Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As we expanded into a social enterprise and holistic women’s empowerment initiative, I struggled with fundraising. I organized workshops to cultivate an internal culture of abundance and shared purpose, which was then reflected in our external outreach efforts.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Foundations can make greater progress on addressing critical social issues by using digital platforms to elevate the work and success of the many players in their sector. Foundations are in the business of making the world a better place by providing grants to organizations they see making an impact on the issues that they care about deeply.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

Your organizations have the power to transform the unknown into fuel for your learning and growth. It is essential for us to name and spend time sitting with what is not working so that it can act as a foundation for our learning journey. The lack of inclusion and empowerment in decision-making compounds these challenges.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

I see this firsthand as the chair of HERitage Giving Fund , the first Black giving circle established in Texas, where we’re evolving beyond grantmaking to incorporate intentional advocacy and philanthropy empowerment. Members can engage at whatever level they feel comfortablefrom attending monthly meetings to leading policy research.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

He oversaw the development of numerous products and services that allow us to drive social empowerment through technology across all our programs. Clean Water Project , an effort to strengthen the capacity of Latin American clean water organizations through enhanced data platforms.

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Open Source eBook Literacy Accessibility 184

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

the generative search engines spit out an initial list of organizations with performance-plus campaigns. ChatGPT and Gemini* collectively identified six organizations and the work that created such notable returns. But, please note: If you lead your small non-profit’s giving campaigns, do not dismiss your organization as too small.

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Campaign Giving Nonprofit Google 258

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2021

The Bill & Melinda Gates , Ford , and Open Society foundations have announced commitments of $2.1 The commitment includes $650 million to expand the foundation's support for women's empowerment collectives and efforts to strengthen the care economy, improve women's financial inclusion, and reduce barriers to paid work; and $1.4

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Everyaction

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Created in 1998, the United Nations Foundation links the United Nations' work with others around the world, helping the UN address a range of global issues, including climate change, global health, women’s empowerment, peace and security, poverty eradication, and more. What does the United Nations Foundation do?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2012

There are organizations and individuals who work as intermediaries on connecting the dots between data experts and the people, but what about a network? ” The blog post is about the launch of the Boston Foundation’s new resource for community organizations and media, the Boston Indicators Project website.

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Data Nonprofit Literacy Boston 102

Tableau

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Mark says we’ve seen how this digital-first world is causing many organizations to rethink how they gather and use their data—and creating new opportunities for everyone with that data. Francois says speed, agility, and empowerment have become paramount to thriving in this new reality. Closing the gap with the Tableau Economy.

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Conference Seattle Analytics Empowerment 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

In addition to the countless lunches, coffees, roundtables, focus groups and other opportunities for feedback and discussion I engaged in I also dug into the evidence on the impacts of capacity building on organizations. The Forgotten Roots of Capacity Development in the Movement for Ownership and Empowerment.

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Results Program Build Help 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2012

Consumer feedback offers critical information to funders, non-profit organizations, and the low-income people who use services and programs. We know that when low-income families can access other people’s consumer feedback it is both extremely useful and a source of empowerment. Please join us for the conversation.

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Profit Student Review Foundation 112

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2010

Hit the pause button and ask: “ Should our organization participate in the first place? &#. Are the sponsors and competition model in alignment with our organization values? Are the sponsors and competition model in alignment with our organization values? Do we have a relationship? Do they get social media?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 20, 2009

"After running successful community websites in London's challenging Kings Cross I wanted to help other communities achieve the same sense of empowerment and communication. The Current Nonprofit Landscape: "We are all in this together" - Are you a nonprofit or foundation in Portland/Oregon? "It Learn more here.

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Web Bookmarking Portland Flickr 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 23, 2007

This content has been driven by requests from the SEs themselves, looking for help in developing their leadership style and their organizations. Many of the SEs are senior, having been leading their organizations for longer than a decade, and many longer than that. Matthew Bishop of the Economist Magazine made some interesting points.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

WBU is the global organization representing the estimated 285 million people worldwide with vision impairments. The organization’s priorities are decided upon at the WBU General Assembly, which is held every four years. The November 2012 General Assembly took place in Bangkok, Thailand. which has secured a series of legal victories.

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Accessibility Global eBook Copyright 155

Tableau

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Mark says we’ve seen how this digital-first world is causing many organizations to rethink how they gather and use their data—and creating new opportunities for everyone with that data. Francois says speed, agility, and empowerment have become paramount to thriving in this new reality. Closing the gap with the Tableau Economy.

Conference 98

Conference Seattle Analytics Empowerment 98

Tableau

OCTOBER 8, 2021

It's more important than ever in this all digital, work from anywhere world for organizations to use data to make informed decisions. Speed, agility, and empowerment are crucial to thriving in this new environment. However, most organizations struggle to become data driven. October 12, 2021. to address more customer use cases.

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Analytics Google Service Government 138

Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve. The imperative to center youth also applies to funders.

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Community Service Awareness Benefit 119

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Knowledge is essential because it lays the foundation for all of our actions with donors. Strategy is often overlooked in favor of tasks and output at our organization. Culture focuses on empowerment, excellence, and gratitude to help define your organization’s interactions with donors. It is a mindset.

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Donor Experiment Retention Empowerment 87

Tableau

MAY 24, 2021

In parallel, the Tableau Foundation launched the Racial Justice Data Initiative to build the data capacity of national, regional, and community-based organizations working to fight anti-Black racism in the United States. The bills that passed share a common foundation. Washington State takes on police reform.

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System Data Washington Minneapolis 99

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Unlike the.ORG domain which can be registered by any individual or brand (but mostly registered by nonprofits and socially conscious for-profits), the new.NGO and.ONG domains can only be registered by nonprofits, charities, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), and ONGs (non-governmental organizations in a romance-based language ).

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Adopt Pakistan Herzegovina Bosnia 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. Some tips to build capacity and benefiting from a fundraising contest: Get organized both online and offline. Designate a cheer leader.

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Washington Training Train Giving 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2007

MacArthur Foundation hosted its first discussion in Second Life to explore the role that philanthropy might play in virtual worlds. " He said that MacArthur hopes to make investments to help nonprofits and civil society organizations address serious issues. Foundations don't do it directly but via nonprofits. The John D.

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Philanthropy Virtual Foundation Second Life 50

Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 11, 2012

She is a consultant to progressive media and advocacy organizations. Her clients have included The Ford Foundation, The Daily Beast/Newsweek , and Jim Hightower's Hightower Lowdown. How You Will Change the World with Social Networking Deanna Zandt is a media technologist and the author of Share This!

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Social Network Share Network Change 82

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The origins of some foundations’ wealth, which in some cases includes slavery and other forms of exploitation. Unicorns Unite: How nonprofits and foundations can build EPIC Partnerships. In the March Toward Equity and Justice, Foundations Need to Remember: It’s Not Our Money to Control. Here are 6 ways it could go.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Open Participatory Foundation 98

Nimble AMS

MAY 28, 2024

As association leaders, we know it’s a vital part of your work to be on the lookout for the latest strategies and best practices to implement a vision across your organization. Sometimes it truly is “back to basics” so that you can rebuild a foundation that can be built upon. This has a negative impact on your staff and your members.

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Associations Skills Practice Strategy 110

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change. And, the focus of MEL is generally on evaluating grantee projects or organizations, rather than on the grantmaker and its practices. To look is an act of choice.”

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Participatory Evaluation Grant Philanthropy 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

As part of my work this year as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m designing and delivering peer training sessions for grantees all around the theme of social media, learning, and measurement. Living Case Studies: Social Media and Sustainable Agriculture. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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Case Study Social Media Studies Integration 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

After finishing a four-day intensive training in Delhi for the Networked NGO , I stayed on a few days in India to visit colleague, Rufina Fernandez, who I met when she was the CEO of the Nasscom Foundation when she brought me to India to speak at the leadership conference and teach workshops back in 2010.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2011

I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Compasspoint as part of my continuing work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. CEO and President of Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The lunchtime conversation was with Emmett D. Carson , Ph.D.,

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Social Media Professional Conference Mobile 102

Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

Published on SANGONeT's content portal, NGOPulse, the organizations profiled range from education, social outreach, poverty relief, environment, and more. The organization focuses particularly on women and students in rural areas. The organization offers therapy, developmental activities, and job training. Human Rights.

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South Africa Africa Profile Case Study 60

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

But as Daniel Ben-Horin said, “Our theory of change states that software products are necessary, but not sufficient for empowerment of social change organizations. Lisa Brummel, SVP, Human Resources, Microsoft; Tom Moran, United Way Loaned Executive; Rajesh Munshi; Xiang Li, Givology; Adnan Mahmud, Jolkona Foundation.

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Network Technology Change Social 105

Tableau

JANUARY 31, 2022

When the pandemic took hold, many organizations had to adjust strategies and adapt to a new world—one that mostly took place online. Changes to the way we live, connect, communicate, and work has forced every person and organization to become even more digital and data-driven than ever before.

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Trend Impact Data Literacy 102

Tableau

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Organizations quickly moved operations to the digital world, and that digital transformation has caused a data transformation resulting in an explosion in data. Speed, agility, and empowerment have become paramount to thriving in this new reality. We’re truly trying to democratize analytics and make it ubiquitous across organizations.

Analytics 98

Analytics Product Data Empowerment 98

Tableau

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Organizations quickly moved operations to the digital world, and that digital transformation has caused a data transformation resulting in an explosion in data. Speed, agility, and empowerment have become paramount to thriving in this new reality. . Organizations are building their digital HQs on Slack. Francois Ajenstat.

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Analytics Product Data Empowerment 98