Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. Are you excited about technology benefiting the world?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A total of 115 people from nonprofits, corporations, and advocacy groups joined us for a day of discussion, collaboration, and inspiration. Every person not only has the right to access food, but to access the right food to meet their nutritional, medical, religious, or cultural needs. The Zero Hunger Summit was one of those spaces.

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 1, 2024

A philanthropic mindset is inherent, whether they’re giving money, time, or advocacy. Gen Alpha is growing up immersed in digital technology, from YouTube and gaming to social media. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated their adoption of tech, which is now embedded in every part of their lives. Not sure where to start?

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Advances in technology, such as cryptocurrency, NFTs, and virtual reality experiences, have elicited a multitude of reactions from the community at large, ranging from enthusiasm to skepticism to complete disdain. . The Metaverse requires advocacy. Exploring the New Frontier. Not sure where to begin?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

The 4th edition of the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Trends Report highlighted the positive impact nonprofits have experienced from investment in new payment methods, technologies, and skills. Effective digital fundraising requires tech support to drive income growth, insights, and retention. Many tried new things….but

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2013

I have to admit that the venerable Association of Fundraising Professionals website was one of the last places I looked to find fresh interesting coverage of fundraising technology, but I have mended my ways. I’m now a fan of Reed Stockman’s AFP technology blog. The Association of Fundraising Professionals. NPMobile , ?NPOnlineGiving.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

This means putting more of your staff’s effort on those areas that will drive the greatest impact with today’s members: individual benefits such as training and certifications, and industry-focused benefits such as industry news and information, advocacy, and raising awareness. . Be technologically prepared.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2014

If you register for NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit this September (#14LCS), you’ll be asked to choose one of three tracks— Digital Strategy , The Future of Technology , or Impact Leadership —and you’ll spend quite a bit of time with your track-mates at the Summit. You can follow her on Twitter at @BridgetMarie.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2011

From providing accessible content for people with disabilities, to creating fully usable functionality, to support for multiple languages, we wanted to learn about the benefits people are creating using web and mobile technology. Topic: How can we build a culture of accessibility? " - from Amanda Ward via Linkedin. Gmail Motion.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. Happy Hour with Nonprofit Tech Luminaries. NTEN Presents: Oregon Nonprofit Tech Roundup. Baltimore, Maryland: WordPress 101 and Tech Help and Consultations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

As an educated, well cultured and traveled individual with an amazing life story, her empathy and passion allows her to tell amazing stories and inspire hearts to give. My goals are to be on top of cutting-edge technologies, and I continually seek out education to further an organization’s goals in the fundraising industry.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Her work enables NetHope members to be more effective and efficient through the use of technology . Selected in 2009 as one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s Women of Influence and nominated in 2015 as one of Metro Vancouver’s YWCA Women of Distinction in the category of arts, culture, and design . Global CTO, Tech for Social Impact.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2015

This time we asked what books folks recommend for summer reading on nonprofits, technology, or nonprofit technology. Leana Mayzlina, digital inclusion campaign manager, told me: "Last year, I bought a copy of Visualising Information for Advocacy , put together by Tactical Tech. Recommendations from Tech Impact.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 25, 2022

Several recent studies have shown that technology can exacerbate bias and discrimination. Tech nonprofit” is an emerging term that refers to a tech startup that is building software or web applications using a nonprofit model for social impact. Using Tech to Reduce Barriers to Education.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Resources to Guide Arts and Cultural Organizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Piper Browne, Blackbaud. Developing a Nonprofit Tech Strategy: A Step-by-Step Guide by Carl Diesing, DNL Omnimedia. Tips to Maintain Momentum for Your In-Person Fundraising Events Amidst COVID-19 by Robyn Mendez, Blackbaud.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Consider this 3-day experience a tremendous gift to yourself and your organization to access and connect with the leading minds in nonprofit technology around the world. In other words, these organizations are NOT higher education, K-12, arts & cultural, faith, foundations, companies or healthcare organizations.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 16, 2009

Join us for a discussion and exploration of how social media are being used to accelerate our transition to a global sustainable culture. John McElhenney - Clear Green Technologies. Tech has radically altered production and transmission of knowlege and information. 350: robust advocacy. Rob Reed - Max Gladwell.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

grant funding, advocacy, project delivery)? Reticence to Share Data – Organizational culture leads to fear of sharing data (even if anonymized) with other organizations. Participate in NTEN’s Tech Accelerate benchmark assessment on staffing and technology investments. children, environment, housing)?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The rise of social media and mobile technology has changed the way people process information. Whether we like it or not, information overload is a part of our culture now, and the design and tone of your nonprofit’s website need to take this shift in communication seriously and present your website accordingly. Simplicity is key.

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Jack has been a major gifts fundraiser and senior organizational executive working with or consulting to nonprofit and advocacy organizations. __. Corporate culture. Social Good Tech Week. Social Good Tech Week ’s official date is yet to be determined, but it will be held in the spring of next year in San Francisco.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

As the latest technology allows people to “engage” from their computers/phones rather than getting their hands dirty IRL, will this impact the future of volunteerism? Check in with the game changers beautifully hacking tech to fight climate change. How do you use the latest technologies to build active networks and roadmaps for action?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2009

This annual conference is where movers and shakers from around the country - and even globe - gather and talk about the latest and greatest in interactive technology, online best practices and examples of what's working online. Nonprofit/Advocacy/Social Good sessions. Delicious Tech for Localism: Sustainable Food 2.0

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EveryAction

JUNE 20, 2023

In 2022, we shared that EveryAction joined other leading social good technology companies CyberGrants, Network for Good, Social Solutions, and their respective entities to become Bonterra. Education, art, and culture can receive the support they need to flourish. A look at our product roadmap and commitments for 2023 and beyond.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

To illustrate these points, we will also hear from the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance's Thomas Taylor on how the GPCA used the Cicero API to help match constituents with their city council district. How tech savvy does someone need to be to use the Cicero API? How are organizations leveraging the tool?

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

As the latest technology allows people to “engage” from their computers/phones rather than getting their hands dirty IRL, will this impact the future of volunteerism? Check in with the game changers beautifully hacking tech to fight climate change. How do you use the latest technologies to build active networks and roadmaps for action?

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2011

I asked both women to talk about how they apply the lens of gender when planning advocacy campaigns, building coalitions, and marketing their programs. More importantly, you risk alienating your new hires because you have failed to create a culture that will support their success. Too Few Women in Tech? And they will.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

As the latest technology allows people to “engage” from their computers/phones rather than getting their hands dirty IRL, will this impact the future of volunteerism? Check in with the game changers beautifully hacking tech to fight climate change. How do you use the latest technologies to build active networks and roadmaps for action?

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

(57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The truth is, Web 2.0 is a buzzword.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2009

I've been getting Twitter DMs from top players in the nonprofit tech and social media for change space -- sharing how they're unmotivated or jaded with using the web and social media for change. I can see how the author might have gotten the impression that some or all of the folks in Joe's roundup are simply shiny-tech pushers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 8, 2008

I've gathered up some of best of the best folks in the nonprofit tech field to share their stories, metrics, and lessons learned - this will be informative AND entertaining. Lessons in Local Tech: Sustainable Food 2.0 With a culture of open source designs, Instructables, wikis, and blogs, we can start an international movement.

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Care2

JULY 10, 2008

(57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Philip King: We absolutely do!

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2016

They've helped citizens secure their human rights, responded to domestic and international crises, fed the hungry, cured diseases, offered a rich array of arts and cultural programming, and protected our environment. We need the data systems and technology platforms that fuel communication and learning.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

And for anyone attending the event and looking for some insight into how to get in on the philanthropic and social advocacy action, here are some of my recommendations on sessions, events and activities that have gold stars next to them on my personal event agenda. Hear from the nonprofits that have made it happen.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2006

How did you explain your job to your parents or other family members or people are not immersed in Second Life culture? I also worked closely with a non-profit rape abuse hotline in Denver, as part of a class I had, where we would work closely with a non-profit and build them a technology plan. I learned a lot from San Jose Art Museum.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Nonprofit technology, and more! The Agents of Change Summit aims to unify and expand the community of professionals using marketing and technology to change people’s health and lifestyle behaviors for social good. Technology / #AOCS16 / @AOCSummit. Technology. Fundraising. Donor relations. Accounting. Feb 22 - 24.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2017

Last week I had the privilege of networking with over 2000 nonprofit experts and professionals at NTEN ‘s Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). Here are the top 11 tips for nonprofits to embrace technology for even greater impact. ” The importance of being able to articulate the need for tech to achieve their mission.

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