Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Today’s youth, however, are equally focused on ensuring long-term benefits for the recipient communities and building sustainable, meaningfully reciprocal relationships.

Service 112

Service Community Photography Empowerment 112

NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

A little over five years ago, when a small group of TechSoup staffers began a conversation about what it would look like to build community through education and empowerment, storytelling seemed to be the golden ticket. Is digital storytelling part of your toolkit? Check out these resources and examples.

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Storytelling Digital Resource Create 66

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Nurturing nonprofit relationships Effective nonprofit management is anchored in building and nurturing relationships with board members. Calendar as a symbol: A real reminder To build on the idea of acknowledging efforts, you can use a detailed calendar to show your appreciation.

Activities 87

Activities Active Activism Strategy 87

Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . Expert Advice to Prevent Burnout at Your Nonprofit.

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Attitude Awareness 105

The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Digital Empowerment: Utilizing social media, cloud solutions, and analytics tools to drive engagement and efficiency. Join the Conversation! Community Engagement: By weaving tighter community networks, nonprofits amplify their reach and impact. How are you celebrating National Nonprofit Day?

Celebrate 52

Celebrate National Change Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2017

Wake’s Tech2Empower program organizes delegations of volunteer Technology Advisors, women who work for Silicon Valley companies like Google, Salesforce, Mozilla, YouTube, GE Digital and IRC, to provide training for women’s rights and girls empowerment NGOs in developing countries and here in the United States.

Open 71

Open Guatemala Tips Training 71

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

Maybe even more important is building an empathetic, inclusive workplace with a culture of equity and belonging that creates opportunities for advancement for all within an organization. Nonprofits can also support retention by helping current employees build new skills or upgrade existing ones. Bridging Skills Gaps.

Survey 59

Survey Trend Change North America 59

Blue Fox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Can you feel the excitement building?? Do you see the leverage and empowerment that comes with this kind of accounting setup? This not only assists with grant writing, but it will also lead you to have deeper and more honest conversations about things like program fees, fundraising goals and campaigns, and program budgets.

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Classes Grant Chart Tips 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2011

As Geoff writes in the book, “an understanding of what makes people fall in love with causes, products, services and ideas.&# That takes the discipline of listening to ensure that you understand your community, value them, and build a meaningful experience. These include: Conversation Starters. Relationship Approaches.

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Empowerment Chapter Social Media Measure 100

Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The survey gave us a basic sketch, but the color and texture emerged during follow-up focus group conversations. This is a glimpse of the hundreds of stories we collected during the focus group conversations. We started with a survey this past winter: those results are summarized in this report.

Volunteer 69

Volunteer Story Technology Management 69

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of September 13th).

Web 111

Web Bookmarking Empowerment Virtual 111

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 4, 2021

But as Goodwill’s new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Onney Crawley, told me during a virtual fireside chat conversation last month, most people still don’t know that the organization’s biggest focus of work is on its comprehensive workforce development program. So there’s a big divide between what people think we do and what we actually do.

People 64

People Help Skills Empowerment 64

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 9, 2010

You can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog here , or read the copied post below. As organizations or community builders active online, working to practice and create quality engagement, we are often trying to guide, collect or herd conversations and interactions into spaces that we have created or monitor closely.

Influence 114

Influence Giving Broadcast Empowerment 114

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Conversely, how can other CSR teams better use technology to further their own CSR missions? Join @TechSoup , @plus_socialgood , the United Nations Foundation , and special guest CSR representatives for an important conversation on the evolving relationship between CSR teams and civil society organizations. Pacific time, 1 p.m.

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Tech Empowerment Global National 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

I also discussed the importance of laying out the supporter journey and having metrics to understand and improve conversion rates. Building personas allows you to have empathy for the audience, to put yourself in their shoes. Empowerment. What would you add to this conversation about donor engagement? Transparency.

Donor 89

Donor Learning Online Fundraising 89

Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2016

Join the Conversation. Join @NTENorg , @TechSoup , @plus_socialgood , and the United Nations Foundation for a critical conversation on effective community engagement. How should organizations harness their online communities? Join us as we go around the globe. This chat will start on February 2, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. Eastern time, 3 p.m.

Challenge 36

Challenge Community Empowerment Global 36

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2009

Really looking forward to this conversation! Empowerment is unconditional. It’s always better to build too little than too much. Design to support conversations, relationships, stories - not to organise documents. Build it and they may well not come. Build relationships and they probably will. Start small.

Social 147

Social Empowerment Conversation Content 147

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2010

For the third and final Conversational Case Study on America’s Giving Challenge from Allison Fine and I, we pose a question rather than answer one: Is there a “special sauce” for successful participation in online fundraising contests ? Will the contest provide a meaningful opportunity for stakeholder empowerment? Is it inclusive?

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Contest ROI Online Fundraising 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2011

I enjoy it because I get double dose: great ideas about the integration of technology with leadership, training, and capacity building AND the content. The lunchtime conversation was with Emmett D. His opening remarks and conversation were inspiring to say the least. Carson , Ph.D., he asked.

Social Media 102

Social Media Mobile Professional Conference 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2008

s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC). s Technology Empowerment Centre. This project builds upon the work of the Blogs for African Women (BAWo) initiative; an earlier project aimed at introducing blogging to young Nigerian girls. The idea is to have a conversation with the participants. Of course, said yes.

Africa 50

Africa Empowerment Mentoring Tools 50

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

I recently had a conversation with a friend and colleague about what I perceive to be a revolution in progress. It is really inspiring to see philanthropic and nonprofit professional engaging in public conversations about these challenges, and even more inspiring to see them taking action to create positive changes.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

Building Networks of Partners. Have you used measurement to make the case for building social media capacity? How does your organization use A/B testing to improve conversion rates? More detailed suggestions for A/B testing with images here. Leadership and Social Media: Reverse Mentoring, Empowering Millennials, and CEO Tweets.

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Case Study Social Media Studies Integration 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2012

We know that when low-income families can access other people’s consumer feedback it is both extremely useful and a source of empowerment. And after talking to other students who agreed with the we decided to change the schedule!” Another student suggested that the organization build a student lounge.

Profit 112

Profit Student Review Empowerment 112

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

My latest post for the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up and I hope you’ll dive into the conversation with me! Yes you can claim that anyone has the power to blog, but that’s really only the people who have access to the tools and the time and the empowerment.

Myspace 158

Myspace Technology Causes Social Network 158

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

My latest post for the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up and I hope you’ll dive into the conversation with me! Yes you can claim that anyone has the power to blog, but that’s really only the people who have access to the tools and the time and the empowerment.

Myspace 158

Myspace Technology Causes Social Network 158

Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

In the case of Microsoft, their current mission is youth empowerment. Networking effectively and trying to have in-person conversations with corporate giving people is an essential part of corporate fundraising. Use services like Charity Navigator and Guidestar. In developing a prospect list of potential corporate donors start locally.

Philanthropy 55

Philanthropy Survey Results Giving 55

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Granted, due to the limitations of fully automated conversion, this is not perfect braille, and we continuously work with experts to improve the quality of our Braille Ready Files (in the BRF format). and critical for the inclusion and empowerment of people in developing countries. This is important here in the U.S.,

Literacy 208

Literacy eBook Images Accessibility 208

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Organizations are helping to facilitate these conversations and learnings globally. CyberMentors is an anti-bullying app, which focuses on building self-esteem, confidence and helping to make people feel safe. learning to build apps now because, well, they can." have access to the tools to play, create, and build.

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Develop Oakland Teen Empowerment 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 2, 2008

Michele Martin says "Not as excited about Me media related names because it's too organization-centric in a sense--makes it sound like it's all about me, rather than it's all about listening and the conversations." Nonprofit Social Media Empowerment Guide. NpTech Social Media Empowerment Guide. MEdia EmpoWErement.

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NTEN Project Change Wiki 50

Forum One

MAY 20, 2009

Above the clattering of China plates covered with hot stuffed chicken and long grain rice were conversations rich in stories, pursuits, and initiatives around the world. Empowerment is key. The conference convened approximately 600 leaders and advocates for international development.

International 50

International Develop Empowerment Ghana 50

Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

In the case of Microsoft, their current mission is youth empowerment. Networking effectively and trying to have in-person conversations with corporate giving people is an essential part of corporate fundraising. Use services like Charity Navigator and Guidestar. In developing a prospect list of potential corporate donors start locally.

Philanthropy 44

Philanthropy Survey Grant Giving 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

But as Daniel Ben-Horin said, “Our theory of change states that software products are necessary, but not sufficient for empowerment of social change organizations. We embed the product donation with a connection to the community and capacity building.&#.

Network 105

Network Change Technology Social 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

To build your online brand? After a year or so of building the brand recognition of your avatar, you can then switch and rotate square photos as avatars to spark curiosity and add variety, as long as they include a smaller version of your logo somewhere in the avatar. Engage in conversation. To secure new volunteers?

Social Media 209

Social Media Media Avatar Organization 209

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

There were quite a few participants and some really great conversation. I’ve tried to pull out some of the relevant tweets from the Twitter stream to help follow the flow of the conversation in case you missed it. rootwork : I strongly believe list building w/ petitions etc. realize_ink : Q3: empowerment & ownership.

Campaign 108

Campaign Org Social Media Measure 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2011

Organizing is about building relationships and mobilizing people around a cause. Just like any real world activist, motivation is triggered by empowerment and shut down with arrogance. Interaction: Asking questions and commenting back when someone has an answer is creating a “conversation.” Twitter does exactly that.

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Twitter Community Profit Organization 114

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2016

Generally, the younger management tends to be less focused on micromanagement, and more focused on team building.” “The Espinoza : You don’t have to convince a Millennial of the value of emotional intelligence, empowerment, employee surveys, adaptive leadership, training, team building, or giving timely feedback.

Management 40

Management Classes Advice Survey 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Scribe: The role of the scribe is to capture ideas and build group memory. When doing interactive sessions, you also have to give a nod to the introverts in the room who don’t always process well by having a conversation with someone they don’t know.

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Reflection NTEN Change Exercise 127