Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

For nonprofits that have online stores or receive a percentage of profits from ethical retailers, it could be a banner year for online sales. The profits from the BeadforLife Store go into training and community programs in Uganda and education in North America. promoting human rights. BeadforLife Store. Field Museum Online Store.

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sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

You can run a profit and loss statement in your sleep. But you are tired of the for-profit world. From the goal of your organization to how finances are managed, it’s important to understand how for-profit accounting and nonprofit accounting differ so you can help drive success for your new organization.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

But when it comes to non-profits, what does it take to distinguish themselves among a plethora of charitable organizations? Consider this: what about looking at the standard for-profit business model from a non-profit standpoint? Is one specific mission any more important than another? All good questions to be sure.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Occupations in for-profit companies and in other industries with these same requirements receive higher pay, despite nonprofit human services workers sometimes having a higher level of skill and responsibility.” As the report’s authors noted: “Many of the lowest-paid nonprofit employees are human services workers.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Handing out food to the homeless for a day or attending the completion celebration for a water purification system at a small village overseas can impact a generous donor in a meaningful way that other charities they may contribute to do not. Hands-on participation. Check out our Tech deals on TechSoup !

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It is impossible to imagine community life without not-for-profit organizations. Not-for-profits are our soccer teams and symphonies, hospitals and homeless shelters, foundations, and food banks; they protect our environment and provide education; their work is international and local; and they are where we worship and work.

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VisionLink

APRIL 24, 2010

We have a new White Paper on the Thought Leadership section of our main VisionLink Web Site : Non Profits Sharing Data: Increasing Effectiveness Through Data Exchange As we work with a wide variety of social services, homeless management, elder care, 2-1-1s, disaster relief, volunteer, and donation networks, we often find ourselves at the center of (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Constraints That Nonprofits Face Those who previously worked in the for-profit space often face a rude awakening when they switch to nonprofits. The model isn’t set up to facilitate growth, and profits aren’t the priority — the impact is. Today, Toms donates a third of its profits through cash grants and partnerships with nonprofits.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2015

As any non-profit guru or, for that matter, financial analyst will tell you, the fourth fiscal quarter of any year—October, November and December—is the hottest time for garnering monetary support from your donor base. Non-profit expert John Haydon offers some simple tips to ensure you’re ready for the potential windfall of year-end giving.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 10, 2014

Non-profit gives job opportunities to homeless | kens5.com com San Antonio : DOWNTOWN AUSTIN -- The homeless of Austin have an unexpected advantage during South by Southwest (SXSW) as non-profits help the homeless make the most of music festival by giving them job opportunities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. Matt joined M-Changa in May 2017, the bootstrapped platform has since achieved profitability and seeks to expand beyond Kenya. 78% of donors in Kenya volunteer. 78% attend fundraising events.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes Building a Strong Future: A Step-by-Step Guide to Non-Profit Planning Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges your non-profit faces? Many non-profits struggle without a solid plan in place. So, why do so many non-profits find themselves in hot water? You’re not alone.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Politically, Denver’s local government has championed social causes, including increased gun control, LGBT rights and programs for the homeless. A quality of life that beats Silicon Valley’s. Encouraged by the staggering growth of its local tech industry, Denver has made its commitment to fostering technology innovation clear.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Yet today they face new competition for mindshare, engagement and donations from purposeful for-profit companies. With this in mind, here are a few steps nonprofits can take to stand out among nonprofits and for-profit brands.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The article’s author, Kevin Collier, breaks down the shocking information it contains: It lists students by name and includes entries for their date of birth, race, Social Security number and gender, as well as whether they’re an immigrant, homeless, marked as economically disadvantaged and if they’ve been flagged as potentially dyslexic.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Atul Tandon may have started his career in the for-profit world, but his decision to serve the world’s extreme poor has led to NonProfit PRO recognizing him with 2021’s Lifetime Achievement award.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

As Blackbaud’s 2010 Conference for Non-Profits approaches this October 21-22, 2010 in Washington, DC, I’m working with colleagues to put the finishing touches on my sessions, and one in particular — one of my favorite topics — is simply too much fun to not share here: Targeted Content*. What is Targeted Content? Think about it this way.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 23, 2012

Nonprofits fight poverty, provide great venues for art and music, challenge homelessness, help organize civic life, promote the common good and a host of other functions that puts human community and the common good before profits and a narrow band of investors. They share a mission of community service and benefit.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It shares about veteran mental health challenges, what Project Echelon is, and the impact the non-profit is having on veteran lives. . The non-profit helps veterans find community and healing through exercise and competition, enrolling more than 300 vets and supporting them with more than $70,000 in grants and 3,500 hours of mentoring.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It shares about veteran mental health challenges, what Project Echelon is, and the impact the non-profit is having on veteran lives. . The non-profit helps veterans find community and healing through exercise and competition, enrolling more than 300 vets and supporting them with more than $70,000 in grants and 3,500 hours of mentoring.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

5) The startup that donates clothing to the homeless as you shop. know-how to non-profits and small businesses that need it, but don’t exactly have a huge cashflow. We met the small-but-able team at Knoclothing at New York Tech Day back in April 2013, and we’re still continually impressed.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

Are there actually really any fewer homeless people? But lets not fool ourselves into thinking, without proper evidence, that this is going to be any more effective than lots of old technologies non-profits have been using for years. { Did MoveOn actually manage to help elect someone more progressive? Is the environment any cleaner?

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Tableau

JUNE 25, 2021

Earlier this year, we hosted our first virtual Tableau Foundation Summit to bring together our community of non-profit data leaders. achieve the reality of zero homelessness with their data-driven response. Data-driven insights are crucial tools for improving the world we share. Charting a digital future.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

Unlike for-profit businesses, you are not just selling your potential partners on the numbers and inviting them to make a profit. For example, if you run a homeless shelter, you should mention the number of people who are homeless on any given night in your area. Does your organization provide a meal?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 16, 2018

Donors and communities are announcing big hairy audacious goals – end modern slavery, get to zero chronic and veteran homelessness, increase job opportunities for certain communities by a factor of two – or ten! Collectively, we are getting ambitious about social change. My second example is just a year old.

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Everyaction

MAY 16, 2018

Lack of access to appropriate mental health care carries serious consequences, including increased likelihood of hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and suicide. South End Community Health Center is a non-profit health care organization for residents of the Boston’s South End. s homeless population. Community of Hope.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2013

Two of the most common complaints in the non-profit world: why don’t funders collaborate with each other and why don’t non-profits work together better? The whole speech is 12 minutes, and if you want some tips about reaching millenials I’d advise watching the whole thing [quick tip: animals and homelessness].

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NTEN

OCTOBER 7, 2011

There's the "program" side that wants to tell you all the amazing ways your programs help save homeless pets, feed the hungry, find cures, protect our children, or empower women. Covenant House is the largest privately-funded agency in the Americas providing food, shelter, crisis care, and essential services to homeless and at-risk kids.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2023

A For-Profit Example of Indirect Costs. The simplest way to understand indirect costs is through a for-profit lens. Indirect costs cannot simply be passed onto the consumer like in a for-profit—especially for social services or other organizations where the client is not paying for the service.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Remember the digital period, way back in time, when any tool that someone launched – be it for profit, for a lot of profit, or for compromise – was a tool we felt obligated to register for, create a profile on, and otherwise try to adopt? That was a silly time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2010

I have the honor of collaborating with fellow Zoetica founder, Kami Huyse , on our Society for New Communications Research Fellowship research on the concept of Lethal Generosity - a way that for-profits can leverage social media for social change outcomes. The team uses social media, twitter to initiate community generosity projects.

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Twenty Hats

OCTOBER 19, 2021

I became the volunteer manager at a non-profit, FACETS , that works with people struggling with homelessness and poverty. Suzanne Hough, CVA, is the volunteer manager for FACETS , a nonprofit in Fairfax City that supports people struggling with homelessness and poverty.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Which is why Twestival Local hopes to challenge city organizers with two important questions with their selected cause: (1) What will the not-for-profit do with the funds raised? . 2) In addition to fundraising, what are all the ways your city plans to work with the not-for-profit?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2011

services, has a culture that emphasizes employees' roles in the community and the importance of their involvement in non-profit organizations. ReadyTalk , a provider of audio. conferencing and webinar. It's also a dog friendly office. ReadyTalk's Charitable Contributions Committee played an important role in the fundraising.

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