NTEN

JUNE 7, 2012

When our editorial committee decided on “Content Curation” as the overall theme of this issue when planning back in 2011, we knew that it would be an important topic for the nonprofit sector, but we didn’t anticipate that, in some ways, 2012 would turn out to be the year of content curation , as Beth Kanter predicted in January.

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Issue Content Case Study Org 78

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Less than stellar board performance might not have been an issue. Don’t muddle trivialities, like how to fill out a reimbursement form, with significant issues like these. Feature new directors prominently throughout your social media platforms and send press releases to their local publications and news outlets.

Mentoring 221

Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

First, you have to have the right story for the right publication. Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News Here are the steps for getting coverage of your organization’s work in newspapers, TV news, and digital publications: . Keep the pitch focused on the issue, not what programs your nonprofit offers to help people.

Story 122

Story News Press Local 122

NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

Indeed it has, and the latest issue could be our best ever. I'm pleased to announce Issue Five of NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders ! NTEN's publication (which was recently honored with a Publishing Trendsetter Award ) is free and hot off the press.

Case Study 78

Case Study Issue Studies Journal 78

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2021

Even so, getting attention from the shrinking, but highly diversified, press pool still takes persistence and creativity. Here are 6 steps to get the press to tell your story: 1. Reporters do not wait at their desks for press releases to arrive. Don’t wait for them to call. Start small. Make your website media-friendly.

Press 67

Press Story Local Blogger 67

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

In December, 2007, this post from the Chronicle of Philanthropy Blog, expanding on a post by Jeff Brooks, creative director at Merkle Direct, on his Donor Power Blog asked: Do most nonprofit organizations do enough to share key information with the public? Is it risky to provide statistics about finances and results on a public Web site?

Public 94

Public Indianapolis Museum Organization 94

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

I worked for the Chalkboard Project fresh out of university, a nonprofit organization founded and fueled by Foundations for a Better Oregon, a coalition of foundations in Oregon focused on collaborating to make a meaningful impact to issues in Oregon – in the case of the Chalkboard Project, that focus was on public education reform.

Oregon 140

Oregon Foundation Ideas Award 140

Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Between 2015 and 2022, education nonprofits consistently received the largest percentage of total grant dollars from institutional grantmakersan average of 27%followed by health (21%) and public benefit organizations (19%). Individual donors often give based on personal experience, emotional connection, or immediate need.

Education 105

Education Trend Share Giving 105

.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

ChatGPT was launched to the public on November 30, 2022. The big guns that are getting all the press are currently power-hungry and prohibitively expensive. There are issues of accuracy. Ethics and legal issues should be of special consideration. There are a host of legal and HR issues that you must anticipate.

Learning 221

Learning Brain Associations Childhood 221

Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2021

Seek independent counsel from an attorney, accountant, or other certified professional on specific issues related to nonprofit financial transparency and accounting. In the case of the above grassroots fundraiser, lots of international press easily verified the fund’s legitimacy. Researched by Nicholas Azulay + Isabelle Brauer.

Public 90

Public Practice Build Donor 90

NTEN

MARCH 12, 2013

One running theme that echoes behind any new technology tool introduced to the public, or new trend identified for nonprofit operations, or new idea brought up by your staff is the concept of “risk and reward.” In the current issue you'll find: " Risks and Rewards for Nonprofit Leaders ," by Akaya Windwood, Rockwood Leadership Institute.

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Issue Chicago Case Study NTEN 59

Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

While it seems that some nonprofits have the luxury of being a household name or are always in the press, this just isn’t the case for the majority of us. Huge organizations have huge teams and designated employees just for nonprofit public relations and outreach, media connections, and communications. Reaching out to press.

Beginner 70

Beginner Attention Public Time 70

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. Crowdfunding helps you raise money for issues that are central to your organization and offset any costs not covered by your budget or other fundraising efforts. How to Keep Up the Momentum.

Guide 252

Guide Organization Campaign Social Media 252

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2013

” By using twitter, the ACLU-NJ’s is not just sharing what ate for breakfast, Udi provides quotes on his organization’s most important cases and issues to reporters, in addition to their traditional press release or emailed statement. Stay Focused: Use online visualize tools to mindmap ideas.

Social Media 137

Social Media Leadership Personal Media 137

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. Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend. What’s the problem?

Journal 98

Journal Local News Fund 98

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Ballantyne, who is listed as president on a press release on the organization’s website. Messages requesting comment from the organization as well as its attorney were not returned. One of the named plaintiffs who donated an unspecified amount of money, Nathaniel Ballantyne, shares a last name with Renee A.

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Fund Haiti Miami United States 137

Candid

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This shift may reflect changing priorities or an increased focus on other pressing issues like public health and social services. At the same time, the data reveals a downward trend in the share of dollars going to education, especially from institutional funders. Cause area determined by recipient NTEE.

America 124

America Causes Fund Giving 124

NetWits

JULY 31, 2008

to monitor and stay in touch with customers to help uncover and resolve their issues. Last month, Comcast received a lot of press when they began monitoring and responding to anyone who tweeted about Comcast on Twitter.com. Customer Service 2.0 So what should your strategy be?

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Service Blackbaud Social Network Twitter 105

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.

Local 102

Local Pledge News Support 102

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

Public voting process. Public’s favorites put to expert judges for final selection. Social media tools allowed for distribution of roles/responsibilities across the community (including garnering press coverage). Collaboration via social media has enabled the program to come together and launch. Embrace storytelling.

Community 207

Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Millions of editors on Wikipedia and it’s rise in public use was climbing. The photo or video taken on a phone and then posted to the web can change the conversation, alert news media to issues or new developments, and change the course of response. There are two types of media we will look at here: direct and indirect content.

Disaster 206

Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

That is exactly what is demanded of nonprofit social sector leaders who are tasked with solving the most intractable social issues of our time. Imagine, for example, if nonprofits could use funding earmarked for housing services to address the underlying issues leading to homelessness, such as substance use or mental health disorders.

Social 78

Social Michigan Washington Press 78

M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

Facing the Problem For so many issues I’ve worked on, the problem is not that we, the advocates, don’t have a solution. Learn the Context To build a relationship with a lawmaker’s office, go in ready to demonstrate that you’ve done your homework by making a customized case for why and how their boss would benefit from supporting your issue.

Campaign 104

Campaign Advocacy Policy Demonstration 104

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Today brings a book that is an indispensable resource for public relations practitioners who want to learn how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of public relations – which has become a far cry from primarily writing press releases and establishing media contacts. I’m expecting a dramatic growth in the industry.

Public 52

Public Change Chapter Reflection 52

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 18, 2006

A volunteer group from the American Statistical Association has provided invaluable guidance on the statistical sampling issues. To date, the history of state violence in Guatemala has been understood primarily through accounts by victims, witnesses, and the press, because these were the main sources of available data.

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Guatemala Statistics National Sample 100

Candid

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Bridging data gaps for humanitarian organizations Following an initial period of user research to identify the most pressing data issues hindering efficient humanitarian response,​​​​ we tackled two key priorities: Metadata prediction. HDIP uses generative AI to streamline data accessibility by predicting metadata.

Adopt 98

Adopt Analysis Data Accessibility 98

Candid

JULY 1, 2021

Last summer , the murder of George Floyd and the global racial justice movement brought issues of racial inequity and injustice to the forefront. Mastercard ) or issuing periodic press releases announcing aggregate funding to groups of nonprofits (e.g., Here are the top three challenges we found: . the NBA Foundation ).

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Pledge Paypal Grant Track 119

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Why have public decision-making? The contention that piracy of movies, music and books is a national security issue that necessitates secrecy is implausible to say the least (but it’s the current Administration excuse). Disability advocates should, at minimum, press for a seat at the ACTA table. Why have a legislature?

Accessibility 100

Accessibility Adobe Copyright eBook 100

M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A recent article by the Associated Press sheds light on a troubling trend: nonprofit organizations, particularly 501(c)(3)s, are becoming increasingly wary of lobbying and advocacy efforts. Change the terms of the debate and change the culture Nonprofits have always played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse and cultural norms.

Advocacy 115

Advocacy Impact Culture Alternative 115

Candid

JUNE 17, 2021

In terms of issue area, giving to public-society benefit organizations saw the largest increase, growing 15.7 Giving USA and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy press release 06/15/2021. Giving by foundations jumped 17 percent (15.6 percent), to an estimated $88.55 billion, while bequests increased 10.3

Giving 115

Giving Indiana Philanthropy PDF 115

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

On January 31st, the social web erupted with status updates, images, and more in response to the Associated Press report that the Susan G. A public thread rather than the private email thread would have been more in keeping with our interest in and value of transparency. 10 Lessons from Community-Driven Organizing. Five hundred people?

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Reflection Doc Lesson Cancer 150

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

The way we engage in public dialogue, coordinate, solve problems—all of it is shifting. " The US will use Twitter and Facebook to issue terror alerts – "The U.S. Rapid advances in digital media and technology are changing how we connect to information and each other. New networks are emerging everywhere.

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Web Disaster Japan Org 114

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Working with trusted community partners with deep history and expertise on grantmaking for racial equity, we responded this month by updating our special issue site on funding for racial equity. We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. .

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Fund Pledge Grant Map 105

Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

In this article, we’ll provide some guidance to those who are ready to move beyond the board statement or public equity pledge to actively and intentionally implement Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) practices and strategies into their consultant search process. . What is your organization’s public reputation around JEDI?

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Consultant Script Evaluation Nonprofit 113

Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Other public information. Candid staff also scan websites, press releases, social media, and news sources for grantmaking information. These searches tend to focus on narrow, high-profile issues, such as Covid-19 or racial equity. In fact, only a small number of grants are web-scraped from other public sources.

Grant 111

Grant Data Pledge Foundation 111

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 29, 2012

I'm focusing on the community response to the prospect of the millage and the way the public debate reflects broader conversations about the public value of the arts. But the arguments trotted out represent how far we have to go in articulating the public value of arts institutions (and helping our supporters speak the same language).

Detroit 49

Detroit Arts Public Support 49

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

That’s why we were excited to participate in the Skoll Foundation’s second annual Skoll Social Entrepreneurs Challenge , a fundraising campaign committed to strengthening the capacity of organizations like ours to accelerate impact on some of the most critical issues of our time. The Challenge ran for six weeks through December 5th.

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Open Source Africa Zimbabwe Malawi 183