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10+ More Great Technology and Social Media Resources for Nonprofits
Submitted by Connecting Up on 27 August 2010 - 2:25amA few weeks ago, we brought you Top 10 Technology and Social Media Resources for Nonprofits. Since then, we've managed to find a few more useful resources that we thought you might be interested. So, we thought that the best thing to do is to create another list!
Kurbingui Youth Development Association: Nonprofit of the Month for August 2010
Submitted by Connecting Up on 25 August 2010 - 2:57amEvery month, Connecting Up Australia would be highlighting some of the nonprofit organisations that we work with through DonorTec and other programmes. For August 2010, our nonprofit in profile is Kurbingui Youth Development Association.
Be Part of the FACT Social Challange 2010
Submitted by Connecting Up on 24 August 2010 - 12:33amDo you use the web and/or mobile technologies to foster collaboration around social justice issues? Wherever you are in the world, you can take part in the FACT Social Justice Challenge 2010.
Australian Nonprofits on Twitter
Submitted by Connecting Up on 23 August 2010 - 3:01amOne of the things that we love to do here at Connecting Up Australia is to connect nonprofits with each other and to provide resources that are needed in the sector. With this in mind, we thought it might be good to start a list of nonprofits who are currently on the social networking platform Twitter.
Join The Adelaide NetSquared Group!
Submitted by Connecting Up on 19 August 2010 - 11:33amWe've been hoping and planning to start a local NetSquared group for a while now. So, we're really excited that we're finally getting a group going here in Adelaide.
DonorTec Featured at Brands4Tomorrow
Submitted by Connecting Up on 17 August 2010 - 1:00amWhen Australian media and sustainability personality Lisa Corduff heard about DonorTec, our technology donations programme, she contacted us for an interview.
What's Your Facebook Page Strategy?
Submitted by Connecting Up on 16 August 2010 - 11:49amThere are many nonprofit organisations that have set-up their own Facebook pages to connect with their communities and stakeholders. Many have found it to be a great communication tool. In fact, one of our programs, DonorTec, has had a Facebook page for a while now.
School for Social Entrepreneurs: Now Accepting Applications for 2011 Programs
Submitted by Connecting Up on 10 August 2010 - 11:30amDo you have an innovative idea that might potentially help your community? Are you interested in learning more on how to make this idea happen?
Awareness Week Events for Homelessness, Ability, and Cerebral Palsy
Submitted by Connecting Up on 5 August 2010 - 4:56pmThis post is coming a little bit later than planned. But hopefully, there's still some time to take part in a special cause (or two) that's celebrating an awareness week (if you haven't done so already).
The important events in the nonprofit calendar that came to our attention this week includes:
Nonprofit Calendar: Important Events for the Week of 26th July
Submitted by Connecting Up on 26 July 2010 - 12:26pmThere are always several nonprofit events around Australia and New Zealand that we like to note. And, whenever we hear about them, we like to share.
Some open events that we feel would benefit nonprofit organisations have come to our attention this week. These events are:
On DADS Australia and DonorTec
Submitted by Connecting Up on 19 July 2010 - 11:34amOne of Connecting Up's projects is the DonorTec technology donations programme. The programme is available to different qualified nonprofit organisations in Australia (we also run TechSoup New Zealand, which does the same thing).
Top 10 Technology and Social Media Resources for Nonprofits This Week
Submitted by Connecting Up on 16 July 2010 - 9:50amEveryday, we find great resources on the different uses of technology and social media in the nonprofit sector. We bookmark them, note them, share them, Tweet or re-Tweet them, and sometimes, we even blog about them. So, in this post, we thought we'll round up some of the most interesting resources that we think you might also find useful for you and your organisation.
Cormac Russell 2010 Tour in Australia and New Zealand
Submitted by Connecting Up on 14 July 2010 - 4:30pmEurope’s leading Asset Based Community Development practitioner, Cormac Russell, is due to do a series of workshops and courses in Australia and New Zealand in November 2010.
Common Ground: 4th International Biennial Parks Leadership Conference
Submitted by Connecting Up on 13 July 2010 - 12:24pmFrom the 24th to the 26th of August 2010, parks leaders and managers are getting together in Luna Park, Sydney for the 4th International Biennial Parks Leadership Conference.
FABO Awards 2010 - Have You Nominated Someone from Your Favourite Nonprofit Yet?
Submitted by Connecting Up on 12 July 2010 - 12:38pmCelebrating the special people behind the 600,000+ nonprofit organisations in Australia can be pretty amazing. That's why in honour of continuous improvement of management support in nonprofits, Matrix on Board is hosting the Finance, Administration, and Back Office (FABO) Awards 2010.









