Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2015

Click to Test Your Web Site Now. Is your web site mobile friendly? You can test your web site here and find out if you passed the test and if you flunked it, there is some advice on what and how to fix it. My colleague Amy Gahran, a mobile expert, has an analysis here. My blog passed the test!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2014

We’ve talked about how important mobile sites are and why responsive design. tips on creating a good mobile web site. Don’t use technology that doesn’t work on many mobile devices. Mobile users are especially active in social media and connecting via other. Seven Tips for Nonprofits Going Mobile.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2018

In today’s landscape of mobile and online technology, nonprofits are flooded with a large variety of choices for almost any solution they can think of. In this article, we’re going to share: Why nonprofits are investing in mobile giving to reach their fundraising goals. Why Nonprofits Are Investing In Mobile Giving.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2014

To celebrate, I've rounded up some of the latest news in green mobile technology news. As always, I'll also cover other mobile news and trends. Fairphone wanted to do something more so they decided to make their dream earth-friendly phone a reality. American Mobile Phone Recycling on the Rise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

The workshop topics included trends in digital media consumption, social media, engagement on mobile devices and a variety of community foundation projects funded by the Knight Community Information Challenge. 2: Mobile Usage. #3: ” He went into details about how people consume or share content via mobile phones vs tablets.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

Your website isn’t mobile responsive. Make sure your email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses are all current. Some of the considerations you should take into account when redesigning your website for engagement include navigation and A/B testing. Your website isn’t mobile-responsive. Contact information.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

June is generally a very busy month for mobile with Google I/O, Apple's WWDC, and lots of summer phone/tablet releases. There has been some interesting mobile-related legislation news as of late that affects some nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and social sector organizations. Legislation Beat.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Videos with Mobile In Mind. Since the vast majority of social media consumption is done on mobile devices, mobile-friendly video formats like square and vertical are a must. Square videos provide 78% more space in social feeds than landscape and they don’t require that the user tilt their phone to view it in full-screen.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located). The goal of the project, called ConnectSCC , is to come up with a sustainable model for a mobile plan for homeless and low income people. Mobile phones are also essential for finding jobs.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

In Pocket Change , author Dan Macasi points us to osaifu keitai , the Japanese phrase that means cell-phone wallet. An NFC chip -- that's near-field communications -- is placed on your existing cell phone, or is built into new phones. Another downside: when you lose you phone, you also lose your wallet.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

But the real test is whether or not they’ll do the work of volunteering time and effort. Here are a few key ways to mobilize your advocates: Provide training opportunities. Cast a wide net with texts, emails, phone calls and social posts. You can help by ensuring that your ask is clear. Connect with her on LinkedIn !

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TechImpact

MARCH 19, 2014

Proof reading, avoiding spam triggers, ensuring it’s mobile optimized, creating alluring subject lines are all imperative to the success of the newsletter and what the content inside is promoting. In a previous post we discuss the importance of making sure your nonprofit’s emails are optimized for the mobile user. Add in content.

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Whole Whale

MAY 31, 2023

Friendly reminder that a/b testing can be of great help in deciding which fonts and colors are best preferred by your audiences making your email content more accessible. When in Doubt, Test Your Emails Use accessibility testing tools (view below for some suggestions) to check your emails for accessibility issues.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

Thankfully, with the power of mobile apps, you can be a photographer, videographer, social media promoter, and a liveblogger for your events. Also, make sure to follow TechSoup's Online Community Coordinator, Alexandra Bezdikian, as she tests the digital storytelling tools of the trade. Liveblogging, Curation, and Social Media.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

For example, a donor might use a mobile bidding app at your annual gala auction to bid on your nonprofit’s best prizes. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app ! Plus, OneCause is a mobile-bidding platform! Qgiv’s app automates that process and saves your nonprofit time.

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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? The main cost is not the smart phone; it's the cost of the data access. Saving Cities Energy and Money.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Choose auction software that offers a mobile bidding feature, which streamlines the digital donation process by allowing donors to bid on and pay for items directly from their phones. Ensure your donation forms and campaign-related marketing materials are mobile-friendly. Your nonprofit collects the donations!

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Media Cause

JULY 23, 2021

For call extensions, enable phone call conversions reporting to assess which campaigns, ad groups, and keywords are most effective at driving call conversions. Make sure information such as address and phone number are always updated. Test time-specific (day, month, year, time of day, etc.) and browserstack.com.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Last month I made a prediction that we might see fundraisers with FourSquare or some other location-based mobile social network with gaming element. I'm off to do some last minute shopping and give it a test drive. Update: Some quick testing notes. Looks like my observation of fundraising 2.0 are examples of the causes.

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NTEN

APRIL 10, 2014

iBeacons are the first mainstream technology to provide indoor location information to phones. Check out the experiment that the team at ThoughtWorks did to test the performance of iBeacons, and learn about its potential applications for nonprofits. apps beacons ibeacons location mobile Mobile nptech IT Staff'

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Achieve

MAY 24, 2024

For example, if a donor gave to your organization in the past and optionally added their phone number in the donation form submission, you’re permitted to opt them into your campaign on their behalf. Just make sure you provide a simple option for donors to opt out of your text messages if they choose to do so, such as texting “STOP.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2010

I like to think of group text messaging campaigns as the e-newsletter of the Mobile Web – just much shorter. Now that same concept is emerging in mobile communications. Text messaging campaigns help keep supporters engaged and informed, and can significantly increase traffic to nonprofit mobile websites and smartphone Apps.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

This month the news is about WiFi embedded in a magazine, Braille smartphones, ultramobile devices, innovation in Eastern Europe, Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners, a new Pinterest analytics tool, the emergence of digital wallets, and Ginny Mies pick for the mobile app of the month. Of course mobile phone payments are not new.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Can people with vision, hearing, or mobility disabilities use the platform? For example, can you live stream the sessions, can you make sure participants joining by phone have a positive audio-only experience? Test your text with the Hemingway Editor. Test your color contrast with the WebAIM Contrast Checker.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Make sure your pages are mobile ready. To test the speed of your current webpage, you can use Google’s Page Speed Insights tool. To test the speed of your current webpage, you can use Google’s Page Speed Insights tool. Make Sure Your Pages Are Mobile Ready. Make your webpage and website easy to navigate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 13, 2010

I like it better than my smart phone because I don't need 300x reading glasses to read the screen and it is nice and light. . Take for example this app that allows deaf people to test their hearing. Tags: mobile. I also admit that the first app I downloaded was one for google analytics - it's great for browsing data.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

And with the latest entry being 2023 – when Google released its generative AI natural language processing tool.

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NetWits

MARCH 3, 2011

Since most of the attendees at this event would be new to the organization, they thought this was a great chance to beta test the technology. When the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network designed the flyer for their awareness night, they included two new calls to action: 1) a mobile opt-in via text message and 2) a QR code. The Results.

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Whole Whale

JULY 17, 2020

Venmo is one of many mobile payment services that allow users to link their bank accounts of debit cards and send money to friends, family, and now, nonprofits. While the legal details are tested and sorted out, you can still plan for the launch by testing the tool. Do you prefer email or push notifications on your phone?

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Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

When we think about experimentation, consider something like what in marketing is known as ‘A/B testing’: Let’s say you’re sending out our newsletter and you split your group of 1,000 people in half; 500 get one version of the newsletter and 500 get another. Tip #1: Experiment. Then, track those different groups.

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

The revolution that has allowed ICT services to transition to a point of real uptake and impact -- or as Heeks describes, from a tool of development to a “platform for development” --is the mobile phone. . Mobile phones have made the uptake of ICT services achievable because they have become incredibly available.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Your site doesn’t link to your social media pages and isn't mobile friendly. Another little page I like in the workbook is the one on usability testing and soliciting user feedback. The page describes ways to do surveys and interviews, conduct focus groups, and do proper user testing. How to Use the Worksheets.

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Care2

JULY 22, 2011

Today, “mobile&# is receiving lots of attention. Add tablets into the mix and its clear that people are quickly adopting mobile computing. As Gary Vaynerchuk put it the other day , you need a mobile strategy by 2012. As Gary Vaynerchuk put it the other day , you need a mobile strategy by 2012. Mobile is apps.

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Classy

MAY 25, 2021

A strong conversion rate for your nonprofit donation page depends on a number of factors, including a clear call to action, mobile-responsive software , customized visuals, and a streamlined checkout process. Be sure to test and experiment to continually improve your conversions. . Optimize Your Page for Mobile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2017

One of my colleagues, Nada Hamzeh , a nonprofit capacity building consultant from Lebanon, tagged me when sharing this striking image that depicts how can easily develop a behavior addiction to our mobile phones. This app will give you a regular report as well as what apps you are using.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

All the traditional fundraising tools (phone-a-thons, direct mail) are. 34% of smartphone Internet users go online mostly using their phones. 34% of smartphone Internet users go online mostly using their phones. 47% of all email is opened on a mobile device. 55% of social networking happens from a mobile device.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2012

In part 1 of Mobilize Those Mobile Eyes , I wrote about the different facets of the mobile channel that your organization can use to engage your constituents. Here, I’ll cover who the players are you can to bring to the table, and share a couple of thoughts about creating a plan for mobile. Author: Guest Blogger.

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