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Google launches new program for nonprofits

Fellows Friday is a weekly series on the TED Blog that profiles one TED Fellow each week. We have asked the Fellows to answer our question below to share their knowledge and advice with other social entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers who...

Mar

2011

Start Some Good!

by Tom Dawkins

Clay Shirky is fond of saying that when it comes to online communications “more is different.” Similarly, when it comes to philanthropy, less is different. The last half-decade has given rise to many incredibly exciting advances in the area of...

Mar

2011

Douglas Plank from Mobilecause shares tips on maintaining relationships with mobile donors

It’s a new day for the nonprofit sector thanks to Google for Nonprofits. Leaders at Google—known by many for its Internet search engine and product offerings such as Gmail and Chrome—announced yesterday that the company will offer exclusive Google...

Mar

2011

Add some good to your NCAA basketball tournament pool this year!

As we've been reminded recently, mobile donations and text-to-give campaigns are quick and easy ways to ask people to give. This is especially true when natural disasters strike, and people are eager to help immediately. One of the drawbacks with...

Mar

2011

by Andrea Zediker

With Selection Sunday coming up this weekend, our office is gearing up for the excitement of March Madness by partnering with Citizen Effect’s Brackets with Benefits program...the largest NCAA tournament pool for social change on the planet!...

Mar

2011

Devastating earthquake strikes Japan - how you can help

TED Fellows Friday - Meet Neha Gupta

Late last night (Friday afternoon in Japan) a severe 8.9 magnitude earthquake, as well as several aftershocks and a tsunami struck the island of Japan. Early reports indicate severe devastation in the affected areas. Related to this disaster, the U....

Mar

2011

Vote now for the best nonprofit videos of 2010!

Mar

2011

Getting the most out of social media: A video interview with Allie Burns of the Case Foundation

The DoGooder team is excited to announce that the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards is open for public voting! It's time for you to fire up your YouTube account, visit the contest website, and choose the 4 winners of this year's DoGooder Awards....

Mar

2011

Celebrate International Women's Day!

I think we can all agree that there’s quite a bit to learn when it comes to social media. Whether it’s questions about how to communicate with members through Facebook or how to get started on Twitter—the “do’s” and “do not’s” of social media are...

Mar

2011

by Allie Burns

Let's face it, women rock (ok, so I'm slightly biased). And today's a day for us to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women around the world for the 100th observance of International Women's Day. Today and throughout the month of March,...

Mar

2011

The 2011 NTC is coming to DC!

by Allie Burns

Next week, the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference is coming to our home city, Washington, DC. DC is not only the home of the nation's first CTO, and by many accounts the birthplace of the Internet (DARPA and AOL were founded here), but a truly...

Mar

2011

Scott Case talks about challenges and entrepreneurs at DEMO

by Startup America Partnership

This post was originally published on the Startup America Partnership blog. Talk about a good “pre-work” first day. Though he hasn’t officially started yet as CEO, Scott Case got an early taste of what the job will entail this week at DEMO’s Spring...

Mar

2011

Finding your cause: Video interview with Sarah Koch

DoGooder Video Tips: Ask and you shall receive

What issues are important to you? What are you passionate about? Are you an environmental activist, animal adoption champion or a mentor at your local Boys and Girls Club? How do you go from caring about an issue to taking action? During the last...

Mar

2011

Transparency, storytelling and teaching with CaseSoup and our new video hub

For the past month, the Case Foundation has been actively encouraging nonprofits to submit their videos to the 5th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards. It’s not too late to enter, but you only have until March 2, 2011, so don’t delay!...

Mar

2011

by Jean Case

Here at the Case Foundation, we’ve long believed in the power of video and how it has changed the way we communicate, learn and network with everyone around us. Whether through our sponsorship of the DoGooder Awards celebrating the best in nonprofit...

Feb

2011

International Corporate Philanthropy Day – A Call for Cross-Sector Partnership

by Charles Moore

Today, the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) is leading the celebration of International Corporate Philanthropy Day, a global advocacy day created to mobilize the business community and others with a stake in the positive role that...

Feb

2011

Doing well by doing good – Celebrating International Corporate Philanthropy Day

by Jean Case

I’ve long been a believer that the corporate sector has the potential to play a key—indeed, essential—role in addressing complex social problems. As creators of new products and markets, companies play a vital role in our nation’s success, creating...

Feb

2011

Cause an uproar

by Dana Jensen

Can you imagine a world without lions? It’s hard to do. Yet these iconic animals, the supreme rulers of the African bush, are facing a dire situation. In their latest wildlife adventure film, "The Last Lions," National Geographic presents a true,...

Feb

2011

TED Fellows Friday - Meet VK Madhavan

Is there a script for this?

Feb

2011

by Jean Case

A reflection on talking about my breast cancer When friends, loved ones and colleagues greet one another, the customary greeting is to ask, "How are you?" I've always found it a beautiful symbol -- before we get to the business at...

Feb

2011

DoGooder Video Tips: Getting your video seen

Watch live interviews from TED Long Beach next week!

In the past few weeks we’ve spent a lot of time talking about the various steps to creating great nonprofit videos, from planning your approach to shooting and editing. So now you have a great video which you are ready for the world to see, but the...

Feb

2011

by Erich Broksas

Together with our partners at the TED Fellows program and the Kauffman Foundation, we’re excited to announce that next week, we’ll be streaming live interviews from TED Long Beach. “Innovation + Entrepreneurship with the TED Fellows” will give...

Feb

2011

Steve Case joins President Obama for Small Business Forum today

by Michael Smith

UPDATE (2/22/11 – 3:00 p.m. EST) – During his closing remarks at the Winning the Future Forum on Small Business, President Obama announced that he has appointed Steve Case to serve on the newly formed President’s Council on Jobs and Competiveness....

Feb

2011

TED Fellows Friday - Meet Xavier Alpasa

DoGooder Video Tips: Where to start when creating your nonprofit video

Feb

2011

The pros and cons of working in the nonprofit sector

Video can be an extremely powerful way to advance your nonprofit’s mission. However, it also can be challenging, difficult to produce and time consuming… but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools and some advance planning you too can produce...

Feb

2011

by Laura Gassner Otting

This was originally published as an article on the Case Foundation site. Working in the nonprofit sector, you will encounter things that will alternately excite and frustrate you. Some advantages, like fulfilling work and kind coworkers, can be...

Feb

2011

Simon says: What it means to be a leader

Want to join GlobalGiving? Register for the April Global Open Challenge

Join us each month as City Year corps members from the Case Foundation-sponsored Simon Elementary School team share their experiences and lessons learned as they advance the Whole School, Whole Child service program. Below is an update from City...

Feb

2011

by John Hecklinger

Increasingly, organizations are using online resources as tactical levers to do much more than just ask existing donors for funds from time to time. There is latent opportunity to use these tools to engage existing supporters in meaningful ways, and...

Feb

2011

DoGooder Video Tips: Create your own nonprofit video in three easy steps

16 charitable ways to celebrate Valentine's Day

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video can tell your life story. At the Case Foundation, we are strong believers that video is an essential element for all nonprofits to embrace, especially for telling their story, spreading awareness of...

Feb

2011

by Elaine Gast Fawcett

This post was originally published as an article on the Case Foundation's site and has been updated by the author. This Valentine’s Day, forget the wining and dining. Do something that matters. Like many people, I’ve had good Valentine’s Days and...

Feb

2011

TED Fellows Friday - Meet Chikwe Ihekweazu

The Red Dress Collection and The Heart Truth Raise Awareness of Women's Heart Health

Feb

2011

Stop Traffick Fashion's jewelry really makes a statement

Red carpet packed with celebrities, designer gowns hanging on racks, tables laden with sparkling Swarovski baubles, Bobbi Brown at the hair and makeup tables... last night's event at Lincoln Center looked similar to many fashion shows. But the Red...

Feb

2011

Dressed to Give: "America's Sweetheart" combats cancer with carats

It might be hard to believe that beautiful necklaces and cool tote bags can make an important impact on the serious issue of human trafficking. Yet, that's exactly what Stop Traffick Fashion (STF) is doing with the sale of each stylish item on its...

Feb

2011

IBM reports on the 2010 Service Jam

When Olympic figure-skating champion Dorothy Hamill was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, she took the same approach she did when she took a spill on the ice. She picked herself up, brushed herself off, and kept on moving. She's now a multi-year...

Feb

2011

Lights, cameras, action! The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards opens today

From October 10-12, 2010, more than 15,000 people from around the world participated in IBM’s online Service Jam. The intent according to IBM, was to begin a global conversation and provide an opportunity to engage each other and develop ideas for...

Feb

2011

TED Fellows Friday - Meet Andriankoto Ratozamanana

DoGooder Returns and is Looking for Your Nonprofit’s Best Videos Are you the Martin Scorsese or Sofia Coppola of the nonprofit world? Do you produce movies that champion your nonprofit’s mission and goals in an innovative and creative way? Don’t let...

Feb

2011

Enhancing your employability for nonprofit jobs in 2011

Feb

2011

by Ellen Berry

Landing a wage-paying nonprofit job is becoming easier than it was during the last two years, especially with larger organizations. A recent report from the human resources consulting firm Nonprofit HR Solutions indicated that the job market for...

Feb

2011

Adam Braun's roadmap to starting a personal revolution

How to connect with your community in 8 words or less

This is part of a special series on “accidental entrepreneurs” that showcases inspiring stories and learnings of determination and innovation in business across sectors. Innovation and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. Entrepreneurs usually start...

Feb

2011

by Nancy E. Schwartz

What’s the relationship between an organization’s tagline and its strategy? When we announced the winners of this year’s GettingAttention.org’s Nonprofit Tagline Awards (The Taggies), a bit of a debate unfolded about the connection between tagline...

Jan

2011

Let's Startup America!

by Steve Case

America's story has been forged in large part by entrepreneurs who have, against great odds, created innovative products and services that have changed the world - and created millions of jobs. Today, as the Internet and new social...

Jan

2011

Celebrating access to clean water in Chinda, Honduras

by Erich Broksas

I am so grateful when I have the opportunity to see in person the impact of the Case Foundation's international investments up close. This week I am in Honduras with Ned Breslin (CEO of Water for People), the incredible Water for People team and the...

Jan

2011

TED Fellows Friday - Meet Evgeny Morozov

Happy customers make for happy businesses

Jan

2011

by Lauren Scherr

Just as the internet has redefined what it means to be a customer, social media is transforming the way we think about customer satisfaction. Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter allow for more efficient and often more personalized...

Jan

2011

TED is searching for the next class of TED Fellows

by Simone Alexander

The TED Fellows Program - an international fellowship bringing entrepreneurs into the TED community - is looking for 20 young innovators to be a part of their 2011 TEDGlobal Fellows class. So what exactly is the TED Fellowship? The TED Fellows...

Jan

2011

Learn how to tweet like Kanye West

Why I Serve: Because service is a civic duty

Sometimes, the word “Twitter” can inspire feelings of apprehension in many organizations. The thought of losing control of your brand. A misunderstood tweet. Negative publicity. But most of all, it’s the relative novelty of the tool and the...

Jan

2011

by Rachel Feely-Kohl

Inspired by the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, the "Why I Serve" series was created to celebrate our friends and neighbors who have made an impact by quietly serving their communities every day. Interview with Hussein...

Jan

2011

Where there's a girl, there's a way

TED Fellows Friday - Meet Ben Gulak

This post was originally published on Vivanista. Girl Up, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation, gives American girls the opportunity to channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for programs of the United Nations that...

Jan

2011