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Sean Parker's "Causes" to Leave MySpace: Does It Matter?

2009-11-06T09:58:00.000-05:00

Sean Parker's "Causes" to Leave MySpace: Does It Matter?

Street-level help for big projects - TwinCities.com

2009-11-04T12:48:00.000-05:00

Street-level help for big projects - TwinCities.com: "The second project is an experiment in what is called e-philanthropy, or online giving. A new website, GiveMN.org, seeks to bring donors, non-profits and specific projects together. The web site allows donors to search for charities in Minnesota and elsewhere that do work the donors are interested in. It creates a one-stop site for donations

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

2009-11-04T08:25:00.000-05:00

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Time, Resources Slow Nonprofit Social Media AdoptionThe responses of 1,295 nonprofit executives show that 91 percent raise money online, but only 58 percent of those nonprofits use social media for fundraising. Sharing their story, building a community, public relations, and donor engagement/retention -- not raising

Library clips :: Online communities - technical facilitators are not enough :: October :: 2009

2009-10-30T12:03:00.000-05:00

Library clips :: Online communities - technical facilitators are not enough :: October :: 2009: "I’m finding that some Communities of Practice (CoPs) at work are lacking leadership even though they have a community leader.This is a broad statement, and there can be many reasons for this, but in this post I want to focus on one particular reason."

Churches connect with parishioners online -- chicagotribune.com

2009-10-30T09:40:00.000-05:00

Churches connect with parishioners online -- chicagotribune.com: "On Tuesday, 250 Web-savvy Christians -- from blogging pastors to iPhone programmers -- gathered at Park Community for Cultivate 09, an interactive conference on ministry communication, which includes marketing strategy. More than a third of Americans younger than 50 don't have a religious affiliation, according to a 2008 study by

What Are the Challenges to Social Network Fundraising? | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog

2009-10-30T09:19:00.002-05:00

What Are the Challenges to Social Network Fundraising? | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: "roving that social media can be used to raise significant funds for nonprofits is “the brass ring” that every nonprofit utilizing social media wants to reach. But it is quite an elusive brass ring! There are a number of challenges to overcome before social network fundraising is as easy (

Americans Unsure About Social Media's Charity Benefits, Survey Finds - Philanthropy.com

2009-10-29T12:58:00.000-05:00

Americans Unsure About Social Media's Charity Benefits, Survey Finds - Philanthropy.com: "Americans Unsure About Social Media's Charity Benefits, Survey FindsAmericans seem to be conflicted about the role of social networks as a way to support the causes they care about.According to a new survey, while nearly eight in 10 people who use new media think the technology can help companies and

Sage Launches Financial Certification Program for Nonprofits

2009-10-29T07:21:00.000-05:00

Sage Launches Financial Certification Program for Nonprofits: "Sage North America has launched a certification program for its Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit customers aimed at gaining recognition for their expertise through continuing professional education-eligible workshops."

Nonprofits Using Social Media to Engage and Share, Says Sage North America Survey | SYS-CON INDIA

2009-10-28T13:45:00.000-05:00

PRESS ReleaseNonprofits Using Social Media to Engage and Share, Says Sage North America Survey | SYS-CON INDIA: "AUSTIN, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 10/28/09 -- Sage North America today announced the results of its recently conducted social media survey for nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada. One of the most interesting findings: 91% of respondents raise funds online, but only 58 percent of

Pop!Tech conference attracts corporations, launches Lab initiative - BusinessWeek

2009-10-27T14:44:00.000-05:00

Pop!Tech conference attracts corporations, launches Lab initiative - BusinessWeek: "The Pop!Tech conference, held annually in the lovely town of Camden, Maine, is rapidly expanding beyond a “big think” gathering of academics, journalists, scientists, and innovation gurus. It’s becoming a magnet for corporate executives, too, who are trying to answer questions such as those posed by Pop!Tech’s

Social network updates a friend to charities

2009-10-26T11:09:00.001-05:00

Social network updates a friend to charities: "Got a tweet to spare? It could help the charity of your choice.A week ago, a record number of status updates on Twitter and Facebook using the phrase '#BeatCancer' helped raise $70,000 for four non-profit cancer organizations"

Kenyan schools get wired up - The National Newspaper

2009-10-26T09:09:00.000-05:00

Kenyan schools get wired up - The National Newspaper: "n the past six years, an organisation called Computers for Schools Kenya has placed more than 20,000 computers in institutions across the country, bringing disadvantaged youths into the information and communication technology (ICT) age.“The philosophy behind what we are doing is that ICT is the greatest facility of development known to man,”

Tulsa World: Mobile app may benefit charities

2009-10-26T08:26:00.000-05:00

Tulsa World: Mobile app may benefit charities: "A new mobile technology aims to help individuals make donations to their favorite charity by using their smart phones and iPhones.Launched this month, CharityCall aims to help charities reach out to an increasingly mobile public.This mobile platform is the brainchild of Bob Jones, a former Tulsan."

Future Leaders in Philanthropy: FLiP -- Developing Philanthropic Leadership

2009-10-26T07:44:00.000-05:00

From the FLIP Blog at Changing Our WorldFuture Leaders in Philanthropy: FLiP -- Developing Philanthropic Leadership: "Microsoft Launches '7 Ways to Change the World'1CAHDSO00CA22Q76SCA9H5GQOCAWG0XXZCAW1U8QGCA2F6DD6CA9AVD9YCAU7HIG3CAGI1CMFCAU7TIN7CA9HWC5FCAKNZPSCCAQ196LBCAX1JSK4CAE71W3CCATB59PFCARKK25FCA3S65AMCANL08PT Today at the Business for Social Responsibility Conference in San Francisco,

350.org

2009-10-24T17:13:00.000-05:00

350.org: "TODAY, the 24 October, people in 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history. At over 5200 events around the world, people gathered to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis."

Edward Norton signs up to Twitter for Maasai charity | ENTERTAINMENT News

2009-10-23T10:09:00.001-05:00

Edward Norton signs up to Twitter for Maasai charity | ENTERTAINMENT News: "Despite his web worries, Norton has agreed to sign up to Twitter to help raise money for his favourite charity, the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust.'It's a good example of a way that you can turn that platform into something where you actually can accomplish something good."

Facebook's Gift Shop Sings A New Tune - washingtonpost.com

2009-10-22T10:39:00.000-05:00

Facebook's Gift Shop Sings A New Tune - washingtonpost.com: "While you can currently purchase gifts from non-profits, like Kiva, Project Red, TOMS Shoes, Charity Water and the World Wildlife Fund, Facebook is now also including gifts via the Causes application. So you can make donations to a cause as a gift for your friends for pretty much any cause supported through the app."

New Study Reveals Nonprofits Still Need to Adapt Online Communications Best Practices - frogloop Home~Care2's blog for nonprofits - frogloop

2009-10-22T09:29:00.000-05:00

New Study Reveals Nonprofits Still Need to Adapt Online Communications Best Practices - frogloop Home~Care2's blog for nonprofits - frogloop: "After studying over 50 international nonprofit organization's email lists and response rates, the 2009 eCampaigning Review Study revealed that 60% of nonprofits present a compelling argument for supporters to take action, yet close to 70% of the

Philanthropy 1.0 And The Megaphone Of Social Media - On The Scene With Shira - CBS News

2009-10-22T08:24:00.000-05:00

Philanthropy 1.0 And The Megaphone Of Social Media - On The Scene With Shira - CBS News: "Last week, I had the opportunity to moderate a panel at the Blogworld Expo in Las Vegas. The topic was: Online Locally, Act Globally.What does this mean exactly?"

Akhtar Badshah: Seven Ways Technology Can Change the World

2009-10-21T12:40:00.000-05:00

Akhtar Badshah: Seven Ways Technology Can Change the World: "Every day I am privileged to see how the power of software technology can accelerate change and help to solve some of our society's most pressing issues. Technology is a key tool for social and economic development. It can help people get a better education, learn new skills to earn a living wage, or start a business. It also can enable

Online cancer-fighting inititive sets Guinness record | Webware - CNET

2009-10-21T12:21:00.000-05:00

Online cancer-fighting inititive sets Guinness record | Webware - CNET: "BeatCancer, a charitable campaign that launched at the BlogWorld & New Media Expo, started making its way around the social Web last week. The goal was to set a new Guinness World Record for the most social mentions in a 24-hour period while raising cash for cancer organizations. Users were asked to include the #BeatCancer

dBusinessNews :: Daily Business News Delivered to Your Desktop

2009-10-20T09:43:00.000-05:00

PRESS ReleasedBusinessNews :: Daily Business News Delivered to Your Desktop: "The Minnesota Community Foundation and other key nonprofit leaders in Minnesota created GiveMN to take advantage of the many benefits offered by online giving for both donors and nonprofits. While the median nonprofit raises less than 1 percent of its funds online today, e-philanthropy is far less expensive for

29 Nonprofit Bloggers to Follow on Twitter « Nonprofit Tech 2.0

2009-10-20T09:23:00.000-05:00

29 Nonprofit Bloggers to Follow on Twitter « Nonprofit Tech 2.0: "* Home29 Nonprofit Bloggers to Follow on Twitter2009 October 19tags: Blogging, Twitterby nonprofitorgsLast week I asked the followers of @NonprofitOrgs to nominate their favorite nonprofit bloggers. The list below is the result of that “Tweet Out”. Some on the list are very known in the nonprofit sector, and others are completely

Group to aid nonprofits - BostonHerald.com

2009-10-19T11:55:00.001-05:00

Group to aid nonprofits - BostonHerald.com: "Calling all nonprofits: There’s a new group in town that wants to help charities that promote entrepreneurship and innovation programs for young people.It’s called TUGG, which stands for Technology Underwriting Greater Good, and it’s made up of professionals who already understand the worlds of finance and technology.Now they’re looking to lay the

Twitter to squeeze the wine business for charity | Webware - CNET

2009-10-19T08:14:00.000-05:00

Twitter to squeeze the wine business for charity | Webware - CNET: "n an attempt to boost literacy rates around the world, Twitter has launched a wine label with San Francisco-based winery Crushpad.The label is dubbed Fledgling Wine. In addition to its Web site, the self-described 'social winemaking venture' has a Twitter page too that just kicked in minutes ago"