Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2015

At TechSoup, we're all about community organizations coming together to improve the quality of life for citizens. The resource guide, available both online and in print, helps connect people to neighborhood information. Curt organized a small community team of neighborhood residents, nonprofits, and other stakeholders.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Chances are good your organization is already using some form of cloud computing without realizing it. 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.

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Byte Technology

MAY 31, 2016

Repeat visitors to your site, perhaps concluding that you’ve intentionally shut it down for whatever reason, quickly let your page slip off their radar, and you find yourself incurring lost revenues and support that can be fatal to an e-business or non-profit organization. Happily, there are some easy and effective answers.

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

These hurdles are a few of the challenges facing school business offices and nonprofit organizations doing their best to evaluate and keep track of employee purchases day-to-day. Adding Security with Purchase Cards Many business professionals rely on Google Docs or Excel for their purchasing and expense tracking.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. Office Tools No matter how small your organization is when you start, you need a basic office setup. Accounting: You need an accounting tool, even if your organization is very small or just getting started.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 29, 2022

This document ensures that everyone in an organization is on the same page when it comes to using language in a way that is respectful and accurate. It covers topics such as grammar, punctuation, formatting, and vocabulary that is unique to the organization. Not every organization needs a style guide. What is a style guide?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2023

You open LinkedIn to see if any other organizations you respect have shared new messages (“Am I already late to the game?”) AI can’t replace the time you’ve put into understanding your donor’s needs, the importance of your mission, or the voice that you’ve honed for your organization. Cut, paste, then delete again.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2010

There’s no doubt that social networks are allowing organizations to connect with and recruit non-traditional volunteers in new ways. At the same time, volunteer service organizations need to rethink how they work and what technology they use. The central question of the Networked Nonprofit is how organizations can embrace the change.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The goal of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to present your development project (or any project, really) in the context of your organization and larger goals. There is no one-size-fits-all RFP, but that doesn’t mean that organizations shouldn’t feel the need to write their life story — especially if it is a small project.

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NetWits

JUNE 6, 2011

Think about the websites you most visit: Facebook , Google’s Gmail , Calendars and Docs , Yahoo , Netflix , NYTimes , Friendster –what, you don’t use Friendster anymore? These could be articles, resources or documents. Well, my point is that all of these sites have user logins.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Commit to yourself to get out ahead of your fundraising, so you have time to think about the strategies that will work for your organization. Get a legal pad and a pen or pull up a Google Doc or a Word Doc. Another organization replaced their exhausting auction with a poinsettia sale. And start writing. Be realistic. .

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

This spring, the New York City Elder Abuse Center (the Center) began its journey from a traditional, “non-social” organization to one that uses and embraces social media in both its communications and internal processes. Or: “not many of us are on LinkedIn, how should we use it to help the organization?”

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

If your organization falls in this range, you may be interested in free, discounted, or affordable software solutions to help carry out your strategies while staying within budget. which will make it harder to organize and sync your data. Accessibility: It may not be easy to share the sheet with others at your organization.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

More than 1,000 organizations later and they still focus on simplified solutions with an attractive pricing structure. transaction Setup Fee: $0 Commitment: None Integration: Salesforce, MailChimp, Eventbrite, Optimizely, Google Analytics, Google Docs, HubSpot, Insightly, Stripe. For a Fundraising Swiss Army Knife.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Given the many ways a fundraising plan can make your life easier, it’s hard to understand why so many organizations don’t have them. You’ll have the confidence of knowing when the time is right to spend money on programs, something many young and small organizations struggle with. Or the search for the perfect template. Or enough data.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

In the beginning you may self-fund your fledgling organization. But long term, you can’t run an entire organization from the generosity of only a handful of people. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. Many founders do.) And that’s ok.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

The last time I was in Baltimore was in 2007, with Amnesty International at their regional conference, attending as a bright-eyed student organizer trying to learn how to more effectively spread the good word of social justice and human rights (the story of how I got involved in nonprofit marketing!). Here''s what they said.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

Now more than ever, it’s paramount to spotlight the tireless contributions by nonprofit organizations, those unsung heroes of our society who continue to bridge gaps, effect change, and bring us closer to the true meaning of independence. This organization goes beyond simply advocating for women’s rights locally.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Spreadsheets and shared files (such as on Google Docs or Dropbox) are phenomenal ways to keep everyone on the same page. But giving is still something we can do, and Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to remind your donors that they can build community with friends and family by supporting an organization they love.

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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2012

Which means it's the perfect time to invest in your professional development, and seek out opportunities for your organization. You can add the resources in your neck of the woods, which means with all of our combined knowledge, it only gets better. Fortunately, the NTEN community is making it easy this year. The best part about it?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

When people who work in services, programs, grant writing and fundraising, for example, all share their view of the groups in the community, not only can you start mapping the network but you can also have really rich discussions about the way different parts of your organization view the community. Step 3: Identify the tools.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

The current software does not interface with our current/new technical environment (MS-Exchange and Office, or Google g-mail, calendar, docs, etc.). If fundraisers (preferably senior or at least influential ones) don’t think there’s a problem, the organization is going to have a very hard time justifying a new system.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Like most nonprofits, his organization is always struggling to make ends meet, and lacks the resources to support its technology as well as it would like to. I use Google Docs , Zoho Writer , and Office Web Apps. For many people, being able to use Google Docs offline would make a huge difference in the viability of Chromebook.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

This completes the cycle and sets the stage for your organization to receive another gift from the donor. Given how important the donation receipt is in securing a future gift and inspiring the donor to tell others about your organization, crafting the perfect donation receipt is hardly a clerical task to check off your list.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2016

Many nonprofit organizations rely on outdated software and legacy systems, mainly because of low funds and generally restricted access to cutting edge technology. This reduces dependency on limited IT resources, freeing up employees to focus more on their core objectives. What can cloud computing do for nonprofits? A Green Initiative.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 26, 2015

We’re a bunch of writers, editors and creative-thinkers—which means organization can prevail, but we might need a little help. These are the cool features we love, why it works for us and how your organization can jump on board with an online productivity tool. Why It Works for Our Organization. Featured Human Resources'

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

According to BoardSource , one of the ten basic responsibilities of non-profit boards is to, “Ensure adequate resources. One of the board's foremost responsibilities is to secure adequate resources for the organization to fulfill its mission.” Use Google docs to share information and materials. Ask how it’s going.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2020

And I bet, many of you, like me, need resources, comfort, validation, and guidance. musesocial #MuseumAtHome pic.twitter.com/2e7TIcxgmW — MCN (@MuseumCN) March 22, 2020 Most of us in this field are insanely resourceful. I invite you to take to every platform you have to advocate for financial resources for our sector and org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new resources for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 That said, to be alerted of new resources for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 e-Newsletter.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

An easy way to do this – use online resources like Blackbaud Community and Knowledgebase, and leverage forums like bbcon , EDUCAUSE, and CASE Summit. Organize each ses sion to allow for more interactions and keep them under 2.5 Create a resources web page. Set up regular audits of training docs and business processes.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

Nonprofits are adopting telework faster than most other types of organizations, including commercial companies. Google Drive Mobile is a free app for viewing and editing Google Docs on an Android phone or tablet. Google Drive for iOS is a free app that allows you to view and edit Google Doc office documents on iPhones and iPads.

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NTEN

JULY 22, 2010

It has its own Google Doc.) I scoured the internet for resources. This also applies to organizations. To be clear, I'm NOT advocating that you skip the social media plan at your organization. Photo: johncabrerea@att.net I've been crafting the "official" NTEN Social Media Strategy. What makes it official?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Kristy Graves is a member of TechSoup's Online Community and Social Media team working across the organization to oversee social media conversations and support ongoing collaboration for the community team's online live events and various social media channels. Additional Resources. Wikispaces. SAP Streamwork. Microsoft Office.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

But that doesn’t mean you can’t have the tools you need to operate your organization effectively. Nonprofit software helps organizations manage their day-to-day functions like administration, fundraising, donor relations, accounting, marketing, and more. Free and affordable contact management software. Bloomerang.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2020

A cancer survivor and their network of loved ones want to come together and do something meaningful and they often turn to a national organization. We started with a nomination packet for each doc that included a personalized “MVP Trading Card.” They each had a goal of raising $10,000. .

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

This will (hopefully) enable hundreds of thousands of low-income people to begin using free cloud services like Google Docs and Microsoft Office Web Apps, and wide array of online educational programs to name just a few examples. What Is the Digital Divide? " In short it's a roadmap for closing the digital divide. A number of U.S.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Full-fledged applications that live in the cloud: for example, Google Docs , Microsoft Office 365 , Zoho , or NetSuite. Identity Management: you may not be able to use your organization's domain name when using cloud tools. Cloud resources are dependent on an active Internet connection. Cloud Opportunities (The Good Stuff).

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