Nonprofit group takes its bid online - baltimoresun.com:
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So began Trading Graces, an online auction that Lutheran Services officials hope will become an eagerly anticipated annual event - and help raise the organization's profile among potential supporters.
Lutheran Services and its agencies have been collecting items from employees, vendors, donors and the public to be offered for sale beginning Feb. 26 on eBay."
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
IT Software Programming Networking - NGO to Release Free Nonprofit Fundraising Software
PRESS RELEASE
IT Software Programming Networking - NGO to Release Free Nonprofit Fundraising Software: "GO to Release Free Nonprofit Fundraising Software
Posted on Thursday, December 22 @ 10:45:00 CST by xtv
IT Software Programming Networking
Organizers' Collaborative announced a February 15, 2006 release date for ODB 1.0, a free database program for nonprofits. This is entirely open source software, not based on any commercial products. Previous versions of this user-friendly database are in use at over 350 organizations in the U.S.
Boston, MA, USA, December 22, 2005 -- The nonprofit group Organizers’ Collaborative announced it would release version 1.0 of its flagship open source Organizers Database (ODB) software on February 15, 2006. ODB is a free software program for fundraising designed specifically for smaller organizations.
ODB allows nonprofits to easily track members, prospects and donors. Especially during the holiday season, a usable donor database is critical to an organization, allowing it to generate end-of-year appeals and process a high volume of gifts.
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IT Software Programming Networking - NGO to Release Free Nonprofit Fundraising Software: "GO to Release Free Nonprofit Fundraising Software
Posted on Thursday, December 22 @ 10:45:00 CST by xtv
IT Software Programming Networking
Organizers' Collaborative announced a February 15, 2006 release date for ODB 1.0, a free database program for nonprofits. This is entirely open source software, not based on any commercial products. Previous versions of this user-friendly database are in use at over 350 organizations in the U.S.
Boston, MA, USA, December 22, 2005 -- The nonprofit group Organizers’ Collaborative announced it would release version 1.0 of its flagship open source Organizers Database (ODB) software on February 15, 2006. ODB is a free software program for fundraising designed specifically for smaller organizations.
ODB allows nonprofits to easily track members, prospects and donors. Especially during the holiday season, a usable donor database is critical to an organization, allowing it to generate end-of-year appeals and process a high volume of gifts.
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Yahoo Encourages Cyber Giving
Yahoo Encourages Cyber Giving: "Network For Good and Yahoo have partnered on the Cyber Giving Week initiative, and provided a site with donation links, and resources and tools to help with learning about where to contribute and how it impacts taxes.
Yahoo noted in a statement how charitable giving increases toward the end of a year. The company cited the Kintera/Luth Nonprofit Trend Report, which claimed 65 percent of donors are influenced in their giving by what they find on the Internet.
Now, Yahoo has kicked off some extra effort to get donors to give generously before the end of 2005. They have teamed with Network For Good to do so, and spotlighted several charities while providing the means to discover more, and find out more about them.
Various Yahoo properties like Messenger and News, and keyword integration in Search, will promote Cyber Giving Week. The initiative formally kicks off on December 25th, and runs through the 31st. "
Yahoo noted in a statement how charitable giving increases toward the end of a year. The company cited the Kintera/Luth Nonprofit Trend Report, which claimed 65 percent of donors are influenced in their giving by what they find on the Internet.
Now, Yahoo has kicked off some extra effort to get donors to give generously before the end of 2005. They have teamed with Network For Good to do so, and spotlighted several charities while providing the means to discover more, and find out more about them.
Various Yahoo properties like Messenger and News, and keyword integration in Search, will promote Cyber Giving Week. The initiative formally kicks off on December 25th, and runs through the 31st. "
Monday, December 19, 2005
During the holiday rush, charitable issues arise: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
During the holiday rush, charitable issues arise: South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "During the holiday rush, charitable issues arise
By Janet Kidd Stewart
Chicago Tribune
Posted December 18 2005
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At www.newtithing.org, donors can plug in their earned income and their total household assets for suggestions on how much to give. The site uses tax benefit estimates to show donors how much more they can give to charity because of tax incentives. It calculates giving suggestions based on income and assets, because the traditional notion of tithing--giving 10 percent of income--doesn't necessarily fit wealthy households that have modest annual incomes compared with their total assets.
By Janet Kidd Stewart
Chicago Tribune
Posted December 18 2005
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At www.newtithing.org, donors can plug in their earned income and their total household assets for suggestions on how much to give. The site uses tax benefit estimates to show donors how much more they can give to charity because of tax incentives. It calculates giving suggestions based on income and assets, because the traditional notion of tithing--giving 10 percent of income--doesn't necessarily fit wealthy households that have modest annual incomes compared with their total assets.
Friday, December 16, 2005
onPhilanthropy - How to Compete in 2006
onPhilanthropy - How to Compete in 2006: "How to Compete in 2006
By: Nathan Shaver, 12/16/05
As the New Year approaches, many organizations and nonprofits are evaluating their recent successes and the challenges ahead. With the steady increase of outlets for giving, nonprofits are trying to find new ways to expand and cultivate their base constituency. For many, the coming year will be the time to exploit the trend toward online giving and relationship building. In fact, with the growing competition among nonprofits for the increasingly scarce philanthropic dollar, some say integration of online efforts is all but required. In interviews with Convio’s Vinay Bhagat and Blackbaud’s Charlie Cumbaa, we examine some of the ways nonprofits can stay competitive in 2006, using the tools 2005 has thrust into the spotlight.
By: Nathan Shaver, 12/16/05
As the New Year approaches, many organizations and nonprofits are evaluating their recent successes and the challenges ahead. With the steady increase of outlets for giving, nonprofits are trying to find new ways to expand and cultivate their base constituency. For many, the coming year will be the time to exploit the trend toward online giving and relationship building. In fact, with the growing competition among nonprofits for the increasingly scarce philanthropic dollar, some say integration of online efforts is all but required. In interviews with Convio’s Vinay Bhagat and Blackbaud’s Charlie Cumbaa, we examine some of the ways nonprofits can stay competitive in 2006, using the tools 2005 has thrust into the spotlight.
Baldrige National Quality Award Launches Nonprofit Pilot Program :: PNNOnline ::
Baldrige National Quality Award Launches Nonprofit Pilot Program :: PNNOnline ::: "Baldrige National Quality Award Launches Nonprofit Pilot Program
Posted by: alvenable on Friday, December 16, 2005
Topic Special Features
As an introduction into the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program, associations and nonprofits will have the unique opportunity to participate in a pilot application program to be launched in January 2006. The Nonprofit Pilot offers eligible nonprofits and associations the opportunity to become acclimated to the program and receive feedback from a private-sector team of examiners.
“ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership will reach out to the association community and encourage eligible organizations to participate in the pilot application process as well as educate association executives on the significance of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and how to become successful participants when the program is extended to our sector in 2007,” said John H. Graham IV, CAE, president and CEO of ASAE.
Posted by: alvenable on Friday, December 16, 2005
Topic Special Features
As an introduction into the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program, associations and nonprofits will have the unique opportunity to participate in a pilot application program to be launched in January 2006. The Nonprofit Pilot offers eligible nonprofits and associations the opportunity to become acclimated to the program and receive feedback from a private-sector team of examiners.
“ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership will reach out to the association community and encourage eligible organizations to participate in the pilot application process as well as educate association executives on the significance of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and how to become successful participants when the program is extended to our sector in 2007,” said John H. Graham IV, CAE, president and CEO of ASAE.
Verizon Foundation Awards Additional $175,000 to Puget Sound Nonprofits
PRESS RELEASE
Verizon Foundation Awards Additional $175,000 to Puget Sound Nonprofits: "VERETT, Wash., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Verizon Foundation has awarded $175,000 in grants to 16 Puget Sound nonprofit organizations providing educational and technological services to their clients. The foundation has contributed a total of $307,000 to organizations in the area this year. 'Verizon's commitment to literacy, technology and work force training go hand in hand with our company's deployment of technology to benefit customers,' said John Gustafson, Verizon Northwest director of external affairs. 'These grants offer expanded opportunities for those served by these organizations.'"
Verizon Foundation Awards Additional $175,000 to Puget Sound Nonprofits: "VERETT, Wash., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Verizon Foundation has awarded $175,000 in grants to 16 Puget Sound nonprofit organizations providing educational and technological services to their clients. The foundation has contributed a total of $307,000 to organizations in the area this year. 'Verizon's commitment to literacy, technology and work force training go hand in hand with our company's deployment of technology to benefit customers,' said John Gustafson, Verizon Northwest director of external affairs. 'These grants offer expanded opportunities for those served by these organizations.'"
Monday, December 12, 2005
Charity VillageNewsWeek: Cover Story-Future Present: The evolution of online fundraising and donor communications
Charity Village�NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Future Present: The evolution of online fundraising and donor communications
Andy Levy-AjzenkopfDecember 12, 2005
By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
There's no doubt about it. Modern technology has taken over the way people and organizations communicate with one another. Getting your message out there is as easy as the click of a button. And the nonprofit community is increasingly making use of the same advanced communication delivery systems that the for-profit world has been using for years: namely online and interactive campaign strategies.
Generally speaking, nonprofits have taken a little longer to adopt newer technologies into their sector. But they are waking up to the tremendous potential of tools like the Internet, streaming video, and blogs to aid in their quest for funding and to elevate public awareness of their causes. While traditional methods of fundraising, donor communication and recognition (read: mail-outs, phone drives, newspaper ad campaigns, etc.) remain in place for many charities and foundations, technology is revolutionizing the way they go about their business."
Andy Levy-AjzenkopfDecember 12, 2005
By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
There's no doubt about it. Modern technology has taken over the way people and organizations communicate with one another. Getting your message out there is as easy as the click of a button. And the nonprofit community is increasingly making use of the same advanced communication delivery systems that the for-profit world has been using for years: namely online and interactive campaign strategies.
Generally speaking, nonprofits have taken a little longer to adopt newer technologies into their sector. But they are waking up to the tremendous potential of tools like the Internet, streaming video, and blogs to aid in their quest for funding and to elevate public awareness of their causes. While traditional methods of fundraising, donor communication and recognition (read: mail-outs, phone drives, newspaper ad campaigns, etc.) remain in place for many charities and foundations, technology is revolutionizing the way they go about their business."
Friday, December 02, 2005
RED HERRING | Bono’s Charity Starts Podcasts
RED HERRING | Bono’s Charity Starts Podcasts: "Bono’s Charity Starts Podcasts
The U2 frontman’s social awareness group launches a monthly audio series on World AIDS Day.
December 1, 2005
The do-gooder group founded by U2 singer Bono is looking to take its anti-poverty message to trendsetters through a series of podcasts launched Thursday to commemorate World AIDS day.
Thursday’s podcast by the group ONE: The Campaign To Make Poverty History will feature speeches by Bono, former South African President Nelson Mandela, and Coldplay front man Chris Martin.
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The U2 frontman’s social awareness group launches a monthly audio series on World AIDS Day.
December 1, 2005
The do-gooder group founded by U2 singer Bono is looking to take its anti-poverty message to trendsetters through a series of podcasts launched Thursday to commemorate World AIDS day.
Thursday’s podcast by the group ONE: The Campaign To Make Poverty History will feature speeches by Bono, former South African President Nelson Mandela, and Coldplay front man Chris Martin.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2005
techSoup NetSquared Project to Remix Web for Social Change;
Untitled Document: "TechSoup NetSquared Project to Remix Web for Social Change; Call for Participation in Using Web 2.0 to Transform Nonprofit Sector
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29 (AScribe Newswire) -- CompuMentor's TechSoup (www.techsoup.org) today announced a call for participation in its Net2 ('NetSquared') (http://www.netsquared.org) project. It is the first-ever public dialog on fostering the adoption of Web 2.0 technologies in the nonprofit sector.
Daniel Ben-Horin, CompuMentor's President and co-CEO, commented: 'Wikipedia, DeanSpace, MoveOn, Firefox Campaign, craigslist - none of these succeeded because they had faster servers or fatter pipes than anyone else. They succeeded because they understood and enabled the power of user-generated content and the power of peer networking.'
'Web-based social tools open up unimagined possibilities for our sector, nationally and internationally. A prime example is the Katrina PeopleFinder Project http://www.netsquared.org/katrina-peoplefinder-project, an ad-hoc online collaboration of organizations and individuals to help locate loved ones in the hurricane-affected areas.'"
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29 (AScribe Newswire) -- CompuMentor's TechSoup (www.techsoup.org) today announced a call for participation in its Net2 ('NetSquared') (http://www.netsquared.org) project. It is the first-ever public dialog on fostering the adoption of Web 2.0 technologies in the nonprofit sector.
Daniel Ben-Horin, CompuMentor's President and co-CEO, commented: 'Wikipedia, DeanSpace, MoveOn, Firefox Campaign, craigslist - none of these succeeded because they had faster servers or fatter pipes than anyone else. They succeeded because they understood and enabled the power of user-generated content and the power of peer networking.'
'Web-based social tools open up unimagined possibilities for our sector, nationally and internationally. A prime example is the Katrina PeopleFinder Project http://www.netsquared.org/katrina-peoplefinder-project, an ad-hoc online collaboration of organizations and individuals to help locate loved ones in the hurricane-affected areas.'"
Monday, November 14, 2005
Supply & Demand Chain Executive > Research > Archived Articles > W.K. Kellogg Foundation to Automate, Streamline Core Business Processes
Supply & Demand Chain Executive > Research > Archived Articles > W.K. Kellogg Foundation to Automate, Streamline Core Business Processes: "W.K. Kellogg Foundation to Automate, Streamline Core Business Processes
By Editorial Staff
Ultimus BPM suite to help nonprofit replace paper-based processes, achieve greater efficiencies
Cary, NC — November 14, 2005 — The W.K. Kellogg Foundation said today it is using the Ultimus business process management (BPM) suite to automate nearly 20 paper-based processes.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) selected Ultimus after evaluating solutions from several other vendors, but picked the Ultimus BPM Suite because of its flexibility and ease of use, as the organization looks to automate additional processes. In fact, the organization foresees extending the use of the Ultimus BPM Suite as a platform in which to better integrate with partners and grantees."
By Editorial Staff
Ultimus BPM suite to help nonprofit replace paper-based processes, achieve greater efficiencies
Cary, NC — November 14, 2005 — The W.K. Kellogg Foundation said today it is using the Ultimus business process management (BPM) suite to automate nearly 20 paper-based processes.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) selected Ultimus after evaluating solutions from several other vendors, but picked the Ultimus BPM Suite because of its flexibility and ease of use, as the organization looks to automate additional processes. In fact, the organization foresees extending the use of the Ultimus BPM Suite as a platform in which to better integrate with partners and grantees."
Friday, November 11, 2005
Some help knowing where to give
Some help knowing where to give: "Some help knowing where to give
A new online method will enable the Charities Review Council to evaluate more charities for donors.
Robert Franklin, Star Tribune
As some nonprofit groups fret about competition for dollars in the aftermath of natural disasters, the Charities Review Council on Thursday unveiled an online system aimed at helping more charities meet standards that may induce donors to give more."
A new online method will enable the Charities Review Council to evaluate more charities for donors.
Robert Franklin, Star Tribune
As some nonprofit groups fret about competition for dollars in the aftermath of natural disasters, the Charities Review Council on Thursday unveiled an online system aimed at helping more charities meet standards that may induce donors to give more."
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
TECTONIC: Tsunami-inspired FSF award focuses on humanity
TECTONIC: Tsunami-inspired FSF award focuses on humanity: "he Free Software Foundation (FSF) has announced a new annual award that honours the use of free software in 'the service of humanity'.
The Free Software Award for Projects of Social Benefit is 'presented to the project or team responsible for applying free software, or the ideas of the free software movement, in a project that intentionally and significantly benefits society in other aspects of life,' reads the announcement."
The Free Software Award for Projects of Social Benefit is 'presented to the project or team responsible for applying free software, or the ideas of the free software movement, in a project that intentionally and significantly benefits society in other aspects of life,' reads the announcement."
Monday, October 31, 2005
Disasters in the Internet age
Disasters in the Internet age: "Disasters in the Internet age
The Internet -- more than any other tool -- is proving to be a significant means of communication during disasters
BY Dibya Sarkar
Published on Oct. 31, 2005
On Sept. 15, through a private Web site called LATalk.org, Ruby pleaded for help. She asked whether anyone knew the whereabouts of her three aunts, who were missing since Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana Aug. 29. She wrote that she had already searched through many Web sites established to help people find family and friends.
Several weeks later she wrote: 'Does anybody read these things for real? If I just had a phone number or a way to talk to somebody. I need to find my aunts. Please, please help. It's been a month now. HELP, please.'"
The Internet -- more than any other tool -- is proving to be a significant means of communication during disasters
BY Dibya Sarkar
Published on Oct. 31, 2005
On Sept. 15, through a private Web site called LATalk.org, Ruby pleaded for help. She asked whether anyone knew the whereabouts of her three aunts, who were missing since Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana Aug. 29. She wrote that she had already searched through many Web sites established to help people find family and friends.
Several weeks later she wrote: 'Does anybody read these things for real? If I just had a phone number or a way to talk to somebody. I need to find my aunts. Please, please help. It's been a month now. HELP, please.'"
Friday, October 28, 2005
NPower Seattle Announces Finalists for Nonprofit Innovation Awards
PRESS RELEASE
NPower Seattle Announces Finalists for Nonprofit Innovation Awards: "Puget Sound Award Winners to Be Announced at Nov. 1 Luncheon in Seattle SEATTLE, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Befitting a region known for innovation in areas ranging from computer software to coffee, NPower Seattle today announced the top 10 finalists for its first-ever Nonprofit Innovation Awards, designed to recognize Puget Sound nonprofits who have creatively used technology to impact their communities. The 10 finalists range from organizations that use technology to track abused and neglected children and capture memories of Japanese-Americans incarcerated during World War II to those that provide day labor services for homeless men and women. From this list of 10, one winner and three honorable mentions will be announced at a Nov. 1 awards luncheon, presented by Accenture at Seattle's Grand Hyatt Hotel."
NPower Seattle Announces Finalists for Nonprofit Innovation Awards: "Puget Sound Award Winners to Be Announced at Nov. 1 Luncheon in Seattle SEATTLE, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Befitting a region known for innovation in areas ranging from computer software to coffee, NPower Seattle today announced the top 10 finalists for its first-ever Nonprofit Innovation Awards, designed to recognize Puget Sound nonprofits who have creatively used technology to impact their communities. The 10 finalists range from organizations that use technology to track abused and neglected children and capture memories of Japanese-Americans incarcerated during World War II to those that provide day labor services for homeless men and women. From this list of 10, one winner and three honorable mentions will be announced at a Nov. 1 awards luncheon, presented by Accenture at Seattle's Grand Hyatt Hotel."
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