Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

On Wednesday, November 14 Pinterest rolled out business accounts for brands and the best news is that there is a new “Institution/Non-profit” category. Accept the new Terms of Service for brands. Review your new account settings: Related Links: Webinar: Pinterest and Digital Photography for Nonprofit Storytelling.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 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. Some big news this week as President Obama further commits to opening up government data by signing an Executive Order. Open Government Data.

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NTEN

MAY 15, 2014

There have been a tremendous amount of issues and disasters in the news recently, but I want to draw your attention to a critically important story that is developing as you read this: once again, our open Internet is in danger. Why does an open Web matter to your organization?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Each of these auctioneers was selected by the greater fundraising community as they are nominated, vetted and then opened up to nationwide voting to arrive at the finalists. 15) George Franco George Franco (yourgoodnewsauctioneer.com) spent decades in the rough and tumble world of television news as a highly regarded award winning journalist.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source CRMs – people like them? and although the sample sizes were small, and not representative of the nonprofit sector as a whole, the people surveyed seemed to like the open source tools available.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! " The ruling establishes that a search engine such as Google must be regarded as a "data controller" under the data protection laws in those EU countries where it operates. Do you have some NPTech news you’d like to report?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The good news is that there are now unprecedented opportunities to transform the lives of these millions by removing barriers of access to information  —   and this is where you can help. . · It supports domestic human and civil rights laws around access to information and education. · It is politically popular.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Consider this story, which has changed state laws throughout the U.S.: Before MADD, there were little to no legal consequences for driving while intoxicated; her organization transformed American attitudes about drunk driving and successfully fought for stricter laws across the country. Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2010

App Name: NPR News. The ultimate portable NPR experience for your iPhone or iPod Touch, the NPR News App allows you to follow local and national news and listen to your favorite NPR stations wherever you are and whenever you want to. Search 60,000 open volunteer opportunities to find the perfect one for you.

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Achieve

APRIL 2, 2020

Nonprofits must also follow state compensation laws and provide required benefits to their employees. . Changes to the country’s tax system aren’t usually the ground-breaking news that you expect from your local cable news network. . was signed into law on July 1, 2019, and does impact nonprofit organizations.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 24, 2024

per hour, according to a job opening listed on the nonprofit’s website. It was pretty biased and clearly an effort to scare people, though it seemed to have language in it so they weren’t breaking the law. Low pay is part of the problem in her view. and $25.14 That equates to just over $40,000 to $50,000 for a full-time worker.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

The increase in violence and hatred has not only been observed in countries with a history of exclusionary laws but also in France and Germany which saw a 39% increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2021. Most importantly, be open-minded — no one person is the same. In the U.K.,

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

New Beginnings. Our funding announcement opens up a new and exciting chapter for Classy and its stakeholders—not only for our customers with accelerated product development and support, but also for our team and our community. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

The open rate of text messages is over 90 percent, since those who sign up tend to be your most committed supporters, so making the effort to promote your group texting campaign(s) and build your mobile list now could prove to be extremely valuable in years to come as the popularity of group text messaging continues to skyrocket.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Most volunteers don’t know the law exists. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state. Media: If there is any possibility that volunteers will be photographed by a news outlet or by someone on your staff for use in marketing materials, have volunteers sign a media release that covers video and photos.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

This is a huge step forward for ocean conservation and international law. " 1 Comment | by Share Article in Care2 Case Studies , Care2 News Reader Comments (1) Hi, I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. Once again, Care2s members proved that they "make a difference!"

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Knight Foundation has launched a particularly interesting Knight News Challenge this year. The foundation plans to fund 20 plus projects with new ideas on how to increase participation in U.S. Several states have enacted voter suppression laws. I attended a Knight News Challenge kickoff event in San Francisco recently.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2013

From the Harlem Shake to the Rutgers basketball coach abusing his players, hardly a week goes by without some video or news story going viral. My colleagues and I have analyzed thousands of news articles and hundreds of brands , all to understand why some make the most emailed list or get more word of mouth. It’s not luck. A recipe.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Facebook Ad Platform November 13, 2007 It always takes me a bit to digest new Web 2.0 news, so I’m just now blogging about last week’s news that Facebook launched a new ad platform.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

This concept has been pioneered by the Internet Archive with its Open Library can lend a digital copy of a book for a period of time as long as it (or a partner library) owns a physical copy of that book which it holds back from being lent to someone else. He came back the next day and gave me unbelievably positive news. And, the U.S.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Offering the option to donate in-kind resources opens up the opportunity for the entire community to participate in your organization’s mission, regardless of how much money they have. Good places to find this information include press releases, corporate giving web pages, local news, and social media profiles.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For example, if you’re a law firm partnering with an organization that provides support to new immigrants, you might donate pro bono legal services to those who need it or spending time providing education to immigrants looking to take their citizenship tests.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

How many subscribers signed up years ago and haven’t opened your emails in months? Laws such as Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) put specific emphasis on the proof of consent for each contact in your database. You're Collecting Emails From Around The World.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

law that covers this is called the right of publicity. The following rules of thumb are abstracted from Bryan Carson's Laws for Using Photos You Take at Your Library. For pictures that you use for current news stories. Newsletters, blog posts, or recent events sections on websites are considered news. The area of U.S.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 5, 2008

Last Christmas at breakfast, rather than under the tree, she presented her two daughters, son in-law and three grandchildren with a set of different colored nesting boxes, the kind that, when empty, fit inside each other. The family opened the boxes in order, by size. The next largest box was opened by the 2nd oldest grandchild.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

This site is an open space for those in the international development community who want to honestly and publicly share their failures. .&# – Benjamin Disraeli Human and economic development are complex. Progress requires testing, trialing and constant iteration – in short, many failures. It is a conversation and it is an archive.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2016

This kind of content gets shared and spreads the word, and it keeps people opening your emails, and even looking forward to them. Join the open source culture. The great news is that you don't need to. Make your organization's blog a true resource for anyone interested in the issue.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2013

Individual data points begin morphing into larger concepts like, say, The Law of Large Numbers. I would even go so far as to call the Law of Large Numbers awesome! Really interesting. Even more importantly, the data become meaningful. Now we’re talking sexy. See for yourself: OK. So, formulas aren’t sexy either.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2012

For-Profit with a Social Overlay: Under this classification we have the for-profit organizations that by law or by definition are expected to work for the common good. Different from for-profit structures, these organizations are required by law to have a social mission, which potentially can increase public support for their business.

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NTEN

AUGUST 6, 2012

NTEN member and geographic web and mobile software developer Azavea, in collaboration with Temple University's Center for Security and Crime Science, just released ACS Alchemist , an open source tool that makes it easier to access US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) data.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 18, 2011

The news report , strangely, focused on the question of whether the Soumaya Museum is a rich man's indulgence or a truly "worthy" cultural institution. Slim's son-in-law designed the building. Admission is free, and tens of thousands of people have flowed through the museum's doors in the weeks since it opened.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 8, 2012

He has an MBA from [major university] and a law degree from [another major university]. I’ll never be able to prove my premonition aside from the fact that when my friend told me the news, I immediately nearly blew out her eardrum telling her what had happened. He claimed that he had given gave scholarships to [that college].

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

The good news is, you’re a fundraising professional and if anyone can pull it off, it’s you! If you plan on serving alcohol, work to understand federal, state, and local guidelines and be prepared to have signage that indicates your compliance with the laws (for example, “Must be 21 years or older to consume or purchase alcohol.

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Care2

OCTOBER 29, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Prioritize SEO by publishing content on a regular basis to your website, such as a “News” section or blog. Text messages have a 98% open rate , compared to 26% for email, and 4-6% organic reach for most social media. 9) Stay current on online privacy law. 9) Stay current on online privacy law.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Flickr Commons Project: Smithsonian Institution I've been neglecting my Member News roundups, but it's not because I don't care -- it's a combination of you guys all being super active and NTEN being consumed by NTC prep. In other news: Arif Mamdani is the new Executive Director of the Progressive Technology Project.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

SOS Children’s Villages Illinois acquired 75% of their new donors for the entire year with their year-end peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. Other Examples: An Annual Giving Campaign, like National Center for Youth Law did $10k for a new Alzheimer’s research project Raise $25,000 to fill a new school library.

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