Last week I joined 40 experts from around the world in a workshop on measuring financial capability and the effectiveness of financial education programs sponsored by the World Bank and OECD. Santosh Anagol also put on the table the question: Why isn’t financial education provided by the market if people need i t?' What are the potential inadvertent or negative consequences of financial education program s? MORE
Last Sunday August 7, 2011 Boxtops for Education ran a tightly coordinated back to school promotion in my market, and probably yours as well. Boxtops for Education was founded by General Mills, but has been adopted by other non-competing brands. MORE
The topic is Education, the title is “Stop Stealing Dreams” In the video Seth challenges the traditional education system and asks a simple question: “What is education for?” Compliment Videos creativity education educational system school seth godin MORE
Today want to introduce a new book that argues we are educating our youngest Americans for the nineteenth century, rather than for the twenty first. Yet it is difficult to see her challenged on issues of being balanced and sanguine about the positives and negatives of a high-tech education. MORE
A jarring career moment taught me a lesson – one that applies to most university-based public radio stations, especially in today’s bleak economy. (It It can also apply to local chapters of some national nonprofits.) CONTEXT: Senior college and university administrators … Continue reading → CONTEXT: Tricks, Tips & Taboos Public Radio Only Uncategorized MORE
As Toby Daniels, founder of SMW, put it in an exclusive interview to The Huffington Post , The School will be the first accredited school on the Skillshare platform and will provide a way for leaders in social media to provide education and training to professionals whose daily jobs and activities require a basic-to-advanced understanding of the emerging tools, technologies and best practices that are driving change in their industry. Attendance is just a few clicks away. MORE
In today’s guest post, James Vineburgh explains how the typical donor persona for higher education is changing to younger donors, more women donors, more tech-savvy donors, and less trusting donors — and what that means for fundraisers. Who doesn’t want more funding for education?! MORE
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently did a study of online fundraising at more than 550 colleges, universities and independent schools. Among other points, he makes this observation about the possible impact of institutional culture on fundraising priorities and strategies: "Having recently spent a lot of time looking into online giving trends, I have one working theory as to what’s going on in higher education. MORE
In work I have done with STEM education initiatives and school readiness , my involvement seems to start and end with the ‘planning’ meetings (“We’d like to have a social marketer’s POV”). Exhortations that ‘we must all work together’ and that it ‘takes a community to educate a child.’ MORE
The latest entry in the rapidly-evolving distance learning education market is a new online education service geared exclusively to people who work for nonprofit organizations. MORE
Character Education Partnership Accepting Applications for National Schools of Character Awards Deadline: December 3, 2007 Every year, the Character Education Partnership ( [link] ) names ten public and private schools and districts (K-12) as National Schools of Character for their outstanding work in character education. Districts need to have been engaged in character education for a minimum of four full years, starting no later than December 2003. MORE
Deadline: July 2, 2012 Bank of America Charitable Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals From Nonprofits Addressing Local Workforce Development and Education Needs The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is inviting U.S.-based The company will invest $15 million in workforce development and educational programs connecting individuals to employment success. RFP workforce development and education grants the foundation centerFrom The Foundation Center. [If MORE
10) Motorola Offers Innovation Generation Grants for Science and Math Education Programs Deadline: March 1, 2008 In 2008, the Motorola Foundation will provide a total of $4 million in Innovation Generation Grants to organizations that engage K-12 students and teachers in the U.S. Tags: American public schools sciences RFP education grants the foundation center math From The Foundation Center. MORE
I often get asked about the difference between health communication, or health education, and social marketing. The field of education reform is one area where I have not been involved nor seen much use of social marketing. Of course neither do most people in education it appears. MORE
This initiative will support educational projects and organizations that address the entrepreneurial needs of veterans, including service-disabled veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve forces, who are starting, growing, or preparing a small business for deployment. Grants will be awarded in three program categories: 1) Education; 2) Veteran Outreach; and 3) Service-Disabled Veteran Assistance. From The Foundation Center. MORE
Vince Sampson, of the Education Finance Council. Selingo, The Chronicle of Higher Education’s VP and editorial director, and “thought leaders”, including Terry W. As well as Carrie Hansen, Product Manager, NorthStar Education Services, Dr. Bronte Jones, Treasurer, St. MORE
How you answer the question of self-education determines things like: how successful your cause marketing campaigns are, indeed, how successful you are; your income and your lifespan. Researchers have even shown a correlation between happiness and education. MORE
In work I have done with STEM education initiatives and school readiness , my involvement seems to start and end with the ‘planning’ meetings (“We’d like to have a social marketer’s POV”). Exhortations that ‘we must all work together’ and that it ‘takes a community to educate a child.’ MORE
As the acknowledged achievers of the summit of educational and intellectual prowess (they are, after all, ‘professors’ at universities and colleges), they have the credibility, recognition and prestige to be listened to, read and believed by many people. I just finished reading the chapter on social marketing in the 4th edition of Health Behavior and Health Education edited by Karen Glanz, Barbara Rimer and K. Health behavior and health education: Theory, practice and research. MORE
Grants Available From Katrina Education Fund Deadline: May 31, 2007 Responding to the continuing needs of students impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation ( [link] ) is offering another grant cycle of its Hurricane Katrina Education Fund. The fund supports educational projects and organizations that address the academic needs of children who were displaced by the hurricanes. From The Foundation Center. MORE
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For some time now the two big prominent label collection efforts, General Mills Boxtops for Education and the much more senior and yet smaller Label’s for Education. magazines titles have now joined Labels for Education campaign. MORE
Save-the-Redwoods League Accepting Education Grant Applications Deadline: June 30, 2008 The Save-the-Redwoods League ( [link] ) has announced the availability of education grant funds to schools, park cooperating associations, and other qualified nonprofits engaged in quality redwood education. The grant program seeks to foster a deeper understanding of redwood forests through personal visits and educational experiences among a broad, diverse audience. MORE
How you answer the question of self-education determines things like: how successful your cause marketing campaigns are, indeed, how successful you are; your income and your lifespan. Researchers have even shown a correlation between happiness and education. If education isn't as often humbling as it is enlightening than you're probably not doing it right. How do you, my fellow cause marketers, keep learning? MORE
Do you ever wish you had the time to educate your board on the field of fundraising and what really works? The post Do you wish you had the time to educate your board? Now you don't have to! Watch this quick video to see why: Learn more about this done for you course at: [link] Hurry! Registration closes this Friday! appeared first on FundraisingCoach.com. Specials fundraising 101 MORE
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It boils down to: "We need to do more education. One gentleman took along time to explain each step of the education process. Educating is not fundraising. Educating? They're really well educated. The most educated people around them weren't giving! MORE
Deadline: Rolling NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation Announces Wanna Play Fund Grants for Instruments Available to Schools and Community Organizations for Music Education Programs The nonprofit NAMM Foundation works to advance active, lifelong participation in music making by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs of the international music products industry. From The Foundation Center. MORE
The Foundation focuses on issues pertaining to K-through-12 education, health care, and sustainability/environmentalism, so if your organization is involved in any of these fields, you should reach out and touch them (Er, wrong service. The area of sustainability has a notable educational component, and the educational component stresses access to online information and programs to develop synergies between education and technology. MORE
Mother Nature dropped nearly twenty inches of snow on Boston on Sunday and Monday. The snow gave my climbing hydrangea, which is a lush green in the summer, a very different appearance. I hope you’re taking a few days off over the holidays to relax or even do some planning for the new year. MORE
Hey, all you schools and education nonprofits, The New York Times reported yesterday about the DOE's upcoming grants for innovation. See excerpts below: The federal Department of Education sketched out a new nationwide competition on Tuesday under which some 2,700 school districts and nonprofit groups are expected to compete for pieces of a $650 million innovation fund. Tags: education grants grantseeking funding MORE
Deadline: Rolling (April 30, November 1) "Lawrence Foundation Accepting Proposals for Environmental, Education, Human Services Projects "The Lawrence Foundation awards grants in support of the environment, education, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. RFP human services education disaster relief grants environment the foundation centerFrom The Foundation Center. [If MORE
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What can you do to help your association succeed, and how can you get more people to take your fantastic educational programs? How to describe your educational programs? Do you have a better idea of how to describe your educational programs so they sell? MORE
Following General Mills’ lead, Campbell’s Labels for Education is rebranding so as to be more appealing to would-be partners.“The Tags: Brandweek Mike Salzberg Campbell's Labels for Education Transactional Cause Marketing Open Source Cause-Related Marketing General Mills BoxTops for Education The logo was very heavily Campbell-branded,” Mike Salzberg, president, Campbell Sales, told Brandweek. “We’ve We’ve never gone outside as far as sharing it or getting partners. MORE
The Educate to Innovate campaign launched today is the latest attempt to engineer a solution to the poor academic standing of US students when compared to the rest of the world in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). From the Alliance for Excellent Education Fact Sheet (pdf; March 2008): The United States ranks 21st of 30 OECD countries in scientific literacy, and the U.S. Some market-based ideas we came up with at the meeting for those thinking STEM education MORE
Commit to ongoing education in the new fiscal year. And here are ideas on investments in ongoing education : CFRE or Graduate Degree : You could plan on pursuing your CFRE or getting a graduate degree in some area that interests you. commit to continuing education. MORE
Deadline: May 15, 2011 ESA Foundation Offers Support for Youth-Focused Education Technology Programs The ESA Foundation , a philanthropic vehicle of the Entertainment Software Association , is dedicated to supporting programs that make a difference in the lives of America's youth. grants Character Education Partnership the foundation centerFrom The Foundation Center. [If MORE
Not really. Not much. Look, many browsers automatically open emails these days. That warps the metrics. Instead of asking about open rates, you should be asking more important questions such as: Do our donors engage with our emails? Do they click on them? Do they go to the web page? MORE
The foundation is particularly interested in programs that provide nutrition education and help increase the availability of affordable fresh fruits and vegetables in under-served communities and/or programs that provide opportunities for physical activity in under-served communities. From The Foundation Center. MORE
In this blog series, we'll be focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. For most college students, their cellphone never leaves their side - 94% even want to use mobile phones as an educational device in classrooms. MORE
That was the challenge given me by the Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior for a webinar I did this week. But are nutrition educators using all the behavior change tools? The ideas and tools are designed to stimulate innovative approaches to nutrition education. MORE
This morning, Mark and Priscilla Zuckerberg posted an op-ed in the San Jose Mercury News to announce a $120 million donation to Bay Area schools. Because we’re brand and communications nerds over here at Mission Minded, we couldn’t help but read this exciting announcement with a bit of a critical eye. Sure enough, it proved […]. Blog Nonprofit Communications Nonprofit Messaging MORE
Education Related Topics Public Sector Marketing 2.0
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
The topic is Education, the title is “Stop Stealing Dreams” In the video Seth challenges the traditional education system and asks a simple question: “What is education for?” Compliment Videos creativity education educational system school seth godin
Fundraising Coach
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It boils down to: "We need to do more education. One gentleman took along time to explain each step of the education process. Educating is not fundraising. Educating? They're really well educated. The most educated people around them weren't giving!
Non Profit Marketing 360
NOVEMBER 9, 2012
The Foundation focuses on issues pertaining to K-through-12 education, health care, and sustainability/environmentalism, so if your organization is involved in any of these fields, you should reach out and touch them (Er, wrong service. The area of sustainability has a notable educational component, and the educational component stresses access to online information and programs to develop synergies between education and technology.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2011
In today’s guest post, James Vineburgh explains how the typical donor persona for higher education is changing to younger donors, more women donors, more tech-savvy donors, and less trusting donors — and what that means for fundraisers. Who doesn’t want more funding for education?!
Wild Woman Fundraising
AUGUST 7, 2014
What can you do to help your association succeed, and how can you get more people to take your fantastic educational programs? How to describe your educational programs? Do you have a better idea of how to describe your educational programs so they sell?
Cause Related Marketing
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
For some time now the two big prominent label collection efforts, General Mills Boxtops for Education and the much more senior and yet smaller Label’s for Education. magazines titles have now joined Labels for Education campaign.
Cause Related Marketing
JULY 4, 2009
Following General Mills’ lead, Campbell’s Labels for Education is rebranding so as to be more appealing to would-be partners.“The Tags: Brandweek Mike Salzberg Campbell's Labels for Education Transactional Cause Marketing Open Source Cause-Related Marketing General Mills BoxTops for Education The logo was very heavily Campbell-branded,” Mike Salzberg, president, Campbell Sales, told Brandweek. “We’ve We’ve never gone outside as far as sharing it or getting partners.
Social Marketing and Social Change
JANUARY 24, 2015
In work I have done with STEM education initiatives and school readiness , my involvement seems to start and end with the ‘planning’ meetings (“We’d like to have a social marketer’s POV”). Exhortations that ‘we must all work together’ and that it ‘takes a community to educate a child.’
Cause Related Marketing
AUGUST 11, 2011
Last Sunday August 7, 2011 Boxtops for Education ran a tightly coordinated back to school promotion in my market, and probably yours as well. Boxtops for Education was founded by General Mills, but has been adopted by other non-competing brands.
Social Marketing and Social Change
JANUARY 24, 2015
In work I have done with STEM education initiatives and school readiness , my involvement seems to start and end with the ‘planning’ meetings (“We’d like to have a social marketer’s POV”). Exhortations that ‘we must all work together’ and that it ‘takes a community to educate a child.’
Selfish Giving
DECEMBER 28, 2010
Mother Nature dropped nearly twenty inches of snow on Boston on Sunday and Monday. The snow gave my climbing hydrangea, which is a lush green in the summer, a very different appearance. I hope you’re taking a few days off over the holidays to relax or even do some planning for the new year.
Social Marketing and Social Change
DECEMBER 12, 2008
I often get asked about the difference between health communication, or health education, and social marketing. The field of education reform is one area where I have not been involved nor seen much use of social marketing. Of course neither do most people in education it appears.
Social Marketing and Social Change
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
That was the challenge given me by the Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior for a webinar I did this week. But are nutrition educators using all the behavior change tools? The ideas and tools are designed to stimulate innovative approaches to nutrition education.
Seeking Grant Money Today
JUNE 17, 2012
Deadline: July 2, 2012 Bank of America Charitable Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals From Nonprofits Addressing Local Workforce Development and Education Needs The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is inviting U.S.-based The company will invest $15 million in workforce development and educational programs connecting individuals to employment success. RFP workforce development and education grants the foundation centerFrom The Foundation Center. [If
Social Marketing and Social Change
NOVEMBER 23, 2009
The Educate to Innovate campaign launched today is the latest attempt to engineer a solution to the poor academic standing of US students when compared to the rest of the world in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). From the Alliance for Excellent Education Fact Sheet (pdf; March 2008): The United States ranks 21st of 30 OECD countries in scientific literacy, and the U.S. Some market-based ideas we came up with at the meeting for those thinking STEM education
Seeking Grant Money Today
JANUARY 27, 2008
10) Motorola Offers Innovation Generation Grants for Science and Math Education Programs Deadline: March 1, 2008 In 2008, the Motorola Foundation will provide a total of $4 million in Innovation Generation Grants to organizations that engage K-12 students and teachers in the U.S. Tags: American public schools sciences RFP education grants the foundation center math From The Foundation Center.
NonProfit Branding
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
A jarring career moment taught me a lesson – one that applies to most university-based public radio stations, especially in today’s bleak economy. (It It can also apply to local chapters of some national nonprofits.) CONTEXT: Senior college and university administrators … Continue reading → CONTEXT: Tricks, Tips & Taboos Public Radio Only Uncategorized
The Agitator
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently did a study of online fundraising at more than 550 colleges, universities and independent schools. Among other points, he makes this observation about the possible impact of institutional culture on fundraising priorities and strategies: "Having recently spent a lot of time looking into online giving trends, I have one working theory as to what’s going on in higher education.
Mission Minded
MAY 30, 2014
This morning, Mark and Priscilla Zuckerberg posted an op-ed in the San Jose Mercury News to announce a $120 million donation to Bay Area schools. Because we’re brand and communications nerds over here at Mission Minded, we couldn’t help but read this exciting announcement with a bit of a critical eye. Sure enough, it proved […]. Blog Nonprofit Communications Nonprofit Messaging
Fundraising Coach
JUNE 15, 2011
Commit to ongoing education in the new fiscal year. And here are ideas on investments in ongoing education : CFRE or Graduate Degree : You could plan on pursuing your CFRE or getting a graduate degree in some area that interests you. commit to continuing education.
Seeking Grant Money Today
MAY 25, 2008
Save-the-Redwoods League Accepting Education Grant Applications Deadline: June 30, 2008 The Save-the-Redwoods League ( [link] ) has announced the availability of education grant funds to schools, park cooperating associations, and other qualified nonprofits engaged in quality redwood education. The grant program seeks to foster a deeper understanding of redwood forests through personal visits and educational experiences among a broad, diverse audience.
Fundraising Coach
JULY 25, 2016
Do you ever wish you had the time to educate your board on the field of fundraising and what really works? The post Do you wish you had the time to educate your board? Now you don't have to! Watch this quick video to see why: Learn more about this done for you course at: [link] Hurry! Registration closes this Friday! appeared first on FundraisingCoach.com. Specials fundraising 101
Seeking Grant Money Today
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Deadline: Rolling (April 30, November 1) "Lawrence Foundation Accepting Proposals for Environmental, Education, Human Services Projects "The Lawrence Foundation awards grants in support of the environment, education, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. RFP human services education disaster relief grants environment the foundation centerFrom The Foundation Center. [If
Seeking Grant Money Today
AUGUST 27, 2007
This initiative will support educational projects and organizations that address the entrepreneurial needs of veterans, including service-disabled veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve forces, who are starting, growing, or preparing a small business for deployment. Grants will be awarded in three program categories: 1) Education; 2) Veteran Outreach; and 3) Service-Disabled Veteran Assistance. From The Foundation Center.
EveryAction
MAY 14, 2018
For universities searching for ways to both grow students' engagement on campus and develop their education and participation as active citizens, voter registration programs have become an increasingly popular activity. higher education organizing voter contact
Seeking Grant Money Today
MAY 14, 2007
Grants Available From Katrina Education Fund Deadline: May 31, 2007 Responding to the continuing needs of students impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation ( [link] ) is offering another grant cycle of its Hurricane Katrina Education Fund. The fund supports educational projects and organizations that address the academic needs of children who were displaced by the hurricanes. From The Foundation Center.
Social Marketing and Social Change
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
Last week I joined 40 experts from around the world in a workshop on measuring financial capability and the effectiveness of financial education programs sponsored by the World Bank and OECD. Santosh Anagol also put on the table the question: Why isn’t financial education provided by the market if people need i t?' What are the potential inadvertent or negative consequences of financial education program s?
Fundraising Breakthroughs
OCTOBER 7, 2009
Hey, all you schools and education nonprofits, The New York Times reported yesterday about the DOE's upcoming grants for innovation. See excerpts below: The federal Department of Education sketched out a new nationwide competition on Tuesday under which some 2,700 school districts and nonprofit groups are expected to compete for pieces of a $650 million innovation fund. Tags: education grants grantseeking funding
Cause Related Marketing
DECEMBER 9, 2011
How you answer the question of self-education determines things like: how successful your cause marketing campaigns are, indeed, how successful you are; your income and your lifespan. Researchers have even shown a correlation between happiness and education. If education isn't as often humbling as it is enlightening than you're probably not doing it right. How do you, my fellow cause marketers, keep learning?
Seeking Grant Money Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
Deadline: Rolling NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation Announces Wanna Play Fund Grants for Instruments Available to Schools and Community Organizations for Music Education Programs The nonprofit NAMM Foundation works to advance active, lifelong participation in music making by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs of the international music products industry. From The Foundation Center.
Seeking Grant Money Today
MARCH 7, 2011
Deadline: May 15, 2011 ESA Foundation Offers Support for Youth-Focused Education Technology Programs The ESA Foundation , a philanthropic vehicle of the Entertainment Software Association , is dedicated to supporting programs that make a difference in the lives of America's youth. grants Character Education Partnership the foundation centerFrom The Foundation Center. [If
Social Marketing and Social Change
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
As the acknowledged achievers of the summit of educational and intellectual prowess (they are, after all, ‘professors’ at universities and colleges), they have the credibility, recognition and prestige to be listened to, read and believed by many people. I just finished reading the chapter on social marketing in the 4th edition of Health Behavior and Health Education edited by Karen Glanz, Barbara Rimer and K. Health behavior and health education: Theory, practice and research.
Non Profit Marketing 360
OCTOBER 1, 2013
The latest entry in the rapidly-evolving distance learning education market is a new online education service geared exclusively to people who work for nonprofit organizations.
Wild Woman Fundraising
OCTOBER 9, 2012
Vince Sampson, of the Education Finance Council. Selingo, The Chronicle of Higher Education’s VP and editorial director, and “thought leaders”, including Terry W. As well as Carrie Hansen, Product Manager, NorthStar Education Services, Dr. Bronte Jones, Treasurer, St.
iMarketSmart
MAY 2, 2018
Not really. Not much. Look, many browsers automatically open emails these days. That warps the metrics. Instead of asking about open rates, you should be asking more important questions such as: Do our donors engage with our emails? Do they click on them? Do they go to the web page?
EveryAction
APRIL 25, 2018
In this blog series, we'll be focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. For most college students, their cellphone never leaves their side - 94% even want to use mobile phones as an educational device in classrooms.
Seeking Grant Money Today
JULY 1, 2013
The foundation is particularly interested in programs that provide nutrition education and help increase the availability of affordable fresh fruits and vegetables in under-served communities and/or programs that provide opportunities for physical activity in under-served communities. From The Foundation Center.
Seeking Grant Money Today
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Character Education Partnership Accepting Applications for National Schools of Character Awards Deadline: December 3, 2007 Every year, the Character Education Partnership ( [link] ) names ten public and private schools and districts (K-12) as National Schools of Character for their outstanding work in character education. Districts need to have been engaged in character education for a minimum of four full years, starting no later than December 2003.
EveryAction
APRIL 30, 2018
In this blog series, we're focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. fundraising CRM Development donor management higher education
EveryAction
APRIL 30, 2018
In this blog series, we're focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. fundraising CRM Development donor management higher education
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