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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We competed against other participating organizations, racing against the clock to raise funds and secure matching funding from the Skoll Foundation. We did very well, and with the Skoll Foundation’s matching support, each gift to our campaign more than doubled its impact. It’s not too late to pledge your support for our work.

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E-Mediat: Social Media Capacity Building for NGOs in the Arab World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A true public/private partnership, the funding partners include Microsoft and craiglist Charitable Fund. The project was lucky enough to receive a donation from Cisco of FLIP cameras and I think the most fun I had creating curriculum was the one above on storytelling and making simple and effective content for NGOs.

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TechSoup Global Donor Partner Profile: BetterWorld Telecom

Tech Soup

They supply charities, libraries and foundations with discounted Cisco and Polycom office phones. Taking Advantage Of The California Teleconnect Fund. It also talks about how Betterworld helped the organization use the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) , which reduced their monthly phone bill in half.

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Choose the Right VoIP Solution Through TechSoup

Tech Soup

If your organization is a nonprofit based in California, you may be eligible for additional discounts on VoIP services through the California Teleconnect Fund. 31.95 (Cisco phones) or $36.95 (Polycom Phones). Eligible for additional 50% savings on monthly rates with California Teleconnect Fund (CTF)? Support offered.

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E-Mediat Networking Conference at the Dead Sea, Jordan

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

112 participants created Twitter accounts and are tweeting regularly, 1674 videos were posted on YouTube created with FLIP cameras donated by CISCO, and 131 blogs are regularly sharing their stories. Organizations raised almost $125,000 through integrated social media campaigns from donors. 12 training centers have been established.

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You’ve Been Missing Out!

Tech Soup

On April 8, 2014 , support and security updates for Windows XP and Office 2003 came to an end. Retaining donors lets you spend less time and funding on donor acquisition. Speaking of IT staff and support, the nonprofit sector is one of America's largest employers. Windows XP is Done and Gone Away.

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Understanding VoIP - A Report from the Trenches

Tech Soup

FishWise provides innovative market-based tools to the seafood industry, enabling consumers and grocery retailers to support marine conservation through their seafood purchasing decisions. Once I decided VoIP was the answer, I began searching for Cisco phones because I believe they are the best. I found BetterWorld !

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