Cloud 4 Good

JANUARY 25, 2022

The first cohort consists of fifteen individuals who will spearhead the next wave of highly talented Salesforce professionals. They will not only be an asset to Cloud for Good but an asset to the nonprofit and higher education clients we serve. This led us to our next step in the selection process: Salesforce demos.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

The initial wave of generative-AI examples in the art, music, and written composition spaces has generated a lot of interest within the technology sector. Or is generative AI the Napster of the 2020s, a pivotal, transformational moment that could signal the beginning of a fast, strange upswing in the next technological sigmoid curve?

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Candid

JUNE 17, 2022

An HBCU Midnight Brunch during Juneteenth weekend at the Roots 101: African American Museum , a nonprofit in Louisville, Kentucky, exemplifies this fusion of the past and what is to come. While recently recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Black people have long celebrated the historical importance of Juneteenth. Looking to the future.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Your Tech-Savvy Companion in Advocacy In this digital era, your nonprofit is not just a beacon of change – it’s tech-powered ! The Power of Personal Connection: Contacting Elected Officials Imagine equipping every supporter with a magic wand, one they could wave to instantly share their voice with decision-makers.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As their giving capacity grows, it’s only a matter of time before Gen Zers take up the mantle as the next wave of nonprofit supporters. To best leverage collective impact and technology, peer-to-peer (P2P) campaigns are a popular way to engage and influence others – especially when shared across social media platforms.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

When I talk with nonprofit leaders about digital transformation , I get responses that range from excitement and optimism to skepticism and overwhelm. It can sound big and murky, but digital transformation simply means integrating technology into your organization in a way that enhances your ability to deliver on your mission.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As part of your nonprofit digital marketing strategy, creating as many engagement opportunities as possible is best. By including a call-to-action such as a newsletter sign-up option, you’ll be able to take supporter engagement to the next level. Don’t let this post-event energy fade! Let’s get started! To show impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2011

Interestingly enough QR Codes are turning out to be a tool that finally helps nonprofits understand why they need mobile websites (for multiple reasons). There are infinite possibilities of what your nonprofit can link to in QR Codes – just make sure the pages can easily be read on mobile devices. So, what are they?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2019

While easy to set up, designing an effective bot for a nonprofit from scratch can be daunting. It’s available for free to other nonprofits through BotsForCharity.com. Like many nonprofits using bots, the bot works alongside of the human side, doesn’t replace them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been collaborating on research and writing about the next wave of disruptive technologies (AI, Bots, and Robots) and what it means for the nonprofit sector. These technologies are increasingly becoming part of our daily lives and will continue to have significant impact on our work and lives.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

Chris will continue Classy’s track record of creating world-class technology to serve the social sector. . A: It’s not often you find a company where great people and technology serve thousands of nonprofits who make the world a better place every day, but I’ve been lucky to be a part of the Classy journey for a while now. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2010

In October 2009, I wrote about a build-it-yourself iPhone App development service called SwebApps that was waving set-up fees (normally $400-800) for nonprofits until 12/31/2009. I personally took advantage of the offer and built an App for Nonprofit Tech 2.0. Have some fun with it!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. The post starts off with general guidance. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

I just spent two amazing days at the Social Innovation Summit 2013 , a cross disciplinary crowd of people who work on social good in the areas of technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. Sama” means equal. Samasource connects poor women and youth to training and employment in the digital economy.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. There are SO MANY nonprofit tools out there, all promising to make your work easier as you grow your new nonprofit. Joining TechSoup should be the first technology task for your new nonprofit.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Whatever your personal penchant in the world of all things tech—the latest in gaming and gadgets, the newest social media must-tries, cutting-edge wireless innovations—everyone can certainly agree that 2015 has been a good year for the industry. Cell Plan Revolution. Apple Does it Again. Google Keeps Intriguing Us. Driven Personalities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2018

Here is a recent roundup of articles, blog posts, and research on the “Age of Automation” and what it means for nonprofits. Other recent articles include: Leveraging the Power of Bots for Civil Society on SSIR Blog and The Robots Have Arrived: How Nonprofits Can Put Them To Work on Guidestar Blog.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

It wasn’t until 1993, when a reconstruction of these events by American journalist Mark Danner first appeared in The New Yorker , that the full story of the El Mozote massacre was brought to light and sent shock waves through the international community. Being geeks, we thought of ways to address this challenge with technology.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Corporate giving isn’t just about writing checks; it’s a strategic partnership between businesses and nonprofits to transform communities. The world of corporate giving is ripe with opportunities for nonprofits and companies to join forces and address societal challenges with creativity and determination.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

This time, my favorite conversations have been about what’s next. This time, my favorite conversations have been about what’s next. In our networked, technological, diverse (dare I say fragmented) world there are plenty of new challenges. The Capacity-Building Frontier(s) – guest post by Barbara Kibbe. Well, it depends.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Every month I bring you a roundup of free technology training events that will help nonprofit staffers like you build their skills. In partnership with NTEN, we brought together 50 volunteers to attend the 17NTC conference for dedicated workshops that will prepare them to be nonprofit technology champions. Europe + UK.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Robust CSR software helps alleviate the struggles of managing your company’s philanthropic initiatives and measuring impact, so you can focus on driving employee participation and making bigger waves with your efforts. The answer lies in innovative CSR software. What is Corporate Social Responsibility Software? Who Uses CSR Software?

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2011

I spend time each week combing through the latest technology news to discover green technology items that are hopefully of interest to nonprofits, NGOs, libraries, and (by extension) people in small- and medium-sized offices. There are a lot of green news blogging services, but surprisingly few devoted to green IT.

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Judi Sohn

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

It’s likely going to be another long one, so for those of you who just want it short and bittersweet, here it is: I will be leaving Fight Colorectal Cancer at the end of this year to join Convio’s Common Ground team. Do you know anyone who lives in the Washington, DC area and reminds you of me, professionally speaking?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2017

As technology advances, cybercriminals find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in order to get at your personal, financial, or organizational data. We recently spoke with Symantec's Director of Security Response Kevin Haley to get an idea of what threats you'll face in the next year or two. Ransomware with a Twist.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Nonprofit Management.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 5, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How do you keep up? August 5, 2008 I have been thinking for the last few days about what it means to “keep up&# with the technology field, particularly ‘net technology.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

It was, at the time, the only affordable way to do it – there was no broadband, and a T1 was far outside of the realm of affordability for nonprofits. I even remember writing a grant to some federal agency that probably no longer exists to help create a local infrastructure to get nonprofits online. When was that?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The big nonprofit tech trends this past year seemed to be in the areas of the emergence of mobile devices, social media stratification, the launch of Office 365 for Nonprofits, some huge digital inclusion initiatives, and lots of other things. Green Technology. Here’s what it all looked like to me. What this means?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 20, 2014

As a proud professional who works in the nonprofit industry, I am thrilled fundraising is making headlines. As a proud professional who works in the nonprofit industry, I am thrilled fundraising is making headlines. So why is this new wave of fundraising fraught with fear? It is madness I tell you. Simply madness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2009

The 2009 NMC Symposium for the Future , the fourteenth in the NMC’s Series of Virtual Symposia (October 27-29th), will explore actual and potential applications of technology that could impact issues of global importance over the next five years and beyond. I get the question, "What's next after Twitter?"

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NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

Last summer I explored the distinction in an online piece that argued that communication is what transforms data into useful information, and that this communication process has been fundamentally altered by the latest wave of digital technology. And rightly so. Data carry enormous potential. But that's all they are — potential.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas just finished up on January 10 th so we thought we’d call out some of the products and trends that we hope are fun and interesting to nonprofit techies. Technology for Good Gadgets – It’s All About Health and Fitness. They make a similar smart t-shirt for men.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2015

Believe it or not, your organization is about to be part of an enormous wave of change in the next few years. That’s because, if you’re like a lot of nonprofits, you’re using an on premise accounting application. The nonprofit environment is perfect for cloud-based accounting applications. Today it’s two cents.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2011

From providing accessible content for people with disabilities, to creating fully usable functionality, to support for multiple languages, we wanted to learn about the benefits people are creating using web and mobile technology. This post was authored by Claire Sale and originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Community ownership of software is in itself consonant with the missions of many nonprofit organizations, whose role is in strengthening community. As open source software moves more and more into the application layer, it is increasingly relevant to nonprofits. By Dave Greenberg, CiviCRM Team. " "For geeks only."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. This takes a lot of time because I'm not just browsing, but I'm doing a pattern analysis for best practices that I can incorporate into a presentation about social media principles and nonprofits.

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