Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

The new business accounts do not change the design or functionality of your nonprofit’s Pinterest profile, but it will give you access to new tools and case studies for brands as they become available. Review your new account settings: Related Links: Webinar: Pinterest and Digital Photography for Nonprofit Storytelling.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It took me a long time, but I’ve learned to accept the things that make me neurodiverse and turn them into my greatest strengths. . Since my teachers weren’t aware of my neurodiversity, I didn’t have the right tools to do my work well. I also love reading, storytelling, and looking at the world creatively. Growing Up Neurodiverse.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2012

Instagram, the mobile photography app, has been getting a lot of attention lately. From critics saying it is killing photography to hype and hoopla from marketing pundits saying it is a must-have as part of your “visual marketing tool box.” But first best practices and measurement , learning, and improving.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

To begin with, Ulysses is an awesome writing tool that gives bloggers a terrific experience. If you use photography on your blog or other type of WordPress site, it may be necessary to edit photos on the go. And although iPhones, for instance, come with great built-in editing tools, Snapseed goes a lot further.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2014

In honor of the Storymakers kick-off, I tested out three brand new (to me) photography apps for iOS and Android smartphones. If you've used Adobe Photoshop before, you'll recognize some of the tools in TouchRetouch. You can remove them with the app's lasso tool. Looking for some photography inspiration?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Plus, learn how to use Storify to capture insights at your next event, discover low-cost tools for visual communications, and tips on how to build a compelling visual library. >>Enjoy, Also, meet Omar Vulpinari , the man behind some of the most provocative visual campaigns. >>Enjoy, and subscribe!

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

With these tools, you can create custom images that are tailored to your brand and visually appealing. Whether you need product photos, photos of people using your products, or simply stylish stock photos, these tools can help you find what you’re looking for. So how can nonprofits use this technology to their advantage? 13 per image.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Promote the event as a way to support both local artists and your cause, and include a variety of artistic disciplines, such as painting, sculpture, photography, and pottery. Utilize social media and other digital tools to promote your fundraiser, track progress, and engage supporters. Waiting Til “Peak Season” to Fundraise?

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Are they just empty buzzwords, or actual tools that can help your nonprofit raise money online? By showing a simple before and after photo, you feel connected and drawn in and want to learn more, maybe even to get involved. Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Here are a few example hashtags to help you start brainstorming: #TheLastDash2023 #Dance4Good2023 #VolunteerAThon2023 #MusicUnites2023 You can monitor your hashtag’s popularity using social listening tools. This means investing in high-quality promotional photography is an absolute must for promoting your event. Ask for feedback.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2016

Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan. The Photography plan includes only Adobe's best photography tools: Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC. It's a slimmed-down version of the All Apps plan, containing just two photography-related apps and 2 GB of cloud storage space. Learn More.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Once you get a vision for how you want to use the tool, figuring out the best practices for getting the job done is actually pretty easy. The people who get Instagram don't think of it as photography tool. They think of Instagram as a storytelling tool. Don't get hung up with the artsy side of photography.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2021

They want to use every tool, including their logo, to tell their story. In my experience working with nonprofit clients, I’ve learned how much people want to be able to have one icon or image that shows the whole who, what, why all at once. I think of a logo as a gatekeeper that helps the audience decide if they want to learn more.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Strong case studies and great photography help to deliver our message,” said Pamela Vass, digital fundraising executive at Sightsavers. Would you like to learn more about how you can raise more funds using digital tactics? Giving Tuesday is managed as a separate campaign, but slots nicely into our Christmas appeal. Know Your Audience.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2016

And free themes have another advantage: they’re often much easier to learn to use than paid versions, an important consideration for someone who is a newbie to WordPress design. So it may very difficult to make your site stand out from the crowd if you simply don’t have the tools to do so at your disposal.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2021

They want to use every tool, including their logo, to tell their story. In my experience working with nonprofit clients, I’ve learned how much people want to be able to have one icon or image that shows the whole who, what, why all at once. I think of a logo as a gatekeeper that helps the audience decide if they want to learn more.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Being able to see the link between engagement and purpose gives team leaders a new tool to build higher performing teams. While we have so many tools to measure financial performance, most leaders do not know how to measure stakeholder engagement (employees in this case). Learn more about the Salesforce.org Pro Bono Program.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Once you get a vision for how you want to use the tool, figuring out the best practices for getting the job done is actually pretty easy. The people who get Instagram don't think of it as photography tool. They think of Instagram as a storytelling tool. Don't get hung up with the artsy side of photography.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Some people say we're in the midst of a revolution where the new tools of social media are reinventing social activism in vital ways. Attendees find inspiration, new business partners, and learn new concepts to take their work to the next level.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

However, if this person is willing to learn and if your nonprofit has a training budget, individuals who have most of the skills can eventually acquire all the skills necessary to ensure that your nonprofit can achieve the goals listed in your strategic plan. Being behind the camera takes confidence and a familiarity with digital equipment.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2016

Tools are easier than ever to get and learn how to use, which has driven the rise of citizen journalism. As organizations begin wading into this cluttered storytelling landscape, and begin picking platforms, tools, and narratives, excitement can quickly evaporate. Topic: Improving how NGOs use photography and video.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

Best Video Winner — Learning to Improvise Can Be Life-Changing. Learning to Improvise Can be Life-Changing , from The Detroit Creativity Project , demonstrates the highest level of technical production and takes the audience on a stirring, heartfelt journey into Detroit's schools. Please visit the site to view this video).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2011

And every year, the good folks in Minnesota share their results and lessons learned. Without their online technical expertise and amazing social and mobile sharing tools, we never could have made all this happen. What we’ve learned from this year’s success is that our preparation, planning, outreach and training really pay off.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

You’ve probably got a learning curve ahead of you. Don’t expect someone to be a whiz at photography, video editing, design software, analytics, email marketing, and event planning all at the same time. Or be ready with online tools if they will be remote. A plan is how you make your wish a reality. Start with a job description.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The basic story arc that many of us learned in elementary school works just fine here. Whenever possible, gather or create other materials—like, photography, video, or designed graphics—to support the story. Give your story a beginning, middle, and end.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2011

Instead, we are sharing them as slides ( original and annotated ) that not only conveys what we’ve found but also serves as a tool for sharing and discussing the conclusions with others. How are you experimenting and learning about how to integrate social media into your fundraising and membership strategy?

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

By using Facebook and Twitter to keep these lines of communication open, we have learned about many situations and circumstances that may not have otherwise been discovered. The front line staff in our organization often meet with students in person, but tools like Twitter and Facebook allow us to engage with them in real-time.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 5, 2010

While restaurants make up the lion's share of the offerings, there are all kinds of experiences--from tree ziplines to hot stone massages to photography sessions--that garner interest as well. The thing I'm learning from Groupon isn't that people love a deal. Tags: Technology Tools Worth Checking Out marketing membership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

If you want to learn more pointers about building an effective personal brand and taking this deeper, read this Online Guide to Personal Branding by Neil Patel and Aaron Agius. It may be no surprised that he is an excellent photography and each shot is carefully crafted and described. Distinctiveness. I’m sure I missed many.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

Narratives lend themselves to transmedia storytelling, so use different tools like video and photography. True collaboration means allowing your supporters to use their own tools and methods to add to your organization’s narrative. Your Narrative and Digital Storytelling.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

The best thing about these community-driven events is that you end up learning a lot just by talking to other nonprofits and listening to their experiences. Multiple people take ownership for a variety of events and initiatives and see social media as one of the tools they can use to raise awareness and cultivate our online community.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

You can also learn about the discounted new and refurbished tablets available through TechSoup. Digital Storytelling Apps and Tools. I'm always on the lookout for new digital storytelling tools, especially when they're in the form of mobile apps. and Canada. What's the Word.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 17, 2011

Also excited to start editing my Arts and Healing Podcast interview with the lovely Susannah Conway about the healing power of photography. When I wrote the post, Instagram for Nonprofits: Powerful Images in the Palm of Your Hand , there weren't many examples of nonprofits using this fun tool.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

Let’s face it; every day we use our smartphones and mobile technology to get through daily and simple tasks, from finding information, to exercise, to learning new languages, even finding the nearest grocery store. Is it helping people learn solutions to a social issue? Did it increase our organization’s awareness?

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 11, 2020

Every brand from car fresheners to package holidays is now leveraging influencers as a key advertising tool, and nonprofits should be too. See our guide to creating a great nonprofit website here, or our ultimate guide to social media for nonprofits here to learn how to make a great profile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Give them a name, find a photo of them on a stock photography site and flesh out their biographical details. You’ll quickly learn which groups your message resonates with, and which it doesn’t. You can use a simple online survey tool like Google Drive or SurveyMonkey to collect information about your audience.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 20, 2009

While the majority of experience-based museums like children's and science museums have unrestricted noncommercial photography policies, many collections-based art and history museums continue to maintain highly restrictive photo policies. Conservation: Objects may be damaged by flash photography. But what about visitors?

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