Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 24, 2007

Certainly, if you are a technology provider that values empowerment of your clients, this is probably a good model to consider. Empowerment – as you help them with a problem, teach them about the problem, and ways to troubleshoot (or possibly solve) the problem themselves in the future. Second, Empowerment.

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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. So, imagine how I must have felt two years ago when I became the Executive Director of the Social Sector Accelerator.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2012

We know that when low-income families can access other people’s consumer feedback it is both extremely useful and a source of empowerment. We considered that information when it made the schedule for the next school year,” say Nicole Molinaro, Executive Director. “And

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

“Integrating our customer process into Salesforce has been a big step forward for our programs,” said Tom Knox, Valley CAN’s executive director. Mission: Empowerment of children and youth and mobilize for and enable the restoration of 1 trillion new trees worldwide. To learn more about ValleyCAN, visit their website. Opens new window.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Bridging the Opportunity Divide – Empowering Youth to Imagine and Realize their Futures – guest post by Akhtar Badshah, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship at Microsoft. Mary Mwende told us about her journey from Mombasa, Kenya, to being one of ten girls chosen for the Global Give Back Circle , a mentoring and empowerment program.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 27, 2008

James Young, on the Connection Cafe, suggests that we think about constituent empowerment when we think about organizational websites. The Hack Artist suggests that it’s important to marry direct mail efforts and a web presence. And, since I’m the host, I get to add a couple of bonus mistakes.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

of profits to refugee missions globally, as well as racial economic empowerment initiatives. And, it’s also working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and World Relief, and will donate 2.5%

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

I used the following statements given that I had a mix of staff members – from executive directors, social media managers, and policy/program directors. How To Convince Policy Directors. It is a good idea to include a fun question appropriate to the audience to illustrate the technique. We used: I love grass-fed beef.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2022

FinDev Canada participated in fundraising through 2X Canada, an impact investment facility driving the economic empowerment of low-income and underserved populations in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. The EEGF is managed by Triple Jump; an impact investment manager and advised by Persistent; and a climate venture builder.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

They also have an executive loan program where an employee can do a longer stint of volunteering for a local nonprofit as Tom Moran, Director of Customer and Partner Experience for Microsoft did for the United Way King County. This enables us to have impact, scale and sustainability. “ Unleashing Technology.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 19, 2024

Swern Professional development is the heartbeat of my journey as a seasoned development director and instructor. In the realm of grant writing, professional development isn’t merely about acquiring skills — it’s about embracing growth, connection, and empowerment. By Lauren R.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Ashley Boyd -- Campaign Director, MomsRising Ashley joined MomsRising soon after it was established in 2006. She specializes in the areas of community engagement, deliberation and empowerment. She is the former managing director of DonorTrends and was a senior fundraising consultant at HJC New Media. Ashley has a M.A.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 25, 2011

as a Digital Strategist at Alipes CME and previously served as New Media Director for Governor Deval Patrick’s successful re-election campaign. Joshua is a public relations professional, political technologist, social media nerd, amateur public policy wonk, Eagle Scout, bleeding. heart liberal and a son of the American Revolution.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2008

Oreoluwa Somolu is Executive Director of the Women???s s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC). s Technology Empowerment Centre. It is amazing to me that we have this rich history of working on project together, but we have never met face-to-face! Of course, said yes. The project will teach women how to use Web 2.0

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 19, 2008

But in the nonprofit realm, my perspective on helping nonprofit organizations with technology issues has a lot to do with client empowerment, learning based on what’s needed at the moment, and active collaboration. Sounds a lot like Edupunk, doesn’t it?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

You cannot have empowerment without participation: empowerment is not something we ‘do’ to other people, but is itself a participatory process that engages people in reflection and inquiry to understand the power they have, and to take action for change as they define it.”

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Everyaction

JULY 23, 2018

Our work started by focusing on long term empowerment projects. For the past 5 or 6 years we've had a small but steady group of supporters who are primarily invested in our empowerment projects. Within just a few days after the volcano erupted, our Executive Director, Nate Mook, headed down to start establishing operations.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This gap in training is significant: A May 2024 study published in Nature found that only 25% of IPV cases are correctly diagnosed, underscoring the need for more systematic detection methods like AIRS. While skepticism of AI is alive, Chen feels that it is important not to surrender to it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006

are about empowerment of individuals, and connecting people to each other by the content that they create, or are interested in. I think Web 2.0, like it’s version number suggests, is a much richer, more rewarding experience than Web 1.0 And, I think that there is a lot that the nptech field can get from using Web 2.0

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

I feel humbled by and grateful to this experience given to me by the ASU Lodestar Center’s American Express Leadership Academy , whose team believed in and selected me; my amazing board of directors, who never hesitate to support my professional development; and the nonprofit leaders in my fellowship, who challenged and inspired me.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2010

Speakers included Pradeep Ramamurthy , the National Security Council's Senior Director for Global Engagement and Farouk Shami , a Palestinian-American businessman, who founded a large Houston-based company that produces hair-care and spa products.

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NTEN

MARCH 8, 2010

Openness and FOSS (free and open source software) are really perfect fits for nonprofits who share the values of collaboration, community, empowerment, and sharing. What's the most important trend in nonprofit technology for 2010?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2023

They remain focused on driving adoption of inclusive products developed on the open API based ‘India stack,'” said Shantanu Rastogi, Managing Director and Head of India at General Atlantic, in a statement. We are excited to partner with the PhonePe team to help enable the next generation of digital innovation in India.”

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Tableau

JANUARY 31, 2022

Vidya Setlur, Director, Tableau Research. Organizations adopting new data governance techniques are driving business transformation–but only if they strike the right balance between empowerment and control. Artificial intelligence . “AI AI augments and empowers human expertise.

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Kindful

AUGUST 17, 2021

But is your board of directors on board? Your Board Chair and Executive Director should springboard the entire board into action. The new and exciting ways of telling stories and connecting with donors through digital methods can foster a philanthropic culture of communication, participation, preparedness, and empowerment.

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Care2

OCTOBER 29, 2012

To find those creative solutions, it’s important for nonprofit advocates, communicators, and program directors to challenge barriers, habits, and assumptions that separate us from other offices, “competing” peer organizations, and disciplines. The recent award winners of the 2012 Grinnell Prize are a great example.

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Tableau

JANUARY 31, 2022

Vidya Setlur, Director, Tableau Research. Organizations adopting new data governance techniques are driving business transformation–but only if they strike the right balance between empowerment and control. Artificial intelligence . “AI AI augments and empowers human expertise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 2, 2008

Yesterday, Holly Ross, NTEN Executive Director, posted this discussion thread on the wik i: We've hit a snag in the road, and we need your help to get past it. Nonprofit Social Media Empowerment Guide. NpTech Social Media Empowerment Guide. MEdia EmpoWErement. Nonprofits and Social Media Tool Kit. Make Your Media.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

But now, as the Director of Marketing for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, I have the privilege of telling stories of empowerment and resilience. She currently serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Sharmel made such an impact on my life.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 8, 2024

There is no single measure tracked by the report (such as philanthropic support, assets, revenues, expenses) in which WGI organizations outpaced growth for non-WGI organizations over the last decade.

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Blue Fox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

If you are a nonprofit executive director or a development professional who’s tasked with writing grant proposals, you’ve probably thought to yourself: there must be a better way. Do you see the leverage and empowerment that comes with this kind of accounting setup? Please allow us to elaborate!

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Amanda believes in collaboration, empowerment, trust and wicked-good customer service. She has served as the vice president and creative director of a national fundraising firm and chief development officer in arts and higher education. She has loved every minute of it.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Reflecting on the experience of working with Cloud for Good as part of the first pro bono program, Director Jennifer Hashley said, “We all thought the process was very professional and spelled out. The results thus far have been staggering, with NESFP now able to monetize the volunteer hours related to the cases and grants that fund them.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

“Unfortunately, however, not every founder has the same level of empowerment and support due to their background and or geographic location. The company’s PR company claims she was recently promoted to the Director of Customer Success. Through StartupOS, we aim to change that.” Image Credits: StartupOS.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

João is also the executive director of ABCR , the professional association for fundraisers in Brasil and the host of the annual ABCR Festival. Empowerment. The bottom for shaping online engagement is: “Amid all the change and uncertainty of this moment, a set of core truths about our shared future are as relevant as ever.

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TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2022

This has provided tailwinds to our business as companies pay closer attention to how they staff, organize, and provide greater empowerment and flexibility to their agents. The acceleration of digital transformation driven by the pandemic has also been good for us. ” Image Credits: Assembled. .

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