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The Power of Place: The @home Campaign

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Mark’s work -- crisscrossing the country to tell the stories of homeless men and women -- relies on mobile technology. I met Mark Horvath, winner of the 2013 NTC Rob Stuart Memorial Award , at NTC in 2010. Mark’s work -- crisscrossing the country to tell the stories of homeless men and women -- relies on mobile technology.

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Are Mobile Apps Serving the Underserved?

Tech Soup

These same ethnicities are heavier users of the mobile web, send more emails and texts, and are more likely to conduct mobile banking transactions via mobile phones. Even charities using mobile apps are more likely to develop apps for potential supporters and donors rather than for the people they serve directly.

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Using Smartphones and Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots to Tell Your Story

Tech Soup

Storytelling with Mobile Video. The donated Dell smartphones normally use AT&T or T-Mobile pay-as-you-go or contract plans, but they can function without it because they are Wi-Fi-capable. You can essentially use them as a $31 (admin fee) HD mobile recording device. Her Moments In Mobile piece describes the experience.

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The Zen of Nonprofit CRM

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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The Zen of Nonprofit CRM

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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Lady Gaga & Celebrity Philanthropy

Connection Cafe

But did you know she topped the list of most charitable Celebs in 2010 , as ranked by Do Something , by how much energy celebrities devote to cause? Her call to action inspired over 30,000 hours of community service and a new wave of attention on homeless youth. Author: Rachel Muir. Lady Gaga & Celebrity Philanthropy.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

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We're only 20 days away from the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference -- but who's counting? The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. Download the NTC app developed by 501 Technology to make the most of your NTC 2010 experience. 501 Technology, LLC in booth 80. in booth 25.

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