Postings will be intermittent until January 4.
AFP IHQ will be closed for the holidays beginning Dec. 23 and will reopen Jan. 3, 2011. The AFP Foundations for Philanthropy will remain open Dec. 23, and also Dec. 27-30. Happy Holidays!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
In 500 Billion Words, a New Window on Culture - NYTimes.com
In 500 Billion Words, a New Window on Culture - NYTimes.com: "The digital storehouse, which comprises words and short phrases as well as a year-by-year count of how often they appear, represents the first time a data set of this magnitude and searching tools are at the disposal of Ph.D.’s, middle school students and anyone else who likes to spend time in front of a small screen. It consists of the 500 billion words contained in books published between 1500 and 2008 in English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese and Russia"
#TECH10 - Association Bisnow - Washington
#TECH10 - Association Bisnow - Washington: "The jobs of those who oversee IT in associations and non-profits has changed dramatically over the years from technical to strategic. Georgetown University Associate Dean of Technology Management Beverly Magda and Association of Fundraising Professionals CIO Prabhash Shrestha l"
Friday, December 10, 2010
No-sweat nonprofit research : Richmond BizSense
No-sweat nonprofit research : Richmond BizSense: "Getting a glimpse at the inner workings of local nonprofits just got easier.
The Community Foundation has launched GiveRichmond.org, an online database that compiles nonprofits’ organizational and financial data to give donors a better idea of where their money is going."
The Community Foundation has launched GiveRichmond.org, an online database that compiles nonprofits’ organizational and financial data to give donors a better idea of where their money is going."
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Salesforce.com Buys Heroku For $212 Million In Cash
Salesforce.com Buys Heroku For $212 Million In Cash: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Monday, December 06, 2010
Search engines steer cash to nonprofits - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Search engines steer cash to nonprofits - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "This holiday season, shoppers can spread cheer to charities by buying Christmas gifts online or surfing the Web to figure out what to buy.
At least 1.5 million people monthly use GoodSearch.com and GoodShop.com — designating money to more than 95,000 nonprofit groups and schools across the nation."
At least 1.5 million people monthly use GoodSearch.com and GoodShop.com — designating money to more than 95,000 nonprofit groups and schools across the nation."
Friday, December 03, 2010
Hollywood's 'Digital Death' Campaign DOA | TheWrap.com
Hollywood's 'Digital Death' Campaign DOA | TheWrap.com: "It appears the organizers of a Hollywood campaign to raise money for AIDS in Africa either overestimated the popularity of the celebrities they used -- or what their fans would be willing to donate to get them back on Facebook and Twitter."
Gowalla Turns the Tables, Integrates With Foursquare
Gowalla Turns the Tables, Integrates With Foursquare: "t is the company’s decision to integrate Gowalla with Foursquare (foursquare), its rival in geolocation, that will capture all of the headlines, though. The Foursquare integration has two key components. First, Gowalla now lets you broadcast your checkins on not only its app, but Twitter (Twitter), Tumblr (Tumblr), Facebook Places and Foursquare as well. Gowalla even lets you earn Foursquare badges and Facebook Deals through the iPhone app. As an added bonus, Gowalla also pulls in Foursquare Tips whenever you check in."
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Jumo Launch Overloads Servers -- InformationWeek
Jumo Launch Overloads Servers -- InformationWeek: "Jumo, a social network that connects charities with donors, was officially launched in beta on Tuesday, but the site founded by Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes didn't open for business smoothly.
The unexpectedly high number of people trying to access the site on its first day caused 'load-related issues' that caused delays for people signing up for the first time or trying to log in. Users also experienced slowdowns once logged in to the site."
The unexpectedly high number of people trying to access the site on its first day caused 'load-related issues' that caused delays for people signing up for the first time or trying to log in. Users also experienced slowdowns once logged in to the site."
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Text-to-donate a huge success
Text-to-donate a huge success: "Misty Harris, Postmedia News � Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010
Text-to-give campaigns are one of the biggest philanthropic success stories of 2010, with mobile relief efforts having raised tens of millions in micro-donations across North America -- more than $750,000 of which came from Canadian phones."
Text-to-give campaigns are one of the biggest philanthropic success stories of 2010, with mobile relief efforts having raised tens of millions in micro-donations across North America -- more than $750,000 of which came from Canadian phones."
Engaging Constituents Using Mobile Technology
Engaging Constituents Using Mobile Technology: "Engaging Constituents Using Mobile Technology
By: Laura S. Quinn
November 30, 2010
This article is courtesy of Idealware, which provides candid information to help nonprofits choose effective software. For more articles and reviews, go to www.idealware.org. This research was funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The findings and conclusions are Idealware's and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the foundation.
The era of phone booths and answering services is gone. Mobile phones are so ubiquitous that a year ago, 88 percent of households had them—and that number's only on the rise."
By: Laura S. Quinn
November 30, 2010
This article is courtesy of Idealware, which provides candid information to help nonprofits choose effective software. For more articles and reviews, go to www.idealware.org. This research was funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The findings and conclusions are Idealware's and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the foundation.
The era of phone booths and answering services is gone. Mobile phones are so ubiquitous that a year ago, 88 percent of households had them—and that number's only on the rise."
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Yale School of Management
Yale School of Management: "Conference to Focus on Philanthropy as Catalyst for Social Change
Posted on: November 29, 2010
The sixth annual Yale School of Management Philanthropy Conference will be held December 3 at the New Haven Lawn Club."
Posted on: November 29, 2010
The sixth annual Yale School of Management Philanthropy Conference will be held December 3 at the New Haven Lawn Club."
Facebook Vet Launches Jumo, a Social Hub for Do-Gooders | Fast Company
Facebook Vet Launches Jumo, a Social Hub for Do-Gooders | Fast Company: "There’s Causecast, Causes, Razoo,” he says, pulling up sites to compare and contrast. “There’s Firstgiving and Justgiving, and they’re all doing great things.” He points to the cacophony of donate buttons and explains where he hopes Jumo will be different. “We’re trying to avoid the classic feeling that a lot of people have when they start talking to a non-profit or NGO,” says Hughes. “I"
Jumo, From a Facebook Founder, to Focus on Charities - NYTimes.com
Jumo, From a Facebook Founder, to Focus on Charities - NYTimes.com: "Chris Hughes, one of the founders of Facebook and the chief digital organizer for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, knows a thing or two about building online communities.
Now he is applying his expertise to a new venture called Jumo, which aims to connect people with nonprofits and charitable organizations.
The site, which is being unveiled on Tuesday, aims to “do what Yelp did for restaurants,” Mr. Hughes said, indexing charities “to help people find and evaluate them.”"
Now he is applying his expertise to a new venture called Jumo, which aims to connect people with nonprofits and charitable organizations.
The site, which is being unveiled on Tuesday, aims to “do what Yelp did for restaurants,” Mr. Hughes said, indexing charities “to help people find and evaluate them.”"
Monday, November 29, 2010
Three new mobile giving platforms launched in one week - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Three new mobile giving platforms launched in one week - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "The launch of the Charities Aid Foundation’s SMS donation service on Monday has been followed by two announcements of new services and best value from new SMS specialists Txtlocal and new app ‘giveonthemobile’."
Saturday, November 27, 2010
The Seven Principles You Need to Know to Build a Great Social Product
The Seven Principles You Need to Know to Build a Great Social Product: "Social products are an interesting bird. For even the most experienced product designer, social products prove an elusive lover. While there are many obvious truths in social products, there are also alot of ways to design them poorly. Especially when you are deep in the moment making pixel-level decisions trying to remember what’s important, things may not be so clear.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | The Philanthrobabble Generator
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | The Philanthrobabble Generator: "Thanks to the Philanthrobabble Generator (PBG), an innovative and impactful component of NPQ’s capacity building toolbox, you will never again have to actually think for yourself when crafting a grant proposal. This is your handy dandy one-stop shop for pre-fab phrases of sectoral jargon in current use. And they sure seem like they should mean something!"
Microsoft Pri0 | Microsoft helping nonprofits solve technology problems with Imagine Cup | Seattle Times Newspaper
Microsoft Pri0 | Microsoft helping nonprofits solve technology problems with Imagine Cup | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Microsoft launched Imagine Cup Solve This on Monday. The Imagine Cup competition brings together student teams from around the world who build software. In the past few years, Microsoft has asked students to build software that helps advance the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals.
The company called Solve This a crowdsourcing solution for technology challenges faced by nonprofits and NGOs, or non-government organizations.
'We often hear from all the NGOs and nonprofits that they would love to have our help in thinking through the application of technology to some of the very challenging issues they’re working on,' said Pamela Passman, corporate vice president for Microsoft corporate affairs. 'What we’ve done with Imagine Cup Solve This is provide a platform for our NGOs and U.N. organizations so they can submit applicat"
The company called Solve This a crowdsourcing solution for technology challenges faced by nonprofits and NGOs, or non-government organizations.
'We often hear from all the NGOs and nonprofits that they would love to have our help in thinking through the application of technology to some of the very challenging issues they’re working on,' said Pamela Passman, corporate vice president for Microsoft corporate affairs. 'What we’ve done with Imagine Cup Solve This is provide a platform for our NGOs and U.N. organizations so they can submit applicat"
Happy Tweetsgiving: Nonprofit taps Twitter for fundraising - OrlandoSentinel.com
Happy Tweetsgiving: Nonprofit taps Twitter for fundraising - OrlandoSentinel.com: "The Twitter message started simple enough two years ago: What are you thankful for? Happy Tweetsgiving!
But it also included a link to a website that told the story of Mama Lucy Kamptoni, a woman building a school in the African nation of Tanzania. The site allowed readers to donate money."
But it also included a link to a website that told the story of Mama Lucy Kamptoni, a woman building a school in the African nation of Tanzania. The site allowed readers to donate money."
Friday, November 19, 2010
Luxury Brands Show Nonprofits How to Strut Their Stuff on Foursquare
Luxury Brands Show Nonprofits How to Strut Their Stuff on Foursquare: "Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo and Oscar de la Renta understand the power of location-based services like Foursquare and can show nonprofits how to maximize geo-location and add some bling to their marketing."
Charities launch online fundraising initiative - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Charities launch online fundraising initiative - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Four large charities have joined together to launch Give Change Make Change, a fundraising scheme which will see online shoppers donate extra pennies to their causes.
Cancer Research UK, WWF, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and the British Red Cross have developed Give Change Make Change, a mechanism which will give internet shoppers the option to round up their bill with the extra cash sent back to the four charities."
Cancer Research UK, WWF, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and the British Red Cross have developed Give Change Make Change, a mechanism which will give internet shoppers the option to round up their bill with the extra cash sent back to the four charities."
Exclusive: Foursquare's New Partnership With PepsiCo Takes Focus Off of Places | Fast Company
Exclusive: Foursquare's New Partnership With PepsiCo Takes Focus Off of Places | Fast Company: "Foursquare has also designed a unique vehicle for check-in rewards that is far less linear and ephemeral than traditional location-based reward programs. Rather than, say, earning a free coffee for becoming 'mayor' of Starbucks (or just giving away 10,000 pairs of free jeans like Facebook and Gap's one-off promo), Foursquare and PepsiCo have tailored rewards to user behavior, irrespective of in-store check-ins. Now, when participating customers earn Foursquare's 'Gym Rat' badge, they might be offered a SoBe Lifewater; or, if you often check in bright and early, Foursquare will recognize you're a morning person, and may offer Tropicana orange juice or Quaker Oats--all specials on PepsiCo products, redeemable at Safeway stores."
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Zynga Will No Longer Take A Cut Of Charitable Donations
Zynga Will No Longer Take A Cut Of Charitable Donations: "For about a year and a half Zynga has experimented with occasionally selling virtual goods for charity. But they’ve been criticized in the past for sometimes keeping up to 50% of the “donation.” Some have criticized Zynga for pulling at people’s heartstrings over issues like the Haiti earthquake, and then keeping part of the money. Much of the criticism was over how the details were messaged. And others have defended the program since at least some money went to good causes"
Online Social Media Campaign e-Book from Network for Good and Zoetica | Case Foundation
Online Social Media Campaign e-Book from Network for Good and Zoetica | Case Foundation: "With the holiday season approaching, we see businesses and organizations launching campaigns daily to take advantage of the spirit of the season. Key components we're seeing are the integration of social media and social good - for example the Gap Gives Back Holiday Campaign on Facebook. There's no doubt some online social good campaigns are more successful than others."
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
AFP Releases Guidance for Members, Chapters on Social Media - About AFP - AFP
AFP Releases Guidance for Members, Chapters on Social Media - About AFP - AFP: "AFP Releases Guidance for Members, Chapters on Social Media
(Nov. 16, 2010) Social media is a fast-moving, fluid environment, with ever-shifting rules and new technology. In order to provide resources and guidance for members and volunteer leaders, and especially to support ethical guidelines that already exist, AFP has developed a working document called Social Media Guidelines: Ethical, Safe and Effective Practical Standards."
(Nov. 16, 2010) Social media is a fast-moving, fluid environment, with ever-shifting rules and new technology. In order to provide resources and guidance for members and volunteer leaders, and especially to support ethical guidelines that already exist, AFP has developed a working document called Social Media Guidelines: Ethical, Safe and Effective Practical Standards."
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
When corporations crowd-source giving, you vote and charities win
When corporations crowd-source giving, you vote and charities win: "Phew! That's a lot of voting, yet it only scratches the surface of this new type of charity, in which companies crowd-source corporate philanthropy. Is this 'American Idol'-ization of charity, whereby we're encouraged to engage with something by casting a vote, a good thing?"
College Football Rivalry Reaches Young Donors Via Technology
College Football Rivalry Reaches Young Donors Via Technology: "Together both schools boast enrollment of fewer than 10,000 students. Thousands of alumni, students and friends of both colleges will visit or watch from locations inside and outside of the country.
Both schools are hoping thousands give online or via text as well. To capitalize on the long-standing rivalry, both schools have created a competition to see who can obtain more donors leading up to and during the game.
'This competition between the two schools is what we call 'strategic philanthropy','"
Both schools are hoping thousands give online or via text as well. To capitalize on the long-standing rivalry, both schools have created a competition to see who can obtain more donors leading up to and during the game.
'This competition between the two schools is what we call 'strategic philanthropy','"
Thursday, November 11, 2010
No Joke? Blekko is 63rd Largest Pure Search Entity in the World #SEWatch
No Joke? Blekko is 63rd Largest Pure Search Entity in the World #SEWatch: "November 11, 2010
No Joke? Blekko is 63rd Largest Pure Search Entity in the World"
No Joke? Blekko is 63rd Largest Pure Search Entity in the World"
Work Smart 2: Improving Your Organization's Social Media Presence | Fast Company
Work Smart 2: Improving Your Organization's Social Media Presence | Fast Company: "Organizations using social media, there's something you must know: getting thousands of Facebook fans or Twitter followers isn't as important as what you do with them. In this week's episode of Work Smart, an important charity in my town asks how they can improve their online presence--especially in social media. I offered a few tips for using outlets like Twitter and Facebook to attract and engage web-savvy donors and volunteers, and then associate editor at Mashable, Jennifer Van Grove, gives her advice."
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Chip and pin to replace charity collection tin - Telegraph
Chip and pin to replace charity collection tin - Telegraph: "Shoppers when paying by card will be given the option of rounding up the cost of their purchases to the nearest pound, and donating the small amount – often just one or two pence – to a good cause.
The technology will be installed into chip and pin card reading machines, and the payment page on internet retailing sites. On the screen, when a shopper is asked to confirm the price, they will be asked if they want to 'round up' the price and donate the spare pennies to the retailer's nominated charity."
The technology will be installed into chip and pin card reading machines, and the payment page on internet retailing sites. On the screen, when a shopper is asked to confirm the price, they will be asked if they want to 'round up' the price and donate the spare pennies to the retailer's nominated charity."
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Rice professor bringing hand-held technology to schools in India | Ultimate West U
Rice professor bringing hand-held technology to schools in India | Ultimate West U: "Krishna Palem, a Rice University professor, is leading an effort on three continents to create a low-cost, electronic version of the hand-held slates that millions of Indian children use in school's today.
Thanks to a partnership between Rice, Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Villages for Development and Learning Foundation (ViDAL), an Indian nonprofit, some of the estimated 100 million Indian children who attend schools without electricity may soon have access to electronic notepads."
Thanks to a partnership between Rice, Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Villages for Development and Learning Foundation (ViDAL), an Indian nonprofit, some of the estimated 100 million Indian children who attend schools without electricity may soon have access to electronic notepads."
Monday, November 08, 2010
Why Facebook Browsing Annihilates Web Browsing | Fast Company
Why Facebook Browsing Annihilates Web Browsing | Fast Company: "* Technology
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Why Facebook Browsing Annihilates Web Browsing
BY Mark KirbySat Nov 6, 2010
This blog is written by a member of our blogging community and expresses that member's views alone.
Recent research suggests that Facebook is overtaking search engines in terms of 'time spent' on the web. Want to see where the trendline is heading? Take a look at young female Facebook users, who spend as much as 5 hours on the site per day—and almost no time on the wider web. You'd better get your brand's Facebook page in order. Here's how and wh"
* Designs
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* Leadership
Magazine Community Jobs
FC Member Blog
Why Facebook Browsing Annihilates Web Browsing
BY Mark KirbySat Nov 6, 2010
This blog is written by a member of our blogging community and expresses that member's views alone.
Recent research suggests that Facebook is overtaking search engines in terms of 'time spent' on the web. Want to see where the trendline is heading? Take a look at young female Facebook users, who spend as much as 5 hours on the site per day—and almost no time on the wider web. You'd better get your brand's Facebook page in order. Here's how and wh"
Friday, November 05, 2010
MerchantCircle.com | Blog
MerchantCircle.com | Blog: "We have some exciting news to share today that we think is going to make the experience on MerchantCircle even more valuable for our users. We’ve reached an agreement with Ask.com to assume control of the RSS reader site Bloglines in order to rejuvenate and integrate it with the MerchantCircle experience."
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Lessons From the It Gets Better Project - Social Good - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Lessons From the It Gets Better Project - Social Good - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "In social media, the most calculated catchphrases can cause barely a ripple while statements made on a whim might captur"
Facebook Deals Service Takes on Foursquare, Groupon - Advertising Age - Digital
Facebook Deals Service Takes on Foursquare, Groupon - Advertising Age - Digital: "SAN FRANCISCO (AdAge.com) -- Facebook has a new offer for users willing to share their locations in status updates: deals from nearby merchants or big-brand marketers such as Starbucks, Gap or McDonald's."
Facebook Deals Service Takes on Foursquare, Groupon - Advertising Age - Digital
Facebook Deals Service Takes on Foursquare, Groupon - Advertising Age - Digital: "SAN FRANCISCO (AdAge.com) -- Facebook has a new offer for users willing to share their locations in status updates: deals from nearby merchants or big-brand marketers such as Starbucks, Gap or McDonald's."
Can your organization take advantage of mobile “impulse philanthropy?” | Mal Warwick's Newsletter
Can your organization take advantage of mobile “impulse philanthropy?” | Mal Warwick's Newsletter: "Can your organization take advantage of mobile “impulse philanthropy?”
by Nick Allen
From Mal Warwick's Newsletter - November 2010
Nearly all our clients are trying to figure out how to use mobile phones for fundraising and cultivation.
Ever since the Red Cross raised $31 million from $10 text-to-give messages to help the suffering in Haiti, nonprofits have been lusting after what Jim Manis, President of the Mobile Giving Foundation, calls “impulse philanthropy.” Others have been worrying that as mobile devices surpass PCs and laptops in a few years as the main Internet access points for most people whether younger donors will adopt this “impulse” giving in place of long-term loyalty to organizations."
by Nick Allen
From Mal Warwick's Newsletter - November 2010
Nearly all our clients are trying to figure out how to use mobile phones for fundraising and cultivation.
Ever since the Red Cross raised $31 million from $10 text-to-give messages to help the suffering in Haiti, nonprofits have been lusting after what Jim Manis, President of the Mobile Giving Foundation, calls “impulse philanthropy.” Others have been worrying that as mobile devices surpass PCs and laptops in a few years as the main Internet access points for most people whether younger donors will adopt this “impulse” giving in place of long-term loyalty to organizations."
2010 Review of Not-For-Profit Accounting Systems — NEWS - The CPA Technology Advisor
2010 Review of Not-For-Profit Accounting Systems — NEWS - The CPA Technology Advisor: "The software needs of the nonprofit organization are vastly different from those implemented by standard organizations. Many nonprofits are funded solely by grants, which require detailed tracking and accountability for every dollar spent. As well, those active in fundraising need a way to record donations, provide receipts and track donors for future fundraising campaigns."
Do Online Causes and Philanthropy Do Any Good? - San Francisco Music - All Shook Down
Do Online Causes and Philanthropy Do Any Good? - San Francisco Music - All Shook Down: "This is partially due to the mere fact that once an org has your information from Facebook Causes or MySpace Impact or Network for Good or what-have-you, then they can market to you directly, thus expanding their lists of potential donors and overall grasp on do-goodery. One recent example comes from my other, less drunk life at Mother Jones, where we raised $1,500 through Spot.us in a matter of days, to finance a reporter's trip to Haiti. All people had to do was fill out a survey, which is, I'm pretty sure, precisely what Martin Luther King envisioned for the future of humanity. Another, far less impressive and impactful Haiti fundraising example comes from The Chronicle of Philanthropy: 'In 48 hours, the American Red Cross raised $3-million for Haiti relief largely with the help of 2.3 million Twitter messages posted by Red Cross supporters.'
According to the 2010 Online Nonprofit Benchmark Study, there has been a 14% growth in online giving overall."
According to the 2010 Online Nonprofit Benchmark Study, there has been a 14% growth in online giving overall."
Chinese Users Flock to Social Nets: 90 Million for Kaixin001, 40 Million for Weibo � TWTRCON
Chinese Users Flock to Social Nets: 90 Million for Kaixin001, 40 Million for Weibo � TWTRCON: "Facebook and Twitter are banned in China, but the country’s home-grown social networks are seeing significant adoption rates among the country’s 420 million netizens, according to this article in The Times of India."
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Pecha Kucha: The F2F Twitter Stream for Events | Engage365
Pecha Kucha: The F2F Twitter Stream for Events | Engage365: "Adrian Segar, author of Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love, said Pecha Kucha, which originated in Japan, consists of several speakers presenting 20 slides for 20 seconds apiece. With presentations no longer than seven minutes each, Pecha Kucha “is really an art form. It is a great way to present cool information with the style and format adapted to the individual presenter,” Segar said."
Bank contest puts good causes in competition | The Columbus Dispatch
Bank contest puts good causes in competition | The Columbus Dispatch: "'Looking at it in a purely positive light, you could say if their business platform can help someone in need, that's worth celebrating,' Doug Kridler, president and CEO of the Columbus Foundation, said of the bank's campaign.
'Is it the best model to identify mostly worthy causes? Maybe not,' said Michael Nilsen, spokesman for the Association of Fundraising Professionals. 'But in the end, it's very much a net positive. The point of raising awareness is a key one.'
The point also is to win customers."
'Is it the best model to identify mostly worthy causes? Maybe not,' said Michael Nilsen, spokesman for the Association of Fundraising Professionals. 'But in the end, it's very much a net positive. The point of raising awareness is a key one.'
The point also is to win customers."
Cloud Basics for Nonprofits and Libraries
Cloud Basics for Nonprofits and Libraries: "Cloud Basics for Nonprofits and Libraries
Considering the cloud? What organizations should know before making the plunge
By: Jim Lynch
November 2, 2010
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Find tools and tips for greening your nonprofit through TechSoup's GreenTech Initiative, where social benefit organizations can share and learn more about technology choices that can help to reduce our overall impact on the environment.
What Is the Cloud?"
Considering the cloud? What organizations should know before making the plunge
By: Jim Lynch
November 2, 2010
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Find tools and tips for greening your nonprofit through TechSoup's GreenTech Initiative, where social benefit organizations can share and learn more about technology choices that can help to reduce our overall impact on the environment.
What Is the Cloud?"
Monday, November 01, 2010
In Charity Donations via Text, an Imperfect System - NYTimes.com
In Charity Donations via Text, an Imperfect System - NYTimes.com: "When nonprofits smell money, they tend to jump on the bandwagon without thinking it through,” said Katrin Verclas, a co-founder of MobileActive, a nonprofit network of people using mobile phones to advance social welfare. “Mobile giving isn’t a magic bullet. It’s just one of many tools nonprofits can use.”
Texted donations currently are limited to $5 and $10 increments and capped by mobile phone companies at five a month from a single phone. Some nonprofits worry that they will cannibalize gifts that might come in larger amounts through more traditional channels like direct mail and online."
Texted donations currently are limited to $5 and $10 increments and capped by mobile phone companies at five a month from a single phone. Some nonprofits worry that they will cannibalize gifts that might come in larger amounts through more traditional channels like direct mail and online."
Ads that let you check in at your favorite billboard - San Jose Mercury News
Ads that let you check in at your favorite billboard - San Jose Mercury News: "Foursquare, a rapidly growing social network, lets people use their mobile phones to announce their location to friends. When they arrive at a restaurant, bar or another site, they 'check in' and can broadcast their whereabouts through other social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.
The Earthjustice campaign appears to be among the first to let people check in at a physical billboard, a tactic that has proved successful for the firm and could be attractive to other advertisers, according to industry analysts and Foursquare executives."
The Earthjustice campaign appears to be among the first to let people check in at a physical billboard, a tactic that has proved successful for the firm and could be attractive to other advertisers, according to industry analysts and Foursquare executives."
Why Evan Williams of Twitter Demoted Himself - NYTimes.com
Why Evan Williams of Twitter Demoted Himself - NYTimes.com: "Yet for all its astonishing growth, Twitter has succeeded in spite of itself — the enviable product of a great idea and lightning-in-a-bottle viral success rather than a disciplined approach to how it’s managed.
Because of that, Twitter is on the cusp of becoming the next big, independent Internet company — or the next start-up to be swallowed whole by a giant like Google or, possibly, the next start-up to run out of steam."
Because of that, Twitter is on the cusp of becoming the next big, independent Internet company — or the next start-up to be swallowed whole by a giant like Google or, possibly, the next start-up to run out of steam."
Friday, October 29, 2010
Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Interesting list and methodology explanation
Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "The Top 20 Nonprofit Groups on Twitter
October 27, 2010, 8:01 pm
By Derek Lieu
Which nonprofits wield the most influence on Twitter?
It’s not one of America’s most established or best-known organizations. It’s Charity: Water, a new global-development group that has 1.3 million followers, far more than any other charitable group we could find."
Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "The Top 20 Nonprofit Groups on Twitter
October 27, 2010, 8:01 pm
By Derek Lieu
Which nonprofits wield the most influence on Twitter?
It’s not one of America’s most established or best-known organizations. It’s Charity: Water, a new global-development group that has 1.3 million followers, far more than any other charitable group we could find."
Glasspockets – Looking Inside Foundations
Glasspockets – Looking Inside Foundations: "The Foundation Center's Grantsfire RSS Feed
This feed displays real-time, raw data reported by foundations that use the Grantsfire 'hGrant' format. Grantsfire facilitates grant reporting for grantmakers and increases the timeliness and accessibility of this information for everyone. Are you a grantmaker that would like to use Grantsfire to share your grant data? Learn more at the Foundation Center's eGrant Reporting Program page."
This feed displays real-time, raw data reported by foundations that use the Grantsfire 'hGrant' format. Grantsfire facilitates grant reporting for grantmakers and increases the timeliness and accessibility of this information for everyone. Are you a grantmaker that would like to use Grantsfire to share your grant data? Learn more at the Foundation Center's eGrant Reporting Program page."
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
What Fundraisers Need From Technology Consultants (and Vice Versa) : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
What Fundraisers Need From Technology Consultants (and Vice Versa) : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "So as a fundraiser, don’t accept a consultant that forces a complete overhaul to the way you’ve always done things. Instead, look for someone willing to implement the new technology in a more organic way. Gensemer offers more things for fundraisers to look for when working with a consultant:"
GuideStar website back under wing of GuideStar International - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
GuideStar website back under wing of GuideStar International - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "GuideStar website back under wing of GuideStar International
Finance | Tania Mason | 22 Oct 2010
Topics: IT strategy and management | Websites
GuideStar International has taken back ownership of the GuideStar UK website following the Directory of Social Change’s decision to place GuideStar Data Services into administration."
Finance | Tania Mason | 22 Oct 2010
Topics: IT strategy and management | Websites
GuideStar International has taken back ownership of the GuideStar UK website following the Directory of Social Change’s decision to place GuideStar Data Services into administration."
Monday, October 25, 2010
Striking the Right Balance With Email Content : Page 1 of 2 : eMarketing & Commerce (eM C)
Striking the Right Balance With Email Content : Page 1 of 2 : eMarketing & Commerce (eM C): "There are four factors to consider when trying to determine your customers’ email content tolerance: brand enthusiasm, message criticality, predictive rendering device and current data. Here are more details about these factors:"
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Dan Zarrella on what makes people share content on Twitter | SmartBlog on Social Media
Dan Zarrella on what makes people share content on Twitter | SmartBlog on Social Media: "Ideas don’t spread because they’re good,” Dan Zarrella told an audience at the recent AMP Summit in Washington DC.
That’s not a popular notion with bloggers and other content producers. If you spend a lot of time polishing your content, it can be hard to accept that those ideas won’t find an audience on their own merits."
That’s not a popular notion with bloggers and other content producers. If you spend a lot of time polishing your content, it can be hard to accept that those ideas won’t find an audience on their own merits."
5 Common Themes in Online Fundraising : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
5 Common Themes in Online Fundraising : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "I was recently honored to help host the ArtezInterAction ConferenceOpens in a new window at the MaRS CentreOpens in a new window in TorontoOpens in a new window. The day centered around looking at all that is happening in the world of technology, including Internet, payment systems, social and mobile media, and how technology affects the way nonprofits fundraise and connect with supporters.
The conference featured an outstanding lineup of thought leaders and practitioners, pioneering the change in technology-driven fundraising. The speakers brought many different perspectives, yet I found it remarkable how so many common threads ran through the numerous sessions.
Here are five popular themes at the conference."
The conference featured an outstanding lineup of thought leaders and practitioners, pioneering the change in technology-driven fundraising. The speakers brought many different perspectives, yet I found it remarkable how so many common threads ran through the numerous sessions.
Here are five popular themes at the conference."
Facebook Charity Application Wins Investors, Grows With Safeway - Bloomberg
Facebook Charity Application Wins Investors, Grows With Safeway - Bloomberg: "Causes, a for-profit company that lets Facebook Inc.’s users give money to charities, raised $9 million in new funding and began selling gift cards in supermarkets as it aims to bring more philanthropy to the Web."
Friday, October 15, 2010
Copyright mark makes it easier to find royalty free works - The Inquirer
Copyright mark makes it easier to find royalty free works - The Inquirer: "Copyright mark makes it easier to find royalty free works
Tries to lower confusion
By Lawrence Latif
Tue Oct 12 2010, 12:41
NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION Creative Commons (CC) has announced its release of the Public Domain Mark (PDM), a way of distinguishing works that are free of known copyright.
CC said the PDM will 'increase the value of the public domain' by making those works that carry it easier to find over the Internet. It is being pitched to academics and artists to show that they are able to freely re-use the material without fear of triggering takedown notices or risking litigation."
Tries to lower confusion
By Lawrence Latif
Tue Oct 12 2010, 12:41
NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION Creative Commons (CC) has announced its release of the Public Domain Mark (PDM), a way of distinguishing works that are free of known copyright.
CC said the PDM will 'increase the value of the public domain' by making those works that carry it easier to find over the Internet. It is being pitched to academics and artists to show that they are able to freely re-use the material without fear of triggering takedown notices or risking litigation."
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
New Resource Promotes Smart, Transparent Giving | Richmond Times-Dispatch
New Resource Promotes Smart, Transparent Giving | Richmond Times-Dispatch: "ncreasingly, technology has become integral to efforts that connect donors with causes they care about and that promote transparency and accountability. This week, the community knowledge resources for the Richmond region exponentially expand with the public launch of GiveRichmond.org.
GiveRichmond is a tool for all of us who want to give back. Spearheaded by The Community Foundation and powered by GuideStar's technology, GiveRichmond is a free resource that invites you to 'Find,' 'Learn,' and 'Give' to the nonprofits in our community. Already, more than 200 charitable organizations are online and we expect to reach 500 by the end of next year."
GiveRichmond is a tool for all of us who want to give back. Spearheaded by The Community Foundation and powered by GuideStar's technology, GiveRichmond is a free resource that invites you to 'Find,' 'Learn,' and 'Give' to the nonprofits in our community. Already, more than 200 charitable organizations are online and we expect to reach 500 by the end of next year."
Is Your Nonprofit a Dabbler in Social Media or an Effective Power User?
Is Your Nonprofit a Dabbler in Social Media or an Effective Power User?: "A recent survey report from Ventureneer and Caliber shows that those nonprofits that invest time, energy and resources into social media become 'power' users and find success in promoting their causes"
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Chase Community Giving Advisory Board Names 17 Additional Charities to Receive Grants - MarketWatch
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Chase Community Giving Advisory Board Names 17 Additional Charities to Receive Grants - MarketWatch: "NEW YORK, Oct 07, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Chase Community Giving Advisory Board today announced a final list of 17 additional small and local charities to share a portion of more than $500,000 in grants, receiving $30,000 each. The Chase Community Giving Advisory Board, a panel of individuals from a diverse range of philanthropic backgrounds, includes Emmy-nominated actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria; NBA Hall of Famer and philanthropist David Robinson; Ben Keesey, Executive Director and CEO of Invisible Children, Inc.; Elliot Schrage, Vice President of Global Communications and Public Policy at Facebook; and JPMorgan Chase Foundation President Kimberly Davis"
Chase Community Giving Advisory Board Names 17 Additional Charities to Receive Grants - MarketWatch: "NEW YORK, Oct 07, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Chase Community Giving Advisory Board today announced a final list of 17 additional small and local charities to share a portion of more than $500,000 in grants, receiving $30,000 each. The Chase Community Giving Advisory Board, a panel of individuals from a diverse range of philanthropic backgrounds, includes Emmy-nominated actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria; NBA Hall of Famer and philanthropist David Robinson; Ben Keesey, Executive Director and CEO of Invisible Children, Inc.; Elliot Schrage, Vice President of Global Communications and Public Policy at Facebook; and JPMorgan Chase Foundation President Kimberly Davis"
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Charity Seeks to Move Beyond Making Loans to Entrepreneurs - Technology - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Charity Seeks to Move Beyond Making Loans to Entrepreneurs - Technology - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Kiva first made its mark by allowing people to make online loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries, but the organization has ambitious plans to move beyond its initial mission.
The organizational structure that Kiva has developed—its technology systems, pool of supporters, and relationships with charities in more than 50 countries—could be deployed easily and efficiently to tackle other social problems, says Premal Shah, the organization’s president"
The organizational structure that Kiva has developed—its technology systems, pool of supporters, and relationships with charities in more than 50 countries—could be deployed easily and efficiently to tackle other social problems, says Premal Shah, the organization’s president"
Mass. nonprofits bring tech to developing countries - Mass High Tech Business News
Mass. nonprofits bring tech to developing countries - Mass High Tech Business News: "Hewens, a former attorney at WilmerHale, has centered an entire organization on that mission. His nonprofit, Smallbean, has delivered solar-powered computer labs and packages of technology — a laptop, solar power, cameras, audiorecording equipment, portable hard drives, coupled with computer education — to villages in Kenya and Tanzania."
Nonprofits use social media as new fundraising tool - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee
Nonprofits use social media as new fundraising tool - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee: "Women Escaping a Violent Environment in Sacramento needed cash, and needed it fast.
So the nonprofit agency, which serves victims of domestic violence, sent out a modern-day SOS.
With a critical program on the chopping block last summer because of the loss of county money, WEAVE enlisted the pro bono help of technology firm Activate Direct, and launched an elaborate e-mail, Facebook and Twitter campaign."
So the nonprofit agency, which serves victims of domestic violence, sent out a modern-day SOS.
With a critical program on the chopping block last summer because of the loss of county money, WEAVE enlisted the pro bono help of technology firm Activate Direct, and launched an elaborate e-mail, Facebook and Twitter campaign."
6 Tips for Keeping Members Engaged in Online Communities – Engage365
6 Tips for Keeping Members Engaged in Online Communities – Engage365: "As the newest community leader here at Engage365, the first thing I was curious to know is what keeps you all engaged in an online community. So I decided to make it the topic of Friday’s Water Cooler Chat, thinking that the answers would not only help me, but would probably be enlightening for members who run their own online communities for events."
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Brooklyn Museum: Community: bloggers@brooklynmuseum � A Response to Rothstein's "From Picassos to Sarcophagi, Guided Along by Phone Apps"
From the Brooklyn Museum folks
Brooklyn Museum: Community: bloggers@brooklynmuseum � A Response to Rothstein's "From Picassos to Sarcophagi, Guided Along by Phone Apps": "Many of you may have seen Edward Rothstein’s assessment of mobile technology in museums, but if you haven’t it is certainly worth a read and a bit of discussion. The article looks at our mobile application along with the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Natural History and Rothstein pretty much dislikes the state of the union across the board."
Brooklyn Museum: Community: bloggers@brooklynmuseum � A Response to Rothstein's "From Picassos to Sarcophagi, Guided Along by Phone Apps": "Many of you may have seen Edward Rothstein’s assessment of mobile technology in museums, but if you haven’t it is certainly worth a read and a bit of discussion. The article looks at our mobile application along with the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Natural History and Rothstein pretty much dislikes the state of the union across the board."
Monday, October 04, 2010
Author Don Tapscott on the growing influence of public participation | Media | The Guardian
Author Don Tapscott on the growing influence of public participation | Media | The Guardian: "Watching television at his Boston home in January this year, Patrick Meier, a director of the crowdsourcing internet platform Ushahidi saw early reports that a devastating earthquake had caused massive damage to Haiti. Within 40 minutes, he was working with a colleague to set up a dedicated Haiti-focused website, and in less than an hour the site was gathering intelligence from people on the ground."
Friday, October 01, 2010
Tweeting Raising Awareness, But Not Direct Dollars - The NonProfit Times Oct 1, 2010
Tweeting Raising Awareness, But Not Direct Dollars - The NonProfit Times Oct 1, 2010: "Tweeting Raising Awareness, But Not Direct Dollars
By Mark Hrywna
Only 3 percent of all Tweets by a sample of nonprofits were dedicated to fundraising or solicitation. Nonprofits are more likely to use social media, such as Twitter and Facebook, to raise awareness, reach out to constituents and promote their events and activities, according to a recent study."
By Mark Hrywna
Only 3 percent of all Tweets by a sample of nonprofits were dedicated to fundraising or solicitation. Nonprofits are more likely to use social media, such as Twitter and Facebook, to raise awareness, reach out to constituents and promote their events and activities, according to a recent study."
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Can True Activism Be Fostered Through Social-Networking Sites? - Give and Take - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Can True Activism Be Fostered Through Social-Networking Sites? - Give and Take - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Dear Malcolm Gladwell: The nonprofit technology world is not very happy with you.
Mr. Gladwell's article in this week's New Yorker magazine, criticizing the hype about social media's ability to stir social movements, is drawing fire from nonprofit technology experts, among others."
Mr. Gladwell's article in this week's New Yorker magazine, criticizing the hype about social media's ability to stir social movements, is drawing fire from nonprofit technology experts, among others."
New ASAE website is live... and it rawks. — SocialFish
New ASAE website is live... and it rawks. — SocialFish: "New ASAE website is live… and it rawks.
by Maddie Grant on September 29, 2010
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We LOVE the new ASAE website!! Such a huge improvement, not least because their active community has been brought to the forefront.
So I thought I’d talk to Amy Hissrich, Director of Knowledge Initiatives at ASAE, and mastermind behind the redesign, and ask her to give us a little “behind the scenes” glimpse into the thinking that went into creating the new site."
by Maddie Grant on September 29, 2010
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We LOVE the new ASAE website!! Such a huge improvement, not least because their active community has been brought to the forefront.
So I thought I’d talk to Amy Hissrich, Director of Knowledge Initiatives at ASAE, and mastermind behind the redesign, and ask her to give us a little “behind the scenes” glimpse into the thinking that went into creating the new site."
Monday, September 27, 2010
Technology for the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector :: Tom says "mergers and alliances" - we say "mashups and interoperability." Let's think of ourselves as interoperable allies.
Technology for the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector :: Tom says "mergers and alliances" - we say "mashups and interoperability." Let's think of ourselves as interoperable allies.: "I recently had a very lively conversation with Tom McLaughlin of the Nonprofit Finance Fund. I would never need an excuse to chat with the guy who said, 'organizational culture eats strategy for breakfast,' but on this occasion, I wanted to brief him about my overall vision for online tools that help nonprofits and philanthropies map capacities and match resources with needs and to show off the working prototype of the Nonprofit Management Resources project."
15 Easy-to-Use Apps for Adding Multimedia to Twitter: Business Collaboration News �
15 Easy-to-Use Apps for Adding Multimedia to Twitter: Business Collaboration News �: "I love Twitter, but one thing I admit can be lacking from the service is that it doesn’t allow for embedded images, audio or video in the Twitter stream; you can only link to them."
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
First Independent aids charity via social media | The Columbian
First Independent aids charity via social media | The Columbian: "The bank’s “Ready to Give” program aims to raise money for five Clark County charities each year by tapping its customers’ Twitter and Facebook networks, in addition to using traditional print and online advertising, said Stacey Graham, chief strategy officer at First Independent Bank. For every dollar raised online, the bank will donate $1, up to $5,000 to each charity or $25,000 total for Evergreen School District Foundation, YWCA Clark County, Innovative Services NW, Columbia Dance and the Clark County Food Bank."
Facebook Co-Founder Is Building a Social Network for Non-Profits [VIDEO]
Facebook Co-Founder Is Building a Social Network for Non-Profits [VIDEO]: "A few hours after (RED) CEO Susan Smith Ellis kicked off the Mashable & 92Y Social Good Summit by saying that she thought someone needed to create a social network specifically for connecting people to non-profit organizations, Facebook Co-founder Chris Hughes took the stage to say he was building it."
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
TED Mobile Review | Android Unknown App - PCWorld
TED Mobile Review | Android Unknown App - PCWorld: "TED Mobile is the mobile app version of the TED Website, allowing you to watch its video content on your smartphone. You may know about the TED conferences (TED stands for 'Technology, Entertainment, and Design'); TED's motto is 'Ideas Worth Sharing,' and the nonprofit group posts videos of speakers whose new ideas are transforming (or may transform) the world."
Monday, September 20, 2010
Charities Go Online for Holiday Giving - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Charities Go Online for Holiday Giving - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Charities Go Online for Holiday Giving
By Peter Panepento
If your organization is planning to incorporate more online fund raising this holiday giving season, you are not alone.
Holly Hall notes in the latest issue of The Chronicle that nonprofit groups are pushing more of their resources into e-mail, social media, and online solicitations as part of their year-end fund-raising mix."
By Peter Panepento
If your organization is planning to incorporate more online fund raising this holiday giving season, you are not alone.
Holly Hall notes in the latest issue of The Chronicle that nonprofit groups are pushing more of their resources into e-mail, social media, and online solicitations as part of their year-end fund-raising mix."
Tech Council launches first social media fundraiser • Business (www.HometownAnnapolis.com - The Capital)
Tech Council launches first social media fundraiser • Business (www.HometownAnnapolis.com - The Capital): "When helping out the homeless, few people put computers and LCD monitors on their list of donations. Two Annapolis nonprofit organizations are doing just that, in just 30 days and using only social media such as e-mail blasts, Facebook and Twitter."
HOW TO: Launch a Broadcast “TV” Channel for Your Nonprofit � Nonprofit Tech 2.0 :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits
HOW TO: Launch a Broadcast “TV” Channel for Your Nonprofit � Nonprofit Tech 2.0 :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits: "The current technology of live-streaming on the Web has been around for a few years, but only recently with the launch of smartphone Apps that convert phones into video cameras and social media integration, has the technology started to reach mass adoption by Web users (its up 600% in the last year!). Very few nonprofits are currently streaming live programs on Web-based TV channels and if there is one thing I have learned in 15 years of online communications for nonprofits, it’s the early adopters that always win big. Start building your channel and live-streaming communities now. Those nonprofits that do will be the best positioned to be successful at Web television."
Thursday, September 16, 2010
What is an Online Content Manager?
What is an Online Content Manager?: "What is an Online Content Manager?
By Marisa Peacock | Published Sep 16, 2010
When it comes to content strategy, no matter how many times we define it, redefine it or outline it, we can mostly agree that it involves applying, creating and writing content to achieve business goals."
By Marisa Peacock | Published Sep 16, 2010
When it comes to content strategy, no matter how many times we define it, redefine it or outline it, we can mostly agree that it involves applying, creating and writing content to achieve business goals."
Lifeplayer, the MP3 Radio for the World's Most Forgotten | Fast Company
Lifeplayer, the MP3 Radio for the World's Most Forgotten | Fast Company: "Lifeplayer, the MP3 Radio for the World's Most Forgotten
BY Jenara NerenbergToday
An alternative to school and formal education, the Lifeplayer could democratize education in Africa."
BY Jenara NerenbergToday
An alternative to school and formal education, the Lifeplayer could democratize education in Africa."
5 Trends Shaping the Future of Social Good
5 Trends Shaping the Future of Social Good: "ocial media has had a profound effect on the way social good organizations approach global problems. From the Red Cross, which used text messages to raise $5 million in relief funds for Haiti, to organizations like micro-lender Kiva, which wouldn’t even exist without the concept of social networking, altruistic organizations and individuals are finding new ways to embrace social media."
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
In Canada, Online Giving Reigns - Press - AFP
In Canada, Online Giving Reigns - Press - AFP: "In Canada, Online Giving Reigns
(Sept. 14, 2010) Online giving has surpassed traditional modes of transacting gifts among all Canadian donors under the age of 65, reports fundraising consultant Penelope Burk from her recent survey of more than 7,000 Canadian donors. However, nonprofits continue to underestimate young donors as a source of significant funds."
(Sept. 14, 2010) Online giving has surpassed traditional modes of transacting gifts among all Canadian donors under the age of 65, reports fundraising consultant Penelope Burk from her recent survey of more than 7,000 Canadian donors. However, nonprofits continue to underestimate young donors as a source of significant funds."
How the New Twitter.com Gives Your Favorite App a Run for Its Money | Fast Company
How the New Twitter.com Gives Your Favorite App a Run for Its Money | Fast Company: "Forget your favorite Twitter app: the newly-redesigned Twitter.com's two panel layout adds rich media, keyboard shortcuts, infinite scrolling, and conversations to what used to be a plain old web site. The redesign's rollout began tonight. Here's a preview of the new features it gives you, in your browser--no app required."
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Opening the Doors to Technology for Older Donors : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
Opening the Doors to Technology for Older Donors : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "As you know, my in-laws and their contemporaries are who many nonprofits have depended upon as their core supporter base for years: older peopleOpens in a new window with a concern for the causes and a little disposable income. The demographic sands are shifting — there will be an increasing number of older donors with more disposable income as the baby boomerOpens in a new window generation matures, and those donors are going to have to use technology to support their nonprofit organizations of choice. With the likely long-term demise of checksOpens in a new window as a method of payment, nonprofits are going to need to make sure their technology is incredibly easy to use so anyone can utilize it."
How Useful is Social Media to Nonprofits?� - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop
How Useful is Social Media to Nonprofits?� - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop: "No matter where you look, social media is on everyone’s radar. The big question nonprofits ask is, how useful is social media? In an attempt to help nonprofits answer that question, Idealware, in partnership with NOI, recently released 'The Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide.'
According to Idealware’s survey of over 750 nonprofit staffers:"
According to Idealware’s survey of over 750 nonprofit staffers:"
Microsoft to Issue Blanket License to NGOs - PCWorld Business Center
Microsoft to Issue Blanket License to NGOs - PCWorld Business Center: "Microsoft will issue a blanket software license to nonprofit groups and journalist groups outside the U.S. after the New York Times reported that Russian police have used software copyright raids to seize computers of activist groups."
New website aims to make register of charities more accessible - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
New website aims to make register of charities more accessible - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "New website aims to make register of charities more accessible
Finance | Gareth Jones | 14 Sep 2010
Topics: Accountability and transparency | Websites
A new website has been launched which is attempting to make the Charity Commission’s register of charities available in a clearer and more accessible way.
OpenCharities has used screen-scraping techniques to extract details of 150,422 charities from the online register, circumnavigating the Commission’s limit of 500 results per search."
Finance | Gareth Jones | 14 Sep 2010
Topics: Accountability and transparency | Websites
A new website has been launched which is attempting to make the Charity Commission’s register of charities available in a clearer and more accessible way.
OpenCharities has used screen-scraping techniques to extract details of 150,422 charities from the online register, circumnavigating the Commission’s limit of 500 results per search."
Monday, September 13, 2010
Nonprofit Blog Exchange
Nonprofit Blog Exchange: "The Nonprofit Blog Exchange has been around for 5 years! It was started in August 2005 on Blogger. This blog/project has grown alot over the 5 years and it was time to move to WordPress.
The new url is http://nonprofitblogexchange.wordpress.com and the new rss feed is http://feeds.feedburner.com/npblogexchange."
The new url is http://nonprofitblogexchange.wordpress.com and the new rss feed is http://feeds.feedburner.com/npblogexchange."
QR Codes: Are You Ready For Paper-Based Hyperlinks?
QR Codes: Are You Ready For Paper-Based Hyperlinks?: "# The Nonprofit Technology Network used QR codes to conduct a scavenger hunt at the recent NTEN conference.
# Google is using QR codes to highlight “Favorite Places” in search results."
# Google is using QR codes to highlight “Favorite Places” in search results."
The Seven Deadly Sins of Social Media | Fast Company
The Seven Deadly Sins of Social Media | Fast Company: "In this excerpt from his new book UnMarketing: Stop Marketing. Start Engaging. author Scott Stratten shows the profane acts users of Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn commit. How many are you guilty of?"
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Gabe Rivera: What I Read | The Atlantic Wire
Gabe Rivera: What I Read | The Atlantic Wire
How do people deal with the torrent of information that rains down on us all? What's the secret to staying on top of the news without surrendering to the chaos of it? In this series, we ask people who seem well-informed to describe their media diets. This contribution is from Gabe Rivera, creator of Techmeme, Memeorandum, and Mediagaze
How do people deal with the torrent of information that rains down on us all? What's the secret to staying on top of the news without surrendering to the chaos of it? In this series, we ask people who seem well-informed to describe their media diets. This contribution is from Gabe Rivera, creator of Techmeme, Memeorandum, and Mediagaze
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Website designed for nonprofits and volunteers in the Jackson area | MLive.com
Website designed for nonprofits and volunteers in the Jackson area | MLive.com: "Jackson County residents now have a new way to find volunteer opportunities and connect with local nonprofits online.
The United Way of Jackson County is the hub for a new virtual volunteer center."
The United Way of Jackson County is the hub for a new virtual volunteer center."
Social Media Are Easier Than You Think - NYTimes.com
Social Media Are Easier Than You Think - NYTimes.com: "Social Media Are Easier Than You Think
By MP MUELLER
With so many new technologies and tools, we business owners often feel as if we’re playing catch-up — as if we don’t even know what we don’t know. In just the last few years, there’s been a land grab by newly minted social media experts staking claim to social media prowess. Last month, the team over at Thought Lead hosted an online meet-up of 60 social media and online marketing experts titled The Influencer Project. The one-hour seminar gave all of the experts 60 seconds to offer their best advice on how companies could increase their influence online. For anyone with attention-deficit impulses (ahem) this was nirvana."
By MP MUELLER
With so many new technologies and tools, we business owners often feel as if we’re playing catch-up — as if we don’t even know what we don’t know. In just the last few years, there’s been a land grab by newly minted social media experts staking claim to social media prowess. Last month, the team over at Thought Lead hosted an online meet-up of 60 social media and online marketing experts titled The Influencer Project. The one-hour seminar gave all of the experts 60 seconds to offer their best advice on how companies could increase their influence online. For anyone with attention-deficit impulses (ahem) this was nirvana."
Focus on Impact, Not Transactions, for Better Donation Pages - Resource Center - AFP
Focus on Impact, Not Transactions, for Better Donation Pages - Resource Center - AFP: "Focus on Impact, Not Transactions, for Better Donation Pages
By Derrick Feldmann
(Sept. 7, 2010) It was only a postcard, but it caught my eye. A direct mail piece from a nonprofit organization, its sharp graphics and design enticed me to read it. Its well-written copy invited me to visit the organization's website to donate. Impressed, I decided to check out the organization."
By Derrick Feldmann
(Sept. 7, 2010) It was only a postcard, but it caught my eye. A direct mail piece from a nonprofit organization, its sharp graphics and design enticed me to read it. Its well-written copy invited me to visit the organization's website to donate. Impressed, I decided to check out the organization."
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Aid groups using cellphones to reach the world's poor
Aid groups using cellphones to reach the world's poor: "The Grameen Foundation, a Washington-based group known for helping women with the smallest of business loans, has two dozen people in a technology lab here developing mobile Internet applications to help spread its microfinance model. It's warning farmers in Uganda about banana crop rot through text messages and collecting data on spreadsheet applications on smartphones."
Fundraisers Can Expand Their Reach to Donors with Mobile Websites, Apps : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
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Fundraisers Can Expand Their Reach to Donors with Mobile Websites, Apps : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "[Editor's note: This article is based on Annette Tonti's session, 'ASPCA, Department of State and the Securities & Exchange Commission: How to Create an Effective Mobile Web Operation,' which she co-presented with Giselle Tsirulnik, senior editor of Mobile Marketer and Mobile Commerce Daily, and Ran Farmer, managing director for North America at Netbiscuits, at the DMA 2010 Nonprofit Mobile Dayheld in New York City Aug. 26.]
In the last few years, cell phones have become full-fledged computers with high-speed Internet connections.�This is great news for nonprofits, as it will change the game for enabling distribution to a whole new, growing audience.�There are approximately 4.6 billion mobile handsets in the world — this compared to only about 1 billion desktop computers.�As mobile data plans become affordable, people are quickly becoming aware of how easy it is to get to a browser and, therefore, the Internet on their mobile phones."
Fundraisers Can Expand Their Reach to Donors with Mobile Websites, Apps : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "[Editor's note: This article is based on Annette Tonti's session, 'ASPCA, Department of State and the Securities & Exchange Commission: How to Create an Effective Mobile Web Operation,' which she co-presented with Giselle Tsirulnik, senior editor of Mobile Marketer and Mobile Commerce Daily, and Ran Farmer, managing director for North America at Netbiscuits, at the DMA 2010 Nonprofit Mobile Dayheld in New York City Aug. 26.]
In the last few years, cell phones have become full-fledged computers with high-speed Internet connections.�This is great news for nonprofits, as it will change the game for enabling distribution to a whole new, growing audience.�There are approximately 4.6 billion mobile handsets in the world — this compared to only about 1 billion desktop computers.�As mobile data plans become affordable, people are quickly becoming aware of how easy it is to get to a browser and, therefore, the Internet on their mobile phones."
Fundraisers Can Expand Their Reach to Donors with Mobile Websites, Apps : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
Fundraisers Can Expand Their Reach to Donors with Mobile Websites, Apps : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "[Editor's note: This article is based on Annette Tonti's session, 'ASPCA, Department of State and the Securities & Exchange Commission: How to Create an Effective Mobile Web Operation,' which she co-presented with Giselle Tsirulnik, senior editor of Mobile Marketer and Mobile Commerce Daily, and Ran Farmer, managing director for North America at Netbiscuits, at the DMA 2010 Nonprofit Mobile Dayheld in New York City Aug. 26.]
In the last few years, cell phones have become full-fledged computers with high-speed Internet connections.�This is great news for nonprofits, as it will change the game for enabling distribution to a whole new, growing audience.�There are approximately 4.6 billion mobile handsets in the world — this compared to only about 1 billion desktop computers.�As mobile data plans become affordable, people are quickly becoming aware of how easy it is to get to a browser and, therefore, the Internet on their mobile phones."
In the last few years, cell phones have become full-fledged computers with high-speed Internet connections.�This is great news for nonprofits, as it will change the game for enabling distribution to a whole new, growing audience.�There are approximately 4.6 billion mobile handsets in the world — this compared to only about 1 billion desktop computers.�As mobile data plans become affordable, people are quickly becoming aware of how easy it is to get to a browser and, therefore, the Internet on their mobile phones."
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Free pizza event today backs charity seeking Pepsi grant
Just one example of how Charities are promoting themselves in Pepsi Refresh.
Free pizza event today backs charity seeking Pepsi grant: "Volunteers will be at Tour de Pizza, 212 37th Ave N., St Petersburg, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today. Anyone who comes in and votes for Hannah's Hope via cell phone or laptop will receive a free slice of pizza, courtesy of owner Matt McClellan.
If Hannah's Hope wins the Pepsi Challenge, the money will fund a clinical trial for treatment for GAN."
Free pizza event today backs charity seeking Pepsi grant: "Volunteers will be at Tour de Pizza, 212 37th Ave N., St Petersburg, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today. Anyone who comes in and votes for Hannah's Hope via cell phone or laptop will receive a free slice of pizza, courtesy of owner Matt McClellan.
If Hannah's Hope wins the Pepsi Challenge, the money will fund a clinical trial for treatment for GAN."
IoF rewrites outdated electronic media code of practice - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
IoF rewrites outdated electronic media code of practice - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "The Institute of Fundraising is forming a working party to revise and expand its electronic media code of practice by summer 2011, ten years after its first draft.
The working party will comprise experienced fundraisers “at the cutting edge of new technology in their areas” and will expand the code to “ensure that it applies to all types of fundraising through electronic media”."
The working party will comprise experienced fundraisers “at the cutting edge of new technology in their areas” and will expand the code to “ensure that it applies to all types of fundraising through electronic media”."
eBay microdonation scheme raises �2.5m so far - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
eBay microdonation scheme raises �2.5m so far - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "eBay’s ‘Give at Checkout’ scheme, which gives buyers the option to add a small charitable donation when making purchases, has raised �2.54m since it was launched in November 2008.
The website has revealed that up to May 2010 the functionality, which allows users to add a donation of �1, �2 or �5 to their order, has benefited 533 charities, 57 of which have received more than �10,000 each."
The website has revealed that up to May 2010 the functionality, which allows users to add a donation of �1, �2 or �5 to their order, has benefited 533 charities, 57 of which have received more than �10,000 each."
Monday, August 30, 2010
Networks direct volunteers to micro gigs
Networks direct volunteers to micro gigs: "hrough its online network, thousands of volunteers used their downtime to sift through media and amateur photographs of the Jan. 12 Haiti earthquake aftermath and compared them with images of missing people. The volunteers helped find 24 missing persons."
How Non-Profits are Exploring Augmented Reality Tech
How Non-Profits are Exploring Augmented Reality Tech: "Augmented reality promises a new level of interaction between people and data. Now, even the newest for-profit applications can turn heads by utilizing this new advanced technology.
The non-profit sector has started to experiment with augmented reality. One of Sunlight Labs’ early entries is their Recovery.gov mashup. Another example is Amsterdam’s Allard Pierson Museum, which highlights virtual reconstructions of Satricum and the Forum Romanum. But while there are early leaders, non-profits generally lag behind in market experimentation."
The non-profit sector has started to experiment with augmented reality. One of Sunlight Labs’ early entries is their Recovery.gov mashup. Another example is Amsterdam’s Allard Pierson Museum, which highlights virtual reconstructions of Satricum and the Forum Romanum. But while there are early leaders, non-profits generally lag behind in market experimentation."
In computers we trust?
In computers we trust?: "It happens all the time. You're feeling good — your funders are onboard; the programs you've been struggling with are finally in place — it seems you've got it under control. But then your colleague's nephew — you know the one, the computer geek everyone refers to as the 'whiz kid'— leaves town for a couple of months. All of a sudden the core of your operations has lost its footing, usurping your sense of confidence along with it."
Thursday, August 26, 2010
FACT Social Justice Challenge (2010) | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org
FACT Social Justice Challenge (2010) | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org: "The French American Charitable Trust (FACT) is pleased to announce the second annual FACT Social Justice Awards.� FACT is committed to addressing the fundamental inequalities and injustices in our society by helping develop and sustain networks of community-based groups in the U.S. and France that educate, organize, and empower people to actively participate in developing public policies that directly affect their lives."
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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massnonprofit.org ::: "ugust 19, 2010 — Given the ever-changing landscape of social media, which includes Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, finding the best form of social media—matched to organizational resources and goals—is vital in connecting with an audience, according to experts at Massachusetts nonprofits."
Monday, August 23, 2010
Blackbaud Social Launches to Help Nonprofits Increase Constituent Engagement through Social Media - MarketWatch
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Blackbaud Social Launches to Help Nonprofits Increase Constituent Engagement through Social Media - MarketWatch: "In partnership with ThePort Network, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will use Blackbaud Social to provide a private online community for its members. Founded in 1960, AFP advances ethical and effective fundraising through its 30,000 members in 213 chapters throughout the world. 'The fundraising profession advances through open communication, networking and the sharing of knowledge, which is why AFP's work with The Port and implementation of Blackbaud Social is so important,' said Kathy Compton, chief marketing officer for AFP. 'This robust social media platform will create an online community where AFP members can easily access new value-added programs, interact with colleagues, and work towards achieving their organizations' philanthropic missions.'"
Blackbaud Social Launches to Help Nonprofits Increase Constituent Engagement through Social Media - MarketWatch: "In partnership with ThePort Network, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will use Blackbaud Social to provide a private online community for its members. Founded in 1960, AFP advances ethical and effective fundraising through its 30,000 members in 213 chapters throughout the world. 'The fundraising profession advances through open communication, networking and the sharing of knowledge, which is why AFP's work with The Port and implementation of Blackbaud Social is so important,' said Kathy Compton, chief marketing officer for AFP. 'This robust social media platform will create an online community where AFP members can easily access new value-added programs, interact with colleagues, and work towards achieving their organizations' philanthropic missions.'"
Monday, August 16, 2010
Starbucks Features a Charity in Its New Digital Network - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Starbucks Features a Charity in Its New Digital Network - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "With free Wi-Fi now available in nearly all Starbucks stores, the coffee chain is opening its own digital channel this fall to give its customers content they can't find anywhere else. It has already joined with Apple's iTunes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo, and Zagat, among others.
The network, called 'My Neighborhood,' features one charity: DonorsChoose.org, a Web site that allows public-school and charter-school teachers to solicit donations online for classroom projects."
The network, called 'My Neighborhood,' features one charity: DonorsChoose.org, a Web site that allows public-school and charter-school teachers to solicit donations online for classroom projects."
Friday, August 13, 2010
Institute of Volunteering Research launches free research database - Third Sector
Institute of Volunteering Research launches free research database - Third Sector: "Institute of Volunteering Research launches free research database
By David Ainsworth, Third Sector Online, 12 August 2010
Evidence Bank, with 200 entries, set up by research arm of Volunteering England"
By David Ainsworth, Third Sector Online, 12 August 2010
Evidence Bank, with 200 entries, set up by research arm of Volunteering England"
Bill Clinton Taps Revamped Causes ‘Birthday Wish’ To Raise Money For Charity
Bill Clinton Taps Revamped Causes ‘Birthday Wish’ To Raise Money For Charity: "Former President Bill Clinton is looking to turn his 64th birthday into an opportunity to counter malnutrition in Colombia, reduce childhood obesity in the US, and improve lives around the world. And to do it, he’s turning to Birthday Wish, a service powered by Causes that makes it easy to ask your friends for charity donations in honor of your big day. Clinton will be sharing his Birthday Wish with his 366,000 Facebook fans, making this the most widely shared wish on the platform to date (and the first time a major celebrity has used it). You can find his Wish here"
Singapore Charity Sector Texting for Transparency | Pro Bono Australia
Singapore Charity Sector Texting for Transparency | Pro Bono Australia: "Singapore's charity regulator has introduced an SMS system to allow the public to check on the bona fides of a charity soliciting donations.
The Commissioner of Charities (COC), Low Puk Yeong recently introduced the system and detailed the service in his annual report to the Singapore Government this week.
Yeong says that to enable the public to continue to donate with confidence, the COC introduced an SMS service to allow members of the public to send a query via text message to check whether an organisation has a permit to solicit donations in public."
The Commissioner of Charities (COC), Low Puk Yeong recently introduced the system and detailed the service in his annual report to the Singapore Government this week.
Yeong says that to enable the public to continue to donate with confidence, the COC introduced an SMS service to allow members of the public to send a query via text message to check whether an organisation has a permit to solicit donations in public."
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Technology for the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector :: How to talk to small nonprofits: A guide for vendors
Technology for the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector :: How to talk to small nonprofits: A guide for vendors: "Perhaps once a month, I find myself at an event in which a technology vendor offers a presentation to a group of nonprofit professionals. I often wish that I could brief the vendors ahead of time about the language and culture of nonprofit organizations! Sometimes the problem is that the vendors use geek speak that means little to non-specialists, but more often it's that they are giving canned speeches and using PowerPoint presentations that have not been tailored to a nonprofit audience."
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Red Cross Survey Finds Social Media Is Key In Emergency Information - News - @ JEMS.com
Red Cross Survey Finds Social Media Is Key In Emergency Information - News - @ JEMS.com: "WASHINGTON, Monday, August 09, 2010 — A new American Red Cross survey shows many web users would turn to social media to seek help for themselves or others during emergencies—and they expect first responders to be listening."
SOCIAL MEDIA MANIA - Association Bisnow - Washington
SOCIAL MEDIA MANIA - Association Bisnow - Washington: "t seems not so long ago that we were all minimizing Facebook and Twitter on our desktops every time the boss walked by. Now, many are expected to be logged in from 9-to-5 (and beyond). Association and non-profit social media managers, users, and lovers came together offline last week at the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network DC's social media conference."
19 Tech Tools for Meeting Planners and Attendees – Engage365
19 Tech Tools for Meeting Planners and Attendees – Engage365: "We are always hearing about Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, but there are many more new technologies that can make our jobs as a meeting professional easier and create unique and engaging experiences for attendees
Here’s the list of my favorite tech tools as shared in my 20 New Tech Tools for Meeting Planners, Attendees and Anyone Who Likes to Connect webinar."
Here’s the list of my favorite tech tools as shared in my 20 New Tech Tools for Meeting Planners, Attendees and Anyone Who Likes to Connect webinar."
Twitter Creator Jack Dorsey on Plane Crashes, the Ghost of Britney Spears, and the Difficulty of Defining Influence | Fast Company
Twitter Creator Jack Dorsey on Plane Crashes, the Ghost of Britney Spears, and the Difficulty of Defining Influence | Fast Company: "When you talk with the tech cognoscenti that you roll with, does the idea of influence and influencers come up?
It definitely comes up. Not so much how to create influence, but how to track it. A lot of technologists are focused on creating platforms for influencers to use. But there is a deep curiosity around how to track and analyze it and get a sense of how it happens and how it happens in real time. And that is really hard to define, as I’m sure you’re discovering. (laughs)"
It definitely comes up. Not so much how to create influence, but how to track it. A lot of technologists are focused on creating platforms for influencers to use. But there is a deep curiosity around how to track and analyze it and get a sense of how it happens and how it happens in real time. And that is really hard to define, as I’m sure you’re discovering. (laughs)"
CharityVillage� Research: Blogging for a cause: 15 extraordinary examples of how nonprofits are using social media to affect change
CharityVillage� Research: Blogging for a cause: 15 extraordinary examples of how nonprofits are using social media to affect change: "Blogging for a cause: 15 extraordinary examples of how nonprofits are using social media to affect change
By Sumac Research
August 9, 2010
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Social networking is becoming increasingly popular for one primary reason: people want to connect. That need to connect has created an explosion in online forms of social media, creating new opportunities for engagement that can be very beneficial to nonprofits. How can your organization take advantage of these social spaces?
Well, here are 15 extraordinary examples of how nonprofits are using social media to engage, inspire, and grow that we think just might inspire you:"
By Sumac Research
August 9, 2010
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Social networking is becoming increasingly popular for one primary reason: people want to connect. That need to connect has created an explosion in online forms of social media, creating new opportunities for engagement that can be very beneficial to nonprofits. How can your organization take advantage of these social spaces?
Well, here are 15 extraordinary examples of how nonprofits are using social media to engage, inspire, and grow that we think just might inspire you:"
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
O2 makes text donations free for charities - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
O2 makes text donations free for charities - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "O2 has become the second mobile operator to pledge to deliver 100 per cent of all text donation value to charities in a move which could signal an industry-wide shift.
Mobile operator O2 announced today that from 1 August this year it will pass on the entire value of text donations made to charities from its customers via the use of short-codes with the prefix ‘70’. It comes just three weeks after Vodafone became the first UK operator to declare that it would pass on the entirety of all donations worth more than £1.
Mobile operator O2 announced today that from 1 August this year it will pass on the entire value of text donations made to charities from its customers via the use of short-codes with the prefix ‘70’. It comes just three weeks after Vodafone became the first UK operator to declare that it would pass on the entirety of all donations worth more than £1.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Cisco, nonprofit launch community network projects in northern Ohio - Computerworld
Cisco, nonprofit launch community network projects in northern Ohio - Computerworld: "n a videoconference and Webcast presentation organized by Cisco, OneCommunity CEO Scot Rourke said the Cisco partnership will allow an expansion of telemedicine programs between hospitals and patients, using a $13 million federal grant, and free public Internet access for job training centers in low-income areas. There will also be programs for refurbishing old computers and training in the use of Webex conferencing to improve interactions between groups, he said."
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tanja Aitamurto: Nonprofits: Open Up Your Data, Become a Platform Organization
Tanja Aitamurto: Nonprofits: Open Up Your Data, Become a Platform Organization: "Traditionally, nonprofits are closed organizations that function as a middleman between donors and beneficiaries. The organizations allocate the funds to the destinations that they decide to, and the donors support the organization, rather than a specific project. The beneficiaries and the donors are at the other ends of the chain - there is hardly any contact between those two ends."
Online Fundraising Best�Practices - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop
Online Fundraising Best�Practices - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop: "Did You Know?
* 300 billion was raised in 2008 (Giving USA);
* $15 billion was raised online in 2008 – a 44% increase over 2007) (Blackbaud);
* $21 million has been raised by Causes since its launch three years ago;
* 30% of online giving happens in December. (2008 donorCentrics Internet Giving Collaborative Benchmarking Analysis);
* The average online gift was $144.72, according to BlackBaud though M&R’s benchmark study noted that the average one time online gift was $81."
* 300 billion was raised in 2008 (Giving USA);
* $15 billion was raised online in 2008 – a 44% increase over 2007) (Blackbaud);
* $21 million has been raised by Causes since its launch three years ago;
* 30% of online giving happens in December. (2008 donorCentrics Internet Giving Collaborative Benchmarking Analysis);
* The average online gift was $144.72, according to BlackBaud though M&R’s benchmark study noted that the average one time online gift was $81."
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massnonprofit.org ::: "Database Available to Help Mass. Nonprofits Build Their Capacity
July 20, 2010 — The Massachusetts Nonprofit Database, an online tool that provides comprehensive information that nonprofits can use to build their capacity, the first of its kind in the state, is now available.
A collaboration of The Boston Foundation and the Urban Institute's National Center for Charitable Statistics, the database is available by clicking here."
July 20, 2010 — The Massachusetts Nonprofit Database, an online tool that provides comprehensive information that nonprofits can use to build their capacity, the first of its kind in the state, is now available.
A collaboration of The Boston Foundation and the Urban Institute's National Center for Charitable Statistics, the database is available by clicking here."
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
BBC News - Making sense of the web during a crisis
BBC News - Making sense of the web during a crisis: "One year on, Mr Gosier and the not-for-profit groups Ushahidi are about to release SwiftRiver, a suite of tools that can intelligently crunch, process, filter, and verify the torrent of real-time news that spills on to the web on a daily basis and peaks during a crisis.
The ultimate goal is to mesh together thousands of pieces of information and spit out a single, unified and useful feed."
The ultimate goal is to mesh together thousands of pieces of information and spit out a single, unified and useful feed."
Where Social Media Meets Strategy - Forbes.com
Where Social Media Meets Strategy - Forbes.com: "Sure, Twitter might have helped millions of victims of natural disasters, from fires to hurricanes to the recent Haiti earthquake, but some executives may ask what that has to do with employees. (Some say that Hurricane Katrina would have ended differently if it hadn't occurred 'BSM' or 'Before Social Media.')"
Friday, July 16, 2010
Who's Your Mayor? Philanthropy Meets Foursquare | Social Enterprise
Who's Your Mayor? Philanthropy Meets Foursquare | Social Enterprise: "Blanketing BART stations in San Francisco since mid-June are public service ads urging passers-by to use their cell phones to 'drill the oil industry.' Another Twitter campaign? Guess again. Think Foursquare, the new mobile social network which a number of nonprofits are using to drum up some money and a crowd of supporters -- online and off."
MySpace Resuscitated With UI and Social Messaging Makeover? | Fast Company
MySpace Resuscitated With UI and Social Messaging Makeover? | Fast Company: "MySpace is still alive, which may not be surprising, but the fact that it's alive and kicking is a bit of a shock: It's due to give a sleek revamp to its hideous profile pages, and has bought Threadbox to rejig its social messaging skills.
The news about a revamp to MySpace's profile pages first came via a tweet from a MySpace executive, but then MySpace confirmed it via a short statement: 'We're testing a new look and feel of our site among users' it noted, adding that clients seemed to like the changes thus far. 'As always, we're interested in hearing feedback from our community as we roll out enhancements to the user experience and look forward to sharing more details with you in the coming weeks' is a much more exciting phrase to read, though, as it points to a more thorough revamp en route."
The news about a revamp to MySpace's profile pages first came via a tweet from a MySpace executive, but then MySpace confirmed it via a short statement: 'We're testing a new look and feel of our site among users' it noted, adding that clients seemed to like the changes thus far. 'As always, we're interested in hearing feedback from our community as we roll out enhancements to the user experience and look forward to sharing more details with you in the coming weeks' is a much more exciting phrase to read, though, as it points to a more thorough revamp en route."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Clarity over control in action: The Red Cross Social Media Handbook — SocialFish
Great Tool from RedCross. Thanks to Social Fish for the Heads up.
Clarity over control in action: The Red Cross Social Media Handbook — SocialFish: "The Red Cross Social Media Handbook (below) is an EXCELLENT slidedeck that the Red Cross uses to educate their stakeholders about their social media policy. It’s long but worth looking though carefully."
Clarity over control in action: The Red Cross Social Media Handbook — SocialFish: "The Red Cross Social Media Handbook (below) is an EXCELLENT slidedeck that the Red Cross uses to educate their stakeholders about their social media policy. It’s long but worth looking though carefully."
Monday, July 12, 2010
Chronicle of Philanthropy asks: Has your fund-raising video raised money? | The Fundermentalist | JTA - Jewish & Israel News
Chronicle of Philanthropy asks: Has your fund-raising video raised money? | The Fundermentalist | JTA - Jewish & Israel News: "Chronicle of Philanthropy asks: Has your fund-raising video raised money?
By Jacob Berkman � July 9, 2010
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Prospecting blog is running a series called “Fund-Raising Videos that Work.'
The Chronicle is asking non-profits to send in their fund-raising videos along with some of the back-stories behind how they came to be, the strategies behind the videos, how much each organization spent on the videos, and how much the videos raised."
By Jacob Berkman � July 9, 2010
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Prospecting blog is running a series called “Fund-Raising Videos that Work.'
The Chronicle is asking non-profits to send in their fund-raising videos along with some of the back-stories behind how they came to be, the strategies behind the videos, how much each organization spent on the videos, and how much the videos raised."
Chronicle of Philanthropy asks: Has your fund-raising video raised money? | The Fundermentalist | JTA - Jewish & Israel News
Chronicle of Philanthropy asks: Has your fund-raising video raised money? | The Fundermentalist | JTA - Jewish & Israel News: "Chronicle of Philanthropy asks: Has your fund-raising video raised money?
By Jacob Berkman � July 9, 2010
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Prospecting blog is running a series called “Fund-Raising Videos that Work.'
The Chronicle is asking non-profits to send in their fund-raising videos along with some of the back-stories behind how they came to be, the strategies behind the videos, how much each organization spent on the videos, and how much the videos raised."
By Jacob Berkman � July 9, 2010
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Prospecting blog is running a series called “Fund-Raising Videos that Work.'
The Chronicle is asking non-profits to send in their fund-raising videos along with some of the back-stories behind how they came to be, the strategies behind the videos, how much each organization spent on the videos, and how much the videos raised."
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Top Five Tools for Listening on the Social�Web - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop
Top Five Tools for Listening on the Social�Web - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop: "f your nonprofit wants to start engaging in online conversations, first you need to start by listening to what people are saying about your organization and the issues you work on. You will want to analyze the competition too. Here are some of my favorite online listening and analytics tools."
Harnessing the Power of Social Media Leaders: MPI’s Social Media Guru Program – Engage365
Harnessing the Power of Social Media Leaders: MPI’s Social Media Guru Program – Engage365: "MPI’s Social Media Guru Search
MPI made their Social Media Guru application available on the WEC Event Page for Social Media. They promoted the offer mainly through Twitter, which makes sense since they were looking for someone who is probably already established and active on social media sites. The application included questions about social media awareness and activities (Twitter, Facebook, blogs, websites, Foursquare, etc.). They asked applicants to describe their levels of participation in and the main use for each outlet. In the end, they chose five people with a wide range of experience and different backgrounds."
MPI made their Social Media Guru application available on the WEC Event Page for Social Media. They promoted the offer mainly through Twitter, which makes sense since they were looking for someone who is probably already established and active on social media sites. The application included questions about social media awareness and activities (Twitter, Facebook, blogs, websites, Foursquare, etc.). They asked applicants to describe their levels of participation in and the main use for each outlet. In the end, they chose five people with a wide range of experience and different backgrounds."
Study: Minorities leading in mobile web usage; helping close digital divide | ZDNet
Study: Minorities leading in mobile web usage; helping close digital divide | ZDNet: "In an interesting look at the usage of mobile web among Americans, a study by the Pew Internet and American Life project (PDF) found that both African-Americans and English-speaking Hispanics are the leading users of the mobile web connection on a phone."
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Staying Engaged With Your Nonprofit Social Media Communities : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
Staying Engaged With Your Nonprofit Social Media Communities : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "Once I got my computer back and stopped twitching, I thought back on why exactly my inability to be as “connected” as I’m accustomed to was so frustrating for me. I realized it was the online communities and supporter relationships I was concerned about damaging. It wasn’t the inconvenience of not being able to perform my normal day-to-day tasks that bothered me (although that was frustrating). I’ve got a system to respond and monitor community discussions and comments regarding organizations I work with down to a science, and I’ve worked hard to make it efficient. Without my tools, my system gets more complicated and speed of response is left wanting."
Saratoga County nonprofits find funds through social networking sites - The Saratogian News: Serving the Saratoga Springs, N.Y. region (Saratogian.com)
Saratoga County nonprofits find funds through social networking sites - The Saratogian News: Serving the Saratoga Springs, N.Y. region (Saratogian.com): "Nonprofit organizations are no exception to the growing use of social networking in the workplace.
The Saratoga Hospital Foundation, for example, started a hospital-wide Twitter feed in February and just joined Facebook."
The Saratoga Hospital Foundation, for example, started a hospital-wide Twitter feed in February and just joined Facebook."
Roundup for June 2010 � Nonprofit Blog Exchange
A variety of material from the Nonprofit Blog Exchange now on Wordpress
Roundup for June 2010 � Nonprofit Blog Exchange: "Roundup for June 2010
June 30, 2010
Website Management
Your website should should be organized to make it easy for visitors to your site to find what they are looking for. Learn about menus, site maps, and search boxes at Your Website Backbone on the blog for Internet & Media Strategies.
Facebook and Twitter
Social Media Case Study: Facebook plus integrated marketing helps raise $950,000 (AH&A’s Industry Voices)"
Roundup for June 2010 � Nonprofit Blog Exchange: "Roundup for June 2010
June 30, 2010
Website Management
Your website should should be organized to make it easy for visitors to your site to find what they are looking for. Learn about menus, site maps, and search boxes at Your Website Backbone on the blog for Internet & Media Strategies.
Facebook and Twitter
Social Media Case Study: Facebook plus integrated marketing helps raise $950,000 (AH&A’s Industry Voices)"
Nonprofit Blogging - Curation Cures Nonprofit Blogging
Nonprofit Blogging - Curation Cures Nonprofit Blogging: "One of the first questions that nonprofits have about setting up a blog for their supporters is: 'What do we write about?'
It's a good question, and many nonprofits never get the answer right. Their blogs turn into self-referencing organizational messages that most people, even their supporters, tune out"
It's a good question, and many nonprofits never get the answer right. Their blogs turn into self-referencing organizational messages that most people, even their supporters, tune out"
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
New Jewish Service Search Engine Launches | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog
New Jewish Service Search Engine Launches | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: "Repair the World, a platform organization dedicated to making service a defining element of Jewish life, learning and leadership, will announce the launch of a national search engine for Jewish volunteer and community service opportunities in conjunction with the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, taking place this Wednesday in New York City."
Monday, June 28, 2010
Cleveland software firm holding 'tech camp' to help nonprofits with websites | cleveland.com
Cleveland software firm holding 'tech camp' to help nonprofits with websites | cleveland.com: "We're inviting a bunch of geeks and people passionate about software development to help do good things for charity,' is how Stahl describes GiveCamp, set for July 16-18.
Keyboards will click continuously during the round-the-clock event, as software developers, designers and database administrators donate their weekend to craft custom software for 15 lucky nonprofits, he said.
Tents and campers will be set up in the parking lot for bleary-eyed programmers and nonprofit leaders who need to catch a nap. 'We'll take turns working on the solutions,' Stahl said. 'We might have a couple developers working on a project, and when they get tired, they'll sleep and somebody will relieve them.'"
Keyboards will click continuously during the round-the-clock event, as software developers, designers and database administrators donate their weekend to craft custom software for 15 lucky nonprofits, he said.
Tents and campers will be set up in the parking lot for bleary-eyed programmers and nonprofit leaders who need to catch a nap. 'We'll take turns working on the solutions,' Stahl said. 'We might have a couple developers working on a project, and when they get tired, they'll sleep and somebody will relieve them.'"
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
LinkedIn Takes Groups To The Next Level With Likes, Follows And More
LinkedIn Takes Groups To The Next Level With Likes, Follows And More: "On the heels of reaching the 70 million member mark, professional social network LinkedIn is adding new functionality to its Groups feature on the site. Launched last August, Groups essentially allows anyone on the network to create an open forum around a specific subject or profession where users can comment and share news and information. Currently there are over 650,000 groups on LinkedIn, with the largest amassing 200,000 members (for an E-Marketing Association)."
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Book Review: The Networked Nonprofit | onPhilanthropy
Book Review: The Networked Nonprofit | onPhilanthropy: "In my consulting work, I meet plenty of nonprofit leaders – development directors, board members, executive directors – who know they want to open their organizations to social media but lack the right blueprint. It’s my job to provide it, of course. But I’ve also felt that a well-organized and compelling guide to networks and the social sector – one that dealt with the art of the possible as well as the theory behind the power of networks – would be incredibly helpful to busy third sector professionals. Now that guide is here."
Monday, June 21, 2010
Beth Kanter: Rethinking Nonprofits in a Networked World
Beth Kanter: Rethinking Nonprofits in a Networked World: "Well known philanthropy blogger Lucy Bernholz has proclaimed the third philanthropy buzz word of year:networked. She says why:"
The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Internet Giving: Great Expectations and Experimentation
The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Internet Giving: Great Expectations and Experimentation: "Among those leading current charges to turn the Internet into a philanthropic gusher by finding even more creative uses for the Web are Howard Bornstein and Paul Weinstein, founders of myphilanthropeida.org and allthis.com, respectively. Weinstein's allthis.com is, according to the Mercury News, 'a kind of eBay for charity.' At allthis.com, benefactors list unusual services for auction, with the proceeds going to the charity of their choice. Bidding opportunities include an offer from comedian Ben Stiller to record your phone's voice mail greeting, to a dinner date with former Playboy model Christina DeRosa."
Cultural Studies - Facebook Bios - Truth or Fiction? - NYTimes.com
Cultural Studies - Facebook Bios - Truth or Fiction? - NYTimes.com: "HOW many times in life must we engage in self-description? Let us count the ways: There’s the anxiety of college applications. The ignominy of Match.com dating. The embroidery of a C.V. sent to prospective employers. And, of course, there is Facebook."
Friday, June 18, 2010
Case Study in Free Agent Fundraising @AbolishCancer � Amy Sample Ward’s Version of NPTech
Case Study in Free Agent Fundraising @AbolishCancer � Amy Sample Ward’s Version of NPTech: "Case Study
I recently connected with Darah Bonham, the driver behind @abolishcancer. A free agent changemaker having success fundraising with Twitter. I want to share that story!"
I recently connected with Darah Bonham, the driver behind @abolishcancer. A free agent changemaker having success fundraising with Twitter. I want to share that story!"
Thursday, June 17, 2010
New Virtual Annual Meeting Experience Provides Easy Access to Education and Resources for Association and Nonprofit Professionals - About Us - ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
New Virtual Annual Meeting Experience Provides Easy Access to Education and Resources for Association and Nonprofit Professionals - About Us - ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership: "New Virtual Annual Meeting Experience Provides Easy Access to Education and Resources for Association and Nonprofit Professionals
June 16, 2010
WASHINGTON—For the first time this year, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership is launching a virtual component for its flagship event, the Annual Meeting & Exposition, held this year in Los Angeles, August 21-24. Attendees will be able to access live on-site presentations and events remotely throughout the duration of the meeting, with a focus on program tracks such as social media, web innovation, marketing, membership, governance and board relations, and leadership."
June 16, 2010
WASHINGTON—For the first time this year, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership is launching a virtual component for its flagship event, the Annual Meeting & Exposition, held this year in Los Angeles, August 21-24. Attendees will be able to access live on-site presentations and events remotely throughout the duration of the meeting, with a focus on program tracks such as social media, web innovation, marketing, membership, governance and board relations, and leadership."
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Inhabiting a Social Media Territory – Engage365
Inhabiting a Social Media Territory – Engage365: "Having a primary channel on the social Web where you focus your existence is often referred to as a social media hub. The idea of a hub is one that anyone can quickly grasp. It is valid from the standpoint of building an effective strategy, yet it is lacking when it comes to the human qualities of your social media networking and marketing."
Monday, June 14, 2010
Atlanta’s ThePort Network raises $2.8M of $4M financing | TechJournal South
Atlanta’s ThePort Network raises $2.8M of $4M financing | TechJournal South: "ATLANTA – ThePort Network, which sells social media solutions to nonprofit organizations, has raised $2.8 million of an equity financing targeted at $4 million, according to a regulatory filing."
Technology seen transforming philanthropy | Philanthropy Journal
Technology seen transforming philanthropy | Philanthropy Journal: "une 2, 2010
Networked digital technologies are transforming philanthropy, making it easier for 'donors and doers' to find, support and work with one another to address social problems, a new monograph says.
But inequities of access and capacity also keep many individuals and institutions from benefiting from information networks, says Disrupting Philanthropy: Technology and the Future of the Social Sector."
Networked digital technologies are transforming philanthropy, making it easier for 'donors and doers' to find, support and work with one another to address social problems, a new monograph says.
But inequities of access and capacity also keep many individuals and institutions from benefiting from information networks, says Disrupting Philanthropy: Technology and the Future of the Social Sector."
Foundation opens volunteerism Web site to nonprofits - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle
Foundation opens volunteerism Web site to nonprofits - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle: "Cape Cod —
Cape Cod Volunteers, a Web site-based service that will link nonprofit agencies with potential volunteers, is open to nonprofits to post their volunteer opportunities. The initiative, a project of the Cape Cod Foundation, plans to open to the public in four to six weeks so that residents and visitors can find volunteer positions."
Cape Cod Volunteers, a Web site-based service that will link nonprofit agencies with potential volunteers, is open to nonprofits to post their volunteer opportunities. The initiative, a project of the Cape Cod Foundation, plans to open to the public in four to six weeks so that residents and visitors can find volunteer positions."
Twitter’s Growth Still Accelerating as It Reaches 125 Million Users - NYTimes.com
Twitter’s Growth Still Accelerating as It Reaches 125 Million Users - NYTimes.com: "Twitter’s growth is still accelerating, as the service has reached 125 million registered users up from 105 million almost two months ago"
Friday, June 11, 2010
Hewlett Foundation | The Philanthropy Blogosphere
Hewlett Foundation | The Philanthropy Blogosphere: "More broadly considered, the episode was another coming-of-age moment in the flourishing philanthropy blogosphere. Once a backwater of the online world where a relatively small number of people interested in philanthropy talked among themselves, these blogs have grown significantly in presence and profile in recent years.
Their writers now routinely receive press credentials to blog at major conferences like the Council on Foundations, their postings are monitored by influential publications like The New York Times, and foundation program officers join in the conversations on the blogs, using them as sounding boards for policy and sources of ideas."
Their writers now routinely receive press credentials to blog at major conferences like the Council on Foundations, their postings are monitored by influential publications like The New York Times, and foundation program officers join in the conversations on the blogs, using them as sounding boards for policy and sources of ideas."
Online Giving Up 14% in 2009, Fund-Raising-Software Firm Finds - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Online Giving Up 14% in 2009, Fund-Raising-Software Firm Finds - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Online Giving Up 14% in 2009, Fund-Raising-Software Firm Finds
Online giving increased 14 percent in 2009, according to the latest index on Web-based fund raising by the software company Convio, which provides fund-raising and other programs to nonprofit clients."
Online giving increased 14 percent in 2009, according to the latest index on Web-based fund raising by the software company Convio, which provides fund-raising and other programs to nonprofit clients."
Direct Mail in a Digital World - Resource Center - AFP
Direct Mail in a Digital World - Resource Center - AFP: "By Jonathon Grapsas
(June 8, 2010) It's easy to get caught up in the digital hype. We're now used to hearing terms like click through's and impressions as frequently as response rates and average gifts.
Surely there's enough data now to finally forego four page letters and move across completely to the online space. Perhaps it's time to acknowledge the direct mail doomsayers are right after all."
(June 8, 2010) It's easy to get caught up in the digital hype. We're now used to hearing terms like click through's and impressions as frequently as response rates and average gifts.
Surely there's enough data now to finally forego four page letters and move across completely to the online space. Perhaps it's time to acknowledge the direct mail doomsayers are right after all."
7 Ways to Use Psychological Influence With Social Media Content – Engage365
7 Ways to Use Psychological Influence With Social Media Content – Engage365: "One of the hallmarks of social media is content: creating it, sharing it and engaging with it.
The best content in social media inspires, informs, educates or entertains (and if you’re really lucky, it does all four!). But how do you create content that goes viral?"
The best content in social media inspires, informs, educates or entertains (and if you’re really lucky, it does all four!). But how do you create content that goes viral?"
Thursday, June 10, 2010
We now resume our regular posting of material
Some of you may have noticed that this blog had temporarily disappeared for a few days. We are delighted to say that we are back. Thanks to all of you for staying with us. Our regular postings will now resume.
Thanks,
AFP Resource Center
Thanks,
AFP Resource Center
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
How to Avoid Social Network Burnout
From Web Worker Daily
How to Avoid Social Network Burnout: "It’s not trending on Twitter just yet, but I’ve noticed recently that a number of individuals I follow are taking breaks from it and other social networks. Some have announced their intentions; others have just gone quiet — and it seems that social network burnout is to blame."
How to Avoid Social Network Burnout: "It’s not trending on Twitter just yet, but I’ve noticed recently that a number of individuals I follow are taking breaks from it and other social networks. Some have announced their intentions; others have just gone quiet — and it seems that social network burnout is to blame."
massnonprofit.org ::
massnonprofit.org ::: "he second annual Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report, released by NTEN, Common Knowledge, and ThePort, was based on an online survey conducted during this past February and March. A total of 1173 respondents representing nonprofits of all sizes and from multiple vertical segments indicated that a growing nonprofit presence on commercial social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, but a decreased usage of private social networks."
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Guest Post: A Social-Media Experiment Raises Big Money for Small Charity - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Guest Post: A Social-Media Experiment Raises Big Money for Small Charity - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Estrella Rosenberg didn't set out to raise money when she began experimenting with the social-networking site Foursquare in April.
Ms. Rosenberg, the founder and director of Big Love Little Hearts and One Hundred Squared, in Chicago, was simply trying to see if the location-based social-networking site could be used to stimulate some conversation about her cause, which focuses on congenital heart defects."
Ms. Rosenberg, the founder and director of Big Love Little Hearts and One Hundred Squared, in Chicago, was simply trying to see if the location-based social-networking site could be used to stimulate some conversation about her cause, which focuses on congenital heart defects."
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Facebook CEO announces revamped privacy settings
Facebook CEO announces revamped privacy settings: "Facebook's founder presented new one-click options Wednesday to help subscribers protect their privacy, responding to a torrent of complaints that it had become far too hard to determine and control levels of protection."
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
UK charity ships Internet cafe in a box | THINQ.co.uk
UK charity ships Internet cafe in a box | THINQ.co.uk: "UK charity Computer Aid International today unveiled a solar-powered Internet caf�in a box, designed to bring the web to remote villagers in Africa.
The box in question is a standard shipping container kitted out with a Pentium 4 PC and enough NComputing netbooks for ten users, all powered by a bank of solar panels on the roof. It's the second such unit the charity has produced, and was shown off in London today before being sent to its eventual destination in Kenya."
The box in question is a standard shipping container kitted out with a Pentium 4 PC and enough NComputing netbooks for ten users, all powered by a bank of solar panels on the roof. It's the second such unit the charity has produced, and was shown off in London today before being sent to its eventual destination in Kenya."
Thursday, May 20, 2010
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Social Network Fundraising Creating Jobs
By Mark Hrywna
Nonprofits that have two or more full-time employees managing online communities have the highest level of satisfaction from social networks, according to a new survey. Those organizations also are more likely to measure return on investment (ROI), describe the investment as “very valuable,” and believe their biggest barrier to doing better is not training or education but more staff."
By Mark Hrywna
Nonprofits that have two or more full-time employees managing online communities have the highest level of satisfaction from social networks, according to a new survey. Those organizations also are more likely to measure return on investment (ROI), describe the investment as “very valuable,” and believe their biggest barrier to doing better is not training or education but more staff."
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