Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2011

Newell said that they’ll be building curricula around Portal 2 by developing custom tools that allow students to create content to match educational programs. ” Science gets a swift kick of fun when you can learn about it by being propelled through the air in a game.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

The first shift of volunteers arrived on site at 7:00 am and we were given an orientation and an overview about how computer refurbishing can be an economic empowerment tool for the homeless and save the environment. Since Mark works solo, this is a useful tool. The good folks at Event360 kept us warm and powered with coffee !

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Care2

MAY 24, 2013

Last month we reported that online fundraising response rates declined 27% between 2011-2012, according to the eNonprofit Benchmark study. It’s worth noting that Jewish organizations experienced an increase of advocates by 23.6%, and environment and wildlife had an increase of 22.46%. ” The average online gift was $89.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

According to Pew Research Center, a whopping 96 percent of Americans now own a cell phone, and the share that own smartphones is now 81 percent—up from just 35 percent in 2011. Leveraging technology is about strategically selecting tools that will advance an organization’s mission. Bottom-line: the nonprofit sector must adapt.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 17, 2022

That’s where our tools come in! The company was founded in 2011 when Adam Weinger, Double the Donation’s President, was working at a major bank and made donations to his university, the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, and LLS. That’s how I would describe the environment and the team at Double the Donation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Beth’s Blog, September 2011. Argues for engaging in adaptive strategy given the data rich and rapidly changing environment for solving complex social problems. Are there methods and tools in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector for using it effectively? Beth Kanter, “ Data Informed. Not Data Driven.”

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

Our mandate, broadly speaking, was to engage in “blue-sky dreaming” and learn from our shared experiences to make Martus a more robust tool. From a technical perspective, the most exciting theme of the event was the idea of creating a Martus “ecosystem” of tools. And, support from the Open Society Foundation made this event possible!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 8, 2020

Since the turn of the century, we have faced many societal and financial challenges to raising money for our organizations: September 11, 2001, the recession that began in 2007, and annual natural disasters that challenge the worldwide environment. Prospect research and screening tools. Wealth, affluence and capacity indicators.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

” The book offers up advice and techniques on how to make your online channels – email marketing, web site, and newer tools like mobile and social media work together in a sophisticated strategy or your organization to reach its advocacy, fundraising, or community building goals. Sometimes easier said than done!).

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Today, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. But in building a level of trust, particularly with a chairman 30 years senior, is all about an environment where you can learn. They are different tools from traditional media and we have to learn how to use it, and not just for marketing.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 13, 2017

Online fundraising tools can elevate your fundraising goals, since donors can give at anytime, anywhere, with a mobile device. Online fundraising provides the environment needed to help grow peer-to-peer campaigns (P2P). Automate those things on your to-do list that are causing a time suck with an online fundraising tool.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 17, 2011

Use the discount code JUICYBLOGGER11 • $100, when you register after January 26th Blogging for Writers January 29, 2011 10 AM-4 PM The Writing Salon The Mill Building 720 York St. She made me very, very comfortable and created an environment to learn and get ideas. I feel like I have a tool to work with.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Chiefly because as managers and leaders, our fiduciary duty to the organization must involve the use of engagement tools so as to best manage personnel costs. We also must create an environment where that “right” employee feels useful and rewarded. Acknowledge the skill and difficult in emotion work. Why does any of this matter?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

Global 2000 businesses have recognized gamification as a powerful tool to engage consumers and motivate them to purchase more products. Simple tasks that would normally cost a nonprofit time and money can be delegated through one mobile application and can create a friendly environment for the user.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. Furthermore, the legality of digital fair use continues to be challenged.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

Working in distributed groups is in the realm of green IT because it is a form of telework, or work done outside of the traditional on-site work environment. NTC 2011 TechSoup virtual teams presentation. Eight Tools to keep your team connected. Webinar recording: Online Collaboration Tools. Additional TechSoup Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

Learn about the tools available that bring mobile, web and social together. The DOT is a pledge to Do One Thing to help the environment – and cool the climate. Some tools mentioned: Landr.co : Good, inexpensive, easy to use tool for building simple mobile websites. Ace: Do One Thing. Why should you use it?

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The leadership environment Leaders (whether on a team, in a department or institution-wide) have to be open to taking risks, trying new things, evaluating and learning from failures. The leadership environment is key. The idea environment Processes can get in the way of or can facilitate creativity.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. And keep in mind: As a grant writer, you will need to focus and spend long stretches of time in a quiet environment working on your computer or laptop.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 4, 2013

This tool can be invaluable when trying to determine if it was strategy, implementation, economies of scale, or donor behavior that drove results. The more you add, the more complete of a trend line you’ll get! billion in yearly revenue on a monthly basis, both offline and online. billion in yearly revenue on a monthly basis.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Two weeks before the 2011 San Francisco municipal elections, mayoral candidate David Chiu. Dayoan explains that SoundCloud is an excellent tool for communicating their message because, as President of the Board of Supervisors, David frequently has to make tie-breaking votes on controversial issues.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2012

The report suggests that "besides education and experience, the ability of nonprofit managers to make accurate financial and economic decisions depends on the information and tools that nonprofit organizations can access." The Moody’s Foundation, 2011. Sources: ^ [1] " Financial Literacy for the Long Term ," Philanthropy Matters, Vol.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

TechSoup and Interconnection , one of our Refurbished Computer Initiative partners, teamed up to supply a group of nonprofits and libraries with everything they would need to set up a MultiPoint Server lab in their environment. Windows MultiPoint Server Premium 2011 licensing. Four Plugable USB docking stations. One USB hub.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

For example, they know from their survey research, real-time monitoring, and content analysis of comments on their posts that a lot of people care deeply about environment issues, but don’t self-identify as “environmentalists.” The idea is that biking to work is not only is good for the environment but can also help local economies.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

TechSoup and InterConnection , one of our Refurbished Computer Initiative partners, teamed up to supply a group of nonprofits and libraries with everything they would need to set up a MultiPoint Server lab in their environment. Windows MultiPoint Server Premium 2011 licensing. 4 Plugable USB Docking Stations. 1 USB Hub. 5 keyboards.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

TechSoup and InterConnection , one of our Refurbished Computer Initiative partners, teamed up to supply a group of nonprofits and libraries with everything they would need to set up a MultiPoint Server lab in their environment. Windows MultiPoint Server Premium 2011 licensing. 4 Plugable USB Docking Stations. 1 USB Hub. 5 keyboards.

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Library Case Study Studies Instruction 40

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 25, 2023

But with the right tools, you can easily turn your events into a greener opportunity for everyone involved! Cut Down on Emissions from Travel As we become more aware of the impact of carbon emissions on our environment, it’s essential to find ways to cut down on our travel-related emissions. But the benefits don’t end there!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

This is an update of a TechSoup article we posted online in November 2011. The late Apple founder and CEO, Steve Jobs, famously announced the post-PC era in March 2011 during the launch of the iPad 2. Refurbishment and the Environment. Jobs was as usual quite prescient.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

This morning, I had the huge honor of presenting the keynote at the 2011 MyCharityConnects Conference in Toronto, ON. This is a facebook page where many organizations across the environment, climate and animal welfare sectors came together to share news, updates, action alerts, and much more after the BP Oil Spill. What do we need?

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Museum 2.0

MAY 21, 2014

I arrived in 2011 with the explicit directive to execute a turnaround. I''ve never worked in such a supportive, energized, active environment. We''ve developed program formats and tools that allow us to slot in and support partners without constantly reinventing the wheel. We work hard to name and build our culture in many ways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

So, let’s get out the nonprofit vote for the nonprofit panels at SXSW 2011 ! The Tools Artists Need Geeks To Create Join us to discuss the digital tools being used and abused by theatre makers, dancers, musicians, crafters, wordsmiths, cinematographers, photographers, painters, and other multimedia artists. What works?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

I’m at the 2011 Games for Change conference today and live-blogging a few sessions! During the period that the 500 were selected, they learned a lot about how various social networking tools could be used as they saw participants start partnering up and organizing themselves for the game. Syed Salahuddin – Babycastles.

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NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

In a similar finding, the Pew Research Center reported in January 2011 that among the general public the Internet has now surpassed newspapers as a primary source of news and is steadily closing the gap with television. This digital experience is now being carried around in millions of pockets.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

In its effort to help local people to meet local needs, LIN aims to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic environment and strengthen the communities. N — Nurture individuals and organizations by providing the tools, best practices, resources, and services that can help them achieve their goals.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 20, 2016

They offered immersive, powerful environments. Kelvingrove is in a hundred-year-old palace of galleries around a central court in a park, whereas Riverside is a 2011 Zaha Hadid open-plan warehouse on a riverfront with a dramatic contemporary exterior. Of course, these are tools of user-centered institutions!

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NTEN

MAY 13, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from a case study that first appeared in the March 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. He began exploring various tools to make meetings easier and more efficient. That’s when he found MyCommittee.com, an online meeting management tool. It’s not real time, but you can use it that way.”

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

I'm at the 2011 Games for Change conference today and live-blogging a few sessions! During the period that the 500 were selected, they learned a lot about how various social networking tools could be used as they saw participants start partnering up and organizing themselves for the game.

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