Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to. Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

And both types of grantmakers tend to have similar views on key grantmaking practices, such as valuing rigorous impact measurement and reporting, transparency and equity, and community engagement. Photo credit: insta_photos via Getty Images The post Why are grantmakers stuck in separate siloes?

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Brands that blog report 97% more links to their website and 434% more indexed pages in search engines. Blogging of the past was usually editorial content, such as an opinion piece or report back by an executive director. Posts can be as little as 250 words with a featured image or as long as a 5,000-word photo essay.

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Candid

MAY 15, 2024

We understand this as an approach that reimagines relationships among donors, nonprofits, and communities to rebalance power dynamics and decision making, prioritizing authentic connections and mutual learning. Ultimately, TBP is about facilitating community self-determination, helping partners envision and create the future that they want.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. Foundation, we trust those who are closest to the issues affecting their communities. Prioritizing women- and people of color-led grassroots organizations At the Ms.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2013

NetSquared organizers bring together the nonprofit technology community for face-to-face meetings… but we all know that meetings are boring! Find your local #nptech tribe by joining a NetSquared Local group. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? Event Reports. Don’t be afraid!

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

NetSquared Local is growing! All we need is a bit of sunlight, water and your participation for our tribe of nonprofit techies to keep expanding into new communities. NetSquared believes that the best way to build a strong, self- sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

We are deep into June already, but NetSquared Local isn’t taking a vacation! NetSquared Local believes that the best way to build a strong, self sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face. We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

According to the 2020 Benchmarks Report , revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22% in 2019 and now accounts for 17% of all online revenue for nonprofits. Also, data from the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report reveals that 45% of online donors worldwide are enrolled in a monthly giving program.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2024

Foundation for Women’s report, Pocket Change: How Women and Girls of Color Do More with Less , as of 2017, the median foundation grant awarded to “organizations by and for women and girls of color” was $15,000. Deep South states have just a fraction of the grant opportunities available to urban areas and other growth-oriented communities.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 12, 2021

Make it more than a transaction—offer sponsors tons of valuable and rewarding ways to get in front of people in their community. In our State of Nonprofit Fundraising report , 27% of nonprofits reported losing sponsors in 2020. Use auction item images and descriptions to give donors recognition!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

If your nonprofits isn’t already using Pinterest to grow your online community and boost engagement, there are 3 reasons why you should give it another look. Their Pinterest boards provide ideas of fun activities that families can do together in local forests and other natural places. Pinterest is growing fast, and women love it. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2021

million images, videos, and other files related to child sexual exploitation were reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). . In 2019, NCMEC reflected on “ explosive growth ” in CyberTipline reporting, with 18.4 million reports in 2020. In 2020, 65.4

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

I think there’s huge potential for organizations to use multiple mediums, content, and locations to help document and advocate for the change they want in their communities and around the world. Encourage volunteers, program officers, donors, or other community members to become social reporters and document events in their neighborhood.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

This practice helps businesses cement stronger relationships with the communities they serve. With corporate philanthropy, companies and nonprofits can collaborate and build lasting partnerships to create a positive impact on their community. Improved reputation and brand image. Building partnerships. Tax benefits.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Launching a Giving Day at a cultural institution is particularly special because you can invite your community inside the building to participate in your philanthropic mission. The Bay Area is notoriously expensive and the Academy isn’t always accessible to the local community, so this was a big priority for the team.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Do you have neighbors, doctors, or local business owners who might support your fundraising efforts? Add images to every touchpoint. Enrich your storytelling with inspiring, high-quality images anywhere you connect with donors: your website, social media posts, emails, donation forms, and text campaigns. Hit them up.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

At TechSoup, we know that many nonprofits and libraries serve Spanish-speaking communities in everything from teaching English as a second language, to financial and educational services, to local family- and health-related programs. Business analysis programs to help you report on and analyze your organization's data.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

According to a report, more than 47,000 nonprofits received donations through Facebook during GivingTuesday 2018. Use images that elicit an emotional response from viewers. Partnering with major donors and/or local businesses in your area can help increase your fundraising impact during GivingTuesday. Engage with your audience.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Some include the Red Cross, The Weather Channel, local newspapers, Craigslist, and others. The first example is Ushahidi – originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. Reports of violence and of peace efforts could be placed via the web or mobile phone.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Images of massive tank columns, hollowed-out buildings, and refugees on the move are eerily familiar to those seen in the European Theater of World War II. Candid collects data from publicly available sources, including press releases, websites, membership reports and surveys, and local reporting. 4,160,200. 2,075,850.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

They attract an ideal audience—donors and businesses with high-capacity networks often interested in supporting community events with exposure to an affluent and influential demographic. If your goal is to get more exposure to local businesses and tee up broader corporate partnerships, target supporters with applicable networks.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We are here to talk about reporting impact, specifically creating tools and some good processes to do that for your donors. dang, this is a great topic, this is so timely as people are, you know, perhaps getting annual reports together. This is going to be a real treat for the community. But the floor is yours, my friend.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

the lead up to an event or the conclusion of a major project, for example—but choosing to only be in contact with your donor community during those special moments may be undercutting your efforts to deepen relationships with contributors who might be willing to offer more. What is a culture of fundraising? The Solicitation Phase.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But don't be afraid — huddle up for warmth and knowledge with your nonprofit tech friends at a local Tech4Good meetup. Our volunteer community leaders are holding free events across the US (and the globe). Find your local #Tech4Good group. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Getting the Most Mileage from Annual Reports.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

Use a few impactful images as well to enhance your storytelling. To better display your auction’s impact and encourage people to register and participate, include images from the communities your nonprofit serves and videos of your nonprofit staff and volunteers in action. However, these images aren’t just useful for bidding.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

In a perfect world, charitable organizations would not have to worry about creating a strong brand image to have a successful organization. Funders, board members and policymakers are increasingly interested to know what value your brand provides to a community and what change they exist to create. Articulate Your Brand Vision.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

While you can hire a VA who lives anywhere, there may be advantages to hiring someone who lives locally and is familiar with the community. . When you find a prospective VA, start communicating via email and note the person’s professionalism and communication skills. They may be able to lay out your content using Canva.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Check out the [blog]([link] to get a taste of our grassroots community. * **Katharine Bierce** recorded her recent [tech and philanthropy panel]([link].

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Show images of the objects on a screen, or. One of my Northern Virginia colleagues, who works a very local organization – a homeless shelter – reported that she has a virtual volunteer from California. The biggest challenge was figuring out how the volunteer would demonstrate the cart objects from home.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster. Ushahidi, an open source project originally deployed in Kenya to report post-election violence has since been downloaded and deployed for many other events and disasters, including Haiti, Chile, and Japan. Impacts to Philanthropy.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Community Boost_r , an initiative from Fundacja TechSoup. Through technology, data, and resource-sharing, Community Boost_r seeks to empower Balkan citizens to voice their opinions, demand solutions to everyday problems, and stay informed on accountability and transparency issues. How can people fight back? Through technology!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

Cinchcast is ideal for nonprofits that are advancing their communications into real-time reporting while on location from fundraisers, conferences, protests, etc. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. Creative Commons on Flickr :: flickr.com/creativecommons.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. SMART goals are the foundation of your social media strategy and should be tied to building brand awareness, increasing engagement with your community, or raising more funds. Engagement.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Since then Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement, inspiring millions of people to get involved in doing good in their communities. In fact, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Giving Tuesday reported that participants gave $2.47 Team up with local news.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

However, a recent Giving USA report showed a 13.4 Creating connections with donors through compelling stories and images is integral to year-end fundraising strategies. When it comes to images, we’ve all heard the adage, “A photo is worth a thousand words.” Capitalize on social media by letting each channel do what it does best.

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