Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

If your nonprofit has yet to start using Pinterest , then hopefully new data released for January 2012 illuminating that Pinterest now drives more referral traffic than Google+, YouTube, and LinkedIn combined will motivate you to start pinning – or at the very least to sign up and reserve your first choice of usernames (hint, hint!).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Also discussed are low-cost or free photo-editing tools that allow nonprofits to create images that not only work well on Pinterest, but also on other social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT. Cost: $50 or Summer Webinar Special. How to Register: Sign up !

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Museum 2.0

JULY 3, 2013

Facebook shifted its design to focus on photo and video-sharing in response to data showing that this content is shared way more frequently than text and links. Visual content motivates more responses than text, engages younger participants, and is often cited as a major trend of 2012 and 2013. I''m supportive of all of this.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2012

UPDATED 4/3/12: If your nonprofit has yet to start using Pinterest , then hopefully new data released for March 2012 revealing that Pinterest now generates more referral traffic than Twitter will motivate you to start pinning – or at the very least to sign up and reserve your first choice of usernames (hint, hint!). e-Newsletter.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2014

With most people online via their smartphones and tablets these days, if you want to get their attention, you basically have to do it with images rather than words. Once you get a vision for how you want to use the tool, figuring out the best practices for getting the job done is actually pretty easy. Image 2 : Bloomua / Shutterstock.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. Making content accessible for the blind has been a traditional example of fair use.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

Speed Enhancement – WP Engine uses a content delivery network (CDN) that boosts your website’s overall page sped and load time. There’s also a performance tool integrated into the user dashboard. Next up is Flywheel ( now part of WP Engine ) which has been around since 2012. Also, a great collection of resources.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The November 2012 General Assembly took place in Bangkok, Thailand. These three movements all bode well for improved access to books and other content, but there remain challenges before we can fully realize the vision of equality of access to information. One of the biggest issues is digital rights management. Funders like the U.S.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. Forum One has worked with the U.S.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. Forum One has worked with the U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2012

UPDATED 4/3/12: If your nonprofit has yet to start using Pinterest , then hopefully new data released for March 2012 revealing that Pinterest now generates more referral traffic than Twitter will motivate you to start pinning – or at the very least to sign up and reserve your first choice of usernames (hint, hint!). e-Newsletter.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2014

With most people online via their smartphones and tablets these days, if you want to get their attention, you basically have to do it with images rather than words. Once you get a vision for how you want to use the tool, figuring out the best practices for getting the job done is actually pretty easy. Image 2 : Bloomua / Shutterstock.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

Then I build out the content and discussion questions. In reviewing the data and themes from the audience input, some terrific questions about engagement popped out: How can we become better at using social media so that our channels experience more engagement and convert people to get involved? verena_fidelia) April 4, 2014.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 31, 2012

In its 2012 State of Inbound Marketing report , Hubspot notes that with inbound leads, the cost per lead is 61% less than outbound leads. The report also mentions that in 2012, small businesses plan to allocate a significant percentage of their budget (43%) towards inbound marketing ventures.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

[Editor's note: The following is from the December 2012 issue of NTEN:Change , NTEN's quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders. The Center wanted to expand its reach, connections, and impact using social media and received grant funding in 2011 for social media planning and implementation through 2012. work must be spread among staff 2.)

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

Our audience choice award for 2012 went to Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) in Edison, New Jersey. ” ACI Communications Coordinator, Brian Mazzarella adds: "ACI has been using video content as way to showcase a side of the diverse disability community that most people don't see enough of.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

GrantStation is a set of tools and resources to help organizations identify and secure grant dollars.) Relevancy: We keep the survey content relevant by asking respondents to select additional questions of interest. If you’ve not yet accessed your free copy of The State of Grantseeking Fall 2012 , click here to download.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

I think Adora Svitak, a 16 year-old education activist, whose 2012 Ted Talk, “ What Adults Can Learn from Kids , has almost 4 million views said it best when describing the impact that these “kids” will have and why we should pay attention to them: “New generations grow and develop and become better than the previous ones.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y’s Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday has come a long way since its inception in 2012. One last pro tip: Make sure you have a reliable text fundraising tool to make your text campaign successful! Encourage social sharing.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2015

How-old.net is a Microsoft initiative designed to demonstrate Microsoft's new set of facial recognition tools , which can detect a person's age and gender. The facial recognition tools can also verify if two images are of the same person. Who Owns My Photos?

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2012

The Donor Class of (TechSoup Fiscal Year) 2012. Huddle The Program : Huddle is a cloud-based collaboration and content management tool that helps up to 25 people inside and outside your office to work together. Organizations can choose one of four donated Mobile Beacon 4G devices. Why the rush?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

All of these donated software tools can be requested at the same time. Helps block threats from installing themselves, and includes built-in recovery tools for badly infected computers. Norton Internet Security 2012 takes your security one step further. These tools are just the building blocks of your young organization.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2013

They send relevant content based on subscriber interests, preferences and actions. Delivering personalized content to your audiences can significantly increase click-through rates. It’s also been reported as the top tactic to deliver relevant and engaging content.*. Provides value (relevant content; event reminders).

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 2, 2014

In December of 2012, the rock musician Beck released his latest album, Song Reader. One of the things I always focus on in participatory exhibit design is ensuring that everyone has the same tools to work with. The content and quality of the songs shared varies widely. There are twenty songs in Song Reader.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2015

I think Adora Svitak, a 16 year-old education activist, whose 2012 Ted Talk, “ What Adults Can Learn from Kids , has almost 4 million views said it best when describing the impact that these “kids” will have and why we should pay attention to them: “New generations grow and develop and become better than the previous ones.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. and its tools – websites, e-newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons – are much better summarized as the Web 1.0:

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. and its tools – websites, e-newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons – are much better summarized as the Web 1.0:

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Within the organization, the AARP Public Policy Institute maintains the AARP Livability Index , a key tool in their mission to promote the development of sound policies to address common needs for economic security, health care, and quality of life. This work won a silver Davey Award for Education!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new low-cost or free resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 With a Pinterest-like design, Clipix is the new generation of online content management.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2023

This year, Forum One took home one platinum, four gold, and six silver awards in the categories of cultural, non-profit, science, health, and school/university websites, as well as digital branded content, arts and culture virtual experiences, and family and kids apps and software.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new low-cost or free resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 With a Pinterest-like design, Clipix is the new generation of online content management.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

adults use smart phones as of February 2012, up 11% from May 2011 and 10% said that their phone was their primary means of getting online. 4) Strategy, Not Tools (Duh!). Not simple tools and tactics. While we were there, Blackbaud, NTEN and Common Knowledge released the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Within the organization, the AARP Public Policy Institute maintains the AARP Livability Index , a key tool in their mission to promote the development of sound policies to address common needs for economic security, health care, and quality of life. This innovative tool took home a gold Healthcare Ad Award this year!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

The number of low-cost or free online resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new low-cost or free resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech for Good 2.0 Wordle is an online tool that allows you to easily create word clouds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 31, 2013

The surge of useful and actionable advice that has surfaced in 2013 shows the value of rich content marketing—the creation of resources that provide direction and assistance, and have you, the audience, at the heart of every word and image. Many nonprofits send one on a regular basis. What would you like to see more of in 2014?

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