TechImpact

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

But only 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. Your nonprofit’s CRM has the potential to increase productivity, keep cleaner records, and improve donor retention.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

A CRM is a transitive and powerful software that has the potential to change your nonprofit. Help your nonprofit board understand exactly what you’re going to be implementing this software for. Image courtesy of Waiting for the Elevator. A CRM can do a host of things for your nonprofit. Outline the project’s purpose.

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TechImpact

JUNE 5, 2013

Blog Industry News Leadership Tech data IT support pinocchio software security software' According to a recent post from Technology Review, … Continued The post Microsoft And IBM Researchers Working Together On Cloud Security appeared first on Tech Impact.

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TechImpact

JULY 3, 2013

To do so, the software giant began the YouthSpark program, which intends to create opportunities for 300 million of the world’s young people in the next three years. Blog Industry News Leadership Tech job opportunities microsoft software youthspark'

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The cloud provides more freedom for nonprofits to store their information and integrate better software into their daily operations, without worrying about long-term hardware costs. . “Doing more with less,” is something nonprofits are accustomed too, however cloud services are providing nonprofits with with more for less.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 14, 2014

Mobile, software, clouds, and social media are each uniquely poised to make huge strides in 2014. Software will emphasize user experience. Software development in 2014 will continue to shift towards enriching the user’s experience while focusing less on the technology itself.

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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

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

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Donor management software, CRMs, social media, blogs, and the general population’s new found comfort with giving online all contribute to the increased emphasis that’s placed on fundraising technology. Using a greater variety of software, channels, and payment methods correlates strongly with fundraising success.

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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

JULY 9, 2013

For organizations like CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in Nebraska, purchasing software is often an unaffordable expense. Luckily, donations from organizations like Techsoup can often help offset those costs by providing essential software at a discounted rate.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 6, 2014

Easy to use donation software. Testing your software to make sure it is simple and effective is imperative to your success. This will also help you gather data about who is following and interested in your mission. Donors do not want to jump through hoops. Guide them to your donation page with as few mouse clicks as possible.

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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

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. However, what we have not discussed is what the future of CRMs might look like. It breeds continuity between your team.

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TechImpact

JULY 8, 2015

Tech Impact is thrilled to announce that we have entered into a strategic partnership with OneNFP Dedicated to providing nonprofits of all sizes with the most up to date technologies and services, Tech Impact is pleased to incorporate OneNFP’s financial and fundraising software into our family of services we support.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

SAP America, located in Newtown Square, PA, is a subsidiary of SAP AG, a multinational technology company producing enterprise software solutions. ” The students were later connected to 2 SAP employees in Brazil via SAP’s video conferencing software and Cisco equipment.

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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

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. We’ve talked on this blog before about constituent relationship management systems (CRM). However, what we have not discussed is what the future of CRMs might look […].

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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. With those staggering, and frankly disheartening, statistics in mind, it’s clear nonprofits need to put a greater emphasis on retaining the volunteers they already have.

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TechImpact

JUNE 17, 2013

Software giant Microsoft has always given back. Giving has been part of the company’s culture since its beginning, and it remains an important part of its global efforts. But why does one of the largest and most successful companies in the world place so much emphasis on giving back and helping others?

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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

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 11, 2013

It can be hard to get young people to get involved in philanthropic efforts, but software giant Microsoft is making an effort to do just that.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Image courtesy of SustaiNet Software. Walden Woods Project uses Skype to reach classrooms. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees shared the idea of connecting aid workers with students to share experiences. Microsoft’s Skype is now used for more than refugee aid workers.

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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. Because there are no servers, installations, upgrades, backups, or standard maintenance to be done, your need for a comprehensive IT department is very limited.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 7, 2014

Not having a flexible plan that includes staff training, phasing in of technology, software updates and hardware issues is a recipe for disaster. Technology is always changing, and if you and your team is not ready to support your tech, problems will manifest themselves in your process.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Corporations and for-profits are willing to partner, collaborate, and even donate software or services to assist nonprofits. Microsoft has a list of other software available by donation as well. Most recently, Microsoft Citizenship announced that they are making Office 365 available by donation to eligible nonprofits in 41 countries.

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TechImpact

MARCH 31, 2014

Combining beautiful images, with built-in editing software, and of course the use of hashtags, nonprofits have a new way of visually sharing their mission with the world in just a clicks. New platforms are arriving and garnering more attention and engagement than others.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The ability to grant access to certain apps, software, and files in the cloud keeps confidential and highly sensitive information on a “need to know basis.” Cloud service associate, Gabriel Csanalosi of Tech Impact frequently receives questions about cloud security when nonprofits adopt Office 365. Administrative privileges.

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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. This will not only help resolve problems, it will help train your IT staff on the CRM! With all the changes, and the need to adjust daily rhythms, you may see a bit of a dip in productivity. A lot of feed back.

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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. How has it helped your nonprofit accomplish its mission? Let us know in the comment section below. The nonprofit starter pack.

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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. A breadth of free features. Features like 3-way calling, call forwarding and voicemail almost always come standard with VOIP plans.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Lync 2013 is included in Office 365 , Microsoft’s cloud-based software and storage, which was recently made FREE to nonprofits worldwide. Essentially, a mix of on-site and off-site employees could meet as a chat group in a private messaging space and communicate in real-time. Office 365.

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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). Chances are good your organization is already using some form of cloud computing without realizing it. Gmail, Yahoo! But what is cloud computing?

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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. 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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Reliable, long-term support is an invaluable asset for any application, software, or service. Not all nonprofits have the luxury of an on-site IT unit to handle new systems, training, and maintenance. The post 6 Qualities A Nonprofit Database Management System Should Have appeared first on Tech Impact Blog.

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TechImpact

APRIL 7, 2014

By investing time, energy, and capital into training your staff on your nonprofit’s new technology, you are ensuring that the purchase of the hardware, or software, will be put to good use by employees. DO look at training as a part of your technology investment. DON’T assume that standard training practices will be enough.

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