Friday, April 17, 2015

News - Local News: Portsmouth News and Information (Portsmouth)

News - Local News: Portsmouth News and Information (Portsmouth): "Joshua Shaw, from Portsmouth, Ed Adams, from Pebworth in Warwickshire, both 20, and Qui Mai, 28, from Vietnam will spend six weeks working for the charity Balloon Kenya this summer."



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Tim Cook Charity Lunch Price Hits $165,000 - Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) - 24/7 Wall St.

Tim Cook Charity Lunch Price Hits $165,000 - Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) - 24/7 Wall St.:



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Oxfam trials tap-to-donate technology

Oxfam trials tap-to-donate technology: "Oxfam GB is running a trial of near-field communication technology to allow supporters to both donate to the charity and find out more information about what it does through interactive posters and wristbands.
The trial, which has been split into two parts, aims to make use of near-field communication (NFC) technology and is a way to make it “easier for people to engage with Oxfam, see more content or find out more about its work”."



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15 Tweetable Social Media Statistics To Influence Your Marketing Strategy - SocialBro

15 Tweetable Social Media Statistics To Influence Your Marketing Strategy - SocialBro: "Stop. Wait a minute. Put down whatever you’re doing and pay attention. We spend a lot of time reading about the trends sweeping the marketing world, and the growing influence of social media on customers purchase decisions. If you’re looking for the latest in marketing insights, here’s a collection of inspiring stats that will influence your strategy."



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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Cisco Employee Changes Lives Through Technology Donations | 3BL Media

Cisco Employee Changes Lives Through Technology Donations | 3BL Media: "In 2013, Roland Holloway learned he was cancer-free. For 9 years, Roland, a Cisco employee, had battled neck cancer, but a surprising recovery inspired him to give back to his community. With the help of Cisco’s Employee Purchase Donation Program (EPDP), Roland is empowering a local nonprofit with new technologies and helping others in need.

Roland, who will celebrate his 20th anniversary at Cisco later this year, is taking advantage of his newfound health to create change in his own neighborhood. “I’ve had a lot of good fortune come my way,” he said. “I enjoy giving back; I can’t change world politics, but I can definitely help my local community.”"



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The Power of Storytelling with Storify - Third Sector Today

The Power of Storytelling with Storify - Third Sector Today: "Pack one powerful punch by combining the strength of all your social media platforms. Storify is where social media comes together to, yes, tell a story! This application affords you a very easy way to enhance storytelling and increase productivity."



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Thank You for Supporting Good News Shared - Good News Shared | Good News Shared

Thank You for Supporting Good News Shared - Good News Shared | Good News Shared: "Thank You for Supporting Good News Shared

By Nisha Kotecha
Good News Shared is 1 today! I’m so happy that this special day has fallen on Thank You Thursday!"



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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Hungry? 3D printer can print out a steak - Business - NZ Herald News

Hungry? 3D printer can print out a steak - Business - NZ Herald News: "I have eaten a steak chip," Mr Rockefeller said in Auckland, where he will speak at a Philanthropy NZ conference today. "It tasted like a salty steak chip. It was delicious."

The technology is still in its early stages. Modern Meadow co-founder Andras Forgacs has said that it costs thousands of dollars to make one pound (0.45kg) of meat."



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A Legend’s Fundraising Manuscript Rises From the Dust, and Its Lessons Are Still Relevant - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A Legend’s Fundraising Manuscript Rises From the Dust, and Its Lessons Are Still Relevant - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Several decades ago, while working as a young college administrator in Princeton, N.J., Jerold Panas, now a well-known fundraising consultant, met a legend in the business.

Harold J. Seymour, nicknamed Si, had published Designs for Fundraising in 1966, a book still highly regarded in the development profession, and was advising Princeton University on a campaign that exceeded its goal and raised $53 million — an astronomical sum at the time."



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Tech Conferences Experiment With Exhibitor Dress Code Policies: Associations Now

Tech Conferences Experiment With Exhibitor Dress Code Policies: Associations Now:



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» Local Team of Global Philanthropists Prepares to Shoot T.V. Pilot

» Local Team of Global Philanthropists Prepares to Shoot T.V. Pilot: "emember Dr. Robert Gore, the emergency room doctor from Bed-Stuy behind the Global Empowerment Movement? (If not, click here).

Well, now, he and his team of global do-gooders– including Brian “Deka” Paupaw, a youth leadership executive; and Marc Baptiste, a renowned international photographer– are about to bring their globetrotting adventures to the big screen. Currently, they are raising production funds to complete a “socially- relevant” television series called GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT PROJECT."



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5 Tips to Make Your Website Get Better Search Rankings - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup

5 Tips to Make Your Website Get Better Search Rankings - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup:



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Monday, April 13, 2015

Big Charities Court Young Donors With Bitcoin Fundraising - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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Big Charities Court Young Donors With Bitcoin Fundraising - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Big Charities Court Young Donors With Bitcoin Fundraising
Seeking a foothold with younger, digitally minded donors, more major nonprofits are accepting gifts in Bitcoin and promoting their friendliness with the virtual currency, The Wall Street Journal writes as part of a set of "Journal Reports" stories on philanthropy. The article focuses on Save the Children, which has joined global groups like the Red Cross and Greenpeace in taking part in Bitcoin-giving efforts, using processing firms such as BitPay to reduce transaction costs and insulate themselves form the virtual money's volatility."



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Better Than 'Survivor': Wild Drama Hooks Viewers On Nest Web Cams : NPR

Better Than 'Survivor': Wild Drama Hooks Viewers On Nest Web Cams : NPR: "It's a good combination ... using technology to see what's going on that you might not be able to see at the ground level, but also raising issues around open space and wildlife preservation," Brockman says.

Preservation is what drew Bob Anderson and the Raptor Resource Project into nest cams more than a decade ago. Today, the bald eagle camera he set up in Decorah, Iowa, is one of the most-watched in the country.

Anderson says regular viewers gain a sense of ownership of the birds."



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YouTube Subscriber Strategies for Nonprofits - SocialFish

YouTube Subscriber Strategies for Nonprofits - SocialFish:



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The Engagement Is Off

The Engagement Is Off: "According to a study by the software firm Blackbaud, millennials, born between 1981 and 1997, represent roughly 11 percent of donors in the United States. Seventy-five percent of young people donate (or are open to donating), according to a 2012 study by the Millennial Impact Project. But the vast majority of the gifts they give are less than $100 per organization, and just 15 percent contributed $500 or more."



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