Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

A new service called Intuit GoPayment enables nonprofits to accept credit cards on mobile phones ( View Supported Phones ). It also allows nonprofits to accept credit card payments verbally over the phone. Maybe your nonprofit does a year-end phone banking campaign? So, I opted out of the silent auction.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Those thoughts are also a source of existential dread, even for people working at a tech company like Eventgroove! As with all new major technological changes (we’re looking at you, electricity and the internet), we must adapt and adopt. Now that ChatGPT and its ilk are out of the box, there’s no cramming them back in.

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TechImpact

MARCH 17, 2015

VoIP is the acronym for Voice over Internet Protocol (uh, what?) Rather than sending calls over the expensive T1 copper infrastructure that connects your phone, VoIP uses your existing Internet connection. VocalTec offered the first VoIP service, Internet Phone, in 1995. Tech nptalk Telephony VoIP'

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

To be able to telework, people usually need five things: a computer or tablet, broadband Internet, access to work email, access to work documents, and a phone. We can easily calendar with them, do email, do Internet searches, make calls, instant message, text, and conference on them. The Almighty Smartphone. Mobile Addiction.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Dollar for dollar, VOIP phone services are the cheapest options available for nonprofit organizations seeking a versatile communication platform. By calling long distance over the internet you are avoiding the use of the traditional phone infrastructure that make calling long-distance so costly. Let’s get right down to it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

In honor of World NGO Day on Thursday, February 27, Nonprofit Tech for Good will be presenting a free webinar covering the top 10 online communications and fundraising best practices for NGOs. System Requirements on a PC: Internet Explorer 7.0 Cable modem, DSL or better Internet connection. Date: Thursday, February 27, 2014.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

They’re busy retweeting, posting, sharing, pinning, and blogging on an array of social media websites and platforms across the Internet. According to research conducted by Pew Internet these 5 social media statistics will help your nonprofit understand exactly how to optimize its content to see better engagement.

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TechImpact

MARCH 12, 2015

Voice over Internet Protocol is a hot-topic amongst small businesses and nonprofit organizations, because it provides greater utility compared to traditional phones at almost half the cost. However, not all organizations take advantage of the feature-rich phones of the future.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Based on their birth range (1997-2012) Generation Z has always known our digital environment of the internet, computers, and smartphones. 98% of Gen Z own a smartphone, with 55% using their phone for five or more hours a day. Gen Z appreciates innovative tech when choosing a career. Gen Z prefers using their mobile devices.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Tech trends come and go. With close to 70% of cell phone users using their mobile device to access the internet, raising money through mobile donations is an area that is expected to only grow. Every day more internet users are accessing the annals of the internet through their mobile device. Mobile Donations.

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Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

While the tech sector pours in tens of billions in a race for dominance and future profits, how should nonprofits and philanthropists be thinking about our role? Consider the persistent gender gap in access to both mobile phones and the internet. has likely put it near the peak of the hype cycle.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Reaching Senior Volunteers: Volunteer management software can help your nonprofit recruit and register tech-savvy and non-tech-savvy senior volunteers. Implementing volunteer management software is not just meant for nonprofits wanting to reach tech-savvy senior volunteers. The use case for non-tech-savvy seniors.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 11, 2014

Mary Meeker of the of the Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, does a yearly report on current state of the Internet and IT at about half way through the year. Here's what I found: Internet growth: 2.6 billion people are now using the Internet worldwide, 618 million of them are in China.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Not that long ago, there were dozens of charity mobile phone donation programs vying for attention. Why Phone Recycling Matters. In the world of electronics recycling, mobile phones are a problem. One popular method of getting people to turn in their old phones has been to recycle them for charity. Phones 4 Charity.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Yahoo set up 100 Internet-linked computers at the Astrodome and developed a meta-search of evacuee registration websites. Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. Another example of indirect content is that of social networks.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2014

Since it was a Friday and I was leaving for NTC in a few days, repairing was not a viable option, so I ended up getting a new phone. (I I do, of course, recognize the great fortune being able to get a new phone relatively easily, but that's another post). Do you have any other backup/restore tips for your phone?

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TechImpact

MAY 6, 2014

The truth is, with the internet of things on the horizon, mobile marketing will not only become the norm, it will become an necessary outlet that will enable marketers to automatically identify a potential donors and consumers, then deliver a targeted, compelling message directly to that person’s mobile device. xAd, 2012).

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 22, 2013

What’s our Internet connectivity like. Cloud computing does not change your Internet speed, however it is a great solution for old, slow database hardware. As long as your nonprofit has an Internet connection, the information saved to the cloud can be accesses from anywhere. How sensitive is our data?

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2015

Some large tech companies are well along in a race to provide low-cost broadband Internet access to the world's people … from space. space exploration company, filed a request to the FCC earlier this year for permission to test satellites for Internet broadcasting. There are some big names in this race.

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TechImpact

MAY 7, 2014

As detailed in yesterday’s blog , today, more people are using mobile phones today than tooth brushes. 28% of all internet traffic is coming through mobile , and some are even predicting that mobile traffic will eclipse desktop traffic as early as this year. Smart phone, tablet, desktop, doesn’t matter. But what does this mean?

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TechImpact

JULY 30, 2014

They’re looking at their phone, conversions, then comparing those with their findings on Google analytics, when instead, they should be incorporated. The “3 second rule” is never truer than on the Internet. The post 5 New Google Analytics Statistics For Nonprofits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. For this month's column, I'm going to dissect the latest entry into the smartphone field: the Amazon Fire Phone. Amazon Fire Phone and the Internet of Things.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

adults still don't have broadband Internet access at home. The big recent digital inclusion news is the Federal Communication Commission's ( FCC ) proposal to extend the Lifeline Program , which has supplied discounted phone service to low-income people since 1985. This program addresses the relevancy of the Internet problem.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Also, a toll free number is not provided for the webinar, but attendees can listen to the audio presentation for free over their computer speakers or call into a phone number provided by GoToWebinar. Internet Explorer 7.0 Cable modem, DSL or better Internet connection. Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In this edition of nonprofit tech news, TechSoup shows new ways your nonprofit could harness mobile and killer apps in 2016! Now, it is looking like the emerging killer apps may be messaging apps that text directly to stakeholders' mobile phones. In 2016, video will continue to be the most interesting media on the Internet.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2014

Since it was a Friday and I was leaving for NTC in a few days, repairing was not a viable option, so I ended up getting a new phone. (I I do, of course, recognize the great fortune being able to get a new phone relatively easily, but that's another post). Do you have any other backup/restore tips for your phone?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Having the right tech can help you stay connected even when you're away. Microsoft Office Web Apps lets you take Office on the road with Internet-based versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. A smartphone is the perfect traveling companion: it provides directions, maps, apps, Internet connectivity, and more.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 23, 2013

While it may seem intuitive to optimize your website for smart phones, you can not forget about tablet users. Some users feel comfortable completing transactions over the internet or SMS text message, while other may only feel comfortable using PayPal. Make sure your mobile site is optimized for multiple platforms.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Does the thought of creating a tech plan for your organization seem overwhelming? Never fear, the incredible tech planners are here to help! If you've never even considered creating a tech plan for your organization, or it's been a while, you're not alone. A mysterious process? Our guests for this webinar were.

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NTEN

AUGUST 26, 2010

Since we're an organization that's also run by a woman, we're very glad to partner every year with with the Women Who Tech Telesummit. All you need is an internet connection and a phone line. . > > Register for the Women Who Tech Telesummit! > Register for the Women Who Tech Telesummit! And more…. >

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TechImpact

AUGUST 12, 2014

Siri and Google Now are poised to change the way mobile phones are used. Internet design trends come and in ebbs and flows. The post 5 Ways To Instantly Enhance Your Nonprofit Website appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Mobile Tech nonprofit nonprofit technology website'

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

Small Tech That Packs a Punch. Meanwhile, the BBC called the Storedot mobile phone charger a "modern-day technology miracle." It plugs into your Internet router and scans your network and the websites you visit for potentially harmful software or viruses. Fitness Tech. " What earns this praise? spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

We usually also like to compare how we did according to our annual nonprofit tech forecast. Visual social media such as Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube videos moved up in priority again this year, surpassing blogging and phone banking for the first time ever. Top of the charity nonprofit tech wish list? Fundraising.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2012

We'll start with Windows devices, but posts on Android and iOS phones and tablets will come in the following weeks. Backing Up Windows Phone. Windows Phone 8 , Microsoft's next generation mobile operating system, has improved backup features from Windows 7. This 3G phone features a 4.1-inch

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2010

But with the fun of introducing the tech goodies out of the way, Ian began by explicitly laying out that the session wouldn't focus on online collaboration and communications tools. If someone on your team is only comfortable communicating by phone, then you need to have your meetings by phone."

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Here's an idea from our friend Laura at Idealware: what if you measured any communications method by whether it would have more or less impact than spending the same amount of time calling donors on the phone? If your goal is to have a conversation, then why not pick up the phone and have one?

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