Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

5) The causes that donors give to on GivingTuesday: Hunger and homelessness – 13%. Science and technology – 0%. Mobile Money, such as Vodafone M-Pesa and Airtel Money – 1%. Latin America and the Caribbean – 9%. 3) 74% of GivingTuesday donors are female, 25% male, and 1% non-binary. PayPal – 12%.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

High-Tech Help for Homelessness. Why would a homeless person need a mobile phone? A recent study by California nonprofit Community Technology Alliance found that almost 70% of the homeless people surveyed in their county did have a mobile phone. Cloud Storage Price Wars Update.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Some feel as though the new technology is helpful, while some believe AI can be inauthentic—and others simply don’t know enough about it to fully trust it. Organizations can connect with this younger demographic of donors by ensuring their donation forms, website, and social media pages are up to date and mobile friendly.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 4, 2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic, our team has worked closely with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to care for these individuals, including COVID-19-positive homeless and marginally housed residents of Massachusetts at the Isolation and Recovery sites. Technology played a crucial role in enabling the homebound vaccination program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Also important to be aware of is that 26% of online donations made in 2019 occurred on a mobile device. Having a mobile-compatible website is now a standard best practice and that is especially true for your nonprofit’s donation pages. 5) Add an optional mobile number field. in 2019 and accounts for 8.7%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Donors are much less likely to give through mobile apps/wallets (4%) and through text message (1%). Increased access to online and mobile giving technology in Africa, Asia, and South America will likely grow these numbers significantly in coming years. Organizations must invest in technology to stay relevant.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

Technology and connecting digitally are no longer optional, and rather have become essential disciplines for every industry and nearly every person. Over five billion people have mobile phones, and 81% of the U.S. Contextual adaptation and innovation are essential leadership qualities , especially in a continuously changing world.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

These same ethnicities are heavier users of the mobile web, send more emails and texts, and are more likely to conduct mobile banking transactions via mobile phones. Even charities using mobile apps are more likely to develop apps for potential supporters and donors rather than for the people they serve directly.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2013

Mark’s work -- crisscrossing the country to tell the stories of homeless men and women -- relies on mobile technology. I remember being struck by his passion and his innovation in using social media to inspire tens of thousands of people to join the movement to fight homelessness in America. Danny Alpert.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

17: International Homeless Animal Day — #IHAD19. Based upon the survey results of 6,057 donors worldwide, the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report summarizes donor data across six continents about how online and mobile technology effects giving. 10: World Lion Day — #WorldLionDay.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Blackbaud leaders Sudip Datta (Chief Product Officer and Senior Vice President), Carrie Cobb (Chief Data Officer), and Kevin McDearis (Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer) previewing the latest innovations coming to Blackbaud, including advances in AI for impact! Celebrate each other and the work you do! Packing Your Bags?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2015

Although we know we have no lever guaranteed to eliminate poverty — it has been with us for thousands of years — for the first time, we have a tool kit and neural network via mobile and the Internet, which can be pointed at making a difference in people's lives.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 29, 2016

Nonprofit Uses App to Survey Homeless People Daily—What Do You Need? Nonprofit Quarterly delivers the latest news and investigative reports : "In recent years, as technology and social media have expanded many non-profits have chosen to use these resources to help homeless people. via Blog this'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 28, 2010

Food banks and homeless shelters: St. Tags: FourSquare Mobile Technology. Libraries :: New York Public Library. Performing arts venues and theatres :: The Tank. Animal shelters, zoos and aquariaums :: Monterey Bay Aquarium. Mary’s Food Bank. Health clinics, hospitals and gyms :: 92nd Street Y. NonprofitOrgs on Foursquare.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2018

My mother was born before the days of the Internet, social media, computers, and mobile phones and found technology a huge challenge – both frustrating and a little intimidating due to a lack of training and skills development. Let me connect some dots. She also posed for social media photos with all my books.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. billion mobile users as of July 2019 ( source : IISD). Why Small-Scale Farmers? Thankfully, this is changing.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2015

In a moderated discussion, the guests list problems that arise in the day-to-day operations of their organizations and brainstorm ways technology might solve them. What if technology could help connect kids to the meals? It uses GPS and mapping technology to show the distance between the user and nearby meal providers.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Can they make donations via mobile devices seamlessly? The majority of online donors use a mobile device exclusively, and nothing is more frustrating to a potential donor than the inability to make a monetary donation quickly and easily. Are donors redirected to a solid and dependable third-party payment site?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 21, 2015

In honor of LGBT Pride Month , I wanted to highlight some inspiring LGBT technology projects you should follow and champion. LGBT Technology Partnership's Digital Inclusion Project. The Institute side of the organization conducts research on the intersection of LGBT communities and technology. Trans*H4ck. Lesbians Who Tech.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2017

And the organizations that are the most successful at that are those that use technology in innovative ways to design memorable experiences. The technology of tomorrow. As the technology improves and becomes less cumbersome, virtual reality simulators are making it possible to put donors into other people’s shoes.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Storytelling with Mobile Video. The donated Dell smartphones normally use AT&T or T-Mobile pay-as-you-go or contract plans, but they can function without it because they are Wi-Fi-capable. You can essentially use them as a $31 (admin fee) HD mobile recording device. Her Moments In Mobile piece describes the experience.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Are mobile phones a lifeline for homeless people? Homeless people use mobile phones to break their isolation, find food and shelter, and connect with the people they care about. The Mobile4All project also sees mobile phones as a key to open the door to recovery and self-sufficiency. Assuredly they are.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis used text fundraising technology in addition to a designated campaign page for Giving Tuesday. By sharing instructions on how to give on mobile devices, they were able to attract donations from givers on the go. What made this campaign one of the best Giving Tuesday campaigns we’ve seen?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Check out this great compilation of '' Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits '', assembled by Tech for Good. A list of 20 Insightful Nonprofit Technology and Social Media Stats was compiled by Tech Impact , featuring findings from TechSoup and Artez Interactive , to name just a few.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Check out this great compilation of '' Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits '', assembled by Tech for Good. A list of 20 Insightful Nonprofit Technology and Social Media Stats was compiled by Tech Impact , featuring findings from TechSoup and Artez Interactive , to name just a few.

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Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2015

In San Francisco, sometimes one can feel a bit cynical about the influx of frivolous technology with billion dollar valuations. They designed an open-source mobile browser-based app that allows the user to quickly collect and map data while on the ground. Anthony Foundation, which runs the Tenderloin Technology Lab, and Zendesk.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

The finalists are an impressive roster of charities from diverse fields doing great work in nonprofit technology. Beyond 12 is developing the next generation of MyCoach, a mobile app that helps low-income students navigate the path to college and stay on track once they arrive, significantly enhancing graduation rates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 5, 2008

Last week Ben Rigby of Mobile Voter, and the folks from Rock the Vote gave me a copy of their a new book. Mobilizing Generation 2.0: Technologies to Recruit, Organize and Engage Youth for a book giveaway on my blog. for poverty, hunger and homeless advocacy and change. A Practical Guide to Using Web 2.0 Lauderdale, FL.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

For example, let’s say your faith-based organization is also an outreach ministry for shut-ins and the homeless. What technology is your staff going to need to fulfill their roles? Qgiv offers a mobile suite where you can not only send texts but also track the progress of your peer-to-peer campaign.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Mason, Ohio: Help Create an App for Homeless to Manage Money More Effectively. Second Term 2017 Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School. Second Term 2017 Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Saint John Kaama Primary. Mahikeng, South Africa: Technology for Rural Development. Mukono, Uganda.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

Coming up with an amazingly creative fundraiser won’t help you reach your goals if your technology crashes and burns … or is too complex for your participants to enjoy using. If you’re running an auction, make sure your participants are able to bid from a mobile app … or their computer, if they choose. Print materials.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

The weekend event was organized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy , Code for America , Random Hacks of Kindness , and many other organizations and companies. The projects for this event don't necessarily have to be technology-related. Another interesting concept was a mobile tech shop for homeless shelters.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 5, 2009

Do you want to feed the homeless or cure cancer? years “in business,” this is my personal challenge/resolution for 2009: I want to take the technology we already have and use it to help C3 focus our attention on our constituents and supporters as effectively as we focus on what we do to fight colorectal cancer. Mobile Commons.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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NTEN

JUNE 29, 2009

Speaking of Tech Club organizers, our Austin Tech Club rock star, David Neff , went homeless for 48 hours with the Austin Mobile Loaves and Fishes guide. Tags: nonprofit technology NPTech NTEN nten members. Missoula Tech Club is on Facebook , thanks to the organizing of Jeanette Russell. solutions for nonprofit orgs.

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