Going digital: what charity leaders can learn from tech startups | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian: "Charities are full of good and bright people with tons of ideas, but when it comes to creating digital products, are they the right people? Probably not.
A series of well documented digital fails, the latest of those being the well meaning but poorly executed Samaritans app, Radar, seem to support this. In 2012 Nesta launched a £17.6m Impact Investment fund and of the seven investments made to date, none have been in charities. Not a single one. While some may argue this is because charities lack money and resources, I am afraid I disagree. "
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Top rated charity opens up its real-time data - Humanosphere
Top rated charity opens up its real-time data - Humanosphere: "The charity that allows people to make a direct donation to a person living in Kenya just got a whole lot more transparent. GiveDirectly unveiled a new website with live data showing how it is performing on a host of measures. It is another step forward for the organization that made a big splash last year when a rigorous study of its work in Kenya showed the impact of giving poor western Kenyans money to spend as they see fit."
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Launched! A new landscape tool to help the sector find out who is doing what | powered by DATA
Launched! A new landscape tool to help the sector find out who is doing what | powered by DATA: "We’re excited to present a new tool that we have built with support from Community Foundations Canada and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. We presented the tool during a session at the CKX summit yesterday, and now we are releasing it as a free publicly available resource."
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How To Donate Bitcoin To Charity And Get A Big Tax Deduction
How To Donate Bitcoin To Charity And Get A Big Tax Deduction: "Along with the growing popularity of Bitcoin, the number of charitable organizations that accept virtual currencies has been growing. At the same time, so has government scrutiny, creating uncertainty about the continuing value of Bitcoin, Ripple, Litecoin, and other, smaller currencies. In March, the Internal Revenue Service issued its long awaited opinion on the taxation of virtual currencies, ruling they should be treated as property, not currency. That creates administrative and paperwork problems for those using Bitcoin, but also allows donors to obtain generous charitable income tax deductions for donating Bitcoin that is worth more than they paid for it, just as they do for giving appreciated stock to charity."
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Accidental Techies: 13 Lessons on Building Your Nonprofit Technology Culture
The usual great read from Peter Campbell
Accidental Techies: 13 Lessons on Building Your Nonprofit Technology Culture: "EXPONENT PARTNERS SERIES: SMART PRACTICES
Is your nonprofit thinking about implementing a large database project like Salesforce? Nonprofit and technology veteran Peter Campbell, CIO at Legal Services Corporation, recently shared his valuable insights on how to prepare your team and culture for long-term success. His organization, the top funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the country, is developing Salesforce as a data warehouse for their grantee information and document management. "
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Accidental Techies: 13 Lessons on Building Your Nonprofit Technology Culture: "EXPONENT PARTNERS SERIES: SMART PRACTICES
Is your nonprofit thinking about implementing a large database project like Salesforce? Nonprofit and technology veteran Peter Campbell, CIO at Legal Services Corporation, recently shared his valuable insights on how to prepare your team and culture for long-term success. His organization, the top funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the country, is developing Salesforce as a data warehouse for their grantee information and document management. "
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Monday, December 22, 2014
Holiday Postings
Posting to the Resource Center blogs will be intermittent during the Holidays.
Holiday Notice: AFP IHQ and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014.
- AFP IHQ will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.
- The AFP Foundation will be open for one day during the holiday week on Dec. 29, 2014, then close again and reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. Gifts can be made at any time online or call Diane LaVigna at (518) 360-4736.
Holiday Notice: AFP IHQ and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014.
- AFP IHQ will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.
- The AFP Foundation will be open for one day during the holiday week on Dec. 29, 2014, then close again and reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. Gifts can be made at any time online or call Diane LaVigna at (518) 360-4736.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
2014 ASAE Technology Conference Sends In the Drones: Associations Now
2014 ASAE Technology Conference Sends In the Drones: Associations Now: "So was the closing general session, which showed off some innovative technologies—some of which may have seemed to lack context in the current association environment. 3D printers? Check. Beacons? Check. Drones? You know it.
The conversation, led by ASAE Chief Information Officer Reggie Henry, CAE, was meant to get people thinking about the possibilities."
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The conversation, led by ASAE Chief Information Officer Reggie Henry, CAE, was meant to get people thinking about the possibilities."
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
Friday, December 12, 2014
Volunteering platform Do-it relaunches
Volunteering platform Do-it relaunches: "Online volunteering platform Do-it has been relaunched today by its new owner, the Do-it Trust, with more emphasis on sharing volunteering opportunities via social media.
Do-it was started by YouthNet in 2001 and was sold to a partnership involving volunteering bodies ivo.org, Believe.In, Blue Dot, Prospectus and Vivo."
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Do-it was started by YouthNet in 2001 and was sold to a partnership involving volunteering bodies ivo.org, Believe.In, Blue Dot, Prospectus and Vivo."
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
#GivingTuesday is over, now what? | Business Doing Good
#GivingTuesday is over, now what? | Business Doing Good: "eep breath. #GivingTuesday is a week behind us – but the glow continues!
What a wonderful day it was — December 2nd — with people around the world showing how much they cared about giving back. They gave money, time, their voices, their all. And I’m proud that the company where I work was a part of that. How much good was done? We’ll actually never know because there’s simply no way to quantify all the good. What we do know is how much was given online that day, processed by Blackbaud, as a proxy for how much giving has increased year over year. "
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What a wonderful day it was — December 2nd — with people around the world showing how much they cared about giving back. They gave money, time, their voices, their all. And I’m proud that the company where I work was a part of that. How much good was done? We’ll actually never know because there’s simply no way to quantify all the good. What we do know is how much was given online that day, processed by Blackbaud, as a proxy for how much giving has increased year over year. "
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Don’t get bogged down in data « Philanthropy North Carolina
Don’t get bogged down in data « Philanthropy North Carolina: "nonprofit and philanthropy professionals love data, maybe too much.
Numbers, used sparingly, can help explain a community need, measure how a charitable program is helping to address it, and show donors and funders the return on their investment in the program.
But while data can be a useful means to the end of fixing problems, many people working in the charitable world seem to let data drive their thinking, decision-making, programs and funding, as well as their appeals to donors."
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Numbers, used sparingly, can help explain a community need, measure how a charitable program is helping to address it, and show donors and funders the return on their investment in the program.
But while data can be a useful means to the end of fixing problems, many people working in the charitable world seem to let data drive their thinking, decision-making, programs and funding, as well as their appeals to donors."
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What #GivingTuesday Makes Possible
What #GivingTuesday Makes Possible: "What does #GivingTuesday make possible?
And what if that potential is far more than just money?
That is a question that Debra Askanase asked a year ago, as she pondered, “Where is the community in GivingTuesday?” This is not surprising if you know Debra, as her website is called Community 2.0, and all her work centers around community engagement."
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And what if that potential is far more than just money?
That is a question that Debra Askanase asked a year ago, as she pondered, “Where is the community in GivingTuesday?” This is not surprising if you know Debra, as her website is called Community 2.0, and all her work centers around community engagement."
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Woulda Coulda Shoulda #GivingTuesday | Nonprofit Marketing | Getting Attention
Woulda Coulda Shoulda #GivingTuesday | Nonprofit Marketing | Getting Attention: "Would you have generated donations your organizations wouldn’t have gotten otherwise if you had participated in this year’s #GivingTuesday? Could you have tried some new strategies this year, like the matching gifts offered in so many #GivingTuesday campaigns? Should you have built an all-org #GivingTuesday giving team to capitalize on the relationships with donors and prospects many of your colleagues already have?"
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Tuesday, December 09, 2014
Why you should be celebrating your fundraisers on social media | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian
Why you should be celebrating your fundraisers on social media | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian: "But vital to any fundraising strategy is saying thank you to donors and supporters who have given to your organisation through time, effort or money. In this article, we’ll highlight one charity – Cystic Fibrosis Ireland – that is successfully using social media throughout the fundraising process, particularly when stewarding the people who donate or fundraise on their behalf."
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Monday, December 08, 2014
Don’t Give Till It Hurts - NYTimes.com
Don’t Give Till It Hurts - NYTimes.com: "I love this time of year, except for one teeny, tiny thing: charitable giving guilt. You know exactly what I’m talking about. We’ve all walked past that red bucket without dropping in any money. We’ve all said “no” to those requests at the checkout counter to donate $1 to some worthy cause.
Many of us got buried under giving guilt last week on Giving Tuesday. Social media was flooded with all sorts of calls to donate. "
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Many of us got buried under giving guilt last week on Giving Tuesday. Social media was flooded with all sorts of calls to donate. "
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Colorado Gives Day collecting donations for local nonprofits on Tuesday | GreeleyTribune.com
Colorado Gives Day collecting donations for local nonprofits on Tuesday | GreeleyTribune.com: "Colorado Gives Day is a statewide program aimed at encouraging philanthropy through online giving. Donations can be made at www.ColoradoGives.org.
This year, the program features a $1 million incentive fund to boost donations made Tuesday. Nonprofits will receive a share of the incentive fund money equivalent to the percentage of the donations the nonprofit collects, compared to the total donations collected in the state."
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This year, the program features a $1 million incentive fund to boost donations made Tuesday. Nonprofits will receive a share of the incentive fund money equivalent to the percentage of the donations the nonprofit collects, compared to the total donations collected in the state."
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Technology, philanthropy team up for religious groups
Technology, philanthropy team up for religious groups: "Through the expansion of eligibility rules, U.S. churches and nonprofit organizations are able to apply for donated desktop equipment and office software. Dan Webb, vice president of technology solutions and services at TechSoup Global, explains how it works."
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Nonprofits find their way with social media - Shelby News: Local News
Nonprofits find their way with social media - Shelby News: Local News: "Just how effectively are nonprofits using social media?
Bloomerang, an Indianapolis company that works with nonprofits to help them improve donor retention, surveyed over 9,000 small to medium-sized nonprofits in the U.S. and Canada earlier this year and found that the vast majority use Facebook as their primary focus."
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Bloomerang, an Indianapolis company that works with nonprofits to help them improve donor retention, surveyed over 9,000 small to medium-sized nonprofits in the U.S. and Canada earlier this year and found that the vast majority use Facebook as their primary focus."
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Giving Tuesday a day to give back - Philly.com
More opinions around Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday a day to give back - Philly.com: "Not everyone supports Giving Tuesday.
Laura Otten, executive director of the Nonprofit Center at La Salle University, said Giving Tuesday "flies in the face of good philanthropy," which depends on cultivating enduring relationships with donors over a long period of time - not on a quick-hit appeal.
Giving shouldn't be a one-day effort, but an ongoing flow based on mutual trust, Otten said. And, she added, giving "shouldn't be about assuaging guilt for spending too much on Black Friday."
Katherina Rosqueta, executive director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania, said some believe that dedicating a single day to giving risks so-called donor fatigue. That's when people who are typically solicited for money feel over-asked.
Perhaps, then, Giving Tuesday could be "a day to thank the folks who've "
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Giving Tuesday a day to give back - Philly.com: "Not everyone supports Giving Tuesday.
Laura Otten, executive director of the Nonprofit Center at La Salle University, said Giving Tuesday "flies in the face of good philanthropy," which depends on cultivating enduring relationships with donors over a long period of time - not on a quick-hit appeal.
Giving shouldn't be a one-day effort, but an ongoing flow based on mutual trust, Otten said. And, she added, giving "shouldn't be about assuaging guilt for spending too much on Black Friday."
Katherina Rosqueta, executive director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania, said some believe that dedicating a single day to giving risks so-called donor fatigue. That's when people who are typically solicited for money feel over-asked.
Perhaps, then, Giving Tuesday could be "a day to thank the folks who've "
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Saturday, December 06, 2014
Friday, December 05, 2014
Art Basel Teams With Kickstarter to Fund Small Art Groups – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Art Basel Teams With Kickstarter to Fund Small Art Groups – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Art Basel, the international modern- and contemporary-art show known for its focus on high-end works and wealthy patrons, has joined with Kickstarter to attract investment in smaller, experimental cultural projects, writes The New York Times. Launched three months ago, the effort has raised more than $160,000 for nonprofit arts organizations through dedicated pages on the crowdfunding Web site."
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Charities are ‘digital dinosaurs’ says CRUK fundraising chief
Charities are ‘digital dinosaurs’ says CRUK fundraising chief: "UK fundraisers are not identifying new markets such as social media viral campaigns and are becoming ‘digital dinosaurs’ as a result, Richard Taylor, executive director of fundraising and marketing at Cancer Research UK, said yesterday.
Taylor said charities must make more use of available platforms such as crowdfunding, social media and mobile apps to grow the giving market through innovative campaigns. "
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Taylor said charities must make more use of available platforms such as crowdfunding, social media and mobile apps to grow the giving market through innovative campaigns. "
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Nonprofit news roundup, 12.05.14 « Philanthropy North Carolina
Nonprofit news roundup, 12.05.14 « Philanthropy North Carolina: "Launched in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation, with additional partners, #GivingTuesday is driven mainly by social media and online giving campaigns, the report says.
Over the course of the day, over 698,000 tweets mentioning the #GivingTuesday hashtag were shared, up 159 percent from 2013."
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Over the course of the day, over 698,000 tweets mentioning the #GivingTuesday hashtag were shared, up 159 percent from 2013."
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Wednesday, December 03, 2014
Are Tablets Hurting Your Site’s Usability? : Retail Online Integration
Are Tablets Hurting Your Site’s Usability? : Retail Online Integration: "They won't always be easy to execute on, but the compromises you'll need to make will be clear:
sacrifice descriptions in favor of creating distinct, easy-to-tap choices;
use the real estate for easy navigation in favor of complete details; and
leverage vertical scrolling — i.e., worry less than with desktops about what's "above the fold.""
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sacrifice descriptions in favor of creating distinct, easy-to-tap choices;
use the real estate for easy navigation in favor of complete details; and
leverage vertical scrolling — i.e., worry less than with desktops about what's "above the fold.""
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Which countries use the internet the most? - Forum:Blog Forum:Blog | The World Economic Forum
Which countries use the internet the most? - Forum:Blog Forum:Blog | The World Economic Forum: "A study by consulting firm A.T. Kearney found that more people are spending more time online than ever. And, as to be expected, the bulk of the Internet addiction comes from countries with younger populations with greater access to technology.
“In countries such as Brazil and Nigeria, with younger populations and solid smartphone penetration, two-thirds of respondents say they are continuously connected,” according to the report. “The respondents who are continuously connected tend to be younger and single.”"
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“In countries such as Brazil and Nigeria, with younger populations and solid smartphone penetration, two-thirds of respondents say they are continuously connected,” according to the report. “The respondents who are continuously connected tend to be younger and single.”"
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Tuesday, December 02, 2014
Red Cross Aims to Boost Sharing and Giving With Hope.ly – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Red Cross Aims to Boost Sharing and Giving With Hope.ly – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "The American Red Cross is introducing an online tool that aims to leverage popular Web content to spur donations to the charity, writes The New York Times. Developed with Bit.ly, the URL-shortening service, Hope.ly also condenses long Web site addresses, but when a user clicks on a Hope.ly link, the target site includes a banner-style ad reading, “Someone wonderful shared this page—to help people in need through the American Red Cross.”
The aid organization will launch Hope.ly on Giving Tuesday and plans to run the promotion through December."
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The aid organization will launch Hope.ly on Giving Tuesday and plans to run the promotion through December."
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Angie Moore-Let's Talk About Facebook and Ebola : FundRaising Success
Angie Moore-Let's Talk About Facebook and Ebola : FundRaising Success: "With that said, I have been struggling with something for the last few weeks. And, as usual, I'm sure I'll get some grumbles with this post. But I'm just not sure how I feel about Facebook and the Ebola campaign it launched. I saw the post at the top of my Facebook feed in early November: "Angie, You Can Help Stop Ebola. Donate to organizations working in West Africa so they can save lives and stop the outbreak."
And, yes, I actually clicked to "learn more." And, yes, I've done as much research as possible to understand the strategy deployed by Facebook.
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And, yes, I actually clicked to "learn more." And, yes, I've done as much research as possible to understand the strategy deployed by Facebook.
"
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Monday, December 01, 2014
The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Increase 0.2% | Blackbaud News
The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Increase 0.2% | Blackbaud News: "The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Increase 0.2%
Posted on December 1, 2014 by Nicole McGougan
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The Blackbaud Index today reported that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 0.2% and online giving increased 10.6% for the three months ending October 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.
As reported in the Charitable Giving Report, overall charitable giving grew 4.9% and online giving grew 13.5% for the full year 2013 compared to the full year 2012. Visit the interactive infographic to view highlights from the report."
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Posted on December 1, 2014 by Nicole McGougan
Download the media alert
The Blackbaud Index today reported that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 0.2% and online giving increased 10.6% for the three months ending October 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.
As reported in the Charitable Giving Report, overall charitable giving grew 4.9% and online giving grew 13.5% for the full year 2013 compared to the full year 2012. Visit the interactive infographic to view highlights from the report."
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The Best Social-Media Posts About #GivingTuesday 2014 - Year-End Fundraising - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
The Best Social-Media Posts About #GivingTuesday 2014 - Year-End Fundraising - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "With more than 10,000 organizations signed on to participate in the third Giving Tuesday, the Chronicle web team will sort through the thousands of social-media posts to bring you #GivingTuesday posts, solicitations, and giving updates through the day.
Check back often on December 2 to see the latest."
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Check back often on December 2 to see the latest."
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Early Signs Point to Another Big Growth Year for Giving Tuesday - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Early Signs Point to Another Big Growth Year for Giving Tuesday - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Giving Tuesday 2014 appears poised to repeat its sophomore year growth, when the day of philanthropy nearly doubled donations around the world.
Based on the goals of participants and promises of matching gifts, and a sample of this year’s campaigns, Giving Tuesday could raise $40-million or more. Estimates of online donations tied to Giving Tuesday in 2013 range from $21-million to $32-million."
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Based on the goals of participants and promises of matching gifts, and a sample of this year’s campaigns, Giving Tuesday could raise $40-million or more. Estimates of online donations tied to Giving Tuesday in 2013 range from $21-million to $32-million."
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So long, Zombie Google Reader | FeedBlitz - Email Marketing and RSS
So long, Zombie Google Reader | FeedBlitz - Email Marketing and RSS: "Case in point: Google Reader. The product was “killed” by Google in the middle of 2013, and it was no longer available to end users. So it was dead and buried, right?
Wrong. It was a zombie. The back end of Google Reader kept on plugging away, checking feeds, dutifully reporting how many subscribers it was polling on behalf of. Like the Energizer bunny, It kept on going and going and going … until sometime on November 13th, 2014, when some plucky soul at Google finally whacked the Google Reader back end firmly enough in the head to stop it for good."
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Wrong. It was a zombie. The back end of Google Reader kept on plugging away, checking feeds, dutifully reporting how many subscribers it was polling on behalf of. Like the Energizer bunny, It kept on going and going and going … until sometime on November 13th, 2014, when some plucky soul at Google finally whacked the Google Reader back end firmly enough in the head to stop it for good."
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Take shower selfie challenge to fight AIDS | Business Standard News
Take shower selfie challenge to fight AIDS | Business Standard News: "If you are done with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, pull up your shirts for the HIV Shower Selfie Challenge.
Reality TV star and AIDS activist Jack Mackenroth has launched the HIV Shower Selfie Challenge to help raise money for Housing Works, a New York-based non-profit organisation fighting to end AIDS and homelessness globally by 2030."
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Reality TV star and AIDS activist Jack Mackenroth has launched the HIV Shower Selfie Challenge to help raise money for Housing Works, a New York-based non-profit organisation fighting to end AIDS and homelessness globally by 2030."
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Know Your Numbers: #GivingTuesday | Case Foundation
Know Your Numbers: #GivingTuesday | Case Foundation: "So that’s why this year in celebration of #GivingTuesday, the Case Foundation is excited to partner with Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy to support research efforts to identify outcomes from #GivingTuesday and its implications for overall donation trends. Immediately following the holiday, the Case Foundation and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy will share an estimate on the total number of dollars donated on #GivingTuesday. The research team will also present broader findings on how #GivingTuesday is affecting overall giving and giving behavior in the Giving USA Spotlight Report, to be released on December 17, 2014."
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Monday, November 24, 2014
How Bitcoin is Used in Combatting Ebola - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
How Bitcoin is Used in Combatting Ebola - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: "A group from Ghana has found a way to deploy cash donations more rapidly and more effectively directly to the front lines of the effort to contain Ebola in neighboring Sierra Leone. The distinctively African twist is that the solution combines Bitcoin and the now-ubiquitous African financial tool, the mobile phone.
Bitcoin Against Ebola is a nonprofit founded by Beam, a startup based in Accra, Ghana, which promotes Bitcoin technology as a way for Africans to transfer money cheaply and instantaneously."
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Bitcoin Against Ebola is a nonprofit founded by Beam, a startup based in Accra, Ghana, which promotes Bitcoin technology as a way for Africans to transfer money cheaply and instantaneously."
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European fundraising associations to lobby MEPs over EU data protection proposals
European fundraising associations to lobby MEPs over EU data protection proposals: "The Institute of Fundraising has met with fundraising associations across Europe to discuss how to lobby against proposed EU data protection legislation that could damage fundraising.
Earlier this month, the Institute wrote to UK MEPs to raise concerns about the new European General Data Protection Regulation, which is due to come into force from 2017.
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Earlier this month, the Institute wrote to UK MEPs to raise concerns about the new European General Data Protection Regulation, which is due to come into force from 2017.
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Thursday, November 20, 2014
Six Ways to Crowdsource Your Nonprofit’s Blog Content | NTEN
Six Ways to Crowdsource Your Nonprofit’s Blog Content | NTEN: "Your nonprofit organization has a blog. Awesome. You have a plan that outlines post content and frequency. Fantastic. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and start creating content…wait…that’s a lot of content. How are you going to produce it all? I know! You’re going to crowdsource your blog content.
Of course, I believe that your editorial planning should have factored in your ability to deliver; as in get it all written. But projects appear out of nowhere, priorities shift, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. This is why crowdsourced content will save the day!"
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Of course, I believe that your editorial planning should have factored in your ability to deliver; as in get it all written. But projects appear out of nowhere, priorities shift, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. This is why crowdsourced content will save the day!"
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Futures Lab update #84: Engagement Using Text Messages, and Corrections via Social Media | Mediashift | PBS
Futures Lab update #84: Engagement Using Text Messages, and Corrections via Social Media | Mediashift | PBS: "Engagement Using Text Messages, and Corrections via Social Media"
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Nancy Frates: Why my family started the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The rest is history | Talk Video | TED.com
Nancy Frates: Why my family started the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The rest is history | Talk Video | TED.com: "In a brave talk, his mom Nancy Frates tells the story of how the family developed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and took great pleasure in seeing everyone from Justin Timberlake to Bill Gates take part"
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5 Falsehoods That Keep Nonprofits From Making the Most of Social Media - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
5 Falsehoods That Keep Nonprofits From Making the Most of Social Media - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "But there’s another way for things to work, something I call "matterness," or the intersection of people and organizations when they come together in a positive and mutually beneficial way.
Matterness is:
The willingness and ability of individuals to speak and be heard."
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Matterness is:
The willingness and ability of individuals to speak and be heard."
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:Pallotta: Mindset Curbs Ability of Nonprofits to Fulfill Potential
massnonprofit news ::: "November 17, 2014 — Nonprofits have been trained to think about themselves “in a backward way” that is stifling their potential to change the world, Dan Pallotta, an activist who has garnered renown for his efforts to get people to think about nonprofits the way they think about for-profits, told a Boston gathering of human services providers today.
Speaking at the annual convention of the Provider’s Councila statewide association of private, community-based care giving organizations offering educational, health, and social services, which posted a record 1,200 registrations, Pallotta said nonprofits need to think radically differently about their approach to solving social problems like childhood poverty and adult illiteracy."
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Speaking at the annual convention of the Provider’s Councila statewide association of private, community-based care giving organizations offering educational, health, and social services, which posted a record 1,200 registrations, Pallotta said nonprofits need to think radically differently about their approach to solving social problems like childhood poverty and adult illiteracy."
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014
The Count Down to #GivingTuesday | LinkedIn
The Count Down to #GivingTuesday | LinkedIn: "Audits aren't just for taxes: Your website. Have you taken a look at your website from a phone? If you were a #GivingTuesday visitor who came to your site, on a phone (and an ever growing number are ) would you see any connection to #GivingTuesday? Or would you be left confused, frustrated...and just leave? 74% of adults are using social networking sites-- the majority do so on smartphones."
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Monday, November 17, 2014
The Ice-Bucket Racket - NYTimes.com
The Ice-Bucket Racket - NYTimes.com: "Ever since the ice-bucket challenge swept the Internet this summer, raising more than $115 million for A.L.S. research, a legion of imitators has sprung up to try and cash in themselves. In the approaching holiday season, as fund-raising appeals swell, we can now smash a pie in our faces, snap selfies first thing in the morning or take a photo of ourselves grabbing our crotches, among other tasteful gestures, to express solidarity with various worthy causes. But the failure of these newer gimmicks to enjoy anywhere near the same popularity as the frigid original demonstrates the peculiar and finicky nature of our altruism — a psychological puzzle that both scientists and economists are trying to decipher."
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Google launches public fundraising campaign to fight Ebola | UK Fundraising
Google launches public fundraising campaign to fight Ebola | UK Fundraising: "4
Google is inviting the public to donate to help fight Ebola. For every dollar donated it will donate $2.
The company has already donated $10 million to support NGOs including InSTEDD, International Rescue Committee, Medecins Sans Frontieres, NetHope, Partners in Health, Save the Children and U.S. Fund for UNICEF. The money will be donated to Network for Good, which will distribute the funds to the NGOs.
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Google is inviting the public to donate to help fight Ebola. For every dollar donated it will donate $2.
The company has already donated $10 million to support NGOs including InSTEDD, International Rescue Committee, Medecins Sans Frontieres, NetHope, Partners in Health, Save the Children and U.S. Fund for UNICEF. The money will be donated to Network for Good, which will distribute the funds to the NGOs.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Gates and World Bank Back Tech Aided Access for the Underbanked - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
Gates and World Bank Back Tech Aided Access for the Underbanked - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: "Imagine living without a connection to a bank or financial institution. Your check from your employer must be cashed at a check-cashing store, where they charge 5 percent of the check amount. You cannot shop online, do not have access to credit, and are likely terrified of being robbed. If you need to send money to a child living in another state or family member living in your country of origin, you are charged 5-8 percent to send funds to them, and they then pay another 5-8 percent to cash the money order. Luckily, new technology is on the horizon to help millions gain monetary protections and increase credit opportunities, leading to small business expansion and more hope for those trying to climb out of poverty."
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Millennial Meltdown: What Nonprofits Should Learn From The Political Disconnect
Millennial Meltdown: What Nonprofits Should Learn From The Political Disconnect: "vast non-commercial response to the holiday shopping season that will simultaneously – its planners hope – expand charitable coffers and continue to build a new network for giving that counters the year-end explosion of consumerist buying and selling.
GivingTuesday is the admirable three-year-old collaboration of the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation that now includes more than 10,000 nonprofits in its enthusiastic year-end campaign for social good. "
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GivingTuesday is the admirable three-year-old collaboration of the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation that now includes more than 10,000 nonprofits in its enthusiastic year-end campaign for social good. "
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Monday, November 10, 2014
Atlantic Philanthropies Is the Latest Nonprofit Subject to Email ‘Phishing’ Attacks - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Atlantic Philanthropies Is the Latest Nonprofit Subject to Email ‘Phishing’ Attacks - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "So had the foundation, which has announced plans to cease operations by 2020, resorted to giving away its assets blindly to help it spend down?
Quite the contrary. The foundation was victim of a phishing attack, a criminal attempt to use an established brand name to lure Internet users into providing personal information like Social Security or bank-account numbers. In the past 18 months, the foundation has dealt with seven such attacks."
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Quite the contrary. The foundation was victim of a phishing attack, a criminal attempt to use an established brand name to lure Internet users into providing personal information like Social Security or bank-account numbers. In the past 18 months, the foundation has dealt with seven such attacks."
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How #GivingTuesday Can Help Your Nonprofit Reach PhilanthroKids or Generation Z Donors | Beth’s Blog
How #GivingTuesday Can Help Your Nonprofit Reach PhilanthroKids or Generation Z Donors | Beth’s Blog: " GivingTuesday is done it again with its K-12 Philanthropy Curriculum, a set of lesson plans that teachers can use to help their students participate in GivingTuesday by raising money for a local nonprofit."
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10 Best Practices for Planning Successful Crowd Funding or Giving Day Campaigns | Beth’s Blog
10 Best Practices for Planning Successful Crowd Funding or Giving Day Campaigns | Beth’s Blog: "Giving Day Campaigns and Crowd Funding Campaigns Are Than Dollars Raised
When nonprofits marry tried-and-true fundraising techniques with social media and online networks, they are able to tap into the power of crowd funding."
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When nonprofits marry tried-and-true fundraising techniques with social media and online networks, they are able to tap into the power of crowd funding."
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Friday, November 07, 2014
Top 30 charity chief executives on social media announced
Top 30 charity chief executives on social media announced: "Charity chief executives are communicating more effectively through social media, according to Simon Blake, who judged the top 30 leaders.
Blake (pictured) who is chief executive of Brook, announced the charity chief executives who had made this year’s list at an event last night, and said the overall quality of the nominees had “developed so much since last year”.
“The confidence with which chief executives seem to be using social media had grown,” he added. "
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Blake (pictured) who is chief executive of Brook, announced the charity chief executives who had made this year’s list at an event last night, and said the overall quality of the nominees had “developed so much since last year”.
“The confidence with which chief executives seem to be using social media had grown,” he added. "
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Thursday, November 06, 2014
Charitable Gifts of Bitcoin: Tax, Appraisal, Legal and Processing Considerations | Planned Giving Design Center
Charitable Gifts of Bitcoin: Tax, Appraisal, Legal and Processing Considerations | Planned Giving Design Center: "Charitable Gifts of Bitcoin: Tax, Appraisal, Legal and Processing Considerations
Article posted in Intangible Personal Property by Randy Fox on 4 November 2014| comments
audience: National Publication, Bryan K. Clontz, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, CAP, "
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Article posted in Intangible Personal Property by Randy Fox on 4 November 2014| comments
audience: National Publication, Bryan K. Clontz, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, CAP, "
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Thursday, October 30, 2014
Red Cross launches mobile app on disasters | The Jakarta Post
Red Cross launches mobile app on disasters | The Jakarta Post: "The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) has launched an Android-based mobile application that helps users anticipate natural disasters and share disaster-related information.
The app, called Mass Rapid Assessment (MRA), was launched during a seminar on IT-Telekom and people's disaster preparedness and resilience in South Jakarta on Thursday."
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The app, called Mass Rapid Assessment (MRA), was launched during a seminar on IT-Telekom and people's disaster preparedness and resilience in South Jakarta on Thursday."
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Red Cross Uses Texts as a Weapon in West Africa Ebola Fight – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Red Cross Uses Texts as a Weapon in West Africa Ebola Fight – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Red Cross Uses Texts as a Weapon in West Africa Ebola Fight
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is using mobile communication to help stem the spread of Ebola in Sierra Leone, sending out millions of text messages a month carrying health tips to the country’s residents, NPR reports."
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is using mobile communication to help stem the spread of Ebola in Sierra Leone, sending out millions of text messages a month carrying health tips to the country’s residents, NPR reports."
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Why Doesn't Your Company Have a Social Media Voice Document? - SocialFish
Why Doesn't Your Company Have a Social Media Voice Document? - SocialFish: "People in your organization are going to be connected to social media somehow. It’s inevitable. You can either ban them from speaking on behalf of the company, or teach them that should they be in that position – that there is a right way.
How can we expect uniform education across the company? A Social Media ‘Voice’ document. Or is it a tone document? Let’s look at this distinction, by Gather Content:"
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How can we expect uniform education across the company? A Social Media ‘Voice’ document. Or is it a tone document? Let’s look at this distinction, by Gather Content:"
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Virtual sorority’s tax-exempt status denied | Albuquerque Journal News
Virtual sorority’s tax-exempt status denied | Albuquerque Journal News: "Well, it seems that the IRS is made up of a lot more of us “mature” people and a lot less of our children’s generation. Two months ago the IRS Exempt Organization folks (yes, those people) denied tax-exempt status to a virtual sorority.
I had never heard of a virtual sorority. But no matter; I have not heard of most virtual things. I’m not in the right age bracket, either for virtual or for sororities.
The tax law allows a club organized for pleasure, recreation, or other nonprofitable purposes to be exempt from tax."
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I had never heard of a virtual sorority. But no matter; I have not heard of most virtual things. I’m not in the right age bracket, either for virtual or for sororities.
The tax law allows a club organized for pleasure, recreation, or other nonprofitable purposes to be exempt from tax."
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Taproot Foundation Launches Pro Bono Resource for Nonprofits : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
Taproot Foundation Launches Pro Bono Resource for Nonprofits : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "(Press release, Oct. 23, 2014) — The Taproot Foundation launched Taproot+, a first-of-its-kind resource connecting nonprofits that need pro bono talent to business professionals who want to donate their expertise. With Taproot+, nonprofits can define the right pro bono project for their needs, secure the ideal pro bono professionals to help, and kick off a project with confidence, knowing that they can access project management and coaching support throughout the process."
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Green Technology Summit Heads to Europe (and It's Kind Of a Big Deal) - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup
Green Technology Summit Heads to Europe (and It's Kind Of a Big Deal) - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup: "The first European International Refurbishers Summit will be October 28 to 31 in Dublin, Ireland. Jim will be there to help kick things off and to report back on the latest industry news from Europe.
The conference is hosted by the Regional and European Co-Operative for Social Industry (RECOSI). RECOSI is an Ireland-based nonprofit trade association that was founded in early 2014 by Martin Reddy. Reddy had attended several of the ICRS events in the U.S. and was inspired to organize electronics reuse practitioners in Europe to share information about the field."
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The conference is hosted by the Regional and European Co-Operative for Social Industry (RECOSI). RECOSI is an Ireland-based nonprofit trade association that was founded in early 2014 by Martin Reddy. Reddy had attended several of the ICRS events in the U.S. and was inspired to organize electronics reuse practitioners in Europe to share information about the field."
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Technology Evolves Fundraising, But Charleston Principles Remain Unchanged - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times
Technology Evolves Fundraising, But Charleston Principles Remain Unchanged - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "magine that the attorney general in California declares that the ad constitutes a targeted solicitation, and notes that the charity mentioned in the ad has not registered with the state. The attorney general cites the charity for being in violation of The Charleston Principles, a set of guidelines issued in 2001 by the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO), which 39 states and the District of Columbia rely on, to varying degrees, when governing online charitable solicitations.
Millions of consumers recently lined-up for the latest iPhone that will be out of date within six months, yet the Charleston Principles, which target technology, have not been updated since being drafted in 1999 and issued in 2001."
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Millions of consumers recently lined-up for the latest iPhone that will be out of date within six months, yet the Charleston Principles, which target technology, have not been updated since being drafted in 1999 and issued in 2001."
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Heye-Tech (hi-tech): Does it have to be Innovation or Sustainability?
Heye-Tech (hi-tech): Does it have to be Innovation or Sustainability?: "Does it have to be Innovation or Sustainability?
Are sustainability and innovation enemies?
Is sustainability the opposite of innovation?
It always seemed logical to me, sustainability is working to keep things going while innovation is all about change. They appear to work against each other."
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Are sustainability and innovation enemies?
Is sustainability the opposite of innovation?
It always seemed logical to me, sustainability is working to keep things going while innovation is all about change. They appear to work against each other."
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Google’s New Skybox For Good Program Gives Real-Time Satellite Imagery To Nonprofits | TechCrunch
Google’s New Skybox For Good Program Gives Real-Time Satellite Imagery To Nonprofits | TechCrunch: "On the heels of acquiring satellite startup Skybox in August, Google and Skybox have announced the Skybox for Good program, which will provide real-time satellite imagery to organizations and programs that save lives, protect the environment, promote education and positively impact humanity, according to the official blog post.
The program launches today in beta with a small group of partners. The images provided to these organizations will be publicly available under a Creative Commons license."
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The program launches today in beta with a small group of partners. The images provided to these organizations will be publicly available under a Creative Commons license."
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Friday, October 24, 2014
Ebola Fighters Enlist Texts in Bid to Curb Outbreak - Bloomberg
Ebola Fighters Enlist Texts in Bid to Curb Outbreak - Bloomberg: "Aid workers in Liberia tried out a new tool this week to contain the world’s worst Ebola outbreak: the text message."
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How Small Organizations Can Use Affordable ICT-tools to Measure Impact | NTEN
How Small Organizations Can Use Affordable ICT-tools to Measure Impact | NTEN: "What if nonprofits and social enterprises had an affordable way to report real-time, large-scale data on their social impact? This question inspired Kopernik to create the "impact tracker technologies’" catalog in online and print forms.
Organizations are under pressure to measure their performance and results. Many low-cost, information communication technology (ICT) -based tools already exist to help collect data on a large-scale, real-time basis. Yet, while both supply and demand for ICT-based tools exist, nonprofits and social enterprises often fail to take advantage of them."
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Organizations are under pressure to measure their performance and results. Many low-cost, information communication technology (ICT) -based tools already exist to help collect data on a large-scale, real-time basis. Yet, while both supply and demand for ICT-based tools exist, nonprofits and social enterprises often fail to take advantage of them."
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Thursday, October 23, 2014
Top 150 Nonprofit Blogs - Top Nonprofits
2 AFP Blogs make the fall edition of this list.
Top 150 Nonprofit Blogs - Top Nonprofits:
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Top 150 Nonprofit Blogs - Top Nonprofits
2 AFP Blogs make the fall edition of this list.
Top 150 Nonprofit Blogs - Top Nonprofits:
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Focus Group of One : Target Marketing
Focus Group of One : Target Marketing: "If you're sending your marketing campaigns without benefit of A/B or multi-variant testing—most companies admit to fewer than five tests per month—you are effectively acting as a focus group of one. You are assuming all of your constituents feel the same way about your campaign as you do. Big mistake."
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Taking Annual Reports Digital – Redesigning Good - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Taking Annual Reports Digital – Redesigning Good - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Digital annual reports have many advantages over print versions: They can be cheaper to produce, and they allow charities to use video, interactive features, and dynamic data visualization. Using digital technology, charities can track how many people actually open the reports and what pages are most popular.
And with advances in content-management systems, like WordPress, employees with little or no web-development knowledge can dramatically change the look and feel of digital reports, so you don’t need a design or development staff to do it."
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And with advances in content-management systems, like WordPress, employees with little or no web-development knowledge can dramatically change the look and feel of digital reports, so you don’t need a design or development staff to do it."
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SEO For Nonprofits: What You Really Need To Know | Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology
SEO For Nonprofits: What You Really Need To Know | Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology: "What are some things my nonprofit can do to start optimizing my website today?
Great question, and probably the one we’re asked more than any other. Here are a few ideas to get you started on the road to optimization."
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Great question, and probably the one we’re asked more than any other. Here are a few ideas to get you started on the road to optimization."
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Microsoft alumni group giving $175k to former employees' nonprofit ventures - GeekWire
Microsoft alumni group giving $175k to former employees' nonprofit ventures - GeekWire: "The Microsoft Alumni Foundation has announced new grants and matching funds totaling $175,000 for former employees whose philanthropy and nonprofit work has been recognized by the group for improving the lives of others."
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Friday, October 17, 2014
5 Ways to Harness the Awesome Fundraising Potential of #GivingTuesday | Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
5 Ways to Harness the Awesome Fundraising Potential of #GivingTuesday | Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog: "What was this seismic philanthropic event? Giving Tuesday.
Founded in 2012, Giving Tuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back, a compassionate response to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Last year more than 10,000 organizations worldwide participated in Giving Tuesday."
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Founded in 2012, Giving Tuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back, a compassionate response to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Last year more than 10,000 organizations worldwide participated in Giving Tuesday."
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Thursday, October 16, 2014
Membership Pros' Love/Hate Relationship With AMS Systems: Associations Now
Membership Pros' Love/Hate Relationship With AMS Systems: Associations Now: "An association management software system can be a crucial tool for success in a membership organization—and also a possible source of frustration.
The happiness of an association membership pro, perhaps more than staff from any other department, likely hinges day to day on the performance of a key IT system: association management software."
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The happiness of an association membership pro, perhaps more than staff from any other department, likely hinges day to day on the performance of a key IT system: association management software."
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Some Tech Entrepreneurs Embrace Giving Before They Have Anything to Give - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Some Tech Entrepreneurs Embrace Giving Before They Have Anything to Give - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "ech start-up Obindo consists of one big idea, two motivated employees, and a co-working space inside the Twitter building. Given that co-founder Joe Kleinschmidt hasn’t raised any venture capital yet, it may be odd to hear him talk about giving money away.
But he is, and he’s quite serious about it."
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But he is, and he’s quite serious about it."
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Friday, October 10, 2014
Big Donors Want Self-Sustaining Projects - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times
Big Donors Want Self-Sustaining Projects - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "ig Donors Want Self-Sustaining Projects
By Zach Halper - October 7, 2014
Charitable giving by the wealthiest individuals in the world has increased to levels not seen since before the Great Recession, according financial research firms Wealth-X and Arton Capital.
The inaugural “Wealth-X and Arton Capital Philanthropy Report 2014” found that the average ultra high net worth individual (UHNW) donates about $25 million during the person’s lifetime. This put the Wealth-X and Arton Capital Major Giving Index at a level of 220 in 2013, just 12 points behind the all-time high level of 232 in 2006."
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By Zach Halper - October 7, 2014
Charitable giving by the wealthiest individuals in the world has increased to levels not seen since before the Great Recession, according financial research firms Wealth-X and Arton Capital.
The inaugural “Wealth-X and Arton Capital Philanthropy Report 2014” found that the average ultra high net worth individual (UHNW) donates about $25 million during the person’s lifetime. This put the Wealth-X and Arton Capital Major Giving Index at a level of 220 in 2013, just 12 points behind the all-time high level of 232 in 2006."
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How to Repurpose Blog Content for Social Media | Social Media Examiner
How to Repurpose Blog Content for Social Media | Social Media Examiner: "Why Repurpose Content?
Content repurposing can help you “be everywhere,” since it can be distributed in different forms on multiple social media sites. It also helps you reach people who would not consume the content in its original form."
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Content repurposing can help you “be everywhere,” since it can be distributed in different forms on multiple social media sites. It also helps you reach people who would not consume the content in its original form."
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Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Meet GoodWorld, the start-up that wants to make giving to charity as easy as using a hashtag - The Washington Post
Meet GoodWorld, the start-up that wants to make giving to charity as easy as using a hashtag - The Washington Post: "It’s easier than ever to spend money on a cab or music thanks to services such as Uber and iTunes. But how about giving to charity? The start-up GoodWorld wants to let Facebook and Twitter users make donations to their favorite charities by simply using a hashtag.
If a charity registers with GoodWorld, interested donors can use #donate in a tweet or Facebook post and announce their intent to give money to a favorite cause."
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If a charity registers with GoodWorld, interested donors can use #donate in a tweet or Facebook post and announce their intent to give money to a favorite cause."
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Bitcoin: It's Time for Canadian Nonprofits to Take Notice - Resource Center - AFP
Bitcoin: It's Time for Canadian Nonprofits to Take Notice - Resource Center - AFP: "Bitcoin is a digital currency that has attracted widespread media attention in the past year with a number of innovative businesses and nonprofits integrating it as a payment option. In particular, Canada has emerged as a hub of Bitcoin adoption and development, with Bitcoin-related startups—as well as Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs) popping up in Toronto and Vancouver—making it simple for individuals to acquire the digital currency.
Yes, but... what is bitcoin?"
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Yes, but... what is bitcoin?"
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Monday, October 06, 2014
Don’t worry, just do it | CoolData blog
Don’t worry, just do it | CoolData blog: "People trying to learn how to do predictive modelling on the job often need only one thing to get them to the next stage: Some reassurance that what they are doing is valid.
Peter Wylie and I are each just back home, having presented at the fall conference of the Illinois chapter of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA-IL), hosted at Loyola University Chicago. (See photos, below!) Following an entertaining and fascinating look at the current and future state of predictive analytics presented by Josh Birkholz of Bentz Whaley Flessner, Peter and I gave a live demo of working with real data in Data Desk, with the assistance of Rush University Medical Center. We also drew names to give away a few copies of our book, Score! Data-Driven Success for Your Advancement Team."
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Peter Wylie and I are each just back home, having presented at the fall conference of the Illinois chapter of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA-IL), hosted at Loyola University Chicago. (See photos, below!) Following an entertaining and fascinating look at the current and future state of predictive analytics presented by Josh Birkholz of Bentz Whaley Flessner, Peter and I gave a live demo of working with real data in Data Desk, with the assistance of Rush University Medical Center. We also drew names to give away a few copies of our book, Score! Data-Driven Success for Your Advancement Team."
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Content Marketing Editorial Calendar Templates: The Ultimate List | Content Marketing Forum
Content Marketing Editorial Calendar Templates: The Ultimate List | Content Marketing Forum: "Every content marketer needs a plan.
Joe Pulizzi, founder of Content Marketing Institute, recently published a blog post about the importance of documentation in content marketing, citing statistics from the recent CMI/MarketingProfs B2B Marketing Benchmark report. This report says that marketers that have a documented strategy are more effective than other content marketers."
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Joe Pulizzi, founder of Content Marketing Institute, recently published a blog post about the importance of documentation in content marketing, citing statistics from the recent CMI/MarketingProfs B2B Marketing Benchmark report. This report says that marketers that have a documented strategy are more effective than other content marketers."
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Friday, October 03, 2014
Tech tools that will make your life easier without breaking the bank |
Tech tools that will make your life easier without breaking the bank |: "We are living in a thriving digital world, where just one push of a button can make you coffee or book a meeting halfway across the globe.
However, along with improvements in technology, it has also become more expensive to be up to date, whether it is to have a more recent and compatible version of the OS, or a compatible device that supports something that you have always worked on. But fret not… As with every generation, we also have a generation of rebels, who are opening up free resources to others.
Here are some technology alternatives that nonprofits can tap into without burning a hole in their pocket:"
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However, along with improvements in technology, it has also become more expensive to be up to date, whether it is to have a more recent and compatible version of the OS, or a compatible device that supports something that you have always worked on. But fret not… As with every generation, we also have a generation of rebels, who are opening up free resources to others.
Here are some technology alternatives that nonprofits can tap into without burning a hole in their pocket:"
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Firechat Enables the Crowd to Become the Internet –Bypassing Central Powers | Web Strategy by Jeremiah Owyang | Digital Business
Firechat Enables the Crowd to Become the Internet –Bypassing Central Powers | Web Strategy by Jeremiah Owyang | Digital Business: "If you thought peer-to-peer-based Uber, Airbnb, Lyft and Lending Club were disruptive, you haven’t seen anything yet.
People are empowered –through commonly used technologies
Previous revolutionaries have used pitchforks, wagon barricades, pamphlets, signs and drums. Today’s revolutionaries are using Firechat. It’s not just for revolutionaries. I just downloaded Firechat. If you want to communicate during an emergencies, in the subway or on a plane, you can download Firechat too."
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People are empowered –through commonly used technologies
Previous revolutionaries have used pitchforks, wagon barricades, pamphlets, signs and drums. Today’s revolutionaries are using Firechat. It’s not just for revolutionaries. I just downloaded Firechat. If you want to communicate during an emergencies, in the subway or on a plane, you can download Firechat too."
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Thursday, October 02, 2014
3 easy ways to increase technology effectiveness for your charity | LinkedIn
3 easy ways to increase technology effectiveness for your charity | LinkedIn:
It's great to work smarter, not harder, but what if you don't have the technology resources to accomplish that?
Tech Soup Canada has a cornucopia of great stuff much of which is free or ridiculously cheap
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Nonprofit Blog Carnival: Social Media for Good Causes
Check out the NonprofitBlogCarnival hosted by Joanne Frtiz
Nonprofit Blog Carnival: Social Media for Good Causes: "Welcome to the September, 2014, Nonprofit Blog Carnival! My thanks to everyone who sent in submissions. The turnout was wonderful, as you can see by the monster list below."
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Nonprofit Blog Carnival: Social Media for Good Causes: "Welcome to the September, 2014, Nonprofit Blog Carnival! My thanks to everyone who sent in submissions. The turnout was wonderful, as you can see by the monster list below."
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
The Non-Profit That's Using Technology to Put Itself Out of Business | WIRED
The Non-Profit That's Using Technology to Put Itself Out of Business | WIRED: "Ferrari is the CEO of Heifer International, a non-profit that donates things like livestock, seeds, farm equipment, and other essentials to farmers in the developing world, helping them become self-sufficient. Heifer, founded in 1944, always has believed in the teach-a-man-to-fish model. But after 70 years of giving people fish and teaching them how to fish, the organization is now connecting farmers with computer technology so they can sell the fish, too. Under a Heifer pilot program in Peru, farmers are using things like Excel, Photoshop, and Facebook to sell goods online and off."
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Monday, September 29, 2014
A Tale Of Two (Or Three) Facebook Challengers | techcafeteria.com
From Peter Campbell's blog
A Tale Of Two (Or Three) Facebook Challengers | techcafeteria.com: "A Tale Of Two (Or Three) Facebook Challengers"
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A Tale Of Two (Or Three) Facebook Challengers | techcafeteria.com: "A Tale Of Two (Or Three) Facebook Challengers"
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Monday, September 22, 2014
Crowdfunding for Nonprofits | Stanford Social Innovation Review
Crowdfunding for Nonprofits | Stanford Social Innovation Review: "Used strategically, crowdfunding helps nonprofits build meaningful engagement, inform their work, spread their messages, and expand their donor base to increase their overall funding and impact.
Crowdfunding is still a relatively new concept, and many nonprofits face the same questions when considering it for the first time. Here’s a look at some of the most common questions:"
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Crowdfunding is still a relatively new concept, and many nonprofits face the same questions when considering it for the first time. Here’s a look at some of the most common questions:"
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Thursday, September 18, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Fundraising Trends: United Way Hops on the Bitcoin Donations Bandwagon : FundRaising Success
Fundraising Trends: United Way Hops on the Bitcoin Donations Bandwagon : FundRaising Success
Over the past year or so, Internet currency Bitcoin
has received plenty of attention in the nonprofit fundraising sector.
Several organizations such as The Water Project, Capital Area Food Bank of Texas and the Women's Annex Foundation are already accepting Bitcoin donations, while more and more fundraisers are asking, "Should Your Nonprofit Accept Bitcoin for Donations?"
Over the past year or so, Internet currency Bitcoin
has received plenty of attention in the nonprofit fundraising sector.Several organizations such as The Water Project
, Capital Area Food Bank of Texas and the Women's Annex Foundation are already accepting Bitcoin donations, while more and more fundraisers are asking, "Should Your Nonprofit Accept Bitcoin for Donations?" Angie Moore: I Don't Understand the Bitcoin Opportunity for Fundraising : FundRaising Success
Angie Moore: I Don't Understand the Bitcoin Opportunity for Fundraising : FundRaising Success
There's been a lot of chatter in the nonprofit industry aboutBitcoin. Whether we are comfortable or not, that chatter will only growlouder in the near future.
From nonprofit organizations to political campaigns, more and moreinformation about how Bitcoin is being used to raise funds is coming tolight. The marketing and commerce world is moving beyond simply talkingabout the vast potential of Bitcoin to seeing real results. Still, manyquestions remain in my mind. Here are some articles that
There's been a lot of chatter in the nonprofit industry aboutBitcoin. Whether we are comfortable or not, that chatter will only growlouder in the near future.
From nonprofit organizations to political campaigns, more and moreinformation about how Bitcoin is being used to raise funds is coming tolight. The marketing and commerce world is moving beyond simply talkingabout the vast potential of Bitcoin to seeing real results. Still, manyquestions remain in my mind. Here are some articles that
Many lessons to be learned from the ice-bucket challenge, Rice University expert says - Your Houston News: Living
Many lessons to be learned from the ice-bucket challenge, Rice University expert says - Your Houston News: Living
Former presidents, pop stars, politicians,actors and athletes are among the numerous public figures who have
completed the viral ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge. More than $79 million hasbeen raised for the ALS Association to support scientific research totreat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Angela Seaworth,director of the Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, saidthere are lessons in philanthropy that can be learned from observingthis campaign. She is available to discuss her insights with the media.
Former presidents, pop stars, politicians,actors and athletes are among the numerous public figures who have
completed the viral ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge. More than $79 million hasbeen raised for the ALS Association to support scientific research totreat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Angela Seaworth,director of the Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, saidthere are lessons in philanthropy that can be learned from observingthis campaign. She is available to discuss her insights with the media.
United Way Becomes Largest Nonprofit to Accept Bitcoin
United Way Becomes Largest Nonprofit to Accept Bitcoin
Nonprofit United Way Worldwide announced today that it now acceptsdonations in bitcoin, becoming the latest charitable institution toadopt the digital currency into its operations.
Nonprofit United Way Worldwide announced today that it now acceptsdonations in bitcoin, becoming the latest charitable institution toadopt the digital currency into its operations.
Friday, September 12, 2014
BBC News - Ice bucket challenge: 'One in six Britons took part'
BBC News - Ice bucket challenge: 'One in six Britons took part'
One in six Britons havetaken part in the ice bucket challenge to raise money for charity, research commissioned by the Charities Aid Foundation suggests. The charity told BBC Breakfast that one in 10 people donated as a result of the campaign - each giving an average of almost £5. ComRes polled 2,058 British adults online from 5 to 7 September.
One in six Britons havetaken part in the ice bucket challenge to raise money for charity, research commissioned by the Charities Aid Foundation suggests. The charity told BBC Breakfast that one in 10 people donated as a result of the campaign - each giving an average of almost £5. ComRes polled 2,058 British adults online from 5 to 7 September.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
How to Ensure You Are CASL Compliant : Page 1 of 2 : Target Marketing
How to Ensure You Are CASL Compliant : Page 1 of 2 : Target Marketing
Under CASL, it is illegal to send to or from a Canadian computer a
"commercial electronic message" unless the recipient has consented to
receiving the message. CASL also requires that all commercial electronic
messages include an unsubscribe mechanism.
Under CASL, it is illegal to send to or from a Canadian computer a
"commercial electronic message" unless the recipient has consented to
receiving the message. CASL also requires that all commercial electronic
messages include an unsubscribe mechanism.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
What Apple’s iPhone 6 and Watch mean for Nonprofits | Nonprofit Nate
What Apple’s iPhone 6 and Watch mean for Nonprofits | Nonprofit Nate
Unless you hid under a rock yesterday, you heard about the big Apple event. I’m not going to get into the tech details, but watchingthe event last night did spark a few things to consider…
Unless you hid under a rock yesterday, you heard about the big Apple event. I’m not going to get into the tech details, but watchingthe event last night did spark a few things to consider…
Bitcoin: how the charity RNLI is using the digital currency
Why did RNLI decide to use Bitcoins?
The idea came from our research into future trends and changes that may impact on the RNLI. Basically, it looked likely that we would receive digital currency as a donation and/or as part of a legacy at some point and we wanted to be prepared for that eventuality. While researching, we became aware that using Bitcoin could expose the RNLI to new audiences.
http://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network/2014/sep/10/bitcoins-rnli-charity-donations-digital-currency
The idea came from our research into future trends and changes that may impact on the RNLI. Basically, it looked likely that we would receive digital currency as a donation and/or as part of a legacy at some point and we wanted to be prepared for that eventuality. While researching, we became aware that using Bitcoin could expose the RNLI to new audiences.
http://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network/2014/sep/10/bitcoins-rnli-charity-donations-digital-currency
American Red Cross launches Blood Donor App
American Red Cross launches Blood Donor App
The American Red Cross is launching a first-of-its kind Blood Donor App
today that puts the power to save lives in the palm of your hand.
The American Red Cross is launching a first-of-its kind Blood Donor App
today that puts the power to save lives in the palm of your hand.
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Latest Episode Highlights Danger and Potential of Reddit Fundraising - Social Media - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Latest Episode Highlights Danger and Potential of Reddit Fundraising - Social Media - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Over Labor Day weekend, the same subreddit that helped disseminate a
cache of nude celebrity photographs tried to organize an online
fundraiser "in honor of" Jennifer Lawrence, one of the actresses
victimized by the leak. One problem: The charity for which the money was
raised, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, didn’t want it. Neither did the backup nonprofit, Water.org.
Over Labor Day weekend, the same subreddit that helped disseminate a
cache of nude celebrity photographs tried to organize an online
fundraiser "in honor of" Jennifer Lawrence, one of the actresses
victimized by the leak. One problem: The charity for which the money was
raised, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, didn’t want it. Neither did the backup nonprofit, Water.org.
Monday, September 08, 2014
Mario’s millions: could US charity gaming marathons sweep the UK? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
Mario’s millions: could US charity gaming marathons sweep the UK? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
Mario’s millions: could US charity gaming marathons sweep the UK?
The craze for video gaming for charity has seen some events rake in more than $1m in the US. Could UK fundraisers tap in?Could The IRS Disallow Ice Bucket Challenge Charitable Contributions?
Could The IRS Disallow Ice Bucket Challenge Charitable Contributions?
OK, rest easy; the IRS isn’t coming after your ALS donation. While the
principle of donative intent is very real, in recent years, the courts
have tied this principle to a “quid pro quo test,” which states that in
order for a donation to lack donative intent, the donor must anticipate
receiving a financial benefit from the contribution commensurate
with the value the donor transferred to the charity. Because an ice
bucket dodger has received no financial benefit, but rather merely a
physical one, the contribution is (should be) immune to attack. Plus, I
think I’ve read somewhere that the IRS is dealing with a bit of a public
perception problem these days, so attacking contributions to a horrible
disease is probably not in its best interest.
OK, rest easy; the IRS isn’t coming after your ALS donation. While the
principle of donative intent is very real, in recent years, the courts
have tied this principle to a “quid pro quo test,” which states that in
order for a donation to lack donative intent, the donor must anticipate
receiving a financial benefit from the contribution commensurate
with the value the donor transferred to the charity. Because an ice
bucket dodger has received no financial benefit, but rather merely a
physical one, the contribution is (should be) immune to attack. Plus, I
think I’ve read somewhere that the IRS is dealing with a bit of a public
perception problem these days, so attacking contributions to a horrible
disease is probably not in its best interest.
Is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a Model for Jewish Fundraising?
Is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a Model for Jewish Fundraising?
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Friday, September 05, 2014
The Ice Bucket Challenge Won’t Solve Charity’s Biggest Problem - Dan Pallotta - Harvard Business Review
So, are we looking at the future of charity? We are glimpsing the
potential of momentary collective engagement, but at the same time, we
are seeing the confining rules by which nonprofits must play,
collectively imprisoned in an ancient way of thinking. The ALS
Association is already being scrutinized to make sure it doesn’t spend a
penny of the Ice Bucket money on anything but research. So when the
enthusiasm fades, there will be nothing there to replace it, because
investment in the replacement was forbidden.
The Ice Bucket Challenge Won’t Solve Charity’s Biggest Problem - Dan Pallotta - Harvard Business Review
potential of momentary collective engagement, but at the same time, we
are seeing the confining rules by which nonprofits must play,
collectively imprisoned in an ancient way of thinking. The ALS
Association is already being scrutinized to make sure it doesn’t spend a
penny of the Ice Bucket money on anything but research. So when the
enthusiasm fades, there will be nothing there to replace it, because
investment in the replacement was forbidden.
The Ice Bucket Challenge Won’t Solve Charity’s Biggest Problem - Dan Pallotta - Harvard Business Review
Material on Storytelling and a contest from Tech Soup.
Storymakers 2014
This webinar is part of a series of events supporting our Storymakers 2014 Contest, which is happening now through September 26, 2014.
We encourage you to submit your video or a series of five photos here and follow #Storymakers2014 on Twitter. We’re giving away $13,000 in cash prizes this year.
Using Super-Short Videos to Reach New Audiences - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup
Killing Twitter: Why Algorithmic Timeline Spells The End Of The Revolution
Killing Twitter: Why Algorithmic Timeline Spells The End Of The Revolution
Word came today that Twitter may be seeking to destroy Twitter.
As first reported by GigaOm’s Matthew Ingram, Twitter chief financial officer Anthony Noto said the short message digital service will start to use algorithms to “curate” more of your Twitter feed,
Word came today that Twitter may be seeking to destroy Twitter.
As first reported by GigaOm’s Matthew Ingram, Twitter chief financial officer Anthony Noto said the short message digital service will start to use algorithms to “curate” more of your Twitter feed,
Thursday, September 04, 2014
5 Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn From Startups | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
5 Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn From Startups | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
Nonprofits and startups may seem to operate in different worlds, but their needs,
limitations, and goals aren't as different as you'd think.
limitations, and goals aren't as different as you'd think.
NTEN: As Security Needs Rise, Nonprofits Hiring More Data Staffers: Associations Now
NTEN: As Security Needs Rise, Nonprofits Hiring More Data Staffers: Associations Now
A recent study by the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) shows that
A recent study by the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) shows that
much of the increase in nonprofit tech staffing these days is focused
squarely on data—at a time when data security is more important than
ever.
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
Yes, There Is a Challenge With the ALS Association Ice Bucket Challenge : FundRaising Success
Yes, There Is a Challenge With the ALS Association Ice Bucket Challenge : FundRaising Success: The last few weeks have been quite interesting to watch as the ALS Ice Bucket ChallengeOpens in a new window took over the fundraising landscape. In general, here is my summary of the thinking:
Fundraisers should engage more with older people online, new research shows
Fundraisers should engage more with older people online, new research shows: Charities could be missing out on donations by not engaging with older people through online and mobile channels, according to new research.
A report, Time for UK Fundraising to Look Up, published today by the agencies Xtraordinary Fundraising and Forster Communication and fundraising software company Blackbaud, looks at the giving habits of ‘baby boomers’, those born between 1946 and 1964, and ‘civics’, born before 1945.
A report, Time for UK Fundraising to Look Up, published today by the agencies Xtraordinary Fundraising and Forster Communication and fundraising software company Blackbaud, looks at the giving habits of ‘baby boomers’, those born between 1946 and 1964, and ‘civics’, born before 1945.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Supermarkets donate profits from #icebucketchallenge to MND Association
Supermarkets donate profits from #icebucketchallenge to MND Association: Tesco has announced that it will donate the profits made from an increase in sales of ice to the Motor Neurone Disease Association, which has now received over �3m through donations from the ice bucket challenge.
The supermarket giant, which sold more than 36 million ice cubes over the last week alone, has so far pledged to donate �20,000 to the charity. The amount is expected to increase after further ice sales over the weekend.
The supermarket giant, which sold more than 36 million ice cubes over the last week alone, has so far pledged to donate �20,000 to the charity. The amount is expected to increase after further ice sales over the weekend.
We’re crash testing digital campaign tools – and here’s what we’ve found
We’re crash testing digital campaign tools – and here’s what we’ve found: From big listening platforms like Radian6 to email testing tools like 8seconds, we’re working with Greenpeacers everywhere to experiment with new tools and tactics and see if they add value to our work and campaigns.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Four Lessons Brands Can Learn From the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Four Lessons Brands Can Learn From the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: But, there are four characteristics of this trend that put it above the rest. In fact, this ice bucket challenge has four important lessons for brands. So, marketeers, take note:
Macmillan: We did not hijack #icebucketchallenge
Macmillan: We did not hijack #icebucketchallenge: Macmillan has hit back against accusations on social media that it has hijacked #icebucketchallenge, saying the craze has been raising money for cancer charities in New Zealand since July.
The challenge has peaked in publicity in the last week as celebrities in the US continue to nominate each other, while showing off their famous friends, to pour iced water over themselves and donate money to American charity ALS Association.
The challenge has peaked in publicity in the last week as celebrities in the US continue to nominate each other, while showing off their famous friends, to pour iced water over themselves and donate money to American charity ALS Association.
Ice-Bucket Torrent Reaches $8.6-Million in a Day and Douses Ex-President – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Ice-Bucket Torrent Reaches $8.6-Million in a Day and Douses Ex-President – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Ice-Bucket Torrent Reaches $8.6-Million in a Day and Douses Ex-President
The flood of “ice-bucket challenge” donations to fight Lou Gehrig’s disease reached a new crest Wednesday as the ALS Association reported taking in $8.6-million over a 24-hour period, Time writes.
The flood of “ice-bucket challenge” donations to fight Lou Gehrig’s disease reached a new crest Wednesday as the ALS Association reported taking in $8.6-million over a 24-hour period, Time writes.
How to Create an Ice Bucket-type Challenge for Your Nonprofit: A Formula for Success - Clairification
How to Create an Ice Bucket-type Challenge for Your Nonprofit: A Formula for Success - Clairification: re you wringing your hands because your boss or board wants you to come up with a viral social campaign to rival the “Ice Bucket Challenge?” Oy!
I was first introduced to this phenomenon one evening as I was watching the Jimmy Fallon show on t.v. Jimmy, some of his crew and his band all dumped buckets of ice water on their heads; then challenged the New York Jets to do so as well (Jimmy had been challenged by Justin Timberlake). I had no idea why they were doing it or what the “Ice Bucket Challenge” was about.
I was first introduced to this phenomenon one evening as I was watching the Jimmy Fallon show on t.v. Jimmy, some of his crew and his band all dumped buckets of ice water on their heads; then challenged the New York Jets to do so as well (Jimmy had been challenged by Justin Timberlake). I had no idea why they were doing it or what the “Ice Bucket Challenge” was about.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Who Makes Better Funding Choices: Crowds or Experts?
Who Makes Better Funding Choices: Crowds or Experts?: Crowdfunded projects perform as well as expert-funded ones, study finds, but the 'art' of raising money from crowds may be slightly different
Ice Bucket Challenge Still Going Strong: $31.5 Million in Donations to The ALS Association - The ALS Association
Ice Bucket Challenge Still Going Strong: $31.5 Million in Donations to The ALS Association - The ALS Association: Ice Bucket Challenge Still Going Strong: $31.5 Million in Donations to The ALS Association
Washington, D.C. (August 20, 2014) — As of Wednesday, August 20, The ALS Association has received $31.5 million in donations compared to $1.9 million during the same time period last year (July 29 to August 20). These donations have come from existing donors and 637,527 new donors to The Association.
Washington, D.C. (August 20, 2014) — As of Wednesday, August 20, The ALS Association has received $31.5 million in donations compared to $1.9 million during the same time period last year (July 29 to August 20). These donations have come from existing donors and 637,527 new donors to The Association.
Everybody's Talking About the Ice-Bucket Challenge - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Everybody's Talking About the Ice-Bucket Challenge - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The ice-bucket challenge, which is raising big sums for the ALS Association, has been many things to many people: viral sensation, philanthropic case study, ego-driven frivolity, even an excuse to pillory Justin Bieber, who took the challenge but reportedly left out the ice.
A Drop In the Ice Bucket: Good for the Cause, Bad for the Drought
A Drop In the Ice Bucket: Good for the Cause, Bad for the Drought: o put the waste this campaign has caused into simple terms, let’s just assume everyone is using a five gallon bucket. Now multiply that number by the more than 1.2 million videos shared on Facebook since June 1. Based on that assumption (5 x 1,200,000), over 6 million gallons of water have been poured out in the name of Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The average American household uses 320 gallons per day, which means that based on this estimation, nearly 19,000 homes’ daily water usage has been wasted. And that’s not even taking into account that videos posted online often depict multiple people, sometimes even entire sororities or fraternities, taking part in the ice bucket challenge, often using more than one bucket per video.
Rangers’ Levine Creates Fantasy Sports Platform For Charity � CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
Rangers’ Levine Creates Fantasy Sports Platform For Charity � CBS Dallas / Fort Worth: Texas Rangers assistant GM Thad Levine is hoping to capitalize on that market — for charity.
Levine has launched a fantasy sports platform called Meaningful Wins, which allows participants to play for charity rather than for profit.
Levine has launched a fantasy sports platform called Meaningful Wins, which allows participants to play for charity rather than for profit.
The AFP Blog-The Icekbucketchalleng
The AFP Blog: Obviously, the campaign is a success, but at the same time let’s not make more of this than it is. We’re not seeing a fundamental change in the nature of fundraising—it’s a clever use of social media. The challenge is like sponsoring a friend—we do it because of the connection, not necessarily the cause.
I’ll Take My Fundraising Cannibalism On the Rocks | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits
I’ll Take My Fundraising Cannibalism On the Rocks | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits: s of yesterday, the high visibility ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ had produced $15.6 million from existing donors, plus 307,598 new donors for The ALS Association.
The campaign designed to build awareness and support research for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, goes like this: People make a video of themselves or a friend dumping a bucket of ice water on their heads, post it on Facebook, Instagram or other social media sites, and then challenge friends to do the same.
The campaign designed to build awareness and support research for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, goes like this: People make a video of themselves or a friend dumping a bucket of ice water on their heads, post it on Facebook, Instagram or other social media sites, and then challenge friends to do the same.
The cold, hard truth about the ice bucket challenge - Quartz
The key problem is funding cannibalism. That $3 million in donations doesn’t appear out of a vacuum. Because
people on average are limited in how much they’re willing to donate to
good causes, if someone donates $100 to the ALS Association, he or she
will likely donate less to other charities.
The cold, hard truth about the ice bucket challenge - Quartz
people on average are limited in how much they’re willing to donate to
good causes, if someone donates $100 to the ALS Association, he or she
will likely donate less to other charities.
The cold, hard truth about the ice bucket challenge - Quartz
Smart wristbands aim to increase charity giving
Smart wristbands aim to increase charity giving: A new wristband that will enable people to make faster donations with just a tap of a smartphone, is being tested by several leading charities.
National learning disabilities charity Hft and premature baby charity Bliss have already employed the new fundraising technology, with more charities due to start using the bands in the coming months.
National learning disabilities charity Hft and premature baby charity Bliss have already employed the new fundraising technology, with more charities due to start using the bands in the coming months.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Nonprofit Shares Data About Troubled Teens With Researchers - Technology - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Nonprofit Shares Data About Troubled Teens With Researchers - Technology - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Nonprofit Shares Data About Troubled Teens With Researchers
By Nicole Wallace
Researchers are gaining access to enormous amounts of data about teenagers who are struggling with depression, bullying, and other problems, thanks to Crisis Text Line, which has been operating for a year.
By Nicole Wallace
Researchers are gaining access to enormous amounts of data about teenagers who are struggling with depression, bullying, and other problems, thanks to Crisis Text Line, which has been operating for a year.
How the ice bucket challenge can boost Chinese philanthropy - Quartz
How the ice bucket challenge can boost Chinese philanthropy - Quartz: This morning, Chinese billionaire and internet entrepreneur Zhou Hongyi, the founder of search portal Qihoo, stood in front of a group of his employees and dumped a bucket of ice water over his head—all in the name of eradicating the disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Email Is Still the Best Thing on the Internet - The Atlantic
Email Is Still the Best Thing on the Internet - The Atlantic: All these people are trying to kill email.
"E-mail is dead, or at least that’s what Silicon Valley is banking on," wrote Businessweek tech reporter Ashlee Vance.
There's the co-founder of Asana, the work softwarePublish Post startup. Email has "become a counter-productivity tool,” Justin Rosenstein likes to say.
"E-mail is dead, or at least that’s what Silicon Valley is banking on," wrote Businessweek tech reporter Ashlee Vance.
There's the co-founder of Asana, the work softwarePublish Post startup. Email has "become a counter-productivity tool,” Justin Rosenstein likes to say.
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