Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

For example, our Bookshare online library for the blind, uses several different social enterprises to do data entry and proofreading work on textbooks. Our first partner in this work was Digital Divide Data, an organization that has an outstanding training program in the area of data entry and outsourcing.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

From programs that make complex data-based decisions to applications that transcribe spoken words into text, AI offers new opportunities to do things more creatively and efficiently. Some risks are rooted in the machine-learning data that AI tools are trained on.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

Generative AI products, such as ChatGPT, are examples of a branch of AI called machine learning, which is concerned with learning from data to surface trends and predictions. As these technologies mature, so do their applications. Can this tool help people arrive at a deeper understanding of how Candid’s data can support their success?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that creates new content, such as text, images, or other media by learning from and combining pieces of existing data. So rather than using a search engine to find data or content and assembling it, you can have generative AI do some of that assembly work for you.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

And with a Candid profile, you benefit from increased visibility across the sector, as we push this data out to partner platforms including Meta, Network for Good, and donor-advised funds. Perhaps your budget proposal wasn’t detailed enough or there were simply too many applicants. If your funding areas align, don’t be discouraged.

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John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

This training data reflects the racial biases, stereotypes, and disproportionate perspectives of the world where the data comes from. An overreliance on majority culture data means other voices get diminished. Use representative test data spanning racial groups. How can we navigate this tension of racial bias in AI/LLMs?

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

They learn from fundraisers about the complex process of finding a foundation to fund their project, and from program officers and grant managers about vetting a grant applicant. So, we conducted interviews to understand the most important use cases for fiscal sponsorship data and about the process of fiscal sponsorship.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs. A comprehensive web content inventory lists pages, images, documents, and applications on a spreadsheet.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As the litany of new, strange, scary, and interesting applications of AI and machine learning keep expanding before our eyes, we all must constantly re-evaluate its implications. AI Image Generation. One of the most interesting recent applications of AI machine learning is image generation by text prompt. Inclusivity.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2014

We talk a lot about data at Idealware, and we're not alone — it's a nonprofit buzzword that's showing no sign of fading. More and more organizations are embracing the idea that collecting and measuring data and acting on what they learn from it can improve their work and better their services. Here in the U.S.,

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

TechSoup compiled stats from over 10,500 nonprofit and charity organizations on cloud computing, and came up with these insightful statistics: Out of over 10,500 organizations interviewed, 90% use at least 1-cloud based application (i.e., Image courtesy of TechSoup. FREE for nonprofits.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Image courtesy of Data Hive. After the initial purchase or account setup, your nonprofit can connect to the application through a browser or application portal. This is typically used by IT departments to create software and applications. Software as a Service (SaaS). Platform as a Service (PaaS).

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Blackbaud recently announced the end of support of a few applications hosted in their Citrix environments, including Crystal Reports (CT). Furthermore, while NXT Insight Designer has matured, it will not be a full replacement for CT clients because it is limited to NXT data only. . trillion to $15.4

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 29, 2022

Interaction Studio features significant built-in intelligence that starts collecting data on potential teachers, and other constituents, based on how they’ve interacted with the TFA website, for example, on what pages, for how long, and matches those users to CRM constituents even if they don’t log in.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

At the heart of every effective Salesforce implementation lies a good data strategy. Its AI can simply help make an organization’s data more accessible, more relevant, and more actionable than ever before – all with the safeguards that make for responsible AI use. Easy creation of new Salesforce applications.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Image courtesy of Rensec IT Consulting. ” Currently, mobile marketing via peer-to-peer fundraising applications and text-to-donate campaigns are growing in popularity due to their effectiveness. The key change from web to social media and mail to mobile tools is the individual level of connection this technology allows. .”

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2014

Many nonprofit organizations face data management hurdles like these - getting external data into an existing system or having multiple systems communicate with each other. The good news is, there is a widely-available technology available to help bridge the gaps: the Application Programming Interface, or API.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Image courtesy of The Connected Cause. Dean Graham, Tech Impact’s Senior Manager of Application Services, has been working closely with nonprofits for 6 years, consulting on topics ranging from business continuity to applications. Reliable, long-term support is an invaluable asset for any application, software, or service.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

3 Better Data Collection and Analysis AI prompts can collect and analyze large amounts of data in real-time, providing insights into user behavior and preferences. Tools like GPT3 can be built into Google Spreadsheets and then used to write functions or clean up data, add context and a lot more. #4 Descript Audio Murf.ai

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Image courtesy of BitCurrent. Cloud service providers can work with CFOs and other nonprofit executives to separate highly sensitive data from official use and public data, allocating specific protection requirements. Not only can sensitive data be encrypted, it can also be backed up and is always available.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Image courtesy of WiseGeek. Nonprofits and charities use databases to manage donor, volunteer, and B2B profiles and aggregate data. In fact, most organizations would find it difficult to continue operating without a good database , as organizations deal with a multitude of data and information. Keep it clean. Conduct audits.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

What happens when you combine local government, open data, and creative and tech-savvy citizens? A Contest Built on City Data. It all came together when TechSoup Europe began talking to the city of Warsaw about opening up city data to citizens. "We knew how to crowdsource and incubate applications." Apps4Warsaw.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Feature relevant images. Age restrictions (if applicable). RSVP date (if applicable). It doesn’t stop at ticketing pages, though — you can input a wide variety of site data in your QR code. Download the image and paste it into your flyer. It isn’t boring despite not having complex images.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Image courtesy of Marketing. Giving In A Digital World sites several reasons why QR codes might not be the best fundraising medium: Downloading a reader application. Many users need to download an application from their app store. Not all smartphones come automatically equipped to read QR codes. QR code awareness is low.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Image Credit: dole777 on unsplash After more than a decade of dominating the social media landscape, Big Tech platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are in flux. Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Big data is still one of those concepts that baffle me. How big does the data have to be? At SOCAP13 , a social enterprise conference in San Francisco, I attended two back-to-back conferences on big data with some nonprofit representation. Data and Philanthropy. Data for Health. Where does it come from?

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TechImpact

AUGUST 21, 2013

Image courtesy of Associations Now. Java is everywhere The Internet uses Java as a foundation for displaying dynamic content such as videos, 3-D images, games, and applications. However, it also blocks suspicious code from accessing your nonprofit’s data and systems. Test if Java is enabled in your browser.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 25, 2010

Infographics are to data what storytelling is to an annual report: a more engaging way to help bring attention and understanding to your nonprofit’s cause. Let’s take a closer look at these visual representations of data and ideas, along with great resources to help you get started on making your own infographic.( read more ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The third post in this series, 10 Donation Page Best Practices for Nonprofits , provides detailed advice, but its worth reiterating that the first step in being successful in online fundraising is having well-designed, data-driven donation pages. Every fundraising appeal sent should also include a pitch to become a monthly donor.

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NTEN

MAY 25, 2011

Data and storytelling are, to quote the great American sage, Forrest Gump, “like peas in a pod”. Data is vital for powerful analysis, but at the end of the day, we're swimming in it. For us to be moved by it, we need to have data turned into narrative sense. More specifically, what about mapped data?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

If your organization deals with sensitive information such as health records, confidential reports, or family issues, you should consider encrypting your data. " Thankfully, you can take action by way of encrypting your data with third-party software recommended by the EFF. Are you using any data encryption tools?

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TechImpact

APRIL 30, 2014

Image courtesy of SMB Tech Guide. You organization’s data is precious, and proprietary. Application level security. This ensures that all your data is only accessible by authorized and authenticated users. Data protection. For many nonprofits, the move to the cloud is an obvious choice.

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DipJar

AUGUST 12, 2021

Use engaging images. . Images and videos are great engagement tools that provide variety for visitors interacting with your content. Use engaging images. Make sure you have something to catch their attention by using a variety of engaging images. . Follow accessibility guidelines. . Invest in plugins. .

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

For example, rather than showcasing a North American hospital, it would be more valuable to share images of field hospitals in the designated location. Use images of the situations the learner will encounter. Would you have understood the Red Cross example if we didn’t share an image of it? Maybe, but maybe not.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Image courtesy of Salesforce Foundation Blog. An application used for splitting donations between multiple programs, and provide a view for account administrators to view allocated funds as well as the total amount donated. All data is never duplicated and adds to your Salesforce user data and supporter profiles.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2013

SAP Visual Intelligence software takes massive amounts of data and transforms it into colorful, easy-to-grasp visual displays. Moreover, the application itself is as simple to use as painting by number. Users can input data in seconds with a couple of points and clicks. Try It Out and See if You're a Data Geek.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Image courtesy of entech. Mail, and Google Docs are all examples of cloud-based applications, also known as software as a service (SaaS). This is great if you are planning to use a cloud system for one or two applications in your organization. Gmail, Yahoo! But what is cloud computing? Very low upfront costs. Convenience factor.

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