Care2

MARCH 19, 2012

We talk to a lot of people who want to improve the way their organizations use technology, but who feel innovation is a luxury that limited staff time and budgets won’t allow. Even better, many of their solutions were both low-cost and effective, and therefore easier to implement—and easier for other organizations to replicate.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Windows Phone) is a point-of-care smartphone application that addresses child mortality rates by lack of detection and availability of treatment for malaria. Khan Academy (Windows Phone, iPad) is a nonprofit on a mission to change education. Are you a youth-oriented organization with an app? Political Engagement and Activism.

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NTEN

APRIL 10, 2012

This makes innovation something organizations can no longer afford not to embrace. While these solutions may not be as eye-catching as a jet pack, they’re often low-cost and effective, which makes them both easier to implement and easier for other organizations to replicate. Can your organization replicate these kinds of results?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

And for that, I will be eternally grateful to MySpace and the “Nonprofit Organizations&# MySpace community. It’s hard to explain to those who don’t use MySpace, but the “Nonprofit Organizations&# brand would not be what it is today had I attempted to start it on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

Why would a homeless person need a mobile phone? For one thing, phones allow them to look for work, housing, or medical help. Phones also provide a reliable contact method for people who have no permanent address. It also uses Twitter to “find, counsel, and direct as many homeless people as possible to help.”

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2017

organizations have experienced a phishing attack and 30 percent of people have opened a phishing email. Does the message ask you to take action on something you didn't request, such as "click on this link to pick the new phone you requested"? According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, 85 percent of U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

I believe that, too, and I love working for an organization — Common Sense Media , an independent nonprofit — that’s dedicated to preparing kids to make the most of the incredible opportunities this networked culture provides us, while overcoming its potential pitfalls. An 8-megapixel camera on your phone?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Google and Microsoft sent me mobile phones in response to my complaints about the Apple iPhone in-app donation policy. The topic we explored was mobile fundraising, ranging from best practices, integration and why applications on phones haven’t taken off. What phones and apps are they using? Qwerty Monsters.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

This next idea is great if your church has a great youth group with teens old enough to fundraise. While teens may not have a ton of their own disposable income, they can ask family in their social circle to give in support of your church. Chances are, your congregants have smart phones. s At Home Everest Challenge!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Mobile phone ownership is reaching a critical mass worldwide. To begin with, the aforementioned high open rate applies to donor bases that might be otherwise hard to reach, such as teens and seniors. Most people bring their phones with them everywhere , making it easy to tap into the potential impulse nature of giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2016

I saw similar posts on Facebook brand pages of 92nd Street Y that was hosting the annual Giving Tuesday Summit and The United Way of Central Ohio that upped its organic reach, and on Twitter from Nonprofits First. Colleague Stephanie Rudat found this example from the National Mall and Memorial Parks. A Few Concerns.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 6, 2016

One of the nonprofits that inspires me locally here in Santa Cruz is a youth empowerment and food justice organization called "Food, What!?" FoodWhat's staff and teens have taught me a lot about what it really means to be relevant to people who are often overlooked or ignored. Doron doesn’t work with A students or B students.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 21, 2015

The organization is currently fundraising to build an online hackathon and social app collaboration center. SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) is a New York City-based organization that provides services and advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender elders. Sage CyberCenters. Lesbians Who Tech.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

And there's a new free mobile app called Range that helps libraries, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and others working with youth locate those free meal sites this summer. This means your email address and phone number are not shared with the recipient, nor is the recipient's contact info stored on your device.

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2009

You keep hearing how mobile phones are a great way to reach a large audience of people, but how can your nonprofit or library use this technology, and where do you start? Join Kami Griffiths on Thursday, July 16 for a webinar about using mobile technologies for outreach and education. read more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2016

Think about how you can give a behind the scenes view of your organization, perhaps at an event. Snapchat users share “snaps” or micro moments of their lives privately with a their friends, or as “stories” with their followers. My first experience was “What?” ” and could not figure it out.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

This next idea is great if your church has a great youth group with teens old enough to fundraise. While teens may not have a ton of their own disposable income, they can ask family in their social circle to give in support of your church. Chances are, your congregants have smart phones. s At Home Everest Challenge!

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Weather forced the cancelation of ASAE's Tech10 conference , but in a matter of days, nptechies organized an alternative, the UnTech10. Pew Internet, in their report on " Social Media and Young Adults ", reveals that the number of teen bloggers has plummeted since 2006. Have they discovered Japan's mobile phone novels fad ?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Despite the continued growth of the medium and tens of millions of dollars raised for North American nonprofit organizations, very little research has been performed on consumer attitudes toward mobile giving. Research firm Quorus Consulting Group polled 2,003 teens and adults in April 2011.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2011

million was raised to benefit Minnesota nonprofit organizations. In a 24-hour period, nearly 4,000 Minnesota nonprofit organizations benefited through donations, matching grants and prizes. In total, GiveMN has helped raise $46 million for nonprofit organizations across the state of Minnesota since launching in November 2009.

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Judi Sohn

MAY 29, 2010

I just turned off her cell phone account because she was never using it. I rely on technology to keep my life organized. And I know there has to be some great apps out there specifically designed to help young adults like her organize and communicate. Any other suggestions for giving a young teen an iPad?

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Judi Sohn

MAY 29, 2010

I just turned off her cell phone account because she was never using it. I rely on technology to keep my life organized. And I know there has to be some great apps out there specifically designed to help young adults like her organize and communicate. Any other suggestions for giving a young teen an iPad?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

Are photos that you take with your camera or phone yours or your organization's property to use as you wish? Teen Retreat. " IBME gets both the teen's and parent's signature. But can you get in trouble by posting images of people without their consent? You can indeed. The area of U.S.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2015

The sessions are themed around the mission or focus of the organization (youth, food rescue, animal welfare, and so on), and the guests are experts within their respective fields. In a moderated discussion, the guests list problems that arise in the day-to-day operations of their organizations and brainstorm ways technology might solve them.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And now we know organic reach, unpaid reach on these platforms is really like one to 2%. So I think the issue that I’m having is it’s not as simple as should organizations quit or not. Like the phone companies, the gas companies, even the internet companies. We, I think we’re 30% of the workforce.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

Personal computers, cell phones, digital assistants, and the Internet have fundamentally changed how we communicate. But with the Internet now accessible from public libraries, cyber cafés and cell phones, getting online is easier than ever for nearly anyone. Sami Hassanyeh, AARP. But to make these connections, people need access.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Are you wondering how we as nonprofit techies can maintain our cool and focus, stay productive and passionate, and navigate the ever-evolving technology challenges and shifting priorities of our organizations? American teens still send more SMS than any other type of message, and send more SMS than any other age group.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 5, 2011

There is also some nice information in the article about app usage and how it varies by type of phone/operating system (OS). Does your organization have a strategy? First, they will load regardless of which OS the phone is running on, whereas some apps aren't compatible with older versions of the OS. American Humane Association.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 6, 2015

And, if you're thinking that only teens like memes, look at the range of people who drenched themselves for the Ice Bucket Challenge. For nonprofits, the trick is to use memejacking in a way that can help your organization reach your supporters and even attract new ones. Use an old meme and your organization can seem out of touch.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? This was the third Social Good Apps Breakfast organized by Caravan Studios , a division of TechSoup. She wanted to create something that teens and adults could use and that was also free.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2012

It's only natural that organizations embracing technology to achieve their missions might explore the potential of gaming for good. Byrd began by sharing some statistics to demonstrate the potential of gaming for social benefit organizations. Dorado advises organizations to think outside the box. Planning Your Game.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

It’s how you explain to a potential donor who your organization helps, what problem you are working to solve, and how your organization is changing lives. They understand the significance of the work your organization does and they want to support the work. Have a picture of Rex ready to share on your phone!). Harmonizes.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 17, 2015

It might seem scary that the future of the nonprofit sector will soon be in the hands of teens and college graduates who seem to only care about whatever is displayed on the screen of their smartphone or tablet. The Statistics: Generation Y gives 62% through their mobile phones. Generation Y gives 47% through a nonprofit’s website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2022

Additionally, the platform’s intuitive editing tools allow users to create professional-quality clips straight from their phones. TikTok Videos: Not Just for Dancing Teens. Some organizations are able to tap into massive TikTok audiences with informational videos that educate viewers about their cause. TikTok’s Rise to the Top.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2005

What do you think the value/benefit of a blog is to your organization? What are some of the challenges to blogging in a nonprofit arts organization? You might be interested in the Walker's cell phone-based audio guide: Art on Call. So far we are treating blogs as informal communication tools where we. week to writing.

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

When it comes to determining how effective programs and organizations are, anecdotes don't tell the whole story. The emphasis on producing social value and placing clients' well-being first converges with high performing organizations' need to raise money effectively. Your organization is ready for a change.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

The organization with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the Lenovo IdeaPad AND will be featured as the "Youth Impact" story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). Submit your organization’s information into the required fields on the Success Stories landing page.

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