TechImpact

AUGUST 7, 2014

58% of Americans now own smart phones, and this number is only expected to continue to grow with the advent of cheap alternatives. in 2013 and you have a recipe for disaster. Real world example. Every little bit helps, and this is a shining example of how even a small nonprofit can find success with the right formula.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! It covers 10 topics including humanitarian uses of drones: • Mobile and cell phones • New uses for TV and radio. There’s a lot in there. • Tracking technology (like GPS) • Translation tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2013

It represents the convergence of two ideas: mobile phones have great cameras and you can quickly create great visual content as part of your content strategy by using it, along with a few tips and tools. Carry your camera phone around and snap impromptu photos of your #nonprofit. GuideStar USA (@GuideStarUSA) October 8, 2013.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Furthermore, smartphone sales skyrocketed last year while PC sales are expected to decline in 2013. The speakers at The Chronicle of Philanthropy's Nonprofit Technology Forecast for 2013 , held in January, all emphasized the importance of responsive design for nonprofits this year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

No doubt you’ve taken a “ selfie ,” a self-portrait taken with your mobile phone camera and shared on Facebook or other social media channels. Have you seen great examples of nonprofits using the “selfie” meme for good? Although selfies have been around for years , they have gained popularity recently.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

Gwen Walden (@WaldenPhil) April 15, 2013. gpf13 Technical part about data easy – hard part is getting humans to collaborate @ jacobharold — Beth Kanter (@kanter) April 15, 2013. Beth Kanter (@kanter) April 16, 2013. gpf13 “Data is an outcome, not just an input” @ mayurhpatel — Beth Kanter (@kanter) April 15, 2013.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This is why the PeaceTalks platform was created 10 years ago with the first ever Geneva PeaceTalks being held in 2013 at the United Nations. Through multiple examples of how individual initiatives can have impact, Gail reminds us that everyone of us can contribute to achieving these goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

However, this type of community giving (known as Harambee in Kiswahili) usually goes towards individuals rather than organisations, common examples include medical bills, funeral costs & weddings. M-Changa has assisted 28,000 projects to raise $5 million from 350,000 contributors since 2013.

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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. percent of all website traffic worldwide being generated through mobile phones. Speed is a priority for users.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

To see a short video about how to drag and drop to build a mobile website with Guide by Cell, get examples of mobile websites from a variety of well-known nonprofits, and find other insights into using this tool, visit Guide by Cell. Record by Phone or Upload : Your employees or volunteers can create the audio that visitors will hear.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2015

But it's also the second largest mobile phone recycler in France and one of the largest in Europe. ADB also collects and sorts office waste, including ink cartridges and PCs, as well as mobile phones for recycling or reuse in its thrift stores. ADB now collects approximately 180,000 mobile phones per year.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2014

Many experts believe that POTS phones will disappear from the workplace completely in the next 5-10 years. While you probably still have some time with your old phone system, many organizations are already shifting to mobile or Internet-based systems like VoIP. Many landline customers have noticed the cost of landlines rising steadily.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

He reminded us that April 3rd was the 40th anniversary of the first mobile phone and today the mobile audience in the US is 89% of adults and 51% smartphones and 31% tablets. ” He went into details about how people consume or share content via mobile phones vs tablets. Jim Canales (@jcanales) April 5, 2013.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

To celebrate the launch of the highly anticipated Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 products, we're partnering with Microsoft to empower app creators to take their ideas to the streets. " Some examples of social issues that you may want to explore include clean water, literacy, food security, and the environment. Important Dates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2016

I started to pay attention when my kids became teenagers — and wanting to practice good digital parenting as Alexandra Samuel advises – I added the SnapChat app to my phone. TechSoup wrote up this post based on some very early innovators in 2013, but still only a handful of nonprofits had established a presence.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 11, 2017

Let’s consider how much has changed in tech over the last 4 years: Since 2013, we’ve seen the adoption of the smart phone, the start of smart watches, selfies, and touch ID. And perhaps most notably, 2013 was also the beginning of responsive design (Mashable). Apple Pay).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2013

Eligible nonprofits, charities, foundations, and libraries can now request Office Standard 2013 and Office Professional 2013 editions through the Microsoft Software Donation Program at TechSoup: Office Standard 2013 (admin fee: $24). Office Professional Plus 2013 (admin fee: $32).

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Kudos to Erin Palmer over at TechSoup's NetSquared Project for this: "The Pew Internet & American Life Project reports that, as of early 2012, 88% of American adults had a cell phone. Mobile websites are designed for optimal download speed, so they load faster on phones and tablets. Yes, that's right. Improved search.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

According to the August 2014 Symantec Intelligence Report , there were 259 data breaches between September 2013 and August 2014. If you must store data on a mobile device or drive, make sure the device is encrypted: Device encryption is available by default on Android , iOS , and Windows Phone devices. Accidental leakage (21 percent).

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

1] And not just that, according to Gartner Research, by 2013 mobile phones will take over PC’s as the most common web access device. [2] Now imagine if you had a simple mobile rendering that will allow them to easily view your web pages on their mobile phones. 2] Also, 41% of mobile internet time is spent on email.[3]

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

It was the end of February in 2013 when Yahoo’s celebrated young CEO, Marissa Mayer, decided to end telecommuting at Yahoo to boost collaboration and communication within the company. You just need a phone to use it. How Cell Phones and Tablets Enable Telework. The Media Frenzy. I remember it well. percent of employees.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

This sounds wise since Gen Ys are future donors and they’re attached to their smart phones. The Next Generation of Canadian Giving 2013. For example, giving support for advocacy organizations in the U.S. To download The Next Generation of Canadian Giving 2013, visit: [link]. But is it? A recent study says no.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2013

For example, panicking over the changes to Gmail Tabs is a moot point if your organization’s emails aren’t optimized for mobile. According to email testing and tracking service Litmus, approximately four percent of all email opens can be attributed to Gmail webmail users, as of June 2013. More on that here from Scott Gilman).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Participants took the “Columbia Leadership Styles” diagnostic created by Paul Ingram and Bruce Craven in 2013 that session leader Jeffrey Golde had customized for arts leaders. Next Janet shared examples of empowering questions that help facilitate listening and coaching. The first session focused on self-awareness skills.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2014

Wearables have been around a long time; an example would be hearing aids or the Sony Walkman. Another example is the Philips Lifeline gadget from late night TV commercial fame in which an elderly person wears a monitor that calls 911 if they fall down. It also makes phone and video calls. Where Wearables Came From.

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sgEngage

JULY 6, 2011

Every day, someone at a nonprofit is looking for a donor’s address or phone number online, Googling a name for past giving or searching for some biographical information on LinkedIn. Individuals are also more accessible on these platforms than they would be by email, mail or phone. They just don’t know they are doing it!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2014

We got a sneak peak at the 2013 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study this week. A great example is the tale told by this graphic, entitled Revenue: Where does the money come from? The stats and analysis give us some interesting insights into different types of fundraising events. Register today!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2015

These may include things like mobile phones, cameras, or even drones. For example, in post-earthquake Haiti, Dd trained and empowered local women to track and document incidents of gender-based violence. Digital citizenship: In the final stage, communities can use these tools and knowledge to work with governments and affect policy.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2014

Make phone calls, show some gratitude, prove that you value your donors. Mike Snusz ‘s 9 Underutilized Emails that Improve Donor Retention provides examples of how nonprofits can use email to boost donor retention. Here are this week’s retention highlights: Want to know The Secret to Raising More in 2014 ? Donor retention.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2014

Traditionally, a call to action has been to donate in response to a direct mailing or a phone call. For example, you can ask for something as simple as a mailing address or for the visitor to download a study about your mission. However, with new digital tools, you no longer have to ask for a donation at every interaction.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

For example, you could look at evaluating the following: How many newly identified mid-level and major gift prospects have come to the forefront? Given the above analysis, do you need to adjust the strategy for year-end mailings, phone-a-thons, and email appeals? How many appointments have been made with these new prospects?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Start by downloading an app like Instagram to your phone, and start experimenting without feeling the pressure to publish amazing art. Then dig into its Cutting Edge Social Media report from May 2013 to really satisfy your craving. It doesn't have to be scary. Just capture what's real and worth sharing to you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

For example, just a few weeks ago I decided to kick a bad habit to curb: sleeping with my mobile phone which was disrupting my sleep. One happy, healthy habit I started in Oct, 2013, was to integrate more movement into my work day. How about you? I did it! I’m now am feeling refreshed and recharged for a new year.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2013

According to the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , online revenue grew by 21% over 2011 totals, presenting nonprofits even more reasons to pull out the heavy gear and start online fundraising. On the other hand, having a contact page with your email address, phone number and a contact form on your website is mandatory.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Examples include the Lions Club International , Rotary International , The Association of Junior Leagues International , and Kiwanis International. From developing your own online store to taking donations from your phone, TechSoup has you covered. Clubs and Organizations. They usually have local chapters. Image: Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 14, 2013

This time I’ll review a yet another massive new digital inclusion initiative, the launch of a new free mobile phone calling and text plan, new technology in encrypted web browsing, a new NPTech news source find, scary stats on the looming Internet of things, and the coming of the bionic eye. Well, the time is upon us. smartphones.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

During the intervening two years, we have entered the “post-PC” era in which laptop and desktop computers are being superseded by tablets, phones and other mobile devices. Despite declining sales, well over 300 million PCs will be sold worldwide this year while tablet sales are in the range of 200 million in 2013.

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