Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

The educational goals for the funders in this list include increasing postsecondary and higher learning opportunities, advancing innovation inside the classroom, engaging more students in the arts, and enhancing early childhood development, just to name a few. They provide education tailored to girls’ needs. State Street Foundation.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

We were shocked when we saw the 25 winners of the big $100,000 to $500,000 Google Impact Challenge Awards. This early childhood program initially serves 400 preschoolers and their families, providing them with up to 40,000 eBooks and learning apps. Of course find the full roster of Bay Area Google Impact Challenge Award winners here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2010

Last week, the community foundation finished its first Minnesota Open Idea contest to fund the best idea to address the childhood obesity issue. They partnered with Ashoka Changemakers to develop a state-of-the art idea challenge web site, how they married an online social good contest with civic engagement.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2025

Yet, finding the optimal timing for appeals can be challenging. For example, National Dog Day for an animal shelter, Mothers Day for domestic violence services, Brain Tumor Awareness Month (May) for a childhood cancer research organization, Grandparents Day for a senior service organization.you see where were going with this!

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Tableau

AUGUST 4, 2021

This year, we challenged you to visualize data on a topic you love, and it was fantastic to see the diverse range of passions on display throughout the entries. Taking the Iron Viz challenge is no easy feat. Childhood Hero by Cj Mayes. Senior Manager, Community Programs & Engagement at Tableau. Kristin Adderson. August 12, 2021.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 25, 2025

While nonprofits were already struggling in a climate of decreasing donors and increasing donor churn , funding freezes from the federal government have created a host of challenges. Harnessing Actionable Data: From Information to Impact One of the biggest challenges with technology is the piles of data that gets generated.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2025

To better understand the challenges nonprofits face in boosting volunteering, Points of Light commissioned a report , informed with research conducted by The Bridgespan Group, a global nonprofit advisory firm. Despite these benefits, volunteering remains underfunded and undervalued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 9, 2023

Just as impressive was her personal transformation, having overcome childhood challenges to become one of the world’s most influential business leaders ( Fortune magazine’s #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row). The catalyst was a mindset she calls “ good power.”

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

National Early Care and Education Workforce Center Silver – Education The National Early Care and Education Workforce Center is dedicated to supporting educators and caregivers in early childhood. The center’s commitment to excellence in early childhood education is evident in its innovative digital solutions.

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Tableau

AUGUST 4, 2021

This year, we challenged you to visualize data on a topic you love, and it was fantastic to see the diverse range of passions on display throughout the entries. Taking the Iron Viz challenge is no easy feat. Childhood Hero by Cj Mayes. Senior Manager, Community Programs & Engagement at Tableau. Kristin Adderson.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 27, 2014

Long before the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge took the summer by storm, organizations have enjoyed a history of hosting wacky nonprofit fundraisers. These goofy events or campaigns challenge supporters to a number of feats from plunging into freezing water to scaling tall buildings. Here are some highlights: - St.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

” Having grown up in Karachi, childhood friends Ahmed and Aziz are aware of the challenges about the Pakistani education system, which is notably worse for those not living in large urban areas (the nation’s student-teacher ratio is 44:1).

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 31, 2021

Now, an Indian startup believes that it has found the solution to tackle this challenge — and is already seeing good early traction. “That’s when the dots started to connect,” said Misbah, drawing stories from his childhood. “I come from a small town in Bihar called Bihar Sharif.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 31, 2024

These periods—such as holiday seasons, community celebrations, or shared challenges—create windows of increased empathy and giving potential. Emotional Connections: Identify moments when your community naturally experiences heightened emotional engagement.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

This weekend, the winners were announced in the Chase Community Challenge. " In reality, the challenge illustrated exactly why these "vote for me" contests in the nonprofit world have got to go away. The Chase Community Challenge started with an open nomination round. On paper, it seemed simple enough.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2021

These mindsets can be observed and adopted throughout childhood, adolescence, or even adulthood. However, I’m also going to challenge you: What shifts can you make to your life and your narrative that put you in an even more intentional place of control? It’s OK if you’re still having to fight for things.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 30, 2020

So when EA announced that Star Wars: Squadrons would have VR support, I knew I could finally fulfill my childhood dream. There’s something great about casting your line with a cold drink in hand while on the water, and the challenge and patience it takes to reel in a fish.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

Kids as young as kindergarten can start learning the core concepts related to digital citizenship, but knowing how to tackle specific aspects with students of various ages can be a real challenge. Just as media and technology have affected the nature of childhood and education, they’ve also affected the nature of parenting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2012

The agenda includes discussion and presentation of the innovative projects and approaches and the challenges of scaling social change. One example comes from, StethoCloud , which developed a solution to diagnose childhood pneumonia.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 2, 2020

There’s a challenge when we try to recreate these outdoor experiences knowing that some of our players can’t get out there, especially for those who have attended in-person Go Fests before, trying to make sure we live up to their expectations.”. Most of this game is based on our childhood,” Ringrose tells The Verge. “We

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Through the programs we have launched, we have found that by building trusted partnerships between small businesses, the government, community-based organizations, and residents, we are able to find solutions that address San Francisco’s most persistent and entrenched challenges. The Impact of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Our patient-centric culture has shifted our focus to this new challenge that we are prepared to meet successfully. Our greatest challenge as the MHP Foundation will be informing and motivating donors to this new case for support. Our focus areas are: early childhood learning, behavioral health, obesity, and transportation.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

This migration couldn’t have come at a better time, according to Director of Digital Strategy Evan Thrailkill: “Marketing Cloud remedied internal communication challenges and replaced an email system that had become basically unusable.” . Success Story: How Zero to Three Improves Childhood Development Through Salesforce Technology.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

What I see as a major difference is the childrens self-regulation, but also their confidence, said the schools principal, Kim Hammer, now in her 16th year leading an early childhood center. Despite the success and benefits of programs like Jeffersons, educators agree there are challenges. Sign up for the Early Childhood newsletter.

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TechCrunch

MAY 6, 2021

The majority of Expressable’s user base are children, but about 35% are adults, signaling how speech issues can continue past childhood. Loyst was diagnosed with a speech and voice condition in late 2020 and needed to find remote SLP therapy, which introduced her to the challenges of finding a high-quality specialized SLP.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 27, 2021

You May Also Enjoy: Success Story: How Zero to Three Improves Childhood Development Through Salesforce Technology. For more information on Teach For America, including how to support, donate, and/or volunteer, visit their website or follow them on social media. Written by Blake Becker. Francis College + Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2009

Amy Sherman, who does the Cooking With Amy blog, participated in the Hunger Challenge along with several Bay Area food bloggers, including The Kitchn , Tablehopper , Alanna Kellogg , Blog Appetit and The Inadvertent Gardener who documented their experiences of living on $21 a week (a typical Food Stamp allotment).

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TechCrunch

JUNE 30, 2021

In an interview with TechCrunch Curtis explained why he believes Daylight is uniquely positioned to help the population deal with challenges such as higher debt accumulation to factors such as p re-existing conditions, lower insurance levels, HIV management needs and [gender] transition costs. Which neobanks will rise or fall?

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

Build internal trust first: A soccer lesson I wasn’t an amazing soccer player, but I did enjoy playing on soccer teams throughout my childhood. By continuing to understand the challenges, desires, and aspirations of your audiences, you can tailor your designs to resonate on a deeper level.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

They actively seek out stretch opportunities they know will be challenging—or even very difficult They value challenges and find them energizing rather than draining. Question: Of the five EI-based skills, which one is typically the most challenging to master and why? They view stressors as changes, not threats.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Agility is more important than ever, and modernizing our sector is critical to achieving our missions and addressing the world’s biggest challenges. Jude drive the survival rate of childhood cancer patients from 20% to 80% since the hospital was founded in 1962 — how’s that for impact? David Jacques, CIO, ALSAC.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The LEGO Foundation has announced a USD 143 million global challenge to fund impactful solutions focused on early childhood. The Build A World of Play Challenge will enable any organisations who can make a positive impact on the youngest children globally, to bid.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. And their content will challenge you to do the same. A nonprofit fundraiser since childhood, Beth has over 30 years as a professional fundraiser and consultant.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

At our first in-person design sprint*, the group challenged each other to bust orthodoxies that hold us back from reducing hunger. Some of the challenges we are seeing is increased need of food as we have added the middle class families as part of food insecurity not just the families in the poverty level.”. What Were The Results?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For nonprofit storytelling, conflict really refers to the challenges that need to be overcome or maybe the circumstances that perpetuate the problem. Please give so that we can end childhood hunger in India and help these children realize their full potential. Schools do not provide meals and families are very poor. .

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2007

Seems simple enough, but our friends at New York's Asthma Free School Zones have been finding it quite a challenge to get this message across. And statistics show a mounting rate of childhood asthma. So remember - idling gets you nowhere.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Just as impressive was her personal transformation, having overcome childhood challenges to become one of the world’s most influential business leaders ( Fortune magazine’s #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row). The catalyst was a mindset she calls “ good power.”

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