Public Sector Marketing 2.0

JUNE 17, 2011

I hate to slam against youth, being a Gen Y’er myself, however the display on Wednesday night helped solidify what I often tell Gen X’ers and Boomers in my speeches on Strategic Social Media Engagement : “the kids may be using the social media tools, but they have little knowledge as to the big picture behind social media, especially the concept of digital footprints and the PERMANENT public record of their lives they are creating with each snapshot, tweet and status update.

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Non Profit Marketing 360

JANUARY 26, 2013

The folks at East New York Farms are now taking applications for the 2013 Youth Internship program. ENYF are looking for youth ages 13-15 who live or go to school in East New York and are interested in making a difference in their community. This paid internship runs from March through November and will provide youth with opportunities to work on their farm, at ENYF markets, and at gardens throughout the neighborhood.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 16, 2013

In this episode of CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Aria Finger , COO of millennial-focused nonprofit Dosomething.org and President of TMI , a new youth-focused agency. CauseTalk Radio Podcast cause marketing dosomething.org millennials thumb condoms tmi youth Aria debunks myths about millennials and explains why the data scientists that explore their preferences, habits and beliefs are the rockstars of her organization.

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Fundraiser Ideas

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

However, youth fundraising raises significant safety concerns. The following are 10 safe and fun youth fundraising ideas your children can use to positively contribute to their favorite cause: Recycling. Kids can raise money and be environmentally responsible in the first on our list of youth fundraising ideas. Youth groups should approach their church to get permission to sell after Sunday services. Face painting is a fun and easy fundraising idea for older youth.

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Non Profit Marketing 360

MAY 22, 2012

In all these cases, the foundation clearly wants to support the youth in the US and abroad. Dell Computers was founded in 1984 in Austin Texas and it became a worldwide leader in online sales of MSDOS/Windows/x86 computers within a decade. Michael and Susan Dell established their foundation in 1999 in an effort to present their booming company as a corporate citizen.

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The Agitator

JULY 2, 2012

Here’s a good Independence Day read for our American Agitators in particular, but for all who want more insight into how online tools are re-shaping political participation amongst youth (15-25 year-olds) … Participatory Politics: New Media and Youth Political Action , funded by an arm of the MacArthur Foundation. ” Heaps of data in here regarding the online behaviors of youth.

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Public Sector Marketing 2.0

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Businesses trying to reach the youth segment did a double take. Let me explain what I mean. Here’s a brief history of Facebook from my own personal experience. I joined Facebook sometime in mid 2006. It was only open to colleges and universities, quickly followed by cities. Up until that point, the main conversation platforms for myself and my close friends other than in-person conversations, email and the phone were tools such as ICQ followed by MSN chat.

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Giving in a Digital World

AUGUST 7, 2009

V – the UK charity that aims to inspire youth volunteering has just launched a fun new site called The Favour Farm to encourage young people to do favours for those around them in everyday life. It’s an interesting youth-focused take on the ‘random acts of kindness’ idea that has been promoted online for a while through sites like actsofkindness.org , helpothers.org , and random-acts-of-kindness.co.uk

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Cause Related Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Avon has addressed the challenge by launching Mark , which targets 18-30 year olds with bright, fun, less expensive products than Avon’s mainstream line and sold by youthful reps using a heavy dose of social media. So given the youth of the audience and Mark’s sales approach, I wonder where the social media element is to this cause marketing campaign?

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Fundraising Breakthroughs

MAY 12, 2008

Kristof writes in yesterday’s New York Times about how youth are rocking out with philanthropic endeavors. Nicholas D. One New York high school student raised $57,000 to help build an elementary school in rural Cambodia. In a similar vein, two high school students in Massachusetts raised $420,000 to aid the people of Darfur. These “piggy-bank philanthropists,” as Mr. Kristof labels them, are inspiring. They demonstrate what creativity and drive can do to create real change in the world.

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Seeking Grant Money Today

AUGUST 23, 2009

Deadline: October 2, 2009 Applications Invited for State Farm's Youth Advisory Board Service-Learning Grants Program The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is a group of thirty diverse youth that helps create and oversee a State Farm -funded grantmaking initiative for student-led service learning projects in the United States as well as Alberta, New Brunswick, and Ontario, Canada. Visit the Youth Advisory Board Web site for complete program guidelines and online application.

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

The 2012 Soccer for Success SIF Subgrant will support the replication of Soccer for Success, the foundation's free after-school youth development soccer program, which was designed to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for children in low-income urban communities. The subgrant program seeks to invest in nonprofit organizations serving economically disadvantaged youth in grades K-8. RFP youth sports grants the foundation center

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DECEMBER 6, 2009

Deadline: Open Starbucks Foundation Offers Support for Young Social Entrepreneurs A program of the Starbucks Foundation , the Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants program is designed to help young people realize their natural potential to reinvent their local communities. million in total has been invested in youth-led initiatives around the world. Tags: youth groups RFP social enterprises grants the foundation center From The Foundation Center.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Queer Youth Fund Accepting Letters of Intent Deadline: October 2, 2007 (Letters of Intent) The Queer Youth Fund is a donor-initiated grantmaking program housed at the Liberty Hill Foundation ( [link] ). A group of committed donors developed the fund to provide large multiyear grants to groups that address the multitude of issues queer youth face as they acknowledge and celebrate their sexuality, identity, and seek to become empowered leaders in their communities.

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JULY 1, 2012

From The Foundation Center. [If If you are interested in this grant opportunity, click "Link to Complete RFP" at the bottom of this blog post for more information] "Deadline: August 1, 2012 "Mary Kay Foundation Invites Applications for Nature Explore Classrooms to Help Domestic Violence Survivors Heal "The Mary Kay Foundation and Mary Kay, Inc.

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Social Marketing and Social Change

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

The Digital Youth Project , funded by the MacArthur Foundation, released their results yesterday. The media release from the Foundation notes the significant findings: There is a generation gap in how youth and adults view the value of online activity. Adults tend to be in the dark about what youth are doing online, and often view online activity as risky or an unproductive distraction. Youth are navigating complex social and technical worlds by participating online.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JUNE 22, 2011

The best presentation of the morning was by Matt Britton of Mr. Youth , an expert in helping brands to use social media to engage with millennials. Today, the Case Foundation is holding a virtual summit on millennial donors, and I’m covering it in several blog posts today. Here are some of his most interesting ideas: 1. The art of engaging with millennials is a deeply human one. All brands need to remember this: they should act as a person, not a product.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Grant Foundation Accepting Letters of Inquiry for Studies on the Use of Research Evidence in Policy and Practice Affecting Youth "The William T. Grant Foundation seeks to fund high-quality empirical research with the goal of improving the lives of youth between 8 and 25 years of age in the United States. The foundation is interested in policy and practice directly relevant to youth in the U.S. From The Foundation Center. [If

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

The project must be youth- -led and -driven, creative, and demonstrate an original idea for solving problems and creating change. Tags: youth groups RFP music the foundation center From The Foundation Center.

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OCTOBER 12, 2008

Tags: American public schools youth groups education vocational education camps

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SocialButterfly

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Having attended, I was reminded of the global health trifecta: what can happen when the power of 1%, the power of the media and the power of youth combine to influence and inspire good. The Power of Youth. “More than 60 percent of the world’s population is under the age of 30,” said Ronan Farrow, Special Advisor to the Secretary of State for Global Youth Issues, at a High Level Meeting on Youth, in the U.N. Image: PSI.

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SocialButterfly

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Having attended, I was reminded of the global health trifecta: what can happen when the power of 1%, the power of the media and the power of youth combine to influence and inspire good. The Power of Youth. “More than 60 percent of the world’s population is under the age of 30,” said Ronan Farrow, Special Advisor to the Secretary of State for Global Youth Issues, at a High Level Meeting on Youth, in the U.N. Image: PSI.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

Unlike scholarships based on grade-point average or written essays, the Colin Higgins Foundation looks to communities across the United States to nominate and lift up LGBTQ youth activists who inspire them and play critical roles in their schools, organizations, and community spaces. From The Foundation Center. [If If you are interested in more information on this grant opportunity, click "Link to Complete RFP" at the end of this post.]

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MAY 29, 2007

Tags: American public schools youth groups RFP sun safe outdoor areas grants American Academy of Dermatology the foundation center

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

This national program annually awards fifty grants of $10,000 each to community-based groups that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle. Local organizations that work with youth are encouraged to apply. The target audience must be youth between the ages of 2 and 18. From The Foundation Center. For more information on this grant opportunity, click "Link to Complete RFP" at the end of this post].

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JANUARY 31, 2010

territories to involve school-age youth in service-learning projects that simultaneously support student development and meet community needs. From The Foundation Center. Deadline: March 9, 2010 Corporation for National and Community Service Announces Availability of Funding to Support Service-Learning The Corporation for National and Community Service has announced the availability of a total of $650,070 for new Learn and Serve America School-Based grants to Indian tribes and U.S.

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APRIL 4, 2010

Young leaders and youth networks drive the funding priorities and governance of the HIV Young Leaders Fund. Only youth-led organizations or youth-led projects are eligible for funding. Youth-led is defined as the project or organization leader being 30 years of age or younger. From The Foundation Center. Deadline: May 1, 2010 For more information on this grant, click on the link (in blue) at the end of this post (below) that says, "Link to Complete RFP".

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MAY 29, 2007

National Gardening Association's Healthy Sprouts Awards to Support School and Youth Garden Programs Deadline: October 15, 2007 As a way to encourage the growth of health-focused youth gardens, the National Gardening Association ( [link] ) (NGA) recognizes outstanding programs via the Healthy Sprouts Awards, sponsored by Gardener's Supply. The awards support school and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Organizations can apply for capacity-building support or program support in the areas of art, culture, or youth. From The Foundation Center. Deadline: April 12, 2010 Center for Arab American Philanthropy Announces 2010 Request for Proposals The Center for Arab American Philanthropy , a program of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services , has announced its 2010 Request for Proposals for organizations serving the Arab American community nationwide.

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Studio 501c

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

For a friend who works for a wonderful, youth-engaging nonprofit, I am seeking examples of organizations that have sponsored a youth or teen blogging project. The purpose may range from engaging youth in raising awareness of an issue to helping them enhance skills such as writing, self-expression, leadership, and community building. Beth Kanter kindly posted my email query to her blog and suggested these resources: Shaping Youth.

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Studio 501c

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

For a friend who works for a wonderful, youth-engaging nonprofit, I am seeking examples of organizations that have sponsored a youth or teen blogging project. The purpose may range from engaging youth in raising awareness of an issue to helping them enhance skills such as writing, self-expression, leadership, and community building. Beth Kanter kindly posted my email query to her blog and suggested these resources: Shaping Youth.

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AUGUST 12, 2012

While the organization provides its own support and programs besides providing the awards, youth and youth welfare is its focus. On VH1's Do Something Awards Nominees web page (for the event) they offer the opportunity for website visitors (to log into VH1) and vote for their favorite "Do Something Award" youth contender. Do Something's Grants Database and Grants Database FAQ explain how the organization assists youth to do good in their communities further.

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SocialButterfly

JANUARY 30, 2009

As I often like to highlight opportunities for readers, an organization that I admire for their do-good youth marketing approach and mission, DoSomething.org is now accepting applications for the Do Something Awards. Tags: world changer awards oportunity General Events and Happenings DoSomething.org Teenagers Teen Choice Awards Teen youth

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NOVEMBER 23, 2008

From The Foundation Center. Young Community Volunteers Invited to Apply for Do Something Awards Deadline: March 1, 2009 The Do Something Awards, formerly the Brick Awards, are designed to provide recognition and funding for young community volunteers. Do Something Award Winners receive a community grant, participation in a special award ceremony, media coverage, and continued support from Do Something ( [link] ).

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NonProfit Branding

DECEMBER 10, 2013

How dumb… This is another embarrassing mistake from my youth. I hogged the media spotlight. Denied access to the woman who actually owned the media! Pretty cool lessons here about judgement errors that beginners must avoid, the public role of the development officer and Major Donor Abuse…… Fundraising

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

With over 100,000 immigrant youth and allies and 55 affiliate organizations in 26 states, United We Dream is the nation’s largest immigrant youth-led organization. With their robust grassroots networks, United We Dream leverages the power of youth to advocate for social and political change through allyships with advocacy organizations and toolkits for activist leaders. There are nearly 800,000 people protected under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

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EveryAction

JUNE 6, 2018

The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ youth across the globe. It began as a widespread social media campaign to provide hope, encouragement, and community to LGBTQ youth, and has now evolved into a major platform, reaching millions of young people each year. Their ultimate goal remains the same: showing LGBTQ youth that although growing up isn’t easy, no one has to do it alone.

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Social Media Bird Brain

MAY 28, 2014

Image via Vocativ.com In past posts, I''ve warned about the dangers of thinking youth was a prerequisite for handling your small nonprofit''s social media accounts. Here''s an object lesson in what can happen when you put an intern in charge of your Twitter account without supervision or - apparently - even occasional oversight. This case-in-point is brought to you by the Seattle Department. blogs interns NGOs posting Seattle small nonprofits social communications social media

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Youth or STEM Story. Free Running in Baltimore by Wide Angle Youth Media created by Tyson Sanford-Griffin. “‘Free Running in Baltimore’ was created in Wide Angle Youth Media’s Mentoring Video Project Program. The film was made by our youth participant, Tyson Sanford-Griffin, whose love of free running has been hampered by safety concerns in urban Baltimore. Alexandra Ale Bezdikian.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Despite her youth, Malala’s words show her insight and communications finesse! 17-year-old Malala Yousafzai gave an unforgettable speech as she accepted her Nobel Peace Prize today. In fact, this core message from the speech is an unbeatable combo of passion, specificity and brevity. Use this triad as a checklist for your organization’s messages. Less IS more— much harder to craft but totally worth it. “This award is not just for me.

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MARCH 14, 2011

This ad conveys, in just a memorable second, 4-H’ positioning statement: “4-H is a positive youth development organization that empowers young people to reach their full potential. I was pleasantly astonished to see this sign at JFK airport last month.

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DECEMBER 7, 2008

From The Foundation Center: Coming Up Taller Awards Program Invites Nominations of Arts Programs for Under Served Children and Youth Deadline: January 30, 2009 The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities ( [link] ) invites nominations for the 2009 Coming Up Taller Awards ( [link] ). To be eligible, nominated programs must operate as a program for children and youth outside the school day. Tags: youth groups RFP grants the foundation center [Please help us.

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JANUARY 27, 2008

History Channel Announces Guidelines for Save Our History Grant Program Deadline: June 6, 2008 An initiative of the History Channel ( [link] ), the Save Our History Program invites history organizations to partner with a local school or youth group and apply for funding to help preserve the history of their communities. Tags: American public schools youth groups RFP History Channel grants history the foundation center From The Foundation Center.

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