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Scanning for Good: 5 Reasons QR Codes Are a Safe Option for Nonprofits

NetWits

With smart phone penetration in the US crossing 40%, QR code readers will soon be everywhere. iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry users can download one of many apps that will scan not only QR codes, but many types of bar codes. If you have BlackBerry Messenger 5.0, Tons of People Can Get a QR Code Reader.

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10 Essential Tools for the Nonprofit New Media Manager on the Go

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Twitter Apps for Android and Blackberry are also available. Facebook has a mobile site ( m.facebook.com ), a touch site ( touch.facebook.com ), and Apps for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Palm, Sidekick and many more. Trottr allows you to record brief audio messages with your cell phone that are then hosted on the Trottr website.

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7 Ways for Nonprofits to Use Mobile Phones to Rake in Cash Monies

NTEN

But what you may not have anticipated was that $41m of these dollars flowed through mobile phones via “premium text messages.” As it turns out, The Red Cross used but one of several common methods to generate revenue from mobile phone owners. Using this method, you’d similarly promote your designated fundraising phone number.

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Apps for Disaster Planning

Tech Soup

One of the big additions to the guide is a section on backing up a mobile phone or tablet. Android, iOS, Windows Phone) connects you with friends and family during a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. Mobile technologies can help people find shelter information in time of need. Microsoft's HelpBridge.

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Credit Card Processing – Helping Nonprofits Raise More Money Wherever Their Fundraising Efforts Take Them!

Tech Soup

PayAnywhere also offers: Compatibility with most Apple, Android, and BlackBerry devices. Live customer support via phone, email or chat. Low 2.69% per swipe for all credit card brands. Next day funding so you can receive your donations fast. No setup, monthly, or hidden fees. Emailable or printable receipts.

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Losing Mobile Users? Easy Mobile-Website Builder Can Help You: New TechSoup Program

Tech Soup

The mobile website developed on Guide by Cell can be accessed by any iPhone, Android, Blackberry, or Windows smartphone platform. With these services, you can record an interactive audio tour that visitors can access with their mobile phones. prompt numbers. "Prompt numbers" are the number of recordings or audio tour stops.).

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Cool App Roundup: Fundraising Edition

Tech Soup

These mobile tools help you fundraise on-the-go. Razoo (iOS) helps you keep track of each donation, track your fundraising progress and thank people when they donate. to your phone or tablet. Sage Mobile Payments (Android, BlackBerry, iOS) is another mobile payment service available through TechSoup. Charity Miles.