TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Handing out food to the homeless for a day or attending the completion celebration for a water purification system at a small village overseas can impact a generous donor in a meaningful way that other charities they may contribute to do not. Hands-on participation. Create unique videos and photos detailing the impact of their donation.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

I'll also update you on the "kill switch" initiatives as well as a nonprofit that's using mobile services to alleviate homelessness. Homelessness and Mobile Technology. The Nonprofit Quarterly shared an interesting story from the National Desert News about the benefits of mobile access for homeless populations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

In the comments , there was some thoughtful discussion about best practices for identifying, screening, and cultivating board members. We provide housing to the chronically homeless who have HIV/AIDS, mental health issues, chemical dependency, and other special needs. So I dropped the words homelessness and volunteering from my search.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 10, 2010

I met Claire Murray almost five years ago this month when I was working as a consultant for the Community Technology Center Networks to do training for human service agencies that provided homeless services. Claire was working with the Cyber Cafe @ Malden Square. I trained her staff on how to blog.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

While the Austin-based company confirmed the latest raise, it declined to comment on its valuation or provide further details. More than half of those homes have been for the homeless or those in chronic poverty. The financing is said to be an extension of ICON’s $207 million Series B that was announced last August. and Mexico.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2013

He had spent his AmeriCorps term as a liaison between a mayor’s office and the homeless community, building relationships and creating resources. Comment below or share them at ben@americorpsalums.org. Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back. By Ben Duda. We’d love to hear about your experiences and ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2011

(It is also how I met Mark Horvath, an activist for homelessness). Comment on articles & share them with the plug-ins offere on each website. Stephanie is the founder of the Alliance of Youth Movements. Blog your hearts out!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2013

Best Friends is a nonprofit organization that is working to bring about an end to pet homelessness and the shelter killing of nearly 4 million animals a year. The resulting call to action was a richer, more engaging and measurable online action than the typical like, share or comment. Promote It With A Wall Post. Cute dog photo: check.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. Curated content relevant to your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

Jared Paul, the co-founder of a new nonprofit that has a focus on homeless youth and one of the winners of the $25,000 in the first phase of Chase's Giving Community Contest offered to share his thoughts. Earlier this month, I sent out a few tweets asking for the counterpoint to Hildy's view.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Our fear should not be of losing branding, not having “control” of the conversation, or having someone post a negative comment on our blog or facebook wall; but only in not changing the world, right? It’s in that intersection we have the power to start a movement. As an example, let’s think about a community library.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

Are there actually really any fewer homeless people? 2 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Darren 09.08.06 But I think the jury is still out, at least from my perspective, on whether or not this sea change in communication has actually resulted in very much on-the-ground social change. Is the environment any cleaner?

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Ninety five percent of the money donated to Centscere goes back to the intended charity, so ‘like’ and comment away. 5) The startup that donates clothing to the homeless as you shop. Centscere was recently accepted to Startup Labs starting January 2014, a program that takes startups and helps each build out its offering.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Take for example Big Warm Up , a campaign by Lands End to encourage people to donate winter coats to homeless people. Leave a comment sharing how you're using social media to support your organization's work in a local community or regional effort and using a shoe string budget to do it. What do you have to lose?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The App also provides: adoptable dog search by zip code, simple giving to help homeless pets, and their grassroots pledge to start seeing invisible dogs. Oracle made donations for all online actions (likes, comments, RTs, photos, etc) during Hunger Action Month , reaching a maximum donation of $25,000.

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The Verge

MARCH 10, 2021

Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. These are often underfunded public institutions geared toward providing access to knowledge and resources to children, the poor, and homeless individuals. But for Amazon, there is apparently a better deal to be had, leaving library users in the lurch.

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AFP Blog

JUNE 22, 2011

Report on Community Internet Space for People who are Homeless released  Open Access Connections : "Report on Community Internet Space for People who are Homeless released “I speak to many homeless individuals, being one myself. One of the most pressing problems is our limited access to technology.

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The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2022

Amazon didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment from The Verge. Smith was a worker at one of the Staten Island warehouses, and the ALU tweeted Friday that since his firing, Smith has been left homeless. The ALU Is awaiting a hearing on its petition to hold a union election at four of Amazon’s warehouses in Staten Island.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2010

Each of the speakers had their photo on black and white silk screen in the area outside the main room and participants could leave you notes and comments. Mark Horvath shared how he searches on Twitter for the words "homeless" and either educates or empowers. I spoke about free agent fundraisers and the networked nonprofit.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Lisa Narodick Colton , See3 , is working with a group of homeless organizations to increase awareness about issues and feel grateful for what they have. Let us know about your plans in the comments. Thanks to a generous donor, they are also able to offer matching donations for #GivingTuesday contributions.

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NTEN

MARCH 25, 2011

We're big fans of the video work Mark Horvath has done with Invisible People , his site dedicated to giving homelessness a name. If you already are, tell us about it in comment, below!) This is storytelling at its finest, allowing constituents to speak for themselves -- not just to raise funds, but to raise consciousness.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Conduct stakeholder interviews, run focus groups, send out supporter surveys, look for patterns in your comments on social media, or comments on news articles related to your issue area. And they certainly don’t want problems that seem insurmountable like sexual violence or homelessness. Center what you want to create.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

Share your stories and suggestions in the comments below! I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences on building nonprofit board advocacy. How has advocacy made a difference for your organization? The post How To Build An Advocacy-Driven Nonprofit Board appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

We use automation to nudge this ‘community group’ into commenting on what they have seen in a familiar social media experience. The participant then invites into that group the people that they’ve identified as important to them, like their mum, teacher, or social worker.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 5, 2008

Nineteen nonprofit folks left comments and the lucky winner is Maureen Mayer selected by random. shall comment no further, but I need some help! for poverty, hunger and homeless advocacy and change. s largest food pantry and community kitchen, and they do so much more than just hand out turkeys on Thanksgiving to the homeless.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Conduct stakeholder interviews, run focus groups, send out supporter surveys, and look for patterns in your comments on social media, or comments on news articles related to your issue area. And they certainly don’t want problems that seem insurmountable like homelessness, for example.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Check out this “Storyteller’s Bill of Rights” created by the PSU Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative. ? We all love nonprofit storytelling and would love to talk with you about your experiences, so don’t hesitate to leave a comment or reach out to us directly. Swaim Strategies. ZP Productions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 19, 2011

We welcome your comments and feedback. Most people don't know how it feels to, for example, read to kids at homeless shelter, until they do it. [4] Recruiting volunteers is one of the most important jobs in most nonprofit organizations. But doing it right? That can be tricky.

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

For example, several foundations prioritized funding to address basic needs and reach communities most impacted by inflation: “Due to the rise in homelessness and food insecurity in our country, grantmaking did lean more toward basic needs.” “We Please share your ideas in the comment section below. 

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

A number folks offers some insights in the comments or on Twitter, including Amanda. Sure $5,000 sounds like a fantastic fundraising goal, but what if I told you by meeting that target, a local cause would be able to launch an evening food program for the homeless, or make much needed repairs to a home for abandoned girls and boys.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

For example, they recently set up an Amazon wish list for their Food Pantry and posted to their FB page. Within minutes, a fan commented that they had just placed an order for them. The next day, a big order of diapers came in from Amazon – and they thought it must be her that donor that left the comment. They said thanks.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Is reminding folks you haven’t solved hunger, homelessness, or poverty a good thing? Let us know in the comments. The “story” of your longevity is apt to be less engaging than the many specific unique-to-you beneficiary stories you have to share about real change. Everybody has birthdays… ho, hum. It’s a not-to-be-missed opportunity.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

He didn’t seem to see the irony — or the connections between his comments. Funding for domestic violence, homelessness, aging, child welfare, and mental health services have all been cut substantially. Yet, nonprofits don’t see the connection to advocacy for the people they serve as their major fundraising activity.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Invisible People is hitting the road with Virgin Mobile, Sevenly, and Ford to bring awareness to youth homelessness. They''ll be visiting 7 cities along the way, sharing the stories of homeless youth and the folks fighting to end this crisis. Let us know in the comments. Check out the plans and help get the stories heard!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

For example, this means strategies that are focused not on feeding the homeless in our city, but on ending homelessness in our city. If you have questions, ideas, additional examples or resources, please add them to the comments here for the benefit of others! The Evolution of NPTech. Resources & Links. Organizations.

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