Blink Offers Free Platform Access for Nonprofit Organizations With ‘Blink for Everyone’ Program
NonProfit PRO
MAY 29, 2024
Blink launched "Blink for Everyone," a program offering nonprofits access to its employee engagement platform free of charge.
Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access
Non Profit Quarterly
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Not all leaders think that way, but organizations that value equity of access must consider the plights of those who might be systematically excluded from engagement efforts. If the pandemic forced us onto new and unfamiliar ground, now is the time to assess and balance how technologies have affected our reach, for better and for worse.
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Verifiable Credentials: New Technology for Association Membership?
The MatrixFiles
AUGUST 17, 2023
Technology advocates argue that we need an identity layer for the internet. The member would store that credential in a digital wallet, either on their phone or computer, and would later be able to present that membership credential to prove their membership to a particular association. Why would a membership credential be useful?
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Dear Moby, What does Email Accessibility look like?
Whole Whale
MAY 31, 2023
“I want to be more accessible in my email strategy. What are the accessibility fundamentals in the email marketing world? Are there any tools I can use to help my content be more accessible?” Here are some ways to make your email marketing strategy more accessible: 8 Elements of Accessible Email Marketing 1.
How to Streamline Your Grant Management Process with Technology
sgEngage
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Some grant management systems have a reviewer’s portal, which provides users outside of your immediate team access to requests so that they can offer their feedback. This could be by phone, letter, or email. The post How to Streamline Your Grant Management Process with Technology first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.
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Infographic: Interesting Stats On The Rise Of Internet Phone Calls
TechImpact
OCTOBER 18, 2013
Internet phone calls, typically referred to as voice over internet protocol (VoIP) by IT professionals, are becoming increasingly popular amongst businesses and nonprofits, both small and large. Accessible on multiple devices, including desktops, laptops, and cell phones. More features and options than a typical phone.
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Increasing Accessible Publishing Globally
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
Plenary Talk at the Eighth General Assembly of the World Blind Union Access to published information is an essential requirement for education, employment and full social inclusion. People with vision impairments and other print disabilities deserve equal access to that treasure of information.
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8 Things We Love About Internet Phone Calls (aka VoIP)
TechImpact
OCTOBER 29, 2013
Internet phone calls, referred to as Voice over IP (VoIP), are becoming an increasingly popular cloud service due to the low cost, long-term hardware sustainability, increased quality, and wider variety of features, as compared to the copper infrastructure of traditional phone systems. Secure your office with your phone.
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4 Emerging Technologies That Will Affect Nonprofits
TechImpact
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Technology is evolving at the speed of light. Here are 4 up and coming technologies that have the potential to change your nonrpfit’s daily operations forever. Here are 4 up and coming technologies that have the potential to change your nonrpfit’s daily operations forever. Image courtesy of River Rock Films. Mobile Donations.
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Today is National Telephone Day!
VisionLink
APRIL 25, 2024
billion mobile phones. More than two hundred 211 agencies across the United States offer a team of compassionate, highly trained community specialists who can help you access the best local resources and services to address nearly any need. On April 25th, we observe National Telephone Day. Around the world, there are about 9.8
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The Countdown is On: Celebrating National 211 Day!
VisionLink
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
211 can be accessed by phone or computer at 211.org. All on one multi-partner, multi-program platform to reduce your technology costs. Offering more ways to access services, more ways for partner collaborations, and more ways to connect whole communities to improve whole health outcomes for every person.
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9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 2, 2021
By harnessing the convenience of the mobile phones donors use daily, you can transform your virtual fundraising events into engaging, revenue-boosting opportunities. Ask previous fundraising campaign volunteers if they can lend their creative talents and help out with the technology powering your event. 2) Seek out volunteers.
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Top 12 Features Membership Organizations & Associations Should Look for in a CRM
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
This technology can make managing your organization easy. Mobile Phone Access. You’ll want to make sure that you’ll be able to access your CRM and all its features anywhere in the world. In fact, it’s estimated that 71 percent of workers access company information from their phones. Easy To Learn.
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Thursday Thoughts: transforming mid-level donors into major donors
EveryAction
AUGUST 30, 2023
And what are some of the ways technology can help support those efforts? Know where and how to focus your efforts with a meaningful and/or personal touch and balance this with when to employ technologies for connection and efficiency. Here’s what our friend Andrea Bastiani Archibald at Orr Group said. These four are key: 1.
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Association 4.0—A Playbook for Success
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Roy Chomko, CEO of Adage Technologies, credits a book with helping his business to run more smoothly. The concepts can range from technology tools, to work environment and process improvement, but the request must be specific. If I want a coffee at Starbucks, I can order it on my phone and pick it up without interacting with anyone.
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The Tech Awards - Technology Benefiting Humanity
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 7, 2010
Using technology as a base for knowing change is possible, change is happening. I learned that in some parts of India everyone has a cell phone but few have indoor plumbing or access to clean water – change is happening. I entered thinking Benetech was a lone voice for social change using technology.
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Nonprofit Volunteer Management: Three Tips to Increase and Maintain Engagement
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 29, 2022
The information is stored securely and is easily accessible. You may also want to ask your volunteer their preferred method of communication – phone, text, or email – in their volunteer application. The best tools offer access through a mobile app so volunteers can self-check-in and out. Maybe text messaging is the best option.
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How can nonprofits leverage mobile technology for greater mission impact?
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 10, 2020
Technological advancements have fundamentally changed the way people live, and they will continue to do so. According to Pew Research Center, a whopping 96 percent of Americans now own a cell phone, and the share that own smartphones is now 81 percent—up from just 35 percent in 2011. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Cloud Computing.
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6 Signs Your Nonprofit Needs a New Website
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Having access to Google Analytics for your website is key to getting to the roots of the problem. 2) It doesn’t display well on phones or tablets. If your site doesn’t have a responsive design (meaning it displays well on computers, phones, and tablets), it’s time for an upgrade. 4) Key features and content aren’t accessible.
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Community Technology Alliance: Helping Address Homelessness with Mobile Technology
Tech Soup
MARCH 10, 2014
At TechSoup, we believe in digital inclusion and using technology for social good. When we hear about nonprofits like Community Technology Alliance (CTA), we get really excited. This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community.
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How Cell Phones and Tablets Enable Telework
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. Often our best contact lists are now on our phones. Perhaps most importantly, the more mobile we are, the more useful our phones seem to be. The downside?
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How Nimble AMS empowers your stakeholders to become innovators
Nimble AMS
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Innovator” might currently be a buzzword, but your organization should still be striving to blaze technological trails and deliver superior member value. . Empower your staff as innovators through technology training. Drive engagement and loyalty when you p ersonalize the member experience with modern technology at your association.
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Harnessing generative AI for good
Candid
AUGUST 10, 2023
Before we get completely swept up, let’s not forget the previous technology hype cycles that have come and gone. This equally applies to technology. Working with emerging technology like generative AI entails a high degree of uncertainty , and thus requires a different approach from the implementation of well-defined programs.
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5 Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Switch to Cloud-Based Accounting
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 23, 2018
Face it – we live in a very technology-focused world these days. NTEN’s State of the Nonprofit Cloud Report stated 64% of nonprofit CFOs said adopting cloud technology would cut operational costs by up to 20%. It can be accessed wherever you have an Internet connection. Accessibility. Source: NTEN 2018 Cloud Report.
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Your Nonprofit Should be Using Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Tip: Connect with sales reps or other employees of the stations via LinkedIn, over the phone, or in person. UncommonGood is a cloud-based software solution that helps nonprofits do more good every day by eliminating inefficiencies and providing nonprofits with modern technology.
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Empowering Faith-Based Organizations With Innovative Donor Management
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Adapting to technology for better engagement Rabbi Shlomo Cohen, Director of Operations at Chabad of Charlotte, highlights another challenge: engaging with a community using technology everyone can use. “We Gaining on-the-go accessibility The Catholic community, represented by Adam Murray, Director of Development at St.
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VolunteerHub Offers Direct Integration with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge
Volunteer Hub
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
For organizations using both platforms, Integrating VolunteerHub with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (data is also accessible via Raiser’s Edge NXT) can provide many benefits including streamlined data management and a 360-degree view of constituents. What is Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT?
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How Organizations Can Use VR and AR Tech for Fundraising
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Kayla Matthews is a researcher, writer and blogger covering topics related to technology, smart gadgets, the future of work and personal productivity. Fundraising is and will always be a necessity for nonprofit organizations, but times have changed — and so has the technology. Augmented and Virtual Reality. Microsoft Hololens.
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It's National 211 Day!
VisionLink
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
A simple three digit code lets anyone access a wealth of comprehensive, vetted, and regularly updated information to help those in need, and to help advocates and agencies who focus on helping others. We are proud to offer the most advanced technology for information and referral.
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Working Toward Internet Access for Everyone
Tech Soup
JULY 17, 2015
adults still don't have broadband Internet access at home. The big recent digital inclusion news is the Federal Communication Commission's ( FCC ) proposal to extend the Lifeline Program , which has supplied discounted phone service to low-income people since 1985. 98 percent of libraries offer some form of technology training.
12 Ways to Use ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Fundraising
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 2, 2023
It’s no secret that technology is advancing, and nonprofits will need to get on board if they want to stay ahead of the curve and ensure that they are retaining their top donors. But quick technological advancements can be overwhelming, causing many people to feel uncertain about where to begin.
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Artificial Intelligence: The Hotdog Conundrum
sgEngage
JULY 8, 2022
HBO’s Silicon Valley is a not-too-far removed parody of work at a small technology startup. The idea is that the app can interpret an image taken from a mobile phone and tell you, in text, what the food is. The Technology Disconnect. People, process, and technology must interact.
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Nonprofit Technology News for May 2013: Free WiFi in Forbes Magazine and Braille Phones
Tech Soup
MAY 7, 2013
I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. Accessibility. This is technology for good news from India. Mashable reports that the world's first mobile phone specifically designed for sight-impaired people is under development.
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48 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Harness Mobile Technology In 2018
Everyaction
JUNE 11, 2018
M+R Benchmarks Report , 40% of nonprofit website visitors in the year 2017 were using a mobile phone - a 9% increase from the year prior. And it's not just websites that are affected by the trend toward mobile - more and more communication now happens through cell phones. According to the recently released.
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4 Facts About How Millennials Use Twitter
TechImpact
AUGUST 13, 2014
Millennials check Twitter whenever they check their phone. According to Twitter, 80% of millennials are accessing Twitter through their mobile phoen at least once per day, with 15% of millennial users accessing the social network over 10 times per day.
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Building a Tech-Driven Legal Aid Network for the 21st Century
Saleforce Nonprofit
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
However, access to justice for people with low and moderate incomes has been a long-standing issue facing vulnerable communities. We were a small staff (I was the first staff attorney hired) and provided a few thousand consultations over the phone in that first year.
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Nonprofit Technology Rockstars: Jason Shim
Tech Soup
MAY 16, 2014
He is co-founder of Roo.io , a handy tool to record phone interviews on mobile devices. Those kind of moments really make me feel good about the work that I do and being able to share the knowledge to make technology more accessible to everyone. I’m a contributor to the Canadian Nonprofit Technology LinkedIn Group.
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5 Reasons Your Board Should Switch to Google Drive
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 22, 2020
Every board member should have easy access to committee reports, strategic plans, fundraising goals, and any other document that will help them make the best possible decisions about the nonprofit. Plus, think of the trees you can save as members begin switching to reading agendas and reviewing minutes on their tablets and phones!
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Digital Inclusion, Energy Conservation, and Accessibility Play Major Roles at Mobile World Congress
Tech Soup
MARCH 20, 2015
This year's MWC, held March 2 through 5, was especially focused on inclusion, connectivity, and building bridges through technology. MWC generally also has a strong showing of green technology, and this year's show was no exception. billion people have access to the Internet and it's growing more slowly than you think.
Should I Hire a Web Design Agency or a Freelancer?
Byte Technology
DECEMBER 14, 2019
Because of technological advancements and corporate downsizing, more individuals find it necessary to strike out on their own and offer their services as freelancers. You can contact the agency of your choice and with a phone call get in touch with their physical office, which in most cases you can also physically visit if you prefer.
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Who, Where, What, and Why? Data Management in K–12 Schools
sgEngage
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Name, address, phone number, email, medical records, financial information. How are you collecting, storing, and accessing that data? Who should have access to that information? When determining who should have access and to what information, we started by defining roles within the school. Do you have the right tools?
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81 Mobile for Good: Fire Phone, Locking Down Data, and Services for the Homeless
Tech Soup
JUNE 23, 2014
From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. For this month's column, I'm going to dissect the latest entry into the smartphone field: the Amazon Fire Phone. Amazon Fire Phone and the Internet of Things.
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Putting the AI in Education: Stepping Toward Generative Artificial Intelligences
sgEngage
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The odd thing about living through a technological revolution is you think it’s just another Tuesday. It seemed just another Tuesday—just Apple’s version of a mobile phone that not everyone had or even wanted. These technologies can do everything from poetry to code to digital art to research to essay writing. We didn’t ask.
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5 Reasons Why VOIP Is The Future Of Nonprofit Communication
TechImpact
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Dollar for dollar, VOIP phone services are the cheapest options available for nonprofit organizations seeking a versatile communication platform. By calling long distance over the internet you are avoiding the use of the traditional phone infrastructure that make calling long-distance so costly. Green technology.
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