real” with Donors: Creating a Culture of Philanthropy for Securing Unrestricted Gifts
Connection Cafe
JUNE 11, 2014
Sara Woldt is an MBA candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bolz Center for Arts Administration with career interests in marketing and development. Upon graduation, she hopes to secure a position at an institution committed to diversity, access and education. . A new building, a new program, a new artistic endeavor – all exciting opportunities to raise more donor dollars!
Good Food Revolution: Will Allen of Growing Power
Have Fun - Do Good
MAY 29, 2012
He lives with his wife in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and is the author, with Charles Wilson, of The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities. Folks from every aspect of our society, and every profession are involved in the food system.
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day: A roundup of accessibility resources
NTEN
MAY 20, 2015
Disability Rights Wisconsin. Recall a time when you encountered one of those websites where it was hard to read and navigate.
Props to my pops
gokubi.com
OCTOBER 17, 2008
Bill and Beth live in Wisconsin, in the house where I grew up. They live in a pretty conservative world–Wisconsin is the birthplace of the Republican party, they know some real John Birchers, and until his retirement last year my dad was a CEO of a manufacturing company. We have voted for Republicans and Democrats during our time in Wisconsin. I want to tell you a bit about my parents.
Using SMS to Aid Pre-Surgery Compliance and Post-Surgery Recovery
Mobile Commons
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee ran a study to see if text message reminders could increase patient compliance for pre-surgical showers. The long lists of dos and don’ts prior to a surgery can sometimes cause patients to neglect a crucial step.
CountyHealthRankings.org Gives First County-by-County Snapshot of Health in Each State
Influence
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
The site was unveiled at an event on Wednesday in Washington by its sponsors, the University of Wisconsin's Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. ALEXANDRIA, Va.,
Balance the Spontaneous and Strategic of Social Media: Newsjacking and Obamacare
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 3, 2012
Sarah Eskrich, health policy analyst for Wisconsin Council for Children and Families , shared that they had prepared their top ten list for their blog which led to a huge spike in blog traffic and even heavier traffic for the few days before.
Youth Organizations Are Now Eligible for Flickr Pro
Tech Soup Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
Here's an example from the Campaign for Wisconsin Public Libraries: We hosted a publicity event, "Wisconsin Libraries Say Cheese: a Day in Pictures," and libraries around the state host special events and load photos into the Say Cheese group in Flickr. Lisa Strand Executive Director Wisconsin Library Association Foundation.
Mr. Jim Goes to Washington (Again)
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 27, 2008
Representative Petri from Wisconsin played a key role in getting the NIMAC established, and I was glad to get the opportunity to share what we were doing to have it make a bigger impact.
#CelebrateAdobeCC — It's a Wrap!
Tech Soup Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Our winners represent a little glamour from the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, plus some creativity from Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and Literacy Services of Wisconsin. Our third place, bronze prize goes to Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW). The end has come.
Six WIIFM Incentives to Build Your Email List
John Haydon
JUNE 4, 2013
If you’re an advocacy organization – like Citizen Action of Wisconsin (below) – you’re probably already doing this. If you visit the websites of most nonprofits, you will find a critical piece missing in their list-building strategy.
From boring to brilliant: Using data for maximum impact
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 26, 2013
Here is a link to the University of Wisconsin Superior citation help list , including a link to the Purdue Owl, an excellent resource for all types of writing. posted by. Carolyn Owens , Grant Writer & Partner. 501 Navigation.
New Tax Law: Understanding the Impacts on Charities and Giving
ASU Lodestar Center
APRIL 17, 2018
After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2013, she gained experience working with children and families for several years before deciding to seek the education necessary to take on a leadership role.
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