TechImpact

AUGUST 7, 2014

Image courtesy of iThemes.com. in 2013 and you have a recipe for disaster. Real world example. Every little bit helps, and this is a shining example of how even a small nonprofit can find success with the right formula. Combine that fact, with the fact that online fundraising increased 13.5%

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If a lot of sources about that topic exist, that doesn’t mean you don’t have new things to contribute, but it helps to know what’s out there. For example, if you were writing a post on how to keep dogs cool in the summer, you could reference a dog popsicle recipe on your blog, providing a direct link to that page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2013

In 2013, social media will continue the trend of “going visual.” ” If you have decided that your nonprofit going to go visual in 2013, figure out your goal. .” Your graphic designer will certainly help you refine this initial idea. Here’s another example from NY Cares.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Microsoft's new Surface Pro is an example of this type of new type of device. This is similar to the success of projects like Restart Romania in which social activists got help to develop online tools to address corruption in high places, and also a national website for tracking medication shortages in Romania. social change.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

At Benetech, where innovation is the engine behind our mission, we did our best to make the most of it and help lead the charge into the future. This gave us the chance to say thank you to many people, and a number of very cool dogs, who have helped make Bookshare what it is today. Thanks again! We’ve added over 1800 books since then.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

It helps to start with a clear, shared definition of purpose and what it means to be a purpose-driven company. Here are a few examples of what purpose-driven companies do that set them apart. CVS realized that tobacco didn’t align with its purpose: “helping people on their path to better health.” What’s next?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

If you’re trendspotting the latest in webwear like me, you’ll notice that the bold and beautiful charity websites are slimming down the text and accentuating the images. that the very latest trend in web design this fall is all about the images. I like the Full Plate Living site as an example of that design concept.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

Using NetSquared Camp as an example, he introduces readers to the participant-driven unconference model. We’d love to help you start a new meetup. Image: Evan Leeson , Creative Commons. Check out the blog to keep on top of the gossip from our neighborhood. Chicago, IL: Joint Networking Event W/Chicago Geek Breakfast.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Let’s look at some practical examples for engaging and connecting with your Alumni Network on social media channels. For example, use Twitter lists to track alums and subscribe to their Facebook updates. Sharing memories from Seminar 2013 at the #icnola reunion! RamahSeminar (@RamahSeminar) December 24, 2013.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Recently, TechSoup presented GivingTuesday and Year-End Fundraising Strategies , a webinar aimed at helping organizations integrate #GivingTuesday into their end-of-year fundraising campaigns. Melissa Cronin gave us some background on the event she helped start and pointed us toward resources we could use in our campaigns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2013

And it is those limitations that help you focus on your subject. Use images in every communication #21CapitalCamp. GuideStar USA (@GuideStarUSA) October 8, 2013. This is a good trick if your subject is back lit and darker, the iPhone, for example will auto focus and adjust the contrast. Simply touch your subject.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

Multimedia, Maps, Social : Upload and share multimedia content like video, audio, text, and images on your mobile website. Help with Account Setup : You'll receive a training call from Guide by Cell to set up your account. Guide by Cell webinar: " The 21st Century Mobile Museum ," Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 11 a.m. (PT).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

However, this type of community giving (known as Harambee in Kiswahili) usually goes towards individuals rather than organisations, common examples include medical bills, funeral costs & weddings. M-Changa has assisted 28,000 projects to raise $5 million from 350,000 contributors since 2013.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. To effectively work with image and video content, your new media manager must be adept at using photo and video editing software. The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

GlobalGiving offers training, tools, and support to help organizations reach this fundraising goal. Once organizations secure a spot on GlobalGiving, they can benefit from GlobalGiving’s corporate partnerships (with Nike, Dell, Gap and Ford, for example) as well as GlobalGiving’s marketing campaigns and media outreach.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Here is an example from one of my nonprofit client’s websites. In the example to the right, taken from 2018 data, you can see the top five categories that Google assigns to the visitors of this website. How might this knowledge help guide us in the types of content we produce? What does the data show?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

There are ample opportunities for nonprofits to help inform, shape, and create stories for the media. According to the 2013 Foundation Center report , U.S. For example, if we’re doing a story on the Affordable Care Act, nonprofits have the relationships and can connect us to people on deadline.” #2 and James L. “As

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

You also want to get a sense of how to create a video for these short form platforms. Madeleine Hammond did some scanning on Vine and Instagram, and came up with these stellar examples mostly from the UK. If you’re still unconvinced that Vine & Instagram are right for your brand, then the following seven examples should be of interest.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

” Their simple nonprofit in a box is a perfect example of how using basic practical tools can help nonprofits better serve their communities. We went live in October 2013. Images: Logo / Murtis Taylor Human Services System. Technology is actually not at the heart of what we do. We like to use basic practical tools.”

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

TechSoup Global’s CEO Rebecca Masisak is presenting at the Social Enterprise Alliance Summit 2013 this month in Minneapolis. The Social Enterprise Alliance Summit 2013 is having some of my heroes speak at the event. TechSoup is now helping to improve technology for charities and libraries in 40 countries.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2013

Click to See Larger Image and Full Data by Marc Smith. Victoria Dougherty (@VJDConsulting) April 18, 2013. Ventura County Community Foundation - March, 2013. Click to See Larger Image. How do you measure your network to learn how to improve outcomes? GuideStar India - Networked NGO Workshops - Packard Grantees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Image from Flickr by Xurble. If you are interested in online fundraising but don’t have the resources to build a custom platform for donations like charity: water, there are applications that help nonprofits get started with online fundraising quickly, including Salsa and Network for Good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Click to See Larger Image. For inspiring examples we need only look at Doug Ulman, Melinda Gates, and Beth herself, each of who provides the shoulders on which others stand to reach greater levels of social impact. Leadership: There are several reasons to build a strong personal brand to help support your non-profit brand.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Jones kicked off the event by sharing important storytelling principles that she illustrated with video examples. Emotion will pull viewers into your story and help them remember your message. Help your subjects be their best natural selves by filming them in their natural environments and treating interviews like conversations.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

If you have a good idea, the potential to change lives and the ability to create your app, starting today, November 5, 2012 through February 28, 2013, your app has the opportunity to make it to the top for up to US$15,000 in prizes. For the purposes of this contest, Microsoft Citizenship recommends the TechSoup Hacker Help Wiki.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2015

I thought it would be interesting to look at some recent examples of emerging technology for disaster relief in action. GlobalMedic says that the images captured by the drones can help workers deliver relief more effectively. Symantec System Recovery 2013 R2. Image 1 : Los Angeles Fire Department / CC BY-NC-ND.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 11, 2017

Let’s consider how much has changed in tech over the last 4 years: Since 2013, we’ve seen the adoption of the smart phone, the start of smart watches, selfies, and touch ID. And perhaps most notably, 2013 was also the beginning of responsive design (Mashable). Apple watches have added GPS and health tracking capabilities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Image courtesy Tsahi Levent-Levi via Flickr. For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. I could tell they were passionate, fired-up people who had great ideas for strategies and projects to help kids learn better,” said Best in a 2014 interview in Fast Company. After all, I was ancient.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

However, drones are also being used for humanitarian purposes, such as delivering aid, tracking environmental conditions, and helping out in disaster relief. Conservation mapping and 3D imaging. " Image 1 : Lee / CC BY-NC-ND. Image 2 : Simon Fraser University - University Communications / CC BY. Image 3 : U.S.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Back in 2013, GuideStar, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, and Charity Navigator formed an alliance to combat the overhead myth. How GrantStation Can Help Your Nonprofit Fund Administrative Costs. Image 1 : Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock. Image 2: GrantStation. How are nonprofits coping with this issue? We stopped services.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Department of Interior management plan protecting 11 million acres of critical habitat for caribou, migrating birds, and other wildlife in northwest Alaska in 2013. The suite includes Adobe Illustrator for vector graphics, Photoshop for image enhancement, InDesign for desktop publishing and page layout, plus many additional programs.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Department of Interior management plan protecting 11 million acres of critical habitat for caribou, migrating birds, and other wildlife in northwest Alaska in 2013. The suite includes Adobe Illustrator for vector graphics, Photoshop for image enhancement, InDesign for desktop publishing and page layout, plus many additional programs.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

Just under 200 million of them were sold worldwide in 2013. There is a ton of info on how telework helps the environment and is considered part of green technology. The Mobile Work Exchange has a handy benefits calculator where you can quantify how much telework can help your particular organization.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age. For example, the Pueblo City-County Library in Pueblo, CO offers classes on how to use iPads and e-readers. Defining Digital Literacy.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

It pulls from 22 church tech blogs like Church Tech Matters , Church IT Help , Worship Tech Online , and my favorite in terms of clever naming: Tech, No Babel. It’s a classic example of hiding a light under a bushel. Image: Aftab. The aggregator is hosted and maintained by Strange Idea Labs of Austin, Texas.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2015

But, with a 60 percent increase in the use of peer-to-peer fundraising between 2012 and 2013 , peer-to-peer is on the rise. Having a fundraising strategy that coincides with your goals and audience will help grow engagement organically. Pictures, videos, and text to help share your story, and one clear ask. spanhidden.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2013

Helps data integrity (verify mailing address; find out interests). #3 For example, if you know I’m interested in lung cancer issues, send me a lung cancer project or research to fund. .**. Test the link language, placement, image vs. text, or link frequency. 2013 eNonprofit Benchmark Study by NTEN and M+R.

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