Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

It scary to think that your activity online can be tracked by corporations, the government, hackers, and other nefarious (and seemingly un -nefarious) entities. But with proper education, Internet users can fight back against these digital creeps. " In other words, the Internet isn't a monolithic entity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

Emotion AI, the Internet of Things, voice-giving, facial recognition payments, and human microchips. InLieu is a mobile app that allows users to make donations in lieu of purchasing material gifts for friends and family, and at the same time, makes donating fast, easy and social. A giving dashboard tracks a donor’s total impact.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

With an exponential increase in people accessing the Internet on mobile devices, the nonprofits, charities, and libraries that don't have a website optimized for mobile devices or that haven't created a separate mobile website risk irritating — or losing — their supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. This website tracks what sites are the most popular in the world today.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2013

The move to mobile apps is bad for Do Not Track : The last few years have seen a heated argument between the advertising industry and privacy advocates over Do Not Track, a technology that allows nternet users to indicate that they wish not to be tracked online.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

It has been a busy few weeks for mobile news … but then again, when isn't it busy? The much-anticipated Apple announcement coincided with the perhaps poorly timed CTIA mobile industry tradeshow. But there was a common thread between these two events: the future of mobile video. Net Neutrality and Mobile Video.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

Mobile is the Needle, Social is the Thread: How Information Today is Woven Into Our Lives. View more presentations from Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. The panel description: At the Cross Section of Web, Social and Mobile. Larry Eason: Larry is a web and mobile strategist to causes.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 18, 2022

As the internet becomes more and more part of our daily lives, it’s important for nonprofits to keep up with this trend. You can real-time track your incoming funds and run reports to have a clear picture of your fundraising efforts. Make your donation form mobile optimized, make sure donors can give easily on their phone.

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TechImpact

JULY 30, 2014

Try using your audience personas you developed as guidelines for what different demographics you want to track and report on. If you’re seeing an increase in mobile traffic, like most websites are , you’ll want to make sure your site is responsive. Implement offline conversion tracking. Use funnel conversion tools.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2018

Whether it’s your payroll system, expense tracking or payment gateways, these systems have the capability to be automated with your cloud accounting system. It can be accessed wherever you have an Internet connection. Never question if you hit the save button again as most cloud-based accounting systems back up your work automatically.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Mobile for Good is a bit of a misnomer for this month's column. We've got malware, invasive tracking cookies, and a report on not-so-secure messaging apps — not exactly good things. But there's light at the end of this tunnel: new, free updates to Office mobile apps! Free Editing for Office Mobile Apps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Expert new media managers have the ability to anticipate the impact of emerging trends in mobile and social media. They use their creative impulses to come up with innovative mobile and social media campaigns for their own nonprofit.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2015

Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is held annually in Barcelona, Spain, sets the tone for the mobile industry for the coming year. Remember how I mentioned that Mobile World Congress seemed focused on inclusion? billion people have access to the Internet and it's growing more slowly than you think.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Mobile for Good is a bit of a misnomer for this month's column. We've got malware, invasive tracking cookies, and a report on not-so-secure messaging apps — not exactly good things. But there's light at the end of this tunnel: new, free updates to Office mobile apps! Free Editing for Office Mobile Apps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 17, 2015

In 1985 the.ORG domain was released to the public along with.COM,NET,GOV and.EDU – the original top-level domains of the Internet. Over the next 30 years the.ORG domain would become the Internet home of the nonprofit sector worldwide and become synonymous with the term “nonprofit organization.” million nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

There’s no question that the Internet has evolved significantly over the past 26 years. But as we all know, nothing ever stays the same, and the Internet is not an exception to the rule. But as the Internet grows, so does the inherent responsibility to manage its expansion in a safe and standardized way.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Digital payments are going to make a big impact on social and mobile media in 2017, but there are some new fundraising services and niche tools and apps that speak to current fundraising trends in the nonprofit sector i.e., the decreased of use cash, the rapid rise of the app economy, and gaming for good. 6) Internet of Things (IoT) Buttons.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Microsoft Fails to get ISO fast-track for OOXML September 7, 2007 For those of you that pay attention to open standards, this is old(ish) news. I’ll keep you posted. {

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. This website tracks what sites are the most popular in the world today.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2013

15% of all internet traffic in May came from mobile devices (up from 10% the previous year). Nonprofits have begun to adapt, with many planning/creating mobile-optimized websites. Here are a few mobile trends that will begin to impact nonprofits : Mobile SEO. Mobile Analytics. Mobile Email.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

This session focuses on how to successfully get started with mobile technology, with Tonia Zampieri from Smart Online presenting. Why mobile? 90% of mobile subscribers in the US have internet-ready phones. How do you use mobile to start engaging and communicating? million smartphones and 92.1 most over 45.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The columns help you track the trends of metrics like Expected Clickthrough Rate, Ad Relevance, and Landing Page Experiences. Make sure your pages are mobile ready. There are also more tools available on the internet to test speed and gain information on how to speed up your webpage. Make Sure Your Pages Are Mobile Ready.

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Care2

JANUARY 5, 2011

They love their gadgets and are constantly on the web via laptops and mobile devices. Is your nonprofit tracking data on followers and fans from your social networks? That’s changed over the years, particularly with the internet boom. The Millennials, Gen Xers, and the Matures. The are tech savvy.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

And with the right event management tools, organizing your guests and tracking your fundraising progress can be done all in one place! Donor management systems offer communication solutions and help track and monitor donor data. Other important features to consider are communication tools and mobile accessibility tools.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. Now let’s look at Excel , which a lot of nonprofits initially use to track their data. Nonprofits can use this software to track fundraising campaign progress or assign roles within a larger project.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

Whatever options you choose, however, ensure you have a way to track your progress and work toward improvement. For instance, with Facebook ads, you’ll want to track key performance indicators to ensure you’re getting the results you’re seeking. Also ensure that your web design is optimized for mobile devices.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 4, 2009

They reached over 270,000 teens last year primarily on the open internet and have the goal to reach 2,000,000 this year. They plan on doing this through continued efforts on the open internet along with an major emphasis on use by schools and after school programs. I'm looking forward to tracking their progress!

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2022

Mobile-Optimized And Mobile Payment Options. About 65% of all donations that you get online will be on mobile, and mobile giving is only growing. But, if your donation page isn’t optimized for mobile , you’ll lose out on those mobile donations and frustrate your donors in the process. Read about them here !

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

There are countless resources on the internet that can help you stay up to date on the latest fundraising trends as well. And you can optimize your form for mobile, where most of your donors spend their time. Step 4: …and track them Once you’ve decided on your goal, you’ll want to keep track of how you’re progressing.

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Cloud 4 Good

DECEMBER 7, 2021

With this object, institutions can now better track what achievements their populations are garnering, whether that be for diplomas, degrees, or certifications. This new feature will help better track the individual’s journey from prospect to student to alumni. The first of which is the new Academic Certification object.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Google has been slowly merging Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, Blogger, Wallet, Photos, Location, Mobile, Videos, etc. Many nonprofits still allocate mobile communications to a distant, far off, in-the-future priority list and that’s a big mistake. Related Links: Social Media and Mobile Technology Webinars for Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2016

The first thing I did was to take a walk at the Stanford Dish , a nearby nature hiking area, without my mobile phone. During my walk, I reflected on my participation last March in the annual National Day of Unplugging , a 24-hour digital detox when you don’t use technology, Internet, or mobile phone in order to reduce stress.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 31, 2022

Configuring Education Data Architecture (EDA) for tracking prospects, applicants, and partners, as well as to support the institution’s application process, provided us with a system of truth for recruiting and admissions data capable of being leveraged to scale alongside our planned growth.

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Achieve

APRIL 28, 2022

If you’re looking for your donors, they’re probably on the internet. In 2021, the average internet user spent. Keep track of your online donors. . If you try to take on too many channels, you can lose track of your engagement and dilute the impact you have on followers. . Keep track of your online donors. .

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2011

The robust smartphones of the near future will likely use a combination of mobile apps and cloud apps and because we'll dock them so much with our laptops, we'll begin using those types of applications much more on our computers as well. The near future is looking to be even more mobile with more fully integrated technologies.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It doesn’t require internet access. Digitizing Pakistan’s national curriculum: Another Malala Fund Champion, Haroon Yasin digitized Pakistan’s national curriculum and developed an app called Taleemabad, a mobile and web application that helps out-of-school children resume their studies remotely. Fund for UNICEF and the Peace Corps.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

the Internet: who they are and what barriers are preventing them from. As part of our i3 Internet Inclusion Initiative , Mobile Beacon has launched a new partnership with EveryoneOn , a. low-cost 4G Internet service combined with EveryoneOn’s localized. getting connected. national level. The best part?

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