Pinterest: 5 Potential Uses For Nonprofit Management Professionals
| Posted in Technology on Feb 26, 2012 by |
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Ok, I have to admit that I’m not a user of Pinterest. It’s hard enough for me to keep up with Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter not to mention 4Square, SlideShare and YouTube. (See my previous post on being Content Fried!) http://bit.ly/xHV1Rt
But, a USA Today story called "Pinterest gives Businesses a Boost with Brand Awareness" grabbed my attention.  More
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New Service Brings Text-to-Donate Fundraising Within The Budgets Of Majority Of Nonprofits And Charities
| Posted in Technology on Feb 20, 2012 |
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Many nonprofits want to get into the text message fundraising arena, but find that it is cost prohibitive, cumbersome and confusing. Conventional SMS donation services often charge hundreds of dollars per month, plus exorbitant set up fees, just to own or rent a short code that registers donations. Add to that lengthy set up time frames, long, confusing contracts, lack of technical support and a host of other reasons, and it is no surprise that ...
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Illinois Hospital Association Reports Hospitals Generate $78.7 Billion Annual Impact On State's Economy
| Posted in Government on Feb 20, 2012 |
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According to a new report by the Illinois Hospital Association (IHA), Illinois' 200 hospitals and health systems generate a total annual impact of $78.7 billion on the state's economy. Illinois Hospitals and Health Systems $78.7 Billion State Economic Impact examines the statewide economic impact of Illinois hospitals.
"In addition to providing vital medical and health care services to Illinoisans, Illinois hospitals are ...
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Motorola Mobility Foundation Accepting 2012 Empowerment Grants Program Applications
| Posted in Technology on Feb 19, 2012 |
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The Motorola Mobility Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2012 Empowerment Grants – a one-of-a-kind grant program designed to help U.S.-based nonprofit organizations develop mobile applications and use mobile technology that will help transform and benefit the communities they serve. The program addresses four areas of focus: education, health and wellness, community, and arts and culture.
The Empowerment Grants program plays a ...
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Marketing Firm Extends Deadline For 2012 Nonprofit PR Grants Program
| Posted in Marketing on Jan 12, 2012 |
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Neotrope, a California-based brand identity, internet marketing and PR firm, announced an extension on the deadline for its 2012 PR Grant program for U.S. based IRS recognized 501(c)3 charitable non-profits, extending the application deadline from January 15 to January 31.
The company also recently announced it had expanded the deliverables of its 2012 Non-Profit PR Grants Program. All recipients of the 2012 program will now also receive up ...
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Using "Goal Alignment" To Improve Nonprofit Efficiency
| Posted in Management on Jan 3, 2012 by Sean Conrad |
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Goal alignment is a key business tool that many nonprofits could make greater use of. A way to ensure all staff are working to support organizational goals, goal alignment has been shown to improve profitability and success. So how do you implement goal alignment?
First you need to establish clear organizational goals. In many organizations, these high-level goals tend to more closely resemble slogans or mission statements. Why not use the ...
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New Research Examines Acts Of Kindness From Childhood To Adulthood
| Posted in Volunteerism on Dec 4, 2011 |
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Even in these tough economic times, more than half of Americans say charity work is more rewarding than a 5% salary raise, according to a new study from Kelton Research commissioned by natural personal care leader Tom's of Maine. This desire to give back during the holidays and year-round may come from childhood volunteer experiences that turn into a lifelong commitment to community, as the nationwide survey found nearly seven ...
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Food And Beverage People Look Beyond Profit At Thanksgiving
| Posted in GOOD News on Nov 26, 2011 |
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According to Feeding America, a nationwide network of member food banks and the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, emergency food is no longer used to meet only temporary food needs. According to the non-profit organization, 54% of their clients have visited a food pantry monthly for at least six months or more during the past year.
While canned vegetables, peanut butter and boxed pasta are appreciated by the 49 million ...
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New Research Answers Questions On How To Increase Charitable Giving And Investing By Wealthy Women
| Posted in Philanthropy on Nov 17, 2011 |
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Is it a surprise that men and women are different in how and when they contribute to a non-profit? Is it true that American women collectively control $14 Trillion in assets? On Monday, November 14, 2011 at 6pm at the Denver Athletic Club, Kathleen Lenover will host an event premiering recent research on the needs of Wealthy Women. Through a series of personal interviews, primary and secondary research, Kathleen has uncovered what charitable ...
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Social Marketers Now Able To Grow Their Facebook Fan Base While Giving Back To Society
| Posted in Marketing on Nov 6, 2011 |
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San Francisco based social media agency, FanPage Automatic is bending the rules of social media marketing using their “get more fans and give back to society” approach with 10% of all company profits being donated to help charities and non-profits.
“Beyond helping small businesses with their social media marketing efforts, we thought it was about time that someone activated social sharing to promote fundraising efforts for needy ...
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New Initiative Aims To Preserve Independent Public Television Stations Now On The Endangered List
| Posted in Not For Profit on Oct 5, 2011 |
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Independent public television stations are becoming an endangered species due to steep declines in funding. In response, a consortium of five non-profit organizations known as the EBS Companies, today announced the formation of Independent Public Media, an initiative dedicated to preserving community-based public TV stations throughout the United States. In an effort to keep public television alive, Independent Public Media is planning to ...
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Cause Marketing Readings Of The Week - September 26
| Posted in Resource Roundup on Sep 26, 2011 by |
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Here’s the best of the best of cause marketing information from the last week:
Why Small Businesses are Worthwhile Causes for Big Businesses
The “cause” in cause marketing shouldn’t be the nonprofit; it should be the problem the nonprofit is trying to solve: homelessness, cancer, unmotivated or uneducated young people, inadequate health care. And why do we want to take care of homeless people, cure cancer or give young people ...
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