Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Using a live streaming application called "Live Stream," conference organizers of the Governor's Nonprofit Leadership Conference in Texas are hoping to draw in an online audience into the discussion about social innovation.

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AUGUST 26, 2011

As part of their "Big Goal" to increase the proportion of Americans with high-quality degrees and credentials to 60% by the year 2025, Lumina Foundation has convened state legislators, policy makers, higher education leadership and representatives from 18 states in Indianapolis this week. This is important work, being done well.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation. The Shubert Foundation.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Sigma Foundation For Nursing. Jean Griswold Foundation. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Retirement Research Foundation. National Council On Aging. Archstone Foundation. Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. The Eisner Foundation. Durham Foundation. Points32Health Foundation.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation. American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. Cigna Foundation. RBC Foundation – USA. Autism Science Foundation. The David & Lura Lovell Foundation. Anthem Foundation. Foundation for Autism. O’Neill Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

In its first year, #GivingTuesday, a national effort initiated by the 92ndY and the U.N. Foundation produced these results as documented by Edelman. Today marks the beginning of the “Giving Days” season, as I write this North Texas Giving Day is well underway. … Read More Fundraising Philanthropy'

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation. American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. Cigna Foundation. RBC Foundation – USA. Autism Science Foundation. The David & Lura Lovell Foundation. Anthem Foundation. Foundation for Autism. O’Neill Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. Bringing people to the policy table through services projects seems to have worked in Texas, Maine and California. Well…can you have your cake and eat it too?

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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. Kellogg Foundation.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation. The Shubert Foundation.

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The Verge

JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s going to make some Google facilities — buildings, parking lots, and open spaces — available as vaccination clinics, with plans to open sites in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Kirkland, Washington, and New York City first, and expand nationally as vaccines become more widely available.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

During National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., Hispanic Heritage Foundation The. Hispanic Heritage Foundation is an award-winning nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. Voto Latino. Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

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Candid

JUNE 17, 2022

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas learned that they had in fact been granted their freedom in 1863 and had spent two additional years in bondage at the hands of exploitative plantation owners. Looking back at the history of Juneteenth and HBCUs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Despite a broken toe, I facilitated a workshop on Social Media for CEOs of nonprofits and foundation. Meanwhile in down at action camp in San Antonio, Texas, I heard through Twitter that copies of the Networked Nonprofit were offered in a raffle. Vivian from Roundy's Supermarket Chain and Kelly Linn Cheesemsn, Wal-Mart Foundation.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

To break this dependence, a large foundation, or a consortium of foundations, would make a significant investment in NIA to enable the sector to reduce reliance on commercial reinsurers for the first one or two million dollars of insurance limits. NIA is currently dependent on commercial reinsurance companies for their reinsurance.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

What is it like for a nonprofit to have a successful, lasting partnership with a private philanthropic foundation? One foundation that has been a committed supporter of our work is the Lavelle Fund for the Blind. That’s what a lot of foundations would love to see happen: in this case, it’s happened multiple times!

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

A great example of this kind of strategic partnership is between the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Vs. Cancer. . The V Foundation empowers cancer research by funding at prominent cancer centers across the nation, whereas Vs. Cancer helps athletes to fund local pediatric oncology programs and childhood cancer research.

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Google Research AI blog

MARCH 16, 2023

The team’s mission is to examine socioeconomic and human rights impacts of AI, publish foundational research, and incubate novel mitigations enabling machine learning (ML) practitioners to advance global equity. Dana Center at the University of Texas, Austin. Our work gives weight to Google's AI Principles.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Here are a few questions to get you started: What is an appropriate ask amount for a nonprofit who has never been funded by your foundation? Candid’s Foundation Directory Essential is a fast, easy-to-use tool that offers you free instant access to 100,000 U.S. foundation profiles. Here are a few of them.

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Tableau

AUGUST 17, 2021

The Paralympic Games classification system is built on comprehensive data analytics about the athletes, and is foundational to the entire Paralympic Movement. Hometown: Austin, Texas DOB: June 26, 1996. National records: 22. A closer look at the Paralympic Games classification system. Lizzi Smith by the numbers.

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Tableau

AUGUST 17, 2021

The Paralympic Games classification system is built on comprehensive data analytics about the athletes, and is foundational to the entire Paralympic Movement. Hometown: Austin, Texas DOB: June 26, 1996. National records: 22. A closer look at the Paralympic Games classification system. Lizzi Smith by the numbers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 19, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Better Together: Collaboration and Nonprofit Networking posted by Jessica Sadoway , Nonprofit and Social Media Blogger Just last Friday, The Collaboration Prize announced its third annual winner (congratulations to the Adoption Coalition of Texas !). An opportunity is discovered. Robert R.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 23, 2010

He earned his PhD in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin. One of our clients is the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC; [link] ). They are a local and national leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, due in large part to their innovative, collaborative approach to providing services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 20, 2010

The pre-screening previewed video from organizations including the Miracle Foundation and the Scottish Rite Learning Center , and the LCH organization is aiming high to recieve more submissions in 2010 than 2009. The festival will be held July 29-August 1 in Austin, Texas. Celebrating cause-driven films, the 2010 Lights.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2011

It's also interesting to note that, according to Wikipedia, Hawaii, New Mexico, California and Texas are already majority-minority states. In addition, the study found that Executive Directors of color mostly lead local or regional organizations, not national organizations. These percentages are even worse for nonprofit boards!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Submitted by Michael Silberman.

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2022

in 2010, according to Simmons National Consumer Survey data. Duncan says that the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, Baltimore Orioles, and the Cincinnati Reds will roll out Mastercard-issued cards and programs in the near future with access to “exclusive experiences and memorabilia” and “periodic contests and surprises.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Disclaimer Thursday, February 17, 2011 $250,000 Collaboration Prize Finalists Announced posted by Jill Watts , Director of Capacity Building Initiatives ASU Lodestar Center Today the Lodestar Foundation announced the eight Finalists for the 2011 Collaboration Prize. Kellogg Foundation. Richmond, Virginia Graduate!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2013

Since then the Clinton Foundation has quietly been working on a sustainable infrastructure model for the country. This Clinton Foundation project includes a low-cost solar powered health center, a solar powered fish farm, and school. Find a Clinton Foundation update on the project here. The revelations about the extent of U.S.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The National Association for College Admission Counseling reported in 2015 that 36% of first-time freshmen apply to seven or more colleges. That means your university is competing with many other higher education institutions across the nation that are all catering to your potential students. Content strategy matters. .

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Kindful

MARCH 4, 2021

The Adult Congenital Heart Association received a matching grant from the Meil Family Foundation to help them fundraise in February. North Texas Food Bank partnered with Mid America Mortgage to host a crowdfunding campaign that brought in over $27,000. Check out this example from Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. The SXSW Interactive Festival. Submitted by Michael Silberman.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Check out how these organizations are using Autodesk software to create positive change on the Autodesk Foundation's Impact Design Hub website. Build Change designs disaster-resistant houses and schools in emerging nations and trains builders, homeowners, engineers, and government officials to build them. Autodesk for Social Good.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn has many years of hands-on experience working in the trenches of nonprofit fundraising across Texas and beyond. When I look back, this was one of the most sophisticated fundraising programs in Texas! She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. The SXSW Interactive Festival. Submitted by Michael Silberman.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

million people through national media outreach, including an appearance on "Good Morning America." Legacy of Hope Austin is a Texas-based arts charity that's created the 2dance2dream program , providing a way for children with special needs to express themselves through movement and music. They said you want an example?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 8, 2008

The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March 13-17, 2009 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. As more and more politicians dive into the world of Social Media, the way we communicate and interact with our local and national representatives is changing. How should nonprofits plan for staffing and growth?

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