Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Forward-thinking – They believe in creating systemic change that will help solve one of the greatest social challenges of our time, and in doing so address: women’s empowerment, global health, access to education, and economic opportunity. The value of efficiency.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether you’re interested in learning about responsible AI, cybersecurity, APIs , staff empowerment, or something specific about Blackbaud software , we’ve got a session for you. Blackbaud’s 2024 ATLIS sessions include: 1. But how do you unlock this power without knowing how to write code? Where do you start?

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Moments like this should give leaders pause and challenge us to think about where we are in our own leadership journeys. Of course, this doesn’t mean a leadership free-for-all, but instead one focused on leadership empowerment. Challenge yourself to help others challenge themselves. Am I making the right decisions?

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Trust isn’t a challenge that is currently top of mind for association leaders. ENA Culture Statements Staff The Emergency Nurses Association will seek at all times to foster and maintain a culture of excellence, commitment, empowerment, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. Could the issue be trust?

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

One of my favorite colleagues and co-host of our Eskin Fundraising Training Non-Profit Empowerment webinar series, Rhanda Luna, has been hired as Director of Corporate Giving and Special Events for SAFE, based in Austin, Texas. If possible, time is well spent meeting with all members of the nonprofit team across all departments.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

It is a reminder that amidst all of the complexities and challenges youth face, being part of something bigger than themselves is essential to them.” At the same time, youth with various lived experiences told her, “We have so many ideas and we don’t often feel heard” because of “adultism”—which diminishes their agency.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Dynamics of Donation Drives Inclusivity and Empowerment At its core, a donation drive fosters inclusivity, inviting people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life to participate. Responsive and Timely Assistance In times of crisis or urgent need, drives provide a swift and responsive means of gathering support.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2016

Around the world, organizations face unique challenges when mobilizing their constituents and growing online communities, whether for a cause, an issue, an organization's mission, or a combination thereof. Pacific time, 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, 3 p.m. How should organizations harness their online communities?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 6, 2014

A few weeks ago, we learned that SafeNight is a finalist in the Reimagine Opportunity Challenge from Partnership for Freedom. This challenge seeks to bring innovative solutions to the anti-trafficking field. We’re excited to be finalists in the Reimagine: Opportunity Challenge. Say yes, but not all the time.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

But with so many other priorities pulling the team in a million directions, it was nearly impossible to spend time on strategic planning when they also needed to focus on critical areas like operations, fundraising, and ongoing support of their volunteers and partners — all while grappling with the short- and long-term impacts of a global pandemic.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Nonprofit Day: Honoring Leaders of Change August 17th isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s National Nonprofit Day, a day to honor and recognize the monumental contributions of nonprofit organizations across the nation. Real-time Analytics and Reporting: Knowledge is power.

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Gyrus

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Challenges in Compliance Management Compliance management poses several challenges for organizations, driven by the perpetual evolution of regulations. Staying updated amid these challenges requires meticulous tracking of constantly changing regulations. Conclusion It’s time to look at compliance as a strategic advantage.

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Gyrus

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Challenges in Compliance Management Compliance management poses several challenges for organizations, driven by the perpetual evolution of regulations. Staying updated amid these challenges requires meticulous tracking of constantly changing regulations. Conclusion It’s time to look at compliance as a strategic advantage.

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Gyrus

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Challenges in Compliance Management Compliance management poses several challenges for organizations, driven by the perpetual evolution of regulations. Staying updated amid these challenges requires meticulous tracking of constantly changing regulations. Conclusion It’s time to look at compliance as a strategic advantage.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2021

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership. We must seize this moment to build a better, more equal future.".

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If you’re currently in this mindset, I encourage you to look at your life, the obstacles you’ve solved in the past, and the times you’ve taken action to improve your circumstances. 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?

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. Congratulations to all of these award winners, and collective gratitude to all the participants in this year’s digital storytelling challenge. Again, congratulations to all of the winners and participants of this year's challenge!

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Nimble AMS

MAY 23, 2024

In that time, I’ve grown and led transformational, multi-national teams of over 200 team members. Try to set up weekly or bi-weekly meetings with your team members to review their progress, discuss any challenges they’re facing, and give feedback. These check-ins will help keep everyone on track and accountable for their work.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. In fact, one of my two biggest challenges as nonprofit CEO involved convincing boards that their service demanded accountability. After five years, we finally balanced the budget.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

While many changes have been positive, others have been more challenging for both leaders and employees. In the trends report, 85% of those surveyed said staff retention will continue to be or increasingly become a challenge. nonprofits lost an average of 7% of their part-time paid staff in 2020.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

Salesforce.org was thrilled to be a part of the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland late last month, as the event was held in person for the first time in two years. This unique annual gathering brings together political, business, civil society, and media leaders to discuss big ideas and challenges.

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Qgiv

JUNE 11, 2024

While these goals are important, they can sometimes overshadow the broader mission of community empowerment and feel disconnected from the people they’re trying to help. Community-centric fundraising opens the door for honest conversations about the needs, challenges, and opportunities the community has, fostering a culture of mutual respect.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 31, 2024

Amy Pope is the first woman to lead IOM in its 73-year history and she understands the critical role that technology can play in humanitarian work to drive efficiencies and more informed decision making that save precious dollars, time and ultimately lives. Microsoft Philanthropies is a division of the company, not a tax-exempt organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I had the chance to sit down with Lindsay and discuss how volunteering has changed over the last few years, the multifaceted benefits of pro bono programs, and the power of skill-based volunteering to help us build resilience and navigate uncertain times. At the same time, people were even more interested in giving back.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 4, 2021

We talked extensively about her priorities in her new role, Goodwill’s biggest challenges, closing the opportunity gap, and the importance of technology in solving big problems. To that point, what’s the biggest challenge that Goodwill faces today? So there’s a big divide between what people think we do and what we actually do.

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Kindful

AUGUST 17, 2021

If not, it’s important that you fire them up to embrace digital fundraising, as they need to be equipped to fundraise effectively—especially in these modern times—and advocate for your mission. . Challenge them. But is your board of directors on board? This will excite those who are more goal oriented. Empower them.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor women’s accomplishments throughout history and recognize history-makers that have contributed to advancing and protecting women’s rights in our society. Learn how you can take the time to celebrate Women’s History Month with our list of ideas and nonprofits you can support!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Note from Beth: My long-time colleague, Teresa Crawford, Executive Director, Social Sector Accelerator, shares some thoughts about nonprofit capacity building programs based on extensive research. In all our research, we found 3 challenges to making sense of the evidence: Capacity Building Divorced from Results.

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Global Giving

APRIL 25, 2020

The chatter is everywhere, and it can be challenging for organizations, especially those that tend to have fewer technical resources on staff, to know how these new tools might help (or hinder) their work. This dramatically reduced the time to get benefits to those in need. How can you tell if your organization might be able to use it?

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. “None of us were ready for this. What a year it’s been. But for some, it opened doors.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

It’s that time of year again, Cause Camp 2021 is just around the corner! Cause Camp’s goal is to leave you informed and inspired, ready to take on any challenge. In times of disruption and upheaval, it’s more important than ever for nonprofits to come together and learn how to best move forward.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2020

To truly move the needle towards ameliorating social challenges throughout the world, we must revisit the efficacy of what has been measured and how. Embrace multiple time horizons, especially long term. At the same time, remain aware that data will fluctuate before trends and causal relationships can truly emerge over time.

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Givinga

JANUARY 26, 2021

A look back at 2020 shows that unprecedented challenges often lead to unexpected opportunity. The resources to be able to see the donations, the requests and the results in real time have been inspiring and have taken a lot of stress off of our staff and our board.”. Rallying around a cause – with options.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Fifty-one percent of Americans reported mental health challenges at work since COVID-19 began, and 30% are fearful to report their mental health struggles to their employer. Employees now have more access to stress management resources and empowerment to seek the support they need on an individual level.

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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. … Read More

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Evaluation Capacity = ability to do and use evaluations The key to achieving more effective evaluation and overcoming these challenges is evaluation capacity building (ECB). Some things to consider include: What resources (technology, space, materials, time, finances, etc.) The root problem here is poor evaluation capacity.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 22, 2019

Rusty Morgen Stahl, in an article examining research on nonprofit hiring strategies, wrote for The Foundation Review, “It is reasonable to ask what has been done to tackle the talent challenge. It is apparent that the nonprofit sector is going through a time of difficulties and change when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees.

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