ProPublica Launches Online Tool to Search Nonprofit Tax Forms - Tax Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: ProPublica Launches Online Tool to Search Nonprofit Tax Forms
By Doug Donovan
The investigative-journalism organization ProPublica started a free online service today for searching the federal tax returns of more than 615,000 nonprofits.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Orphan charity wins social media campaign | Voxy.co.nz
Orphan charity wins social media campaign | Voxy.co.nz: With 24,997 registered charities in New Zealand, one small charity which started in Invercargill in 2004 has surprised large players in the field, as well as New Zealand public by winning first place in a nationwide social media competition, "25 Ways to Say Thanks".
The campaign, launched by Toyota NZ to "give back" after achieving 25 years of market leadership, was a way to say thanks to the charitable sector for their contributions to society. Toyota invited charities to take part, and 515 took up their offer. The prizes were the use of 25 brand new Corollas for three years - each going to the top 25 charities.
The campaign, launched by Toyota NZ to "give back" after achieving 25 years of market leadership, was a way to say thanks to the charitable sector for their contributions to society. Toyota invited charities to take part, and 515 took up their offer. The prizes were the use of 25 brand new Corollas for three years - each going to the top 25 charities.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Eight Crowdfunding Sites For Social Entrepreneurs - Forbes
An article on Crowdfunding from Forbes
Eight Crowdfunding Sites For Social Entrepreneurs - Forbes: Eight Crowdfunding Sites For Social Entrepreneurs
Eight Crowdfunding Sites For Social Entrepreneurs - Forbes: Eight Crowdfunding Sites For Social Entrepreneurs
Top 10 Crowdfunding Sites For Fundraising - Forbes
A Forbes article on Crowdfunding sites.
Top 10 Crowdfunding Sites For Fundraising - Forbes: Top 10 Crowdfunding Sites For Fundraising
Top 10 Crowdfunding Sites For Fundraising - Forbes: Top 10 Crowdfunding Sites For Fundraising
Faces of Change | United Way of Southern Nevada
Faces of Change | United Way of Southern Nevada: What do local celebrities Holly Madison, Clair Sinclair, Taylor Hicks, Frankie Moreno, Murray Sawchuck, Josh Strickland, Carla Pellegrino, Mac King, and Tara Palsha have in common? All of them have shown their support of United Way by participating in the organization’s ‘Be the Face of Change’ campaign.
Celebrities and community members who supported the program uploaded their photos to United Way of Southern Nevada’s Facebook page and saw their photos posted on billboards across the Valley.
Celebrities and community members who supported the program uploaded their photos to United Way of Southern Nevada’s Facebook page and saw their photos posted on billboards across the Valley.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Measuring happiness through Twitter
Measuring happiness through Twitter: The day of the Boston bombings was the world’s saddest in five years—at least according to the “Hedonometer,” a tool designed by mathematicians at the University of Vermont that acts like a mood ring for the Internet.
Sir Stuart: Charity Commission leaders have lost sector's respect
Sir Stuart: Charity Commission leaders have lost sector's respect: NCVO chief executive Sir Stuart Etherington will use a speech today to criticise the leadership of the Charity Commission and warn that it has lost the respect of the sector over the Cup Trust scandal.
And in response to a question from civilsociety.co.uk about whether the regulator can overcome its current problems without a change of leadership, he said: "They have a lot of work to do if they are to regain the trust of the sector."
And in response to a question from civilsociety.co.uk about whether the regulator can overcome its current problems without a change of leadership, he said: "They have a lot of work to do if they are to regain the trust of the sector."
Monday, May 06, 2013
Drew Hendricks: 5 Ways Non-Profits Can Get the Word Out Online
Drew Hendricks: 5 Ways Non-Profits Can Get the Word Out Online: However, many nonprofits are missing the mark and passing up opportunities simply because they don't know any better. Every missed opportunity is a missed grant, long-term donor or in-kind donation. Here are 5 easy ways non-profit can spread the message online.
Rosie Childs: Social Media Allows Charities a Different Type of Story-Telling
Rosie Childs: Social Media Allows Charities a Different Type of Story-Telling: n the aftermath of a double-dip recession which nationally has seen charitable giving down by 20%, charities need to be able to tell the public about the needs of others more than ever. They also need to be able to persuade them that they can and will help. Sadly, this is becoming increasingly difficult.
The Makers of Ushahidi Hope to Kickstart a Backup Communications Server | MIT Technology Review
The Makers of Ushahidi Hope to Kickstart a Backup Communications Server | MIT Technology Review: This Box Keeps Information Flowing During a Crisis
The creators of Ushahidi, a crisis mapping platform, have developed hardware that keeps wireless communication going in the midst of chaos.
The creators of Ushahidi, a crisis mapping platform, have developed hardware that keeps wireless communication going in the midst of chaos.
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