Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. 17: National Nonprofit Day — #NationalNonprofitDay (Internationally recognized). 21: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Greater Giving

JULY 17, 2023

National Nonprofit Day is observed annually in the United States on August 17th. National Nonprofit Day is an excellent opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness about their missions, engage with their communities, and celebrate the positive impact they make. This special day celebrates the estimated over 1.5

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2017

In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay. 17: National Nonprofit Day — #NationalNonprofitDay (Internationally recognized). 15: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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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. A story on the local NPR station could lead to a national spot. Monitor the national media to hone your eye for what makes compelling stories.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Maybe you just won a prestigious award and issued a press release. The United Nations Foundation made the massive health issue of malaria in Africa accessible with its easy-to-use Nothing But Nets game. And I believe voters would be better educated if we all played American Public Media’s Budget Hero. The cost of entry is low.

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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: . Reach out to the media with a local angle on a national story. Step 2: Write a pitch or a press release.

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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.

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Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2021

We see those feel-good stories about amazing fundraisers on our feeds: “Viral Irish GoFundMe Raises Millions for the Navajo Nation In Act of Generosity That Bridges Historical Debt of Gratitude ”. In the case of the above grassroots fundraiser, lots of international press easily verified the fund’s legitimacy.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

This is an immense victory for fair use as the basis of a balanced intellectual property system, and we, at Benetech, are delighted by it and by its tremendous positive implications for the public interest. What is this court case and why do we care so much about it? copyright law, also known as the Chafee Amendment.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Our videos enable us to educate the public while entertaining them. The Pay to Play schemes are what cause so much breeding, abuse and then abandonment, but the people paying for these photo ops and play sessions don’t know what they are supporting. Have you been able to use these tools to raise money online?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 18, 2006

On Wednesday, May 10, the Guatemalan National Police Archives Project found a bottle filled with petrol in flames on their premises. 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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. Media coverage: The local media can bring in a new wave of support for your organization, so you might try reaching out to the press to cover your fundraiser. How to Keep Up the Momentum. 9) Write compelling fundraiser updates.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 29, 2011

The challenge now is to keep the public engaged as the storm resulted in more chaos than the reports of "missing the bullet" would suggest. More than 65 regularly scheduled blood drives were canceled because of Irene and this means that extra efforts will need to be mounted to sustain the nation''s blood supply. With more than 5.5

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Since its adoption at the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, the Declaration has become a universal standard for the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide. This analysis is now helping to reframe how sexual violence is studied and understood by groups in Colombia and by the United Nations. and the European Union.

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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?

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that some 18 million people will ultimately become affected, including 6.7 Corporations account for 55% of the total dollar value of grants awarded; foundations and public charities 40%; and high-net-worth individuals for 5%. Giving by funder type.

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Candid

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Global Task Force on Pandemic Response — a public-private partnership of major U.S. As the fourth largest nation in the world and the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is a significant market for U.S. Chamber of Commerce press release 08/05/2021. companies organized by the U.S. Task Force on Pandemic Response?mobilizes

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

For the past four years, the StoryCorps National Day of Listening has promoted honoring a loved one through listening to them (and recording that interview) the day after Thanksgiving. booth , the National Day of Listening interviews are no different from the official StoryCorps.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2013

Information found in Form 990s, like other important data collected by governments, could potentially be far more useful if it were not only public but ‘open’ data. With a national movement in the U.S. A single year’s worth of 990s costs over $2,500, arguably to recoup the costs of pressing and mailing all these dics.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Crisis communications is often studied by public relations practitioners but seldom is it used. The Library system was now charged with informing our patrons [and the taxpaying public] how and why this was happening. . Jenifer R Daniels, Communications & Marketing Specialist, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. What we learned .

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Millions of editors on Wikipedia and it’s rise in public use was climbing. On September 11, despite having reunited several families, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children had a list of 1,600 children listed as missing by their parents, or who were seeking their families. Direct Content.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

They collaborated online on the Jive community platform , the recommendations were published in a report , and the results were presented at an October 26 event at the National Press Club. Hope Street Group and team leaders from the pilot project then took their recommendations to Capitol Hill.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

Finally, the public interest is well served by vindicating § 1981’s terms and aims by ensuring racial equality in contracting.” Significant majorities of all Americans believe that an individual’s race should not be a factor in our nation’s public policies.” That is not enough for standing.”

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 6, 2009

The TRC’s final report has been covered extensively in the press. In this blog entry, I talk about how we analyzed the data from the Liberian TRC, some reactions to the TRC’s final report, and offer thoughts looking beyond the current public debate to the broader role and historical value of the TRC’s work.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

“I’m increasingly inclined to think that there should be some regulatory oversight, maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish. The public demands it, and because of it, governments are responding. . We do not know the full power of artificial intelligence (AI) yet.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Press Releases . If you want to reach more people and help promote your brand recognition while positively shaping the public’s perception of you – learning a few key strategies and skills around external nonprofit communication is vital. . There are several forms of external nonprofit communication which include: Website Content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Source: National Geographic ). AI and Libraries: A consortium of 14 public libraries is banding together to look at the potential benefits and risks of AI and public libraries and educate the public. Source: Urban Libraries Council Working Group: Press Release ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Also, those nonprofits that excel today on Facebook and Twitter, like The Humane Society of the United States, National Wildlife Federation and PETA, they all started their social media campaigns on MySpace at a time when only those with a.edu e-mail address could join Facebook. MySpace is not just a community of poor people!

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

We review the flurry of news stories, press releases, and announcements, and we actively search websites to identify and record grantmaking data. Candid’s real-time data is skewed toward large donors from English-speaking nations who publicize their giving. Collecting and using “real-time” data during crises .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2011

Together they will discuss how entrepreneurs, philanthropists, academics, and business leaders can leverage popular media channels, be it games or social media, to address pressing social issues. The winners of the Real-World Games For Change Challenge will present the results of the first public run of their game “ Commons ”.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

According to Independent Sector , the national average value of a volunteer hour is $29.95 National Volunteer Week Even if you HAVE been thanking volunteers well, you have a great opportunity coming up to thank your volunteers. Public or private? Volunteers can Save you money by providing labor so you don’t have to hire staff.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 8, 2018

It's sparked public uproar, legal battles, and nationwide press coverage. It's cracked the crumbling, outdated rules around deaccessioning--and unearthed more serious issues of public trust. Cue public uproar and legal action to block the auction. The issue is violation of public trust. Here's what happened.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2011

The platform war between Facebook and Google + officially launched with a press conference at Facebook announcing the new “awesome&# features including one click skype/Facebook integration for video chat. I asked this on Google+ as a public thread so I could share it more broadly. Simon Laustsen. What a day! What a day!

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 18, 2021

Day, designated as a National Day of Service, I was interviewed by Meghan McCarty Carino for National Public Radio about how organizations have adjusted their MLK Day of Service plans given the pandemic. In anticipation of today, the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Yet, there’s much more to the story.

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

Nonprofits around the globe are using online games not to only educate the public, but to get donations and supporters – and even help find cures for diseases. may prove to be a key resource for solving some of our most pressing real-world problems," according to game designer Jane McGonigal in The Wall Street Journal.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

Starting today and through August 5, 2023, we are making the proposed changes available for public comment. The PCS is meant to reflect the work of the sector; it’s important to us that the sector has a chance to shape it. The post Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

They may wish to build good will with their employees, clients, or the general public. They may need to whitewash their reputation, especially if they’ve recently received negative press. They may be seeking inroads into a particular market, and perhaps your constituents represent that market.

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