Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2010

the morning of the announcement to "run" the press releases to the key media outlets/reporters. My mobile phone’s GPS has also changed getting me to the right place mostly on time. Of all the communication technology the mobile phone is probably as disruptive as any. Technology has changed all that. But I digress.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

The real-time web is a paradigm based on pushing information to users as soon as it’s available, instead of requiring that they or their software check a source periodically for updates. Download the full white paper or share it using this link: [link] Below are notes from my remarks. The internet is not new.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

The January 12, 2010 catastrophic earthquake in Haiti showed some of the astonishing potential for volunteer-based digital disaster relief. At the time of the Haiti earthquake, very few people in the country were using Twitter, but it was enough to get news of needs out to the world. A great example of crowdsourcing is Voluntweeters.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Since many donors will learn about your organization through your peer-to-peer recruits, having an informative website is critical. Use these tips to motivate participants to fundraise: Send texts to participants with information on the campaign’s progress and milestone achievements. Use Impact Statements.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Google and Microsoft sent me mobile phones in response to my complaints about the Apple iPhone in-app donation policy. Mobile can’t be this separate tactic or channel in your communications strategy. Also, fundraising may not be your first objective with mobile. Is mobile the best way to reach your target audience?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2010

Given the visible success of the Haiti text to give campaigns, SMS is bound to become one of the tools in the an organization's fundraising bag if it isn't already. textPlus, a mobile app, offers users free texting with group text capability. textPlus, a mobile app, offers users free texting with group text capability.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2015

Dd co-founder and executive director Emily Jacobi recently showcased some of Dd's projects at an event hosted by the Center of Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) in Berkeley, California. These may include things like mobile phones, cameras, or even drones.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Mobile phone ownership is reaching a critical mass worldwide. Moreover, text messages are reported to have an open rate of more than 90 percent. Taking this into consideration, it is not surprising that mobile giving has proven to be a highly effective form of fundraising. Advantages to Mobile Giving Campaigns.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2017

Since then, it has since logged, mapped, and tracked more than 14,000 reports of petrochemical pollution. The organization got started when a group of Kenyan bloggers led by Erik Hersman began doing online mapping of violence reports after the 2008 Kenyan election. One of the new things Ushahidi was doing was crowdsourcing information.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

I blurbed this book with, “If you are looking for a recipe book for tips and tactics to integrate mobile and social media to round out your nonprofit’s marketing plan, look no further than this book.” Social and Mobile Staff. Click to see larger version. Internet Director. Web Producer. Online Campaigner.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

The rise of mobile, social media, crowdsourcing, blogging, and citizen journalism in the mid-2000s created extraordinary new communication and information-sharing opportunities. The goal was to provide a platform for ordinary Kenyans to report incidents of violence happening around them. Since then, there have been more than 6.5

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

You can always count on Philip King from Artez Interactive , to bring you some great information in his podcast series. If you really hate reading, we also discussed the report in a webinar; that recording is here. We recommend episode 11. For the Cliff's Notes version, check out the blog post from Steve Peretz of M+R.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

The technology scene today is distinguished by the growing connectivity among devices, mobile phones, the PC, and the browser, which enable people and organizations to access information, communicate, and collaborate in more powerful ways. It is critical to engage in this change and lead where possible. New Models of Social Change.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

The technology scene today is distinguished by the growing connectivity among devices, mobile phones, the PC, and the browser, which enable people and organizations to access information, communicate, and collaborate in more powerful ways. It is critical to engage in this change and lead where possible. New Models of Social Change.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

Based on research from the Blackbaud Institute’s Charitable Giving Report , online giving in the United States represents 8.5% Mobile is the New Normal. There are 7 billion people on Earth and 5 billion of them have a mobile phone. Mobile is the new normal. of total fundraising revenue. As a point of comparison, the U.S.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Cloud computing offers us all the same freedom for our information infrastructure. In addition to running a youth organization or a job training program or an environmental advocacy campaign, you are also running an information and technology system on which you do your work. CrisisCamps took off after the earthquake in Haiti.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Organizations around the globe are harnessing these tools and data to mobilize supporters, tell their stories and the stories of their constituents, and to share knowledge with people and communities everywhere.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Cloud computing offers us all the same freedom for our information infrastructure. In addition to running a youth organization or a job training program or an environmental advocacy campaign, you are also running an information and technology system on which you do your work. CrisisCamps took off after the earthquake in Haiti.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Organizations around the globe are harnessing these tools and data to mobilize supporters, tell their stories and the stories of their constituents, and to share knowledge with people and communities everywhere.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The iPad's release next month is best considered as another milestone in the phenomenal expansion of mobile computing. Millions more are already using Google's Android mobile operating system and, additionally, a Google tablet prototype was unveiled recently. Smartphone sales are soaring , with 54.5

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2010

What will the on-going value of direct mail be versus online and emerging fundraising channels such as social media and mobile? The full report is available at: www.convio.com/nextgen. In the coming weeks we’ll be posting more information and hosting webinars, but for now, I wanted to introduce the research to you.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2010

What will the on-going value of direct mail be versus online and emerging fundraising channels such as social media and mobile? The full report is available at: www.convio.com/nextgen. In the coming weeks we’ll be posting more information and hosting webinars, but for now, I wanted to introduce the research to you.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

By Nam-ho Park, Director, Mobile Service, Forum One. With the arrival of smartphones, it’s amazing how much data we are collecting and consuming on our mobile devices. And somewhere on the internet this information is quietly collecting. And somewhere on the internet this information is quietly collecting. My Story.

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Everyaction

JULY 23, 2018

World Central Kitchen was founded by chef and activist José Andres in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, our founder José felt compelled by the news and flew down. We try to provide as much information to our network of support as we can! million meals!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2013

I’ll review some new green IT developments like how nonprofit solar electricity is thriving in Haiti. All that and Ginny Mies's pick for the mobile app of the month. To be sure you don't miss any future Grow Reports, go to this new Promotions tab, and drag an email from me into your "Primary" inbox.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

INFOGRAPHIC: The Rise of the Planet of the Apps | App Annie – This infographic and accompanying data is a great overview of the changing landscape of mobile applications around the world. It's a great case study of how individuals and start and drive a campaign and the way that a concept can translate across cultures and countries.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2013

When the earthquake struck in Haiti in. information, making it convenient for the donor and minimizing time for "buyer’s remorse." of your incoming donations with real-time online reporting. This post was authored by Mobile Beacon , a TechSoup donor partner. Though Crowdrise has a. The advantage here is.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2010

Though it should have been rush hour, there was no traffic, no helicopters reporting on stalled cars or construction. Without mobile email or a service like Twitter, I had no idea if, unknown to us, coworkers sat stranded at the Phoenix airport. I felt starved for information like I’ve NEVER felt since.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Ushahidi builds tools for democratizing information, increasing transparency and lowering the barriers for individuals to share their stories. Here’s the information: Give 30 minutes to help Pakistan. But access to relevant, timely, and up-to-date information about the flood remains elusive in this emergency context.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 2, 2008

Three years later when we received a report back from the group about how they had done, there were five shaky signatures. In the case of the women I spoke about earlier, they really wanted to measure their success by being able to read and write and sign their own letters, and write their own reports.

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