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Man buys racetrack, ends up launching the Netflix of grassroots motorsports

Ars Technica

In 2019, Garrett Mitchell was already an Internet success. But the YouTuber wanted more financial independence beyond the Google platform and firms willing to sponsor his channel. His YouTube channel, Cleetus McFarland , had over a million followers.

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10 Emerging Trends in Online Communications and Fundraising to Watch in 2018

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet of Things evolve, so must your nonprofit. The webinar was the final webinar in a three-year webinar series sponsored by the Public Interest Registry. The webinar was the final webinar in a three-year webinar series sponsored by the Public Interest Registry. billion by 2020.

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[DATA] 14 Must-Know Stats About How Nonprofits Use Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Open Data Project Sponsors. Open Data Project Language Sponsors. Fueled by a strong passion for the Internet, Heather spends her days (and some nights) helping nonprofits, charities, and NGOs worldwide utilize the internet as a tool for social good. Get started with free fundraising tools. Upgrade as you grow.

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High-speed internet could be coming to Antarctica

The Verge

But despite its central role in Antarctic research, McMurdo is lacking something most scientists working at 21st-century laboratories take for granted: high-speed internet. If this latest effort to modernize Antarctica’s internet is a success, scientists say it would transform both research and daily life on the frozen continent. “It

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How nonprofits can deepen corporate partnerships

Candid

Think beyond traditional volunteering Nearly half (49%) of Civic 50 employees engage in company-sponsored volunteer activities such as employee resource groups and educational initiatives. Or a Fortune 500 company might provide professional development training to your nonprofit staff.

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4 Text Marketing Lessons Nonprofits Can Take from Big Brands

Nonprofit Tech for Good

internet users bought something online each week via a mobile phone. About the Sponsor Qgiv is an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. dollars, more than double the spending done in 2019, and nearly one-third of U.S.

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Blackbaud Headed to SXSWi 2011

NetWits

Frank , does internet marketing and strategy at Blackbaud , blogs at NetWits ThinkTank and guest blogs at Mashable.com , All his efforts are focused on helping non-profits use the Internet for fundraising, marketing, communications and community building. Moderator: Frank Barry – Blackbaud.

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