Nonprofit Internet Strategist
San Francisco Bay Area
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- Founder at Michael Stein, Inc.
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- Media and Communications Strategist at GetActive Software
- Associate Director at Groundspring.org
- Internet Coordinator at Children Now
- Program Director at Institute for Global Communications
- Publications Manager at National Toxics Campaign
- Education
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- Brandeis University
- Ecole Active Bilingue
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Michael Stein’s Summary
Michael Stein is a nationally renowned technology writer and Internet strategist who has spent two decades working with nonprofits, foundations, labor unions, technology providers and social enterprises.
He is the author of three books and numerous articles about the Internet, including “The eNonprofit: A Guide to ASPs, Internet Services and Online Software” (with John Kenyon) published by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services in 2002. In 1997, he co-authored the groundbreaking book “Fundraising on the Internet: Recruiting and Renewing Donors Online,” with Nick Allen and Mal Warwick, and he contributed a chapter to the Second Edition. In 1994, Michael co-authored “Aether Madness: An Offbeat Guide to the Online World,” (with Gary Wolf) published by Peachpit Press, which chronicled the early cultures and counter-cultures of the online world as the Web was just emerging. The book was translated into Japanese and Italian for worldwide distribution.
Michael provides strategic support to organizations on Internet strategy, online marketing, online fundraising, online advocacy, email newsletters, Website content, blogs, and Internet vendor selection. Past clients have included: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, United Nations Food Programme, SEIU, TechSoup.org, The David and Lucille Packard Foundation, Network for Good, Groundspring.org, Carnegie Corporation of New York, California Labor Federation, GetActive Software, Donordigital, Campaign for Mental Health, and Children Now.
Michael was formerly the Associate Director of Groundspring.org, a nonprofit technology agency that provides Internet services, training and consulting to nonprofits nationwide. He has previously the Vice President of Programs for IGC.ORG, the first Internet company to serve the needs of nonprofits.
Michael serves on the Board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Gate Chapter, and Idealware.org.
Michael Stein’s Specialties:
Internet strategy, online fundraising, online marketing, online advocacy, blogging, online content, Internet vendor selection.
Michael Stein’s Experience
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Founder
Michael Stein, Inc.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 2004 — Present (3 years 10 months)
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Media and Communications Strategist
GetActive Software
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2005 — September 2005 (9 months)
Member of marketing team, responsible for media relations, case studies, white papers, blogging and publishing.
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Associate Director
Groundspring.org
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2002 — July 2004 (2 years 1 month)
Senior manager for nonprofit technology agency that serves small to mid-size nonprofits nationwide by offering fundraising, communications and advocacy solutions. Responsible for marketing, partnerships, training and publishing.
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Internet Coordinator
Children Now
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Education Management industry)
December 1997 — November 1999 (2 years)
Responsible for development and project management of all Internet programs at national nonprofit with 35 staff. Manage three Web sites, three email newsletters, content development, staff Internet training. Ongoing fundraising activities to expand new Internet projects.
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Program Director
Institute for Global Communications
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
April 1994 — December 1997 (3 years 9 months)
Senior manager for nonprofit Internet provider with 13,000 customers. Supervised staff of 12, responsible for program development, training, consulting, marketing, sales and outreach. Contributed to product development of Web services and e-commerce. Frequent public speaking and computer training. Lead effort to develop Internet consulting unit, working with team of staff and subcontractors.
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Publications Manager
National Toxics Campaign
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Environmental Services industry)
November 1986 — September 1991 (4 years 11 months)
Managed printing projects and edited 60,000 copy quarterly magazine for national grassroots environmental organization. Participant in first national US EPA test of online access to Toxics Release Inventory database.
Michael Stein’s Education
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Brandeis University
BA, Political Science, Computer Science, Sociology, September 1982 — May 1986
- Activities and Societies:
- Brandeis Organization for Nuclear Disarmament
International Olympics
International Student Orientation
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Ecole Active Bilingue
baccalaureat B, Economics, 1978 — 1982
Additional Information
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Michael Stein’s Interests:
Michael is an avid longboard surfer and sea kayaker. He grew up in France, England and Denmark, and now resides in Berkeley, California with his wife and two children.
Michael Stein’s Groups:
Member of Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (N-TEN), Member of Pedro Point Surf Club (Pacifica, Calif.), Board Member o the Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Board President of Idealware., CorpWatch, Ploughshares Fund
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TechSoup NetSquared member -
Brandeis University Alumni Networking Group member
Michael Stein’s Contact Settings
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