I had the opportunity to interview its initiator and founder, Marcis  Skadmanis. We talked about the opportunities nonprofits can gain in cryptocurrencies for their donation and fundraising.  We talked about the following questions: What is Crypto Philanthropy? Can a charity accept cryptocurrencies? Why should a nonprofit accept cryptocurrency? Which nonprofits and NGOs can benefit from Crypto currencies for their funding? How can nonprofits and NGOs start with Crypto currencies? What funding platforms already support crypto donations for nonprofits? How can Nonprofits profit from s ..read more

World NGO Day is coming up on February 27th? ! I had the opportunity to  interview its initiator and founder, Marcis Skadmanis.  We talked about  the state of NGOs and how we can support them to overcome tragedy and  strengthen mental health, enabling them to strengthen their own power  and purpose.  ?? FOLLOW THE WORLD NGO DAY  ??  ► Homepage: https://worldngoday.org/  ► Description of the World NGO Day: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-ngo-day/  ► Hashtag #worldngoday #worldngoday2023   ??? FOLLOW MARCIS SKADMANIS  ???  ..read more

In the Podcast "Live Broadcasting Rocks", Daniel Schwenger explains how to reach out authentically and successfully through live video. You would like to go live - but you don’t know how to start and something is holding you back? This podcast helps you to get the right tech-set and the right mindset. You will do live video quickly, routinely, and with pleasure. New clients are attracted to your business and your purpose. Subscribe here ➡️ Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-broadcasting-rocks-podcast/id1573361429 ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uOSTp ..read more

?Clubhouse, is a new audio-based social network app. The app has increased its user base by 5-to 6 times, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,  where it offered a new possibility to communicate during the lockdown. The trend of social audio is likely to stay as tech competitors are working on their rivaling apps. What is so special about the Clubhouse? What are its benefits? In sum, Clubhouse is an authentic way to interact with people and brands: The human voice is mankind’s oldest and fastest medium. Hearing people’s real voices touches us and can help build new connections faster a ..read more

On the occasion of  #WorldNGOday 2021, Dr. Daniel Schwenger interviewed NGO leaders and fundraising experts from around the world. The podcast is an excerpt of a Clubhouse (Social Audio) Session, recorded on 27 February 2021 with the consent of the panelists. The following questions were discussed: ·      What is the state of NGOs in 2021? ·      How has the corona pandemic impacted the NGO sector?·      What challenges are NGOs facing in these times?·      How does digital technology transformation affect NGOs? ·    ..read more

Marcis Skadmanis made the idea of a „World NGO Day“ a reality. The World NGO Day is celebrated annually on 27 February. This podcast covers an exclusive interview with the young Latvian-born social entrepreneur, lawyer, and philanthropist. What is this year’s #WorldNGODay about? Why is it a fantastic opportunity for NGOs to participate and get involved? Can the "for-profit" sector participate as well? Daniel Schwenger interviewed Marcis Skadmanis on the 1 February 2021. This podcast is a summary of a broadcast from 4 February 2021 .  *** RESOURCES *** Here's the  ► Website of the ..read more

Live video broadcasting and streaming is the next big thing in digital. The Corona pandemic has pushed live formats on Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn, and the viewers are ready to receive more easy-to-watch and relevant content.  Especially for NGOs and nonprofits, Live Video has a tremendous potential to create engagement with your existing donors and new supporters. How can you, your solo small-business, company, or nonprofit organization reach out and benefit through live video streaming and broadcasting? What are the most important things to start a live video broadcast on your own ..read more

Generation Z contributes strongest to volunteering, LinkedIn study shows  The Corona pandemic has contributed to a boost in Volunteering and civil rights activity in recent months according to Linkedin. New data from the professional social network shows that its members in the United States added more than 110,000 volunteer activities to their profiles each month. This is more than twice the rate than recently.  LinkedIn’s numbers show that nonprofits could benefit from the volunteerism of „Generation Z -  People younger than 25. They are the most likely to list volunteering ac ..read more

This is a testing time for nonprofits: Within the COVID Pandemic, demand for nonprofits' excellence in programs and services is rising. Meeting the increasing demand leaves many nonprofits fighting for resources and struggling to connect with people. With social distancing, in-person events canceled, and social channels to reach out, nonprofits’ digital capabilities are becoming increasingly important to attract and retain donors.  End of February this year, at the beginning of the Corona outbreak, Salesforce Cloud and digital Marketing automation leader, has been presenting its second e ..read more

For-Profit companies Lyft and Mastercard deliver 1Million meals through nonprofit partners The COVID-19 pandemic leads to new alliances between the for-profit and non-profit sectors: To meet the needs of growing food insecurity in the U.S., Lyft and Mastercard announced to deliver one million healthy meals. Especially targeted are low-income families and seniors in communities of color. Related links: LyftUp initiative: https://www.lyft.com/lyftup/access Article: https://www.roi-nj.com/2020/08/18/industry/lyft-mastercard-to-deliver-1m-meals-to-underserved-communities-through-nonprofit-partne ..read more