Friday, April 26, 2013

Nonprofit E-File Data Should Be Open - Sunlight Foundation Blog

Nonprofit E-File Data Should Be Open - Sunlight Foundation Blog: Carl Malamud's been busy recently, playing an important role in opening the D.C. Code. But that's not all he's been up to. For years, Carl's efforts at Public.Resource.Org have helped to distribute the data provided to the IRS by nonprofits through Form 990. The data contained in this form is vital public information: it can help donors figure out who's running a nonprofit and how effectively. If you've ever used a site like Charity Navigator to research your giving decisions, you've used 990 data.

The 10 Business Growing Pains that Social Media is Going Through Right Now | Social Media Today

The 10 Business Growing Pains that Social Media is Going Through Right Now | Social Media Today

iKlatch: Apple CEO holding charity auction for coffee break with himself — RT Business

iKlatch: Apple CEO holding charity auction for coffee break with himself — RT Business: Apple CEO Tim Cook has started an online charity auction for a coffee break with one of the most powerful figures in tech and business: Himself.

Bombing Victims Get Millions as Internet Redefines Giving - Bloomberg

Bombing Victims Get Millions as Internet Redefines Giving - Bloomberg: Bombing Victims Get Millions as Internet Redefines Giving

Online Fundraising Shows Strong Gains - Online Fundraising - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Online Fundraising Shows Strong Gains - Online Fundraising - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Explore Online Fundraising Results, by Quarter

The Chronicle uses online fundraising data provided quarterly by Blackbaud, Network for Good, and PayPal to analyze online giving. The percentage changes above show an analysis of online donations to a fixed group of organizations during the second through fourth quarters of 2012, compared with donations to this same group made during the same period in 2011.

Linking Planned Gifts To Social Media | The NonProfit Times

Linking Planned Gifts To Social Media | The NonProfit Times: “The Internet is the great equalizer. If you are a small organization, you can have a big presence.”

Those were the words of said Kristen Jaarda, senior vice president at Crescendo Interactive in Camarillo, Calif., during a session at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 2013 International Conference on Fundraising (ICON) in San Diego, Calif.

DataKind launches UK chapter

DataKind launches UK chapter: US charity that connects other charities with data scientists who want to volunteer, has launched a UK branch.

Featured Topic: Disaster Planning and Recovery

Featured Topic: Disaster Planning and Recovery: Disaster preparedness isn't just about being ready for a fire or earthquake; it's a nimble, flexible approach to your organization's day-to-day programs and operations. A natural disaster may never hit your office, but by adopting certain technologies and strategies, you can deepen your nonprofit's impact and make your work faster and more efficient. The resources in this toolkit will not only prepare you for a crisis, but also deepen the impact of your nonprofit or charity in times of health.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

CEOs and Social Media – Trends and Effective Practices

CEOs and Social Media – Trends and Effective Practices: Another important thing to note is that the reasons for a CEO to use social media are NOT THE SAME as the goals for the company on social. What those specific goals might be will change depending on the individual executive, but will always be related to who he or she wants to build relationships with – journalists? Members of Congress? Thought leaders? Other CEOs?

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Angie Moore-Survey Results Are In! (The Real Skinny on Nonprofit Data) : FundRaising Success

Angie Moore-Survey Results Are In!s: ... blog to get as many nonprofits as possible to take a 10-minute survey. Why? Well, in early April I had a two-part blog on modeling that was the outcome of me asking experts in the industry four questions about modeling and how it can help those in the nonprofit industry be better fundraisers and marketers.

Pune ranks fifth on GiveIndia charity list - Indian Express

Pune ranks fifth on GiveIndia charity list - Indian Express: Inspired by the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), donation platform www.giveindia.org recently launched Indian Giving League (IGL) which ranks cities on the basis of charity it makes.

The portal uploads details of donations made by various cities to support a cause through NGOs.