TechImpact

AUGUST 19, 2014

A CRM, or constituent relationship management system, robust piece of software that helps nonprofits track every interaction they have with individuals. A CRM is a large and robust piece of software that has the potential to run an entire business off of. Image courtesy of Waiting for the Elevator. I mean really big.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology NPTECH Punk June 19, 2008 Beth, of course, suggested this , and I’m jumping on her bandwagon. I realized, in being introduced to Edupunk , that I have been doing it for, oh, almost 20 years now.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 14, 2014

Mobile, software, clouds, and social media are each uniquely poised to make huge strides in 2014. It is never too early to start planning for potential tech upgrades and switches for your nonprofit. Here are 5 nonprofit tech trends to keep your eye on in 2014 according to BusinessWire. Software will emphasize user experience.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 29, 2014

Your nonprofit’s CRM has the potential to increase productivity, keep cleaner records, and improve donor retention if you use the software correctly. When implementing a CRM your first hurdle every CEO must leap is getting their organization to buy-in and use the new software to its full potential. Train your staff early.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

A CRM is a transitive and powerful software that has the potential to change your nonprofit. Fortunately for you (and your employees, mission statement, and the population you’re serving), Tech Impact is here to help you show your nonprofit’s board exactly how effective a CRM can be. Image courtesy of Waiting for the Elevator.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 8, 2015

We’ve discussed what they are, how they can help your nonprofit, and how to effectively implement your new software to get it up and running faster and more efficiently. The post What A CRM IS and What A CRM Will Become appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Put very simply, SharePoint is software used to build websites. As a testament to the vibrant community, at conferences not directly about SharePoint, there seems to always be a side session dedicated to the versatile software. You will have to pay for servers, bandwidth, resources, and support, but the software itself is free to most.

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TechImpact

JULY 14, 2014

With simplified IT needs, your nonprofit can focus on updating software, and more targeted investing that will enable your nonprofit to accomplish its goal faster. The post Why Small Nonprofits Are Moving To The Cloud appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Some general programs often taken for granted by contemporary nonprofit employees include Office 365, Google Docs, email software, CRM systems, and database management software, all of which can be accessed in the cloud depending on the service provider. Your nonprofit may be employing cloud computing without even knowing it.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 20, 2014

Windows XP is slated to retire in April 2014, which raises a host of questions about your nonprofit’s software, and hardware. Take software inventory also. Take a quick audit and inventory of the software you already have with the free tool SpiceWorks IT Desktop. Will your software work with newer operating systems.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 9, 2014

The nonprofit starter pack can be thought of as a layer or skin that is applied to the software, making it friendlier for nonprofits. The post 4 Reasons Why Salesforce Is Perfect For Nonprofits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Tech CRM nonprofit technology npTech Salesforce'

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Here’s a list of the top reasons volunteers keep coming back, according to volunteer consultancy company , Software Advice : 27% convenient scheduling. The post The 6 Hidden Benefits Of Volunteering appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. 24% Proof of work’s impact. 23% Professional development.

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TechImpact

JULY 24, 2014

This is very normal, as people will need time to learn the software and incorporate it into their daily work. The post How A CRM Immediately Impacts Your Staff, And What To Expect During Implemantation appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. A lot of feed back.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 14, 2014

We’ve discussed what they are , how they can help your nonprofit, and how to effectively implement your new software to get it up and running faster and more efficiently. The post What Does The Future Hold For CRMs appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. It breeds continuity between your team.

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TechImpact

JULY 29, 2014

You’ve invested in your constituent relationship management system (CRM), implemented the software, trained your IT team, and planned continuous training for the next few months. Here are 3 ways Tech Impact thinks you can. Image courtesy of Blackbaud. All of these are great idea s that will help you get the most out of your investment.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Additionally, the majority of providers offer mobile apps and software platforms that can be downloaded to smart phones and laptops to be taken anywhere by your employees. The post 5 Reasons Why VOIP Is The Future Of Nonprofit Communication appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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TechImpact

MAY 13, 2014

Like any tech implementation, there are problems that will undoubtedly arise. This way, your employees will not become shell shocked by the capabilities of the software and waste time lost in tool bars when they could be accomplishing your nonprofit’s mission. Avoid these 3 pitfalls and see success with your tech implementation.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2020

Maybe you love new tech, or maybe you feel exhausted by it sometimes. Just as your organization’s story — its mission, community, history, constituents, partners, everything that makes it unique — should guide your organization’s engagement strategies , your underlying tech foundations should be guided by a similar roadmap, as well.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 20, 2014

This is true despite that fact the majority of fundraising, data aggregation, and data storage is done using highly sophisticated software and technologies. How many different piece of tech do you use to conduct fundraising campaigns? Do you feel your nonprofit spends enough time preparing and launching fundraising campaigns?

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TechImpact

JULY 31, 2014

Often a free service, or a pay for what you use model, public clouds make software and applications available for use through the use of share computing power. You can have the security of the private cloud, while using the software from the public cloud, or any other mix. What is a public cloud.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Mail, and Google Docs are all examples of cloud-based applications, also known as software as a service (SaaS). The post 5 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Care About Cloud Computing appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Gmail, Yahoo! But what is cloud computing?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 17, 2011

I’m tired of reading and hearing about about social media and nonprofits, and I’m annoyed that social media is taking up so much of the air space in the #nptech world. How about lowering the costs of software by using open source and collaboratively developing software? I have social media ennui.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 25, 2011

And I’ll be Google+ing (rather than Tweeting, which is mostly for my writing , or Facebooking, which is friends/family) interesting Tech and NPTech topics as they come along and are discussed. You don’t need to hear from me about the newest web tools – you have ReadWriteWeb and Mashable for that, among others.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The problem is that it takes some tech planning to come up with a budget for the New Year. Here’s some resources for doing quick tech planning so you’ll have some money to work with in 2014. Proper Tech Planning. Conducting a technology assessment and inventory of current software and hardware assets.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 16, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology So where is open source in the nptech ecosystem? Another interesting thing was that I wrote an article for TechSoup, on “ The True Cost of Free and Low Cost software.&#

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TechImpact

JULY 8, 2014

You have likely read about the power of this software on this blog, or elsewhere. The trick to getting the most out of them is ensuring the individuals who will be using the software are properly trained , and have had their expectations clearly defined.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Software as a Service (SaaS). This level of cloud computing means any internet-based software, application, and service. Employees can share the latest versions of documents, reminders can be sent directly through the software, and update on their progress in one place. The best news? What are the pros and cons?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Here, the total cost of ownership includes hardware, software, and migration costs. renewing warranties on equipment, updating software, and updating security is where the costs of on-premise computing solutions start to add up. You might be wondering where all the ancillary costs are.

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TechImpact

JUNE 4, 2014

Additionally, make sure everyone in direct contact with them, and any software you use to manage volunteers is up to date and running efficiently. The post 4 Ways Thinking Like A Marketer Will Help Volunteer Retention appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Deeper understanding of Volunteers.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 10, 2013

This is the day-to-day communication of your staff and should be your first priority when considering a tech upgrade. This area includes computer hardware, software, databases, networking, and communication. appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Office Infrastructure.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 25, 2014

But for nonprofits looking to take the next step in their fundraising efforts, or just to make work a little easier, the training on and implementation of a CRM and other cloud computing software like it is necessary and important to keeping pace.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. We've scheduled 46 events for June, and the month is just beginning. . * **Katharine Bierce** recorded her recent [tech and philanthropy panel]([link]. Want to learn about PCI compliance?

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Once your data, and programs have all been imported over, the cloud enables you to get software updates as they happen. The post 4 Reasons To Warm Up To The Cloud appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Centralization of information. Because everyone has access to the same information at all times.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

That's why this is the perfect time to make a fresh start on your nonprofit tech resolutions. Then check out our new online learning courses, starting with Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Our **San Francisco** group curates a list of [tech for good experiences each month]([link] --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Technology projects succeed or fail at our organizations when staff members choose to use and leverage the system, software, or tool we have so carefully selected, purchased, customized, and implemented. Change Management implementation success Leadership Missy Longshore nptech nten Organizational Culture IT Staff'

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

Small Tech That Packs a Punch. The Bitdefender Box is a physical device rather than the security software that Bitdefender is known for. It plugs into your Internet router and scans your network and the websites you visit for potentially harmful software or viruses. Fitness Tech. Have you been following CES 2015?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

NpTech Talk. Phillip Smith has a thoughtful post called " Social tech meets the Social Innovation Generation " The Nonprofit Eye blog writes about leadership challenges in the nonprofit sector. NpTech Software. Most of the links identified have flowed through the NpTech Tag stream but nice to revisit them!

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