Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

T, December 10th, the international community is observing Human Rights Day to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. MacArthur Foundation to develop the next generation of Martus. 2011 has been an amazing year for human rights defenders. and Catherine T.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Organizations of all sizes participated in the Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards, hosted by president of Nancy Schwartz & Company and publisher at GettingAttention.org. The 13 winners were selected from 60 finalists drawn from 1,702 nonprofit taglines submitted to the 2009 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards competition.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2010

I thought it was important to lay the foundation of group texting and mobile websites for nonprofits before moving into examining how nonprofits are using iPhone Apps: 1. Watch captivating video stories produced by HSUS award-winning videographers on their HumaneTV App. Amnesty International :: Download. App Name: NPR News.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2012

March 8, International Women’s Day , marks an occasion to celebrate the accomplishments of women worldwide. Another colleague, Shonali Burke , shared with me an amazing way to honor women you admire on March 8th as part of Oxfam America’s International Women’s Day (March campaign. The certificate above.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. Donors, grantors, and foundations look to these watchdogs to help them make informed choices about their donations and ensure they’re supporting an organization that is fiscally responsible. Many receive a combination of both.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The 2nd Annual Anthem Award winners have been announced and we are thrilled to be included among the winners! Presented by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honor the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide by amplifying the voices that spark global change.

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Forum One

MAY 28, 2024

We’re proud to share that Forum One was recently honored as a 2024 Vega Awards winner of 11 awards in five different categories! The Vega Awards acknowledge those who create and continually expand the digital universe. The post Forum One Honored With 11 Vega Awards appeared first on Forum One.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That said, organic reach has been dropping slightly for LinkedIn Pages over the last year and will likely continue to do so, but the recent growth in its popularity, the demographics of its users, and the ability to connect with donors and engage corporate sponsors and foundations have made LinkedIn a must-use social network for nonprofits.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2021 Communicator Awards winner of 12 awards in six different categories! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications. The Vilcek Foundation. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

MacArthur Foundation named 13 organizations as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award, which recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability, provides each organization with up to $1.5 and Catherine T. million, depending on the size of its budget.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2021 Vega Awards winner of 10 awards in eight different categories! The Vega Awards acknowledge those who create and continually expand the digital universe. The Vilcek Foundation. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.

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Charity Village

APRIL 20, 2023

The Peter Gilgan Foundation invites registered Canadian charities and qualified donees to apply for project grants, which fund specific programs or activities. Capacity-building grants are discrete, specific investments to strengthen internal capabilities, knowledge and resources.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We are excited to share that we have been selected for 12 Davey Awards for our “Creative David” excellence in web design. The Davey Awards competition honors the achievements of the “Creative Davids” internationally who derive their strength from big ideas, not big budgets. The Vilcek Foundation. Gold – Arts for Websites.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Just a few of The Singing Auctioneer LLC’s valued clients include: Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Salvation Army, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Zoo, Meals On Wheels, Best Buddies International and many, many more. She is one of the most sought after auctioneers in the country.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 16, 2024

But when you are a lean staff and a tool comes along that can act as an unpaid intern, it’s no surprise that the philanthropic industry has jumped on AI adoption, even more than for-profit businesses. Nonprofits and grantmaking organizations are typically not known for being on the forefront of technology.

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2022

Even when nonprofits balance their desire to do good works with a realistic view of the level of effort required to accomplish those goals, funding may still be elusive if there are not strong internal controls in place. How are trust and internal controls intertwined? The Case for Internal Controls for Nonprofits .

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Charity Village

MAY 2, 2024

The Health Research Foundation announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 Medal of Honour. The award recognizes a remarkable individual whose health sciences policy or research contributions have improved the lives of Canadians and advanced health research in Canada and internationally.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In the wake of COVID-19 and movements for racial equity, foundations also committed to making grants as unrestricted and flexible as possible. private and community foundations to learn more about giving trends. About 10% of foundations indicated they awarded no GOS grants whatsoever. Every year, Candid surveys large U.S.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Department of State, about empowering the world’s billion people with disabilities ; or to talking with my peer Skoll Award winners about writing software for development, social justice and human rights needs—CGI 2013 was a nonstop flow of sessions and exchanges with partners on ways to leverage resources towards each organization’s mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2006

In addition, this year there is a new award for innovation nonprofit organizations called The MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures BreakThrough Award. The award will be given to an organization that taps the passion and experience of people over 50 to improve society. Awards will be announced in the spring of 2007.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Our longest-term donor, the Skoll Foundation , went so far as to introduce me to a DC-based advocacy firm. We were up against immense political pressure to rescind the award. Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?” I’d say, dodging the recommendations. My reaction was that this kind of advocacy work was a luxury we couldn’t afford.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 8, 2005

Patrick Ball, our Director of Human Rights Programs, will be awarded one of EFF's Pioneer Awards next week. Electronic Frontier Foundation Announces Pioneer Award Winners I think this is a great recognition of Patrick's incredible contribution to the international human rights movement.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Each year the International Computer Refurbishers Summit awards a lifetime achievement award. This year the award went to Nancy Jo Craig who runs the nonprofit Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (CACRC) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was not an easy road for Nancy. Coming Back Home and a Challenge of a Lifetime.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

Grant professionals have historically used Form 990 tax information filings as a central resource for cutting a long list of maybe-maybe-not foundations down to a short list of solid prospects. Part XV, Line 3 of that form requires foundations to list the amounts, recipients, and purposes of grants made in the fiscal year.

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The Verge

AUGUST 9, 2020

Frances Allen, whose work on computer compiling helped establish a foundation for much of modern computer programming, died on August 4th, her 88th birthday. She was the first woman to win the Turing Award , and the first female IBM fellow. She received the Turing Award in 2006. Allen spent 45 years at IBM, retiring in 2002.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Dear Sophie: Startup recruiting strategies for international students and recent grads? More posts by this contributor. Flourishing Founder.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what the average foundation portfolio size is for a full-time grant manager: Dear Charity Clairity, What is the average foundation portfolio size for a full-time grant manager? This requires foundation research. I can’t find an answer anywhere!

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

The collective knowledge of our Leadership Council makes the Classy Awards a distinction unlike any other. Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Lewis Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

On November 19th 2009, at The Paley Center for Media’s International Council Event, ThinkSocial will be recognizing three outstanding examples of innovation, featuring – an individual, an initiative and a collaboration between institutions, which together represent powerful models for how social media can be used to address global problems.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

The next 10X opportunity is to go global, by ramping up Bookshare International to serve the millions of people with print disabilities worldwide. The Oak Foundation just awarded us a grant to provide accessible content to people with qualifying learning differences (like dyslexia) in Brazil, India, and the United Kingdom.

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sgEngage

MAY 17, 2021

In a recent letter to the editor published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy , two former foundation officials decried the ‘staggering’ redirection of charitable dollars for ‘bloated foundation staff’ and administrative expenses. A data ‘system of record’ designed to serve as a foundation’s single source of truth.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Speed Geeking at the Gates Foundation Global Library Program about Bookshare International 9/22 Stanford Social Innovation Review online webinar "Nonprofit, For-profit, or Something in Between?" Of course, I have other trips planned for just meetings as well. 9/19 (tomorrow!)

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

The company stated that they will not be selling the dolls at stores, but instead will donate them to children's hospitals and other hospitals, as well as the National Alopecia Areata Foundation." The winner will receive a cash award of $1,000, plus $1,000 to donate to their favorite charity.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

million that will be internally displaced and 12 million who will need humanitarian assistance of some kind. Corporations account for 55% of the total dollar value of grants awarded; foundations and public charities 40%; and high-net-worth individuals for 5%. Little is known about the recipients of this funding.

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Forum One

JANUARY 4, 2022

We are also honored to have had our projects recognized in international awards throughout the year, which further shines a light on the important work our clients’ do. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. Vilcek Foundation. The ALS Association.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

MacArthur Foundation’s $100 million 100&Change competition has launched with roughly 1,000 nonprofits expected to vie for the winner take all award. The award will be announced in late 2025. There were 800 applicants for the 2021 competition and 1,400 for the first award in 2017. Round Three of the John D.

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