TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Social proof – when people can see that other believe in your cause – is key on social media. Image courtesy of No Kid Hungry. Trickle Up uses colorful, eye-catching photography and great quotes from the people that they serve in the captions. Image from TrickleUp’s Facebook. 5) Always embed a Call to Action.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2015

A decade and a half into the digital century, the vast majority of large foundations concerned with strengthening American democracy don't seem to get tech. The fact that the $78 million awarded for technology funding in 2011 declined to $61 million in 2012 and $58 million in 2013 does not necessarily indicate a trend.

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TechImpact

MARCH 19, 2014

Image courtesy of James Madison University. Keeping this in mind that 51% of all emails were opened on mobile devices in 2013 while designing your newsletter template will increase interaction rates, open rates and click through rates. Industry News Tech nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology' There’s no re-do.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! The tool will allow hackers and coders to get up to speed before the hackathon by reading problem statements written from the perspective of the people who are working to solve social problems on the ground: NGOs and activists.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2015

Two of the drones the company is using, the SkyRanger and Scout models, can identify people trapped or injured by using thermal cameras. GlobalMedic says that the images captured by the drones can help workers deliver relief more effectively. A Wearable Tech for Relief Challenge. Symantec System Recovery 2013 R2.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

High-Tech Help for Homelessness. Phones also provide a reliable contact method for people who have no permanent address. A recent study by California nonprofit Community Technology Alliance found that almost 70% of the homeless people surveyed in their county did have a mobile phone. Cloud Storage Price Wars Update.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Mashable reports that the world's first mobile phone specifically designed for sight-impaired people is under development. The annual 2013 eNonprofit Benchmark Study by NTEN and M+R Strategic Services is now out. The images are called pins and collections are called. Accessibility. NPTech Online Fundraising Trends.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

The forecast for 2013 is for giving to slow down. They are also looking for charities to participate in programs like Innovate for Good , in which Microsoft is connecting its employees to young people around the world who want to use technology to better their communities. Images 1 and 2: Shutterstock.

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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. That often intimidates nonprofit folks (including me), but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are low tech tools and online (low cost or free) SNA tools and great resources like Marc Smith at NodeXL.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Because there are many more M-Pesa agents than ATM machines, mobile payments are the leading way people send money to both people and businesses. M-Changa has assisted 28,000 projects to raise $5 million from 350,000 contributors since 2013. 5) What you like the world to know about how NGO fundraising is developing in Kenya?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

In personal tech, lots of publications like Search Engine Land are reporting that Microsoft has launched a new feature in Bing that lets people ask follow-up questions to their initial search query. Google launched a similar service for their Chrome browser in 2013. Image one: Creative Commons: Handset Out For Repair : CC BY.

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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. The 2013 Activism awards go mainly to charities and include: Change.org.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

The forecast for 2013 is for giving to slow down. They are also looking for charities to participate in programs like Innovate for Good , in which Microsoft is connecting its employees to young people around the world who want to use technology to better their communities. Images 1 and 2: Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

On Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we shop for gifts to give to people we care about. It's an organizing principle that encourages the energy and creativity of people to work together for good. In 2013, in only its second year, 10,000 groups in 40 countries participated. Image 1 : Giving Tuesday / Some rights reserved.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2014

Get hands-on help at a social media surgery, or learn about databases at a meetup or discover the top tech trends of 2014 at one of our panel discussions. Toronto, Canada: Tech Planning for 2014: Trends and Best Practices. Victoria, Canada: Where do all the People Live: Choosing the Right Tools to Track Your Data. Innovation?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Church Tech Blogs is exactly what it sounds like: a blog aggregator site. 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. Church Tech Review is a technology review site for faith based specific IT.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

But what if kids learned basic tech skills along with reading storybooks and taking spelling tests? 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. Defining Digital Literacy. A United Front.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Miriam who is a wizard at feeding and tuning her network was able to get an amazing thread of recommendations from her friends, but these recommendations were generative – pinging other people who added their own or other resources. People sometimes say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” and, of course, Beth Kanter.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

During an Open Challenge, organizations are required to raise $5,000 from at least 40 people for your project. The next Open Challenge will begin on September 1, 2013. The deadline to submit the full application is July 22, 2013. Image: Global Giving. But don’t worry! Get Started! Event Fundraising tsfundraising'

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

This time I’ll review some new developments in privacy and security, social media, cloud computing, digital inclusion, gaming for good, and the new tech blog, Re/code. As I suspected, privacy and security remain a very hot topic in NPTech and in the general tech zeitgeist. A New Tech Blog: Re/code. Image 1: Microsoft.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Multiple studies have found that more people are accessing the web from a mobile device. Furthermore, smartphone sales skyrocketed last year while PC sales are expected to decline in 2013. Mashable calls 2013 the "year of responsive web. Image: Student Using Phone in Library, Shutterstock. What About Apps?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Image from Flickr by Xurble. charity: water , a nonprofit that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, is leading the way when it comes to redefining nonprofit marketing; they are exceptional at inbound marketing, focusing on creating powerful content to inspire people to join their cause.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Braided River, a Seattle-based nonprofit publishing company, has undertaken 16 conservation projects to date with just three staff people. The organization's project on The Last Polar Bear reached more than 20 million people. million people through national media outreach, including an appearance on "Good Morning America."

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Braided River, a Seattle-based nonprofit publishing company, has undertaken 16 conservation projects to date with just three staff people. The organization's project on The Last Polar Bear reached more than 20 million people. million people through national media outreach, including an appearance on "Good Morning America."

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

” Of course, California is home to one out of eight people in the U.S. This is more futuristic tech for good. In personal tech, lots of publications like Search Engine Land are reporting that Microsoft has launched a new feature in Bing that lets people ask follow-up questions to their initial search query.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

We engage any and all high-tech companies that may be interested in donating or discounting their software, hardware, tech support, or cloud services. Our latest opportunity was on February 13 2013. I got the chance to present on a panel with three other people in an information session hosted by the U.S.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

Apps are a powerful way for everyday people to act for social good, making their lives, and the lives of their communities, stronger. Then you’ll create a short video (up to 90 seconds) or a five-image slide show to enter the challenge and win prizes donated by our sponsors. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. Initiative.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge received many many entries from 12 different countries. The Freedom To Dream video by Dalit Freedom Network in Vancouver, BC, Canada was the grand prize winner in 2013. We were thrilled at the wonderful response of caring people for these forgotten children. The Winners in Their Own Words.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

To kick off TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge , we have compiled apps to help you showcase your organization in action. You can also create and share layered images with the touch of your hand. The result is a one-of-a-kind image that you can share on your website or through social media post-event.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

To be able to telework, people usually need five things: a computer or tablet, broadband Internet, access to work email, access to work documents, and a phone. As a writer, I spend a bunch of my time just trying to get a hold of people. Just under 200 million of them were sold worldwide in 2013. And never the twain shall meet.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

We all know smart people. Now imagine if you could harness the talent, skill, vision, and drive of all the smart people you know to create massive change for good. People's Choice App: $10,000. Top Image: Take that, app!, William Brawley Bottom Image: Microsoft Corp. ke a look around you. Contest Information.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

With an exponential increase in people accessing the Internet on mobile devices, the nonprofits, charities, and libraries that don't have a website optimized for mobile devices or that haven't created a separate mobile website risk irritating — or losing — their supporters. Logos and images: Guide by Cell.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

It was the end of February in 2013 when Yahoo’s celebrated young CEO, Marissa Mayer, decided to end telecommuting at Yahoo to boost collaboration and communication within the company. The memo was leaked to tech journalist, Kara Swisher, then at AllThingsD. I remember it well. All About Online Meetings. Telework Policies.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You realize that people connecting, laughing, hugging, and supporting a mutual cause can be a story worth sharing if done right. Take the time to recall images you saw recently on social media or the news. Check out the 2013 winners of the iPhone Photography Awards for inspiration. Image: Alex Washburn/WIRED.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2014

As more people cancel their landline service, the revenues from landlines go down and prices for existing lines increase. For example, in California , AT&T has raised basic rates 115% between 2006 and 2013. Image: Shutterstock. Tech Impact betterworldtelecom techbridge nptalk VOIP'

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

If you are looking to capture people on camera think "G.O.A.L." " Identify people who are genuine, outgoing, articulate, and lively/likeable. Natural energy levels come across lower on camera, which is why it’s important to find lively, outgoing people. Image: SusanChavez. Let your characters lead.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

And I’m going to revise my Snapshot of Worldwide Electronics Recycling 2013. It was a thrill to meet Keith Anderson who founded and runs eWasa — and about 74 other people doing great work in this field. Images: Above right — TechSoup Africa director David Barnard, Jim Lynch, and World Links' director Eliada Gudza.

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