Byte Technology

MAY 31, 2016

Of course it should come as no great surprise that Internet giant Google has some great solutions for uptime website monitoring. Using a combination of their free services—Google Spreadsheets, Google Docs and Google Scripts—you can actually construct your own uptime monitoring page to track any number of websites.

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Judi Sohn

AUGUST 25, 2010

For Google Apps administrators, the offerings in the Google Apps Marketplace seems to be a lot of 3rd party tools that pull in gApps data (Docs, Calendar, etc.) You don't need the Google Apps integration to use the service, it basically adds a layer of convenience. Same with Box.net, SurveyMonkey and many others.

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Judi Sohn

JULY 21, 2013

Right around the time I started at KELL Partners last year, I helped our team implement Smartsheet as our main tool for keeping track of timelines, requirements and deliverables with clients and internal projects. I’ve been asked a few times, “Why Smartsheet? Why aren’t you just using Google Docs?”

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 6, 2011

I think Google Chrome is a fantastic browser. I've been using it as my default on my MacBook and iMac for quite some time now. Every time Firefox or Safari comes out with a new bell or whistle, I try it for a few minutes and then go running back to Chrome. I live in Google applications (Gmail, Google Reader, Calendar, etc.)

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NTEN

MAY 11, 2011

With a robust data website like ours, why, then, would we want to make use of Google's data offerings, as we did when we looked at the rise in autism diagnoses ? In short, the charts that Google makes available are slick, especially in the way they animate data.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In a previous blog post , I wrote about how bundling your donor communications can save your nonprofit time and money. Set aside time to plan your bundles. Make sure you set aside an appropriate amount of time to figure out your bundling strategy and to assign tasks and deliverables to the appropriate team members.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 6, 2011

I think Google Chrome is a fantastic browser. I’ve been using it as my default on my MacBook and iMac for quite some time now. Every time Firefox or Safari comes out with a new bell or whistle, I try it for a few minutes and then go running back to Chrome. Each one has at least one Sandbox going at any given time.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

There are two major players: Google Workspace , formerly known as G Suite, and Office 365. With Google Workspace you get: Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and many more tools, all for just $6 a month. Google products are widely used in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 3, 2020

Now is an ideal time to assess your organization’s tools and approaches for working remotely. During times of crisis like the one the world faces today, working from home can become a requirement for many organizations. Making the transition to a remote workforce can be challenging in normal times.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

In Empire , R2D2 reconnects the hyperdrive just in time. In Wrath of Kahn , Spock fixes the warp drive just in time. In Back to the Future , Doc Brown gets the cable plugged in -- yes, just in time. If you're not already a Member of NTEN, now would be a good time to make the investment.

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NetWits

JANUARY 3, 2011

Google Calendar. Set up a Google Calendar and allow your colleagues to see which activities are happening at various times without having to sort through multiple spreadsheets. Google Docs. Google Docs allows you to set up various types of documents, including worksheets and spreadsheets. Slideshare.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

If every needed volunteer contributed just one hour each week, that time could be valued at about $16 billion annually ! Process Volunteers: Now that you have individuals or groups interested in volunteering with your organization, it’s time to get to know them. Let’s do the math and make a conservative estimate. Have a shift change?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Interested in Google Apps but not sure how it would fit in your organization? Switching to a new system is always a big step, so I got in touch with the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) who have been using Google Apps for three years. Why did OCASI move to Google Apps?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

On one hand, this saves your team the time you’d spend researching products and determining which one is a worthy investment, as well as the money you’d spend making that investment. Our platform also gives donors the option to cover processing fees, which they choose to do about 70% of the time. for ACH transactions.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Mail, and Google Docs are all examples of cloud-based applications, also known as software as a service (SaaS). Image courtesy of entech. Chances are good your organization is already using some form of cloud computing without realizing it. Gmail, Yahoo! But what is cloud computing? Green benefits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

If you’re tired of wasting your time and frustrated, you’re ready for a switch. You’ll get faster speeds, stronger security, and extra managed services that are built-in to save you time. Speed Enhancement – WP Engine uses a content delivery network (CDN) that boosts your website’s overall page sped and load time.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

As we all know, the nonprofit tech community is loaded with smart and thoughtful organizers who give their time and efforts to help the rest of us do the good work we do. We learn new community organizing tips and tools from them all the time. The presentation slides have been uploaded to Slideshare. Leave a comment below!

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

And while there’s nothing like “the thrill of the chase” when hunting down multiple receipts…does anyone truly have time for that? Adding Security with Purchase Cards Many business professionals rely on Google Docs or Excel for their purchasing and expense tracking.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

You've heard about some time-saving free Google Docs templates that can save time for non-profits creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations – but did you know Microsoft.com has a bundle of free Office Suite templates that are designed especially for non-profits? read more ).

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 23, 2021

Effective management creates value for both your organization and the volunteers providing their time. There is no better time to start organizing volunteers strategically than the present. One of the most valuable capabilities of strategic volunteer management is the ability to organize volunteers to create value. In 2019 alone, 77.34

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 23, 2010

Between SXSWi and 10NTC, I’ve now used it a handful of times and do really like it. Integration : I think that the ability to pull in a google document, slides, notes, and so on really adds to the value of the tool – it also separates it from many of the other tweet-pooling tools out there. I also think it can be better!

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 17, 2017

That means you might not have a full-time marketing person (or even a part-time one!) Canva is a time-saving online design wizard with numerous templates. Buffer is a social scheduling app that allows you to schedule your posts ahead of time. Google Docs. WordPress Themes.

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sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

They had Google forms and docs, emails, databases, digital files, and even hard copy binders. Tracy Dodge, director of Student Information and registrar, will share how they used Official Notes, Conduct, Forms, and Learning Profiles to save time, advance data privacy, and better support students. Use the Tools.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 12, 2011

I’ve used a variety of email clients of one sort or another over time, and I have recently just decided to ditch them, and use gmail exclusively. And, like all consultants, workflow involves documents and spreadsheets, and for that I mostly use LibreOffice , although sometimes using Google Docs makes sense for collaboration.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

They either don’t have time or don’t know where to start and it’s easier to put it off rather than figure it out. Regardless of the length of the plan, the time to start your plan for fundraising is before you urgently need the cash. . Get a legal pad and a pen or pull up a Google Doc or a Word Doc.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We’ve been through the RFP game countless times and have managed to learn a few things that we wanted to share in an attempt to help you through this frequently convoluted process. The RFP will outline the purpose of your website; the need, timing, and overview of the project, site features, and other requirements for applicants.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2010

Start Sharing Today : We’ve set up a google document as a shared space for anyone interested in the topic, whether they are in the session with us or not, to post links, resources, examples and more. So, we have a few ways you can join in (even if you aren’t in Atlanta) and make this session even more valuable for everyone!

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Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2009

Whether I'm in a remote office, on the road, working from home, or just sitting down the hall, sharing documents and using other collaborative tools online saves time, money, and the environment. Online collaboration is a great way to work with colleagues without having to be face-to-face.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 3, 2021

Each student signed in to the collaborative Google document to indicate that they were in attendance. So I started using collaborative Google documents. I had asked my contact whether participants were comfortable using Zoom with Google Docs. Keep that in focus at all times. And guess what? This isn’t failproof!

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Then, around mid-afternoon, when it’s time to start making important decisions, you’ve hit cognitive load. What if you had time to reflect, think and process between sessions? What if you had time to reflect, think and process between sessions? You’re mentally and physically spent. There Is A Better Way. ?What

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Whole Whale

JUNE 29, 2022

If you want to create a basic style guide, you can use a Google Doc or another word processing software. When a near-final draft is ready, find a time to present it to the team for further input and buy-in. Tools to create a style guide. This is a good option if you just want to get something up and running quickly.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If you’re not sure how much time to provide, consider these conservative timelines: Creating a posting for the open position | 1 Week. In times of nonprofit leadership transition and onboarding, the in-person training can often be rushed or stressful. Posting the open position | 1 – 2 Months. Best of all?

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

With Bloomerang, donor communication works automatically and provides you with the information you need at the right time. With Golden, you can start mobilizing your network toward accomplishing your goals in no time. Google Sheets. The upside is that all of its functions are free to use with your Google account.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 28, 2020

We’ve discussed that a Google for Nonprofits account has a whole host of benefits and one of those is access to the Youtube Nonprofit Program. A Super Chat comment is highlighted in a bright colour, and stays pinned in a visible spot in the chat for a longer amount of time than a normal comment (how long depends on how much you pay).

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 5, 2010

I tested PocketMirror, CompanionLink, Go Contacts Sync, gSyncIt, Google Calendar Sync, and Evernote. Here's what I've ended up with: Contacts: gSyncIt, via Google (my contacts sync to Gmail, then to the Pre). Tasks: gSyncIt, via Google. Calendar: Google Calendar Sync. Calendar: Google Calendar Sync. Usability.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic heralded the boom of Zoom, when people who had never been in a video conference before were suddenly in them all the time. Some rely primarily on generic workplace tools like Google Docs and Microsoft apps, but others invest in industry applications like Better Impact and Volgistics.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

The Center staff includes just five staff members (four full-time) plus one very part-time social media manager at five hours a week. The staff received training in the basics of using NYCEAC's social media channels, as well as Google alerts, social media measurement, and blogging within either the bi-weekly calls or in-person.

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