Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

The 50 nonprofits listed below are tackling some of the most important economic, social and political issues of our time. And if you are an influencial blogger in your local community, state, or country, may I suggest you create a similar list of nonprofits to follow relevant to your corner of the world.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.

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Local Pledge News Support 102

EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. Key types of advocacy Issue awareness Before organizations can create advocates for their cause, they need to make people aware of the issues they’re trying to solve.

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Advocacy Generation Strategy Awareness 199

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2022

For example, will you (or does your local government) require attendees to be vaccinated or wear masks? . COVID-19 has forced the issue. If weather permits, the ability to host a party outdoors can be an added relief to any reluctant would-be attendees. incorporating a live component ?

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Hosting Benefit Fundraising New York City 314

Forum One

JULY 22, 2021

As Drupal 8 heads towards its end-of-life this November, we are starting to see more government websites on Drupal 9. This means that many government websites have already made the switch to Drupal 9, or are in process. For inspiration, let’s look at a few government websites we have helped successfully move to Drupal 9.

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Drupal Government Websites Module 87

NetWits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

— Maybe you’re satisfied with your communications strategy.Perhaps your nonprofit was recently featured on TV or saluted in the local newspaper. Maybe you just won a prestigious award and issued a press release. The deeper we delve into a game, the better we understand the mechanics governing it. Games are maturing fast.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. What’s the problem? Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend.

Journal 98

Journal Local News Fund 98

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The more I work with boards of directors, the more the topic of board governance versus management comes up. That is, there seems to be an ever-present issue of organizations navigating the very sensitive notion of where board responsibilities end and where the executive director’s duties begin. Like this article? Get another!

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Government Management Arizona Director 91

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 13, 2014

Consider this: when you visit your doctor about a medical issue in the United States, you can be reasonably confident that it won''t shortly be on the front page of the local newspaper. We now understand that corporate collection and government interception of sensitive information is the norm, not the exception.

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Data Empowerment United States Government 176

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 24, 2010

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Ricard Espelt to learn more about the various projects he’s working on in Spain leveraging new technologies for public engagement, government transparency and community building. How did your work getting the local council online get started? government. What’s the idea?

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Forum One

MAY 18, 2023

As Drupal 9 heads towards its end-of-life this November, now is the time to start preparing to move your government website to Drupal 10. Many government websites have already made the switch to Drupal 9, in preparation for Drupal 10, or are in-process of upgrading to Drupal 10 now. Many others are planning the move now.

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Drupal Government Websites Module 74

EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. Some have even described it as a grassroots rally on paper.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

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Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Data from our most recent report with Edelman Data and Intelligence highlights what many nonprofit and philanthropic leaders already know to be true: Trust is built from strong relationships, and it thrives on proximity—that is, how closely and directly we’re involved with an issue and work with the people who are affected by it.

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Relationship Public Community Advocacy 111

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Outside of our organizations, we have government institutions, and service providers. We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level. The community, partners, government, are all necessary for really making a change. But, alone, the organization can’t make the change.

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Build Community Technology Org 220

The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Higher education and the media have been hard hit with trust issues. Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. Members are increasingly distrustful of government and jaded about advocacy, leading to less engagement in advocacy and government affairs.

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NTEN

JULY 22, 2021

While many in the digital inclusion sector have been pushing for digital equity for decades, there are others for whom the pandemic brought these issues to light. We saw more organizations and individuals becoming digital equity champions, affirming that we need government support in the sector.

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Digital Utah Literacy Alabama 123

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

is an iOS App that allows users to earn points for doing things like volunteering at local food banks or animal shelters. Points can later be redeemed for deals and free items at local merchants. Local Impact Map :: datamarket.azure.com/application. For example, see the Local Impact Map for TechSoup.org. Government.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

We expect that many of the big issues with the current text will get ironed out this week. After the last WIPO session in November, the World Blind Union convened a group of experts to review the current Treaty draft and make recommendations to the WBU on the most important issues for WBU to work on in this next session.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 24, 2011

I’m sure part of the issue is that society strongly encourages people with LD to stay in the closet about their disability. Right now I’m spending more time on a new project concept at Benetech around helping local government address practical issues around climate change.

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Rhode Island Learning Roles Course 145

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

This set of principles was incorporated in AI’s mandate: the set of rules establishing the organization's goals and action parameters, or what it and its local groups can and cannot do. Is it okay to allow AI members to not belong to a local group? What about people imprisoned solely due to their sexual orientation?

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International Asia Global University 133

Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Federal Government. The federal government has long been committed to helping organizations that provide critical services in areas such as education, health care, and the environment. To help foster these nonprofit initiatives and ensure their success, grants are available from the federal government to support their operations.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

As I noted in the previous post, it's a major part of UK and Scottish government strategy to invest in and expand the social enterprise sector. In the opening session of the conference itself, we heard from representatives of both the UK and Scottish governments. A bit of government here can go a long way.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Armstrong raised an important issue that would affect the business, and as the leader of the corporation…that’s his job. Could he have raised the issue in a way and at a time when the message might have been better received? Did he have the right…the obligation to raise the issue? I believe so. But, did he screw up? ABSOLUTELY!

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Candid

MAY 23, 2024

By supporting legal initiatives like discharge upgrades, veteran treatment courts, and medical-legal partnerships, we can resolve immediate issues and enhance veterans’ access to essential benefits, fostering improved long-term stability,” she said.

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Local Support Community Survey 52

Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality.

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Support Organization Oklahoma Law 112

3rd Sector Labs

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

This is a problem for all industries, but especially for the nonprofit sector, because the private sector and government will typically pay more for the talent. Do you prefer higher upfront costs amortized over a longer period of time (locally installed software) or do you want a relatively fixed budget amount every month (SaaS)? #3

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Organization Software Data Local 130

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

Advocacy sparks public awareness, debate, and progress on the most important issues facing our society and impacting your charity. Those people could be government officials, business leaders, the media, or other leaders in the charitable sector. To make your vision a reality, you must advocate. Leverage social networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

You can collaborate with other nonprofits in your region or in your issue area to investigate whether you can all offer benefits for each other. Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. Is your charity hyper-local or super cozy with a particular industry? Get creative.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. The champions transform local attitudes and behaviors related to nutrition, help foster collaboration, and engage decision-makers.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 14, 2009

An approach that puts social issues foremost; a strategy that delivers better results for far more people. Charity, business, and government, all accomplish great things but have their limitations. And lastly, government. We know that government is rightly tackling many problems for our common good.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This includes AI-driven financial decisions, health-tech solutions based on incomplete data, and the use of digital surveillance against communities that already distrust law enforcement and government agencies. Their participation helps ensure the issues we raise are addressed and not ignored.

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Data Industry Philanthropy Tech 105

sgEngage

MAY 8, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services, the government awarded $726.1 Government grants are often more complex and can take much longer. Government Grants (Federal, State, Local) These grants are funded by different departments within the government. The first stop for government grants is www.Grants.gov.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

That’s why we freely share our expertise with the sector through a variety of channels: Live and on-demand trainings : Learn about a range of topics from starting a nonprofit to proposal writing, management, governance, sustainability, and transparency. foundations have websites.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

" The US will use Twitter and Facebook to issue terror alerts – "The U.S. government is working on a new warning system to replace their oft criticized five-color coded terror index, and according to a new document obtained by The Associated Press, they're turning to Facebook and Twitter."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

Last month, during the Nonprofit Technology Conference plenary session on placing little bets and learning from failure , we issued a challenge to 1,000 nonprofits in the audience. The Case Foundation offered to give away a Microsoft Surface and so we issued a call to nonprofits to submit their “Little Bets” stories.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2009

There are two hot issue right now on Craig's social action radar, the new launch of the All For Good website and next weekend's Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp in Berkeley. Our government's public servants have been released to their jobs better. White House blogs, open government initiatives. FDA transparency effort.

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