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Pracy - NONPROFIT CONFERENCE CALENDAR, Spring 2013

Pracy — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:09:11 +0000

That's useful list, thanks!

Louise - Social Fundraising this Holiday Season

Louise — Fri, 7 Dec 2012 05:33:06 +0000

True enough, the holiday season is the best time to do social fundraising activities since this is the time where people miraculously become generous.

Jerry Becker - Shoot Something Already!

Jerry Becker — Fri, 9 Nov 2012 01:35:16 +0000

Thanks for sharing these information. They are of great help even for someone who plans to nail acting auditions nyc.

Intrinsic - 83% of Americans Want Cause-Related Products

Intrinsic — Sat, 3 Nov 2012 02:03:38 +0000

It's really great to see this trend. And I think it's only growing deeper. Beyond companies that simply give a percentage to a cause. I think consumers are moving towards companies that have social good at the very core of their purpose, and profit is only a means of achieving that goal. There's a social good company called Intrinsic that sells handmade laptop sleeves from Africa. Their main goal is to empower people to rise above poverty through sustainable business. Check them out at http://intrinsicstyles.com

MjBubbles - Facebook Guide for Nonprofits

MjBubbles — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:30:08 +0000

Thanks, Tracy. Always happy to spread the good info!

Tracy - Facebook Guide for Nonprofits

Tracy — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:35:15 +0000

Thanks for posting our article. Also, Social Strand Media has an entire free section on their website for Nonprofits. The link is http://socialstrand.com/nonprofit-social-media . There are at least a dozen or so articles that are geared specifically toward nonprofit social media help. (I also created a nonprofit 6 years ago so that's why the information is free - I have a soft spot for philanthropists!). :-) Cheers!

MjBubbles - WhatGives!? Donation App Discontinued

MjBubbles — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:58:35 +0000

Anu, thanks! A crossed wire on our end has been uncrossed thanks to your eagle eye. We appreciate the heads up.

MjBubbles - WhatGives!? Donation App Discontinued

MjBubbles — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:44:00 +0000

Hi, Matt, Our widget was a hosted service that tied directly into the PayPal network, so unfortunately, the \\\"open source\\\" concept doesn\\\'t really apply. Sorry for the inconvenience. We miss it, too!

Matt Jones - WhatGives!? Donation App Discontinued

Matt Jones — Sat, 19 May 2012 06:24:30 +0000

Your widget was great, and we will miss it greatly. Any chance you'd consider open sourcing what you had? If you post the source on a place like github.com, I know I'd be checking it out right away to add some enhancements and deploy to my own servers.

Eirill Falck - NONPROFIT CONFERENCE CALENDAR, Winter 2011-2012

Eirill Falck — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:03:28 +0000

The 13th Annual Axelson Center Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers When: June 4-5 Where: Chicago, IL Website: http://www.northpark.edu/symposium Theme: Reignite Your Vision Your nonprofit began in a moment of inspiration, a moment when a visionary founder or founders took action to create a better world. But what begins with vision and passion inevitably encounters…reality. Funding cuts, shifts in community needs, increased competition, the temptation of “mission creep,” and even the simple dissipation of human energy are just a few of the hurdles that blunt an organization’s ability to achieve its vision. How do the most successful nonprofits keep their vision fresh and relevant in the face of such change? The 13th Annual Symposium invites you to step out of your current constraints and consider a new arsenal of tools and resources aimed at creating and fostering a sustainable, infectious vision. As the largest nonprofit management conference in the Midwest, nonprofit professionals, volunteers and board members will benefit from two days of educational sessions and networking.

Ben Semmar - 5 Ideas for Engaging Posts on Facebook

Ben Semmar — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 22:12:06 +0000

Interesting post Kerry, and some worthwhile recommendations. I particularly like #'s 2, 4 & 5 as those are the most likely to drive dialogue and not just Likes - which are much more valuable in terms of the role each of these interactions play in brand's content being distributed across the platform beyond just their fans. This Facebook Reach Analysis looked into the relationship between engagement on Facebook Pages and the resulting reach, or number of people exposed to the content as a result of the engagement. What we found was that there is a direct correlation between the two, and that Comments were a bigger driver of reach than Likes by 2.5x: http://www.webliquidgroup.com/research-facebook-r.... I'd love to get your thoughts on it.

John - Heroes with a Heart

John — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:13:29 +0000

Marijane - Thanks for sharing the news about this grant!

MjBubbles - Start Fundraising on Facebook with the New Donation App!

MjBubbles — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:13:50 +0000

Hi, Kate! Since the WhatGives!? Donation App runs through PayPal, we have to follow their requirements that all users be able to provide 501c3 paperwork to be approved as nonprofit organizations on the platform. It's easy to apply once you have that documentation. If you have any further questions about setting up your app, please don't hesitate to email us at donationapp@whatgives.com Good luck!

Kate - Start Fundraising on Facebook with the New Donation App!

Kate — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:30:53 +0000

Could you help define "registered non profit?" We are starting up and by Monday we will be a non profit corporation but will NOT have 501c3 status yet. Do we need to wait for 501c3 before we do this? Thanks! Kate

Natasha - Free Speech, Political Correctness, and Nonprofits

Natasha — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:18:57 +0000

"Now let me contrast that by saying that I’ve spent my whole life working in the performing and literary arts. Those are often irreverent worlds. Part of me wants to say that it’s just a word. I hate political correctness. I think it’s usually absurd. Everyone should learn to take things in context. Almost everything that comes out of your mouth could conceivably offend someone somewhere, and you can’t live your life walking on eggshells. That part of me wants to say “get over it.”" I've never agreed with something more than this. However, I love how you make this so practical. People will jump down your throat for an ideological issue, but when it comes down to it, you just don't want to piss people off. So true. Everything you do is a representation of yourself and can build or destroy your reputation!

guest - Bill Gates Teams Up with China to End World Hunger

guest — Tue, 8 Nov 2011 22:59:57 +0000

don't lump Gates with nonprofits.

ActionAgainst Hunger - Bill Gates Teams Up with China to End World Hunger

ActionAgainst Hunger — Thu, 3 Nov 2011 15:07:26 +0000

Thanks so much for the mention, Melissa!

MjBubbles - More Spookiness with "BOO-nefits"...

MjBubbles — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:41:30 +0000

Congrats on taking the hardest step - getting started! Please keep us posted on your activities and programs in Jacksonville. For those who'd like to support Uplifting Arms, here's a link to their blog: http://upliftingarms.blogspot.com/ Good luck!!

Uplifting Arms, Inc. - More Spookiness with "BOO-nefits"...

Uplifting Arms, Inc. — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:17:30 +0000

Uplifting Arms, Inc. is a newly founded 501C3 approved nonprofit. We are based out of Jacksonville, FL. Our mission is to enrich the lives of families by educating, exposing, equipping and empowering them. On October 24th we will be hosting a family and friends fundraising event at CiCi's Pizza, located at 900-10 Dunn Ave. in Jacksonville, FL 32218. CiCi's Pizza will donate 10% of all proceeds to Uplifting Arms, Inc. We are fundraising to offer personal finance classes to adults and children. Please come out and show your support!

MjBubbles - Start Fundraising on Facebook with the New Donation App!

MjBubbles — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:43:54 +0000

Hi, so sorry for the problems! You may have noticed that there are only two options for beginning your widget - the US and Australia. However, that might not be the actual problem. I'll respond to the email you sent with more detail. Thanks for using the WhatGives Donation App!