Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2012

As a follow-up to Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits and 22 Must-Circle Nonprofit Bloggers and Resources on Google+ , below are 22 nonprofits that are regularly using Google+ effectively to engage and inspire the Google+ community. Children’s National Medical Center. Teaching Tolerance. Acción contra el Hambre.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

Regardless of what work you are doing – campaigning for political change, providing services to your local community, educating others, or anything else – would it look different, would it feel different, would it operate differently if love was the central message? Are you fueling with love? To Mama With Love.

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Change Nepal Lesson Children 180

Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

They feel their philanthropic investments are de-risked when they evaluate opportunities as a group with unique perspectives and when they can experience community building in the process. This bigger lens can help children explore questions such as: Why are we here? Integrate your children. What is our purpose?

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Philanthropy Change Create Children 52

The Next Web

JUNE 13, 2013

Code Club UK, the network of volunteers that teach kids to program, is celebrating its first birthday today and is doing so in style by announcing the expansion of the initiative to the entire world. Code Club is a free scheme that relies on volunteers around the UK to teach children aged between 9 and 11 coding skills.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2021

Thimble has part-time employees who are not just able to understand teach the material, but can do so in a way that appeals to children — by being passionate, energetic and capable of jumping in to help if they sense a child is having an issue or getting frustrated. One instructor is bilingual and teaches some classes in Spanish.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 2, 2014

I’ve also had the good fortune to meet Heather as she regularly travels across the continents to teach NGOs about how to effectively use mobile and social media. Director of Communications. SOS Children’s Villages – USA. No doubt Mobile for Good will also become invaluable to NGOs worldwide.” ” Vinay Datla.

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Mobile Guide Fundraising Social Media 238

Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) is committed to building strong families and powerful communities through the administration of programs and advocacy efforts focusing on children. For more information on Illinois Action for Children, including how to support its mission, visit actforchildren.org.

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Illinois Children Action Community 59

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

I believe that our children’s generation is key to creating lasting change in equality, justice, climate change, and human rights. It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Children are teaching their parents that everyday actions can make a world of difference.

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Children Action Group Global 136

TechImpact

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

because it teaches you how to think.” - Steve Jobs. The Hour of Code , organized by Code.org , is an initiative to promote the basics of computer science for children and adults (age 6-80). If you are interested in getting involved, sign up to teach a session or promote the cause with Tech Impact, J.P. December 9-15, 2013.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2009

I started off in Camden, Maine to teach at the PopTech Fellows program, New Jersey Center for the Performing Arts for a session with arts marketers , and finally to Washington, DC to attend a briefing at the White House and to keynote the last BlogPotomac conference. The strong community vibe in the room was inspiring and comfortable.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

I’m guilty of calling our community on the social web selfish because what it means is that anything we put out, it needs to be useful for them. Millennials come to the work place more prepared to teach than previous generations. The ability to teach, with patience, is essential. It has to be with the community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

When I first started myspace.com/nonprofitorganizations almost 4 years ago I had no idea that it would evolve to become as large as it has, or that the brand/community/concept would spread to Facebook , then YouTube , and now Twitter. I was able then to tap into that community when I expanded into Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Myspace Nonprofit Social Network Facebook 190

NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

All of us here at NTEN and in the greater nonprofit technology community were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden and tragic loss of Dan Scharfman, a long-time prominent member of the nonprofit technology community. Many years ago Dan made a decision to share his knowledge and skills with the non profit community.

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Community Technology Nonprofit Profit 83

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Philippines-based nonprofit Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation was selected winner of the.ORG of the Year award, recognizing the organization’s work to provide access to education for children in remote and poverty-stricken areas by providing boats to reach their schools.

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Org Award Impact Philippines 98

TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2023

Now the company has made its Braille Bricks, a learning toy for children with visual impairments (or who just want to learn the script) available for purchase by anyone who wants them. After a couple years of feedback, Lego has decided to make the set widely available.

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Literacy Teach Children Script 98

Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Global Fund For Children. California Community Foundation. Oregon Community Foundation. Arizona Community Foundation. Baltimore Community Foundation. Mellon foundation seeks to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive. The Andrew W.

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Education Grant Resource Fund 111

Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

In early education, children learn the fundamentals of reading and writing in order to communicate, collaborate, and contribute in the world. Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age.

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Digital Community Literacy Build 66

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

Note from Beth: During my trip to India in February, I was introduced to a nonprofit children's book publisher in India, Pratham Books. “It was set up to fill a gap in the market for good quality, reasonably priced children’s books in a variety of Indian languages. India has a reading problem and the problem is two fold.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Known for his outspoken, brutally honest rhetoric, Charlamagne Tha God has been using his platform to amplify the conversation around mental health in the Black community for years. And although being a mental health advocate for the Black community wasn’t something he set out to do, he has fully embraced the role.

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Conversation Children Campaign Intergenerational 111

VisionLink

JANUARY 21, 2013

The community operating system of VisionLink is built to enable the operational connections between needs and assets across our nation''s communities. It is an honor to build the tools used by leaders, staff and volunteers across the United States as they work to weave resilient and connected communities.

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America Children National Copyright 138

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

After finishing a four-day intensive training in Delhi for the Networked NGO , I stayed on a few days in India to visit colleague, Rufina Fernandez, who I met when she was the CEO of the Nasscom Foundation when she brought me to India to speak at the leadership conference and teach workshops back in 2010. The man denied it and left.

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The Next Web

MARCH 2, 2014

When designed properly, these campaigns can help developers support important causes and create supportive, tight-knit game communities without losing ground financially. Modern Warfare” could support War Child International , or other groups that help children affected by war. Address the right issue.

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Profit Difference Mobile Game 142

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2006

She caught my attention because she founded an organization that works with orphaned and disabled children in Kenya. She lived in China for 8 months with her 2 young children. Assigning volunteers to work with vetted organisations allows us to fully verify the organization's commitment to the children. Trade not Aid !"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

Since I was a first year college student at UC Berkeley, I have been working with students and schools in low-income communities and have grown increasingly aware of how educational disparities keep children from reaching their potential. I taught in the Bronx for two years through Teach For America while working toward my M.A.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Each of these auctioneers was selected by the greater fundraising community as they are nominated, vetted and then opened up to nationwide voting to arrive at the finalists. Suzanne has been instrumental in raising millions for nonprofits and foundations throughout the country that have propelled community engagement and support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2012

I’ve been curating resources and teaching workshops on the topic of information coping skills for a couple of years. To increase digital literacy of our communities with good digital literacy skills. And, above all, to act. In order to improve digital literacy in your community, you need to start with kids.

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Literacy Chapter Teach Skills 112

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If you’ve been part of the Salesforce community for a while, you’ve certainly heard of Trailhead — the fun way to learn about all things Salesforce. Post about your favorite badges in the Trailblazer Community. You may have even earned some badges. Thank you to everyone who turns to Trailhead to learn. What’s next?

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Badge Lesson Philanthropy Education 134

TechCrunch

JULY 2, 2021

Until children reach a certain age, enrichment programs are somewhat limited to school, sports, and camps, while money-making opportunities are largely non-existent. It’s also conceivable that parents — if not children’s advocates — could push back on what Mighty is trying to do. Now, a year-old, L.A.-based

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Costa Rica Platform Digital Teach 119

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

And then theres Good Inside , which has become a go-to resource for parents seeking guidance and advice from expert coaches, along with a robust online community. Through AI simulations, users can practice real-world communication and work on their leadership skills.

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Education Companies Student Skills 90

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Making the Play: Successfully Engaging Youth Within the Nonprofit Sector posted by David "DJ" Heyward , American Humanics Student / Team MPhasis Coach Many of us in the nonprofit sector work specifically with children and young adults. Kids know they can expect two things from us: sports and God.

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Teach Philanthropy Volunteer RSS 81

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Doyobi , a Singapore-based professional development platform, wants to give educators new, more engaging ways of teaching STEM subjects. There is a massive gap between what is being taught in schools and what children need to learn in order to be prepared for jobs of the future. The startup announced today it has raised $2.8

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. Are they volunteering at their childrens schools? When he wanted people to understand his teachings, he told stories. Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

A Gift for Teaching’s 2021 Back-to-School Drive. The first of our peer-to-peer fundraising examples comes from A Gift for Teaching. A Gift for Teaching hosted a Back-to-School Drive in the form of a peer-to-peer fundraising event. Queen Louise Home for Children’s Week of Giving.

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Givinga

JANUARY 26, 2021

We’ve all faced the impact of COVID-19 – from job loss to home-schooling our children to mental health concerns, or much worse – but in keeping with the resiliency of the human spirit, the scale and scope of the pandemic has driven innovation. A look back at 2020 shows that unprecedented challenges often lead to unexpected opportunity.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Read more about hospitals’ strategic shifts to address community health. This simple answer is why MHP Foundation is shifting our fundraising focus to the social determinants of health within our community. This facility will offer a nationally standardized curriculum and evidence-based programming for 200 children ages 0-3.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2005

We also agreed that we had to work harder at delivering our core common message that disadvantaged communities globally need much more than charitable handouts, they need access to the tools to help themselves. One joked about the nine months of follow-up work resulting from the five days at this meeting. Instant accomplishment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2007

I'm a parent of two wonderful children in elementary school. I'm also trying to teach them to make good food choices, get exercise, and be healthy. Do Something 's Del Monte grant offering $2500 grants for kids who come up with great healthy living programs for their community. I can always use some help. Urban Sprouts.

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