Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Vikki Spruill, Ocean Conservancy 's President and CEO and members of her communications team, Laura Burton Capps, and Dove Coggeshall about their recent experiments and learning on Facebook. Facebook was an uncharted territory for the Ocean Conservancy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . They support artist-driven film and new media storytelling projects (documentary films) that explore aspects of inequality, as well as the organizations and networks that support these documentary projects.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

I find the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) thrilling, with endless applications for our Forum One partners, but I know from discussions with my counterparts in government agencies that AI and ML can also be mystifying, and even scary. What types of projects are well-suited for AI?

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

If your nonprofit serves other areas, check out the other funder lists I recently wrote, including ones on Education , Arts & Culture , and Environment & Conservation. They accept applications at any time. They accept applications on a rolling basis. There are no deadlines or specific grantmaking cycles. Robin Hood.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . They support artist-driven film and new media storytelling projects (documentary films) that explore aspects of inequality, as well as the organizations and networks that support these documentary projects.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JULY 13, 2008

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a 501(c)3 organization that works in the U.S. Six months later the (lil) Green Patch application is one of the most popular on Facebook, with of 6 million users! Jonathon - No, the Conservancy was not involved with the creation of (Lil) Green Patch. Here's a success story.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Health grants are exclusively directed to the RBC Youth Mental Well-being Project, focusing on programs that are helping youth and families access the right care at the right time.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Health grants are exclusively directed to the RBC Youth Mental Well-being Project, focusing on programs that are helping youth and families access the right care at the right time.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 14, 2011

We’re convinced that there are many innovative social applications of technology could make a 5X or a 10X or even a 15X improvement over status quo solutions. We use technology to create products and projects that serve humanity where the market will fail to go because they offer modest financial returns. And we’re nowhere near done!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 15, 2009

That’s why we, in conjunction with the Conservation Measures Partnership, have developed Miradi , our groundbreaking software application for running biodiversity and conservation projects. The program allows environmentalists to design conservation plans that bring together best practices in environmental management.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2007

He also gives some of his projections for the future. (He mentions the Leng Sopharath Campaign -- he was a contributor) He also talks about Nonprofits and Second Life.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Follow these best practices to prepare your volunteers: Host an orientation session: Some volunteers you recruit might be unfamiliar with your nonprofit’s projects and activities, so it’s important to cover everything from your values to your strategic plan for the future.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Last year we were honored to facilitate an emerging leadership program for a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Conservation and Science portfolio of grantees. We learned a lot.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 24, 2024

The full list of updated fundraising consultants will also help you find the right fit for your project. The firm is especially committed to working with partners involved in performing arts, the environment and conservation, education, and women. Chelsea Brown I have experience as a “double agent” in philanthropy.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Is there a long-term need for your nonprofit, or could the issue be solved with a smaller-scale fundraising campaign or project? World Wildlife Fund Mission statement: The mission of World Wildlife Fund is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. The answer could be “both.”

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

I have a bizarrely diverse background in talking to supporters—from doing constituent communications for Bernie Sanders, to working in online advocacy, to doing integrated membership and philanthropy for The Nature Conservancy, to doing nonprofit brand and messaging work for PR firm. Sign up here!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2008

Just read the application FAQ. The application is one of the top ten most installed applications on Facebook. But what makes it stand out from other popular applications - such as Friends for Sale - is that it combines group dynamics with social activism. The most recent donation was made May 1, 2008 to the Adopt An Acre.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Braided River, a Seattle-based nonprofit publishing company, has undertaken 16 conservation projects to date with just three staff people. The organization's project on The Last Polar Bear reached more than 20 million people. The Last Polar Bear project reached 26.5 Learn More About Our Green Tech Winners.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Braided River, a Seattle-based nonprofit publishing company, has undertaken 16 conservation projects to date with just three staff people. The organization's project on The Last Polar Bear reached more than 20 million people. The Last Polar Bear project reached 26.5 Learn More About Our Green Tech Winners.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Conservation mapping and 3D imaging. Easily the most prominent drone delivery project is the Matternet project, which is building a drone-based package delivery service. They are perfect for wildlife conservation, search and rescue, and understanding what is needed in disaster relief. Search and rescue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

Note from Beth: Last year I was honored to partner with Kari Dunn Saratovksy from Third Plateau to facilitate an emerging leadership program to a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Science and Conservation portfolio of grantees. We teamed up with Beth Kanter to explore this more deeply.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

Michaela Hackner, Project Director & Content Strategist, Forum One Communications. Norman Reiss, Project Manager, Technology, Center for Court Innovation. Veda Banerjee, Director of Communications, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Sue Ann Reed, Project/Production Manager, The Engage Group. Weiner Consulting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

What investments can the Brainerd Foundation make over the next five years to help build an effective infrastructure of advocacy that builds power for conservation that will endure beyond the foundation’s sunset? Networked Leadership : Jodie Tonita, Social Transformation Project. Technology : Cheryl Contee, Fission Strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

” The article described fascinating new uses of sensors and other smart telecommunications devices in energy conservation, transportation, health care, and food distribution. “The consumer Internet,” the author wrote, “can be seen as the warm-up act for these technologies.”

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2012

4) Share an application with an organization in your sector. At NetHope we have a project underway to create a technology catalogue of useful apps. The idea is, the more we share applications, the more likely we will find really useful ones for our specific work. Call your local school and sign 'em up! And it will!

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Consumers can ask you publicly about your social good efforts on social media, team members across the world need immediate access to a grant application, funding recipients in remote villages can provide previously inaccessible data, and more. . This information allows your organization to review applications based on anticipated results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2009

We simply put up a sign that tells the visitor where the artwork is (on loan to another museum, on view elsewhere in the building, or in the conservation center for treatment). The inspiration for the Flickr “Fill the Gap” project actually came from a talk given by Clay Shirky. No project is ever static in the Luce Foundation Center!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The elevator pitch for Canadian Wildlife is “CWF helps protect wildlife through conservation education, awareness and outreach.” I have a programming background so I work on the more interactive components of the web sites including setting up and building custom web applications. ” Say it with me!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

Networks, groups, applications, conversations, meet-ups, T-shirts, donations, volunteer events and political actions receive community wide support and in many cases are created by the community itself. Patience and consistent efforts, showing results over projects, over periods of time, and most importantly, with newly engaged stakeholders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

Trying to provide all the proper links and information within our microsite and Facebook application proved too cumbersome, and so we chose to go with a user flow that included a pledge, followed up with an e-mail offering all the details and links to get the precise information needed for a participant’s location.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With more than a million members supporting its work to protect natural environments in 70 countries and territories, The Nature Conservancy benefits from having a single merchant services provider across all their applications. “It It helps us reconcile,” said Cynthia Nair, membership systems project manager. “It

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Museum 2.0

JULY 12, 2010

Kickstarter is a website for creative folks to find funding for their dream projects. The site doesn't link them with foundations or grant applications; instead, it makes it easy to reach out to regular people for donations of as little as $1. Currently, the site supports US-based projects only. Funding goal. Pledge levels.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sponsorships If your nonprofit is looking for funding for a specific event, activity, or project, seek out a corporate sponsorship. To obtain a sponsorship, nonprofits typically contact companies or fill out an application for a specific amount of funds. Disney Disney is committed to helping children and families around the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

According to the Open Data Project , of the 89% of nonprofits worldwide that use social media in their digital marketing and fundraising strategy, 75% of those use Instagram. The application process is easy, but approval is uncertain. Kudos to Conservation International ! Post Eye-catching Photos.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

We frequently have more volunteers than we have projects; while at other times, we have a list of tasks we could get done -- if only we had the people. Often there's a mismatch between the skills of a volunteer and the skills required by our projects.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 28, 2012

In addition, we hope to supply the Examiner additional information that may be relevant in reviewing this and similar applications in the future. The subject application is against the public interest. The application is against the public interest.

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