In addition to our program sponsors, exhibitors, and media sponsors, Social Media for Nonprofits is made possible through the support of a wide variety of promotional partners. These represent some of the most useful resources for nonprofit leaders looking to more effectively engage technology and maximize their web presence.

National Partners:

The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) is the membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals. They offer an annual Nonprofit Technology Conference, free webinars, product discounts, and a host of other benefits to registered members.

Ashoka’s Youth Venture inspires and supports teams of young people to launch and lead their own civic-minded organizations and businesses. Youth teams access workshops, tools, adult allies, a global network of like-minded young changemakers, and seed funding to establish their own ventures that solve problems around them.

Aspiration helps nonprofits and foundations use software tools more effectively and sustainably. They convene and facilitate innovative technology events, maintain the Social Source Commons, which maps out available software tools and related information resources, and they provide strategic capacity building services.

Change.org is an online platform for social change that raises awareness about important issues and connects people to opportunities for action. They work with more than 1,000 of the world’s leading nonprofits and millions of activists to empower anyone to start a social action campaign that makes a difference.

Commongood Careers enables innovative nonprofits to build strong organizations through the recruitment and hiring of outstanding talent. Each year, they recruit, screen, and hire for hundreds of positions in all functional areas and at every level of the organizational chart, from assistants through executives.

Earth Island Institute provides environmental projects with the resources that they need to develop and pursue their ideas. In addition to offering fiscal sponsorship and supporting established activists, Earth Island’s New Leaders Initiative honors young environmental leaders with their annual Brower Youth Awards.

Echoing Green invests in social entrepreneurs who are launching innovative social change organizations around the world. They also support young people to select careers in social change, work with donors to approach their philanthropy in an engaged manner, and provide data that builds the field.

Humanity in Action is an international educational organization that educates, inspires, and connects a network of emerging leaders committed to protecting minorities and promoting human rights—in their own communities and around the world.

Idealist.org is a global network of people and organizations that want to change the world. 60,000 organizations in 200 countries use Idealist to promote their mission, connect with supporters, and post job openings, events, and volunteer opportunities.

Network for Good offers simple, affordable, and effective online fundraising services, including donation processing, online events, email outreach, and surveys. They also provide free tools and expertise in online giving through www.Fundraising123.org.

NonprofitMarketingGuide.com offers training and tips for do-it-yourself marketers.

RSF Social Finance offers investing, lending, and giving services. They provide loans and grants to for-profit and nonprofit social enterprises working in the areas of Food and Agriculture; Education and the Arts; and Ecological Stewardship.

Socialbrite is a learning hub and sharing community that brings together top experts in social media, causes, and online philanthropy. They share insights about tools and best practices that advance the social good, offer a community learning center, and provide strategic consulting services to nonprofits.

Taproot Foundation engages business professionals in proving nonprofits with pro bono marketing, design, technology, management, and strategic planning support, both through its award-winning programs and by partnering with companies.

TechSoup Global serves more than 300,000 nonprofits and libraries each month with software and other product donations and articles about the best use nonprofits can make of technology to help them achieve their missions.

WiserEarth helps the global sustainability movement connect, collaborate, and share knowledge. It’s an online community where you can post jobs, events, resources, and best practices, and connect with potential collaborators.

The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) engages and support future nonprofit and community leaders through professional development, networking, and social opportunities. YNPN offers programming through 30 local chapters around the country, serving over 20,000 members.

Regional Partners:

The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington works to build the strength, visibility, and influence of the nonprofit community in Greater Washington. Their members include advocacy organizations, direct service providers, grant makers, and corporate partners, all working together to solve regional problems in and around our nation’s capital.

goodWORKSconnect is an online community space and virtual resource center connecting the good work that nonprofits do in east central Illinois.

The Support Center is dedicated to improving our society by increasing the effectiveness of nonprofit leaders and their organizations. We offer a mix of affordable workshops, consulting/coaching and search & transition management services to develop excellent leadership.