Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

We’ve rounded up a list of specific examples of virtual opportunities, organized by nonprofit issue area, that solve real problems and are easy to execute. This new environment is an opportunity to rethink solutions to strategic problems and create innovative virtual events that inspire supporters to do more. Urgent issues.

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

This isn’t just a problem for nonprofits; it’s an issue for donors, too. That’s where a matching gift tool comes in handy. As we’ll explore, a dedicated tool can make this information instantly available, even before a donor submits their gift. Implement a Matching Gift Search Tool. They might ask, “What’s in it for me?”

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. It harnesses locally based solutions to decrease the effects of disasters and rehabilitate communities in disaster-prone areas. It was originally published on NetSquared.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2012

How Big Is the Cloud Data Security Problem? In February 2011 Google inadvertently deleted 150,000 Gmail accounts due to an internal software problem. What servers and software it runs and what its arrangements are for disaster recovery. If your local storage fails, you can grab what you need from the cloud.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Geographic Information Systems are powerful tools nonprofits can use to achieve their missions. Our webinar “ The Future of the Map ,” explored four different GIS tools, complete with live demonstrations of Google Fusion Tables, ARCView, Ushahidi Crowdmap, and Geocommons.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

With this in mind, we recently took measures to evolve our community engagement platform, giving people access to a broad set of tools to help them engage and build purpose beyond their day-to-day roles. Tools of Engagement. We also work with local food banks across each of our global offices. The Values That Drive US.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? Jaeger explains that to be actionable, an idea must be concrete and address a problem or issue. We use mobile apps to capture memories, keep track of tasks, entertain ourselves, and communicate.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

CrisisCamps are one example of how cloud computing lets us reimagine a problem and thus develop new solutions. CrisisCamps are independent, disbursed, volunteer efforts to develop lightweight technology solutions to help with disaster relief. CrisisCamps took off after the earthquake in Haiti. CrisisCamps is not a rogue example.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

CrisisCamps are one example of how cloud computing lets us reimagine a problem and thus develop new solutions. CrisisCamps are independent, disbursed, volunteer efforts to develop lightweight technology solutions to help with disaster relief. CrisisCamps took off after the earthquake in Haiti. CrisisCamps is not a rogue example.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

" Ushahidi has since supported critical information gathering to provide a picture of human needs for many natural disasters, political violence, and human rights violations. Ushahidi has developed multiple software tools now that are in use in well over 100 countries and dozens of local languages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Ed Granger-Happ, Nethope; Claire Bonilla, Disaster Response Microsoft; Daniel Ben-Horin, TechSoup Global, Vida Durant, CARE USA. Microsoft researchers are collaborating with the academic community on environmental problems, such as aggregation and visualization of complex scientific data from many sources. We need leverage points."

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2017

Designing and building apps: Caravan Studios is a division of TechSoup that uses a community-centric process — generate, design, select, build — to develop technology solutions that address pressing social problems. These organizations deliver TechSoup product donations and educational support in their communities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

Often, nonprofit leaders look at brands as just a “simple visual trigger from which to develop communication campaigns rather than a strategic tool for focusing the organization.” This brand recognition is what makes The Red Cross the go-to organization in times of disaster. Research done by Venable et al.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. I like to think of it this way: Organizations may have the research or data, the capacity and staff, to identify problems and opportunities, to build messages, calls to action and campaigns. Your organization has goals, too. org before?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2010

In those days, I was " circuit rider " where I traveled around New York State to work with very small local arts councils in rural areas. I was Jill of all trades, assisting with a wide range of technology needs, from training to installing local area networks. (Yes, What's the cost of being one click away from disaster?".

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit (See Chapter 2, "Documentation and Your Master Key," and Chapter 3, "Remote and Local Backup." Don't impose your own model for how technology at your organization should look; listen to the organization's performance and learn where the problem spots are.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit (See Chapter 2, "Documentation and Your Master Key," and Chapter 3, "Remote and Local Backup." Don't impose your own model for how technology at your organization should look; listen to the organization's performance and learn where the problem spots are.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 19, 2016

The internet has become a vital tool in our nonprofit fundraising arsenal, and as such we must move forward with gusto in this area. Take to social media only to fundraise for immediate solutions to problems. These networks will promote, share, and advocate for your cause leading to an increased donor pool for your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

We are recording the calls so those that face electricity/connectivity problems can download it as a podcast and listen to the recordings later – and view slides/ notes. Her knowledge of the country and the culture made it easier to localize the curriculum. We even localized and mixed up our energizers and icebreakers.

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Pakistan NGO Network Exercise 113

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Dozens of crowdfunding platforms make it increasingly easier for people to raise money for any cause, from cancer research to disaster relief, often quite independent of direction from any charity. Both types of efforts, local and global, are strong symbols of a changing world. First, technology propels this move.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2011

most fundamental problems that people in less favourable environments. data and governance, profiting from social change projects, and access to data and tools. should enable power in members and facilitate a global impact of highly local activity.” discuss approaches to addressing nagging challenges of the current.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 14, 2016

In the ever-evolving world of philanthropy, your success is not in the tools you use to fundraise, but in your donors. Smaller, more nimble local charities whose work puts them on the frontline and who can link every dollar to a specific result are far more attractive and are increasingly inspiring donors to give. STOP FUNDRAISING!

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Fundraising Philanthropy Nepal Charity 20

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The most effective nonprofit consulting projects will address immediate problems and provide long-term strategic value that helps you grow. If you’ve invested in professional-grade fund accounting tools for your nonprofit, you have to safeguard that investment. Streamlined invoice and data entry with their customizable workflow tools.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A school supply drive can help your local schools provide quality education to all children, especially those from underserved communities for whom school supplies are a major expense. Could your local high school do with some new textbooks? Donation Drive Ideas. School supply drive. Food drive. Book drive. Household items drive.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 8, 2005

youre a funder in the philanthropic sector, and youve concluded that online collaboration is a great tool for solving issues like. In part one, we looked at determing the value of creating a collaboration community.If We also saw some.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

We’ll examine how to harness tools for nurturing positive outcomes and amplifying impact. and discover how to reach your audiences more directly through social and digital media, while still landing placements through the national press or your local newspapers and broadcast stations. AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Humanitarian responses, whether to a natural disaster or a protracted conflict, have always been complex and have rarely, if ever, involved a single agency, nonprofit, or entity. There are some tools like Vera Solutions’ AmpImpact or TaroWorks that are built to automatically work with Salesforce because they were built on Salesforce.

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Collaboration Impact Technology Amazon 59

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Epidemiologists watch for blips in Google queries to localize flu outbreaks; economists use them to spot shifts in consumer confidence. Facebook Insights is an analysis tool that lets you see how your Facebook activities are working. Twitter Analytics is a similar tool for crunching data on your Twitter activity. MicroMappers.

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Data Disaster Map Organization 66

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

My co-author, Allison Fine and I found many great examples of successful activism using these tools as part of multi-channel campaigns in our book The Networked Nonprofit. The Tools Don’t Create Strong or Weak Ties, Stories and People Do. They may be few, but it’s still early. She Jillian York’s critique.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2009

That Twitter was the answer to all their programs' problems evermore. . `At Wendy Harman, Red Cross Wendy will share a story about how they used metrics to refine their social media strategy for their Online Disaster News Room Presentation Key Points. increase transparency about disaster response. media: local and national.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Students would complete an online competition that would serve as qualification for a local competition. On a regular basis, USAID would leverage the community to run contests where students can propose new ideas for complex international development problems, particularly those that engage directly with young adults.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2011

Second, organize local veterinarians, municipalities and animal rescue organizations in working together to provide low-cost spay/neuter and promote adoption of the satos.’”. in 2011 to be involved in disaster training programs leading up to the 10th anniversary of 9/11, called the “March to 1 Million” program. We are NOT a shelter.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

And although these tools require a financial investment, there’s a reason why prospect research is a best practice for those who are successful in attracting major donors. We would invite local industry leaders in relevant areas to attend a business fair followed by a reception in which these leaders get to meet presenting students.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2016

The tech failure that disrupted the national Give Local America Day fundraising campaign in May 2016 raised a big question for community foundations hosting giving days: What can they do differently to ensure smooth sailing in the future? Goglia emphasizes proactive communications with the local nonprofit community.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2014

Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, libraries, and networks such as the NetSquared Local should be leading this movement as they are already committed to social good. AirBnB will allow hosts to donate to local causes; will add smoke detectors, will work on joint campaigns with the city and improve disaster preparedness.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

That’s why we empower local leaders to build a strong movement for equality that secures critical grassroots wins at every level. We are the only in-depth, seven-month, 70-hour, training program providing aspiring female leaders with cutting-edge tools and training to run for elected office and elevate themselves in our political system.

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