September 30th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
Just three weeks ago, schools resumed session and AdWords in the Curriculum embarked on a new semester. With a portfolio including a Google Grantee’s site, mission statement and contact information, students are faced with the familiar question invoked…
September 29th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
In this week’s speaker recap from last month’s workshop, we highlight Direct Relief International, a long-time Google Grants participant. Alison Joyce, Online Communications Manager at Direct Relief International, joined our grantee panel to share her …
September 24th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
WHY ARE NEGATIVE KEYWORDS GOOD FOR YOUR CAMPAIGNS? Negative keywords can have a positive impact on your campaigns because they help you filter out irrelevant searches. When you include negative keywords, you’re essentially requesting that the system do…
September 22nd, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
This week’s speaker recap from our recent workshop shines the spotlight on Energy Action Coalition, a non-profit organization using multiple Google for Non-Profit products. At the event, attendees heard Danny Marx, Internet Manager at Energy Action Coa…
September 16th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
Attention all Spanish language NGOs: Would you like to receive advice about your website for Google Search? The Spanish Webmaster Blog is looking for websites that might be good candidates for participation in an upcoming Site Clinic. These sites will …
September 15th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
As you may have read in a previous post, we recently held a Google Grants Workshop on the Mountain View campus. At this 2-day event, several grantees spoke about their experiences using Google Grants and shared best practices for online advertising tha…
September 9th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
This month’s resource round-up for September includes a handy summary of tips for the new AdWords interface, a reminder to vote on the HHS’ Flu PSA contest on YouTube, a live radio segment featuring a few grantees and their use of Google Grants to run …
September 2nd, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
Thanks to all of you who expressed interest in attending the Google Grants Workshop, as well those who traveled and participated in this successful event. The workshop was a two-day event, attended by approximately 100 non-profit organizations in t…
August 27th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
Monday, September 21st is the 10th anniversary of Peace Day, a UN-sanctioned day of global nonviolence and ceasefire. In honor of Peace Day, YouTube has launched the “My Take on Peace” contest with a non-profit called Peace One Day. The contest is desi…
August 25th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
In a few short weeks, the Nonprofit Technology Network, (NTEN), will host a live online conference about how to effectively use technology to meet your organization’s mission. The conference will take place on September 16th and 17th, and you can atten…
August 20th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
School is almost back in session, and Wayne State University is joining the roster of top notch universities that are participating in AdWords in the Curriculum. Past and current participants include Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State Universi…
August 18th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
This month’s resource round-up for August includes an invitation to join Googlers in our nation’s capital for a live discussion of search, an opportunity to tell the stories of the homeless individuals in your community, and a helpful list of AdWords t…
August 13th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
National Women’s Law Center is one grantee who is really putting AdWords and Grants to work for their organization. The way they’ve gone about implementing and running their Google Grants AdWords account, as outlined in this two part series by their O…
August 11th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
Since the introduction of the new AdWords interface, we’ve received feedback as you’ve experimented with the new features and improvements. One grantee, The Real News Network, was kind enough to share a summary of their favorite changes to the new …
July 30th, 2009 | by Google Grants Team Member | published in Google Grants
Before I started working here, my image of Google was little more than a colorful logo and a large company with a reputation for employee perks like free food and onsite massages – many, many states away from my home in Michigan.Within my first month a…