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An Amazing NpTech Social Media Link Buffet: Take Your Pick!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

ServiceNation , a national campaign to increase service opportunities and elevate the importance of service in America, has received a $500,000 grant from Facebook as part of its expanded partnership. September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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Live blogging from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit: The Generational Divide (Panel Discussion)

Amy Sample Ward

David Smith and Michael Weiser, National Conference on Citizenship. The Red Cross has been around for 130 years and so much has changed – for example with text-to-give after disasters. But finding a mentor and a champion, we were able to make things happen. Moderated by Kari Dunn, Case Foundation.

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How to Conduct a Quick Tech Plan

Tech Soup

Mobile Beacon’s third and final post in the series , Preparing for Disaster talks about how to integrate your technology plan into a disaster preparation strategy. TechSoup also offers a free eBook, The Resilient Organization: A Guide for Disaster Planning and Recovery. when you need to take this additional step.

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Trends in Volunteering

Tech Soup

Everyday, people across the country mentor students, beautify neighborhoods, help older Americans to live independently, restore homes after disasters, and much more. management in 2004, sponsored by the Corporation for National and. communities. Not only is volunteering. While many of these new nonprofits may be.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. According to the US Census Bureau , the top four national volunteer activities in the U.S. Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems.

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Compassion Services International on Growing Your Nonprofit Email List, Donation Thank You’s, and Powerful Storytelling

CauseVox

Compassion Services International (CSI) operates worldwide helping with medical missions, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and education. Their goal is to bring hope and help to various nations during times of crisis. Cylinda Nickel is the Executive Director at Compassion Services International.

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Live blogging from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit: The Generational Divide (Panel Discussion)

NTEN

The Red Cross has been around for 130 years and so much has changed - for example with text-to-give after disasters. But finding a mentor and a champion, we were able to make things happen. We see a lot of attention on next generation leaders, but not on how they will change our institutions. It's been met with fear and excitement.