Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

An Interview with Ruy Fortini , Founder and CEO of Doare and official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. 1) The Global Trends in Giving Report is meant to help the nonprofit sector better understand individual giving worldwide, but data and statistics don’t communicate well what is happening on the ground in Brazil.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

When the Afghanistan government fell to the Taliban just days after the U.S. Allied Airlift is made up of veterans and volunteers who scoured open source intelligence reports to provide Afghan allies with critical information necessary to find a place aboard one of the limited U.S. Government. Salesforce Volunteers Mobilize.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. ” with Jacob Harold , Guidestar; Robert Kirkpatrick , UN Global Pulse; Mayur Patel , Knight Foundation. Global Pulse @rgkirkpatrick.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2010

As a capacity-building organization for the global nonprofit and social benefit sector, we at TechSoup are very conscious of the need to understand and work within different cultural contexts for philanthropy. Although charities were forbidden, the Soviet system encouraged volunteering for causes deemed important for the communist cause.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

In the race for funding, your nonprofit may face a number of factors, including public perception, the economic climate, and varying government funding. More funds mean your nonprofit can bring on skilled staff and provide better training and experiences to volunteers. Leverage technology. Identify your goals. Create a timeline.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Mobile technology, web apps, and mapping software have become enormously helpful in sharing news and spreading information about relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy. More Resources.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

When there's no transparency and accountability in government, citizens feel powerless and deceived by the politicians that represent them. Through technology! The project is designed to be available to citizens 24 hours a day and aims to increase the government's communication efficiency. How can people fight back?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. As a different kind of Silicon Valley tech company—a nonprofit with a pure focus on social good—our goal is to see that the best of technology gets applied to social needs left unaddressed by for-profit businesses. copyright law.

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Cloud 4 Good

DECEMBER 7, 2021

trillion value that the McKinsey Global Institute estimates advanced analytics can enable. Beyond Lift and Shift: Align Your Strategy – Adopting analytics across multiple lines of business (fundraising, volunteers, programs, enrollment, or learner success) requires a clear, coordinated strategy and focused investment. trillion to $15.4

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Nonprofit Technology, and more! The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit Management. So don't wait!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

We released our report on the 2012 TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey in September of 2012 and have now had more time to ponder the findings and talk to several of you about what you think of them. Lack of knowledge was cited by 86 percent of the global respondents as either a major or minor barrier. Our Thoughts on This. Or can, anyway.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? TechSoup's NetSquared is the world's largest volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events. We're a global movement with chapters in 24 countries. Well, there are!

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2017

In a recent blog post , in which our nonprofit, TechSoup, advocated for Net Neutrality, there were several responses that have an interestingly identical structure: (a) Government should stay out of the Internet; (b) There are technical issues involved that TechSoup does not understand; and. (c) " This was 1988. There was no web.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

I had the privilege of attending an event for A Billion + Change , a national campaign to mobilize billions of dollars in skills-based and pro bono volunteer services to help build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to effectively meet community needs. And she should know.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? Public ideas about health are changing rapidly as a result of technology, medical research, and preventive and wellness services. These days, purpose is becoming increasingly mainstream.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Those who tuned in to the virtual event were treated to conversations with some incredible headliners, and heard nonprofit customers share their technology impact stories. . Marie is an active volunteer with the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, her daughter’s high school, and board member of SF Basque Cultural Center.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

My feeling is if you’re not keeping up with what’s going on in marketing, then you’re going to be left behind with how quickly new technologies change the way we market as nonprofits,” Murphy said, acknowledging that it’s getting harder and harder to engage with donors and potential donors. Keep up with technology.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The incoming Obama administration is pledging to use some innovative internet strategies to expand citizen access to government information and processes. government CTO, spoke about how DC has created more than 200 data feeds on D.C. A tall order. For example, Vivek Kundra, the Washington, D.C. city issues and indicators.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2013

The Basic Registry of Identified Global Entities (BRIDGE) is a new collaborative project that aims to revolutionize information sharing, in order to better understand the flows of philanthropic dollars and enhance transparency and effectiveness in the global social sector. … VV: Why do we need a new numbering system?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2013

A new set of micro-tasking apps, called MicroMappers, are trying to solve this problem so relief organizations can help volunteers pinpoint exactly where help is needed and identify useful (not to mention valid) social media data. The authors come from varying sectors, including NGOs, government agencies, academia, and business.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Generosity Xchange Nonprofit Marketing Summit Cause Camp TNPA Leadership Summit The Nonprofit Social Media Summit Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) AFP ICON Engage for Good Good Tech Fest Bridge Conference If you’re thinking to yourself “I can’t make all those conferences,” you’re probably right.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2013

This map is one of a series of 80 global maps describing the state of terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats. It is the result of a collaborative data and data visualization project undertaken by the Nature Conservancy scientists, working with governments, scientists and conservation organizations around the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

I delivered a keynote for Social Good Brasil in 2012 and for a conference on volunteering hosted by Fundação Telefônica in 2014. Transmedia storytelling it is the technique of telling a story across multiple online platforms and formats using current digital technologies. This was my third visit to the country.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Nonprofit Technology, and more! It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Governing well is one of the most profound ways to help our communities.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. Open Government Data. 7 Ways Companies Are Using the Government's Open Data. Open Government Data. Data Won the U.S.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and corporations organize events bringing awareness to fundraising and volunteering. The event was hosted by the Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), giving the IT students at the school a chance to hone their professional skills in a real work environment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Note from Beth: My colleague, Daniel Ben-Horin, from TechSoup Global has been in the nonprofit technology for decades. But when he gets excited about activity that could benefit the nonprofit technology sector, I listen. What do you think of the Campus Party model? He has seen it all. billion to date.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

We invited a mix of nonprofit communications and technology speakers to offer their visual communication tips, insights on delivering with mastery, and listening through social media back-channels. Nonprofits Live is produced and hosted by Evonne Heyning for TechSoup as a recurring online series on topics in nonprofit technology.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

It's tough out there everywhere for NGOs and charities to get help with their technology. As an unpaid volunteer, he organizes NetSquared in-person events where people from NGOs from all over the region come to talk shop and help each other. Here in Uganda and Africa in general, governments do not provide for elderly people.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

For the first time in the nation’s history, people came together to fundraise on a global scale. Many times, fundraising and volunteering took on the form of a collaborative effort. The government also became much more involved in social and cultural welfare programs. This gave them greater voice in the government.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

According to our 2012 NGO Global Cloud Survey , collaboration is already one of the top ten current uses for cloud-based software among charities. We work together in grant-funded projects, with teams of volunteers, with public agencies, with other nonprofits. I used it to project manage our recent global NGO cloud survey.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! The hackathon model is ideal for nonprofits and libraries because it brings together motivated volunteers to expedite a project on a limited budget.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2017

We’re likely to see the acceleration of aligning corporate philosophies and sales goals to better meet the needs of underserved populations and to address major global issues, such as noncommunicable diseases, climate change, and poverty. Technology. Here are some predictions for 2017: Profit + Purpose.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 14, 2011

During the month of October, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. Only a handful of the bigger and established NGOs have adopted cloud technologies. NASSCOM Foundation is itself among the earlier adopters of cloud technology. The Long Road To NGO Cloud Adoption.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2010

In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries." We are also engaging with the Government of Iraq through the development of new web portals that will assist with project management and connecting with citizens of the country. Muslim relations.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

We invited a mix of nonprofit communications and technology speakers to offer their visual communication tips, insights on delivering with mastery, and listening through social media back-channels. Nonprofits Live is produced and hosted by Evonne Heyning for TechSoup as a recurring online series on topics in nonprofit technology.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2016

We need the data systems and technology platforms that fuel communication and learning. We need training programs that support the growth of staff and volunteers. Simply importing frameworks or approaches from business or government doesn't work. Others may focus on improvements in technology to increase nonprofit efficacy.

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