Friday, May 15, 2009

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Data And What Donors Don’t Know
Info is making modeling easier yet more confusing

Data has always been about the people that the numbers or categories represent. Many marketers just never saw it that way. Social networks and the unprecedented amount of information now available are further humanizing data."

Nonprofits tap online networks to raise funds | Philly | 05/15/2009

Nonprofits tap online networks to raise funds | Philly | 05/15/2009: "Nonprofits across the country - more than 85 percent use social media, according to a new survey - want to replicate that success. In an economy where purse strings are triple-knotted, the strategy has particular appeal.

But even though some national groups, such as the Humane Society, have had huge success reaping donations through social giving, many others have not come up with a successful strategy."

Highlights from the 2009 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study - frogloop Home~Care2's blog for nonprofits - frogloop

Highlights from the 2009 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study - frogloop Home~Care2's blog for nonprofits - frogloop: "M&R and NTEN just released an impressive benchmarks study that analyzed 32 nonprofits' online advocacy and online fundraising programs in 2007 and 2008. The Nonprofit eBenchmarks study also analyzed specific list segments, such as donors vs. non-donors, geographically targeted audiences, surveys and tell-a-friend emails. Here are the highlights."

Thursday, May 14, 2009

New Database Will Spread Information About Social Entrepreneurs - Philanthropy.com

New Database Will Spread Information About Social Entrepreneurs - Philanthropy.com: "New Database Will Spread Information About Social Entrepreneurs

What if there was an easy way for the public to get detailed information about the work of some of the world’s most successful social entrepreneurs?"

Charity auctioning off world's highest Twitter message - Brand Republic News - Brand Republic

Charity auctioning off world's highest Twitter message - Brand Republic News - Brand Republic: "LONDON - A fundraising mission to the summit of Mount Everest is auctioning off the bragging rights for the world's highest tweet to raise money for charity.

Mountaineer and philanthropist Gavin Bate, who is raising money for his charity Moving Mountains, has set up an eBay bidding page to auction off the chance to write the world's highest Twitter message to be sent from 29,000 feet above sea level."

AOL and Philanthropy Project Launch Philanthropy Feature on AOL News

PRESS RELEASE

AOL and Philanthropy Project Launch Philanthropy Feature on AOL News: "NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AOL’s MediaGlow announced a new feature on AOL News that provides information and news about philanthropic efforts across America, as well as the latest scientific information and advice about the benefits of living a philanthropic lifestyle. The feature, http://news.aol.com/philanthropy, created in partnership with Philanthropy Project, is the latest in a series of AOL News launches across various special-interest areas that deliver top-quality breaking news. MediaGlow, http://www.mediaglow.com, is AOL’s publishing unit."

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "7 Ways To Drive Traffic To Your Web Site

Your nonprofit needs to reach out to new supporters, get them excited about your mission, communicate how you’re serving people through your services and programs, and then motivate them to take action or make a donation."

Monday, May 11, 2009

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Twitter for Charities - Philanthropy.com

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Twitter for Charities - Philanthropy.com: "Weighing the Pros and Cons of Twitter for Charities

Should all charities tweet? The question of whether or not to join the popular social media service Twitter is what Ken Goldstein is pondering this week on his Nonprofit Consultant Blog."

The NonProfit Matrix: Directory of Online Service Providers for Nonprofits | NonProfit Matrix

The NonProfit Matrix: Directory of Online Service Providers for Nonprofits | NonProfit Matrix: "TechSoup has published a handy guide for nonprofits getting started with Google Maps and Google Earth mapping tools and mashups."

Official google.org Blog: New resources for non-profit and humanitarian mapping

Official google.org Blog: New resources for non-profit and humanitarian mapping: "New resources for non-profit and humanitarian mapping
Thursday 5/07/2009 12:39:00 PM

(Cross-posted from Lat Long Blog)

Our friends at MapAction have created a great new publication. Their Field Guide to Humanitarian Mapping was produced 'to help humanitarian organisations to make use of mapping methods using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies'. You can download the first edition for free (3.2MB PDF)."

Target will let Facebook users steer charity dollars - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:

Target will let Facebook users steer charity dollars - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:: "Target Corp. is letting Facebook users decide how the bulk of its weekly $3 million donation will be spent in its “Bullseye Gives” charity campaign.

From May 10 to May 25, Web users can go to Target’s Facebook page (at www.facebook.com/Target ) and vote between 10 national charities."

Twittering gets charity on the social network - Times Online

Twittering gets charity on the social network - Times Online: "Sometimes it seems like the whole world is busy facebooking, youtubing and tweeting. So it’s no surprise that the not-for-profit sector wants to join in. But can social networking really benefit charities or is it just another fad?"

Open Source Mobile Tools 4 Development - Why They Are Important | MobileActive.org

Open Source Mobile Tools 4 Development - Why They Are Important | MobileActive.org: "There have been many myths surrounding open source software and little conversation in this field why open source software is important and successful, especially in the context of developing countries and in the field of mobiles for development. I'd like to debunk some of these myths and clarify why the Open Mobile Consortium is focused on open source mobile solutions that build on, and talk to one another. I also invite comments for anything that I have missed or differing point of views"