Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2012

Get mobile broadband access for your organization with a donated fourth-generation (4G) modem or wireless hotspot from the Mobile Beacon Donation Program. This USB modem is handy for someone who often travels with their laptop, and needs broadband access as they go. CLEAR Spot 4G Apollo. CLEAR Modem with WiFi.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This way, you can express gratitude to volunteers, staff, and sponsors as well. Invite recipients to join the next volunteer workshop or follow you on social media so that they can get to know your mission better. Clear call to action. Thank you for being a catalyst for positive transformation!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

That means that you must work to make relevant content marketing more readily accessible to your constituents. . Music Lessons and Activities for Your Digital Classroom. Top 10 Ways to Help Your Child Readjust to Classroom Learning. It’s important to showcase how what you do relates to what’s top of mind for folks.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Pierre, the Client Success Manager at Greater Giving, Matt Gibson, the Premier Accounts Manager, and John Chase, Senior Manager of Client Success discussed strategies for success in this educational webinar for anyone heading back to the classroom this fall.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

When a serious or terminal illness hits, a child's world suddenly becomes limited to what they can access from their bed, and friends can disappear. Brian Westerman and his wife Pepper created the Kosch-Westerman Foundation over two decades ago with the mission of connecting terminally ill children to their classrooms through technology.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

When a serious or terminal illness hits, a child's world suddenly becomes limited to what they can access from their bed, and friends can disappear. Brian Westerman and his wife Pepper created the Kosch-Westerman Foundation over two decades ago with the mission of connecting terminally ill children to their classrooms through technology.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. What would your organization look like if you had access to the same services and resources as a for-profit company? Get the full description and sign up for the webinar here. Not in San Francisco?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. What would your organization look like if you had access to the same services and resources as a for-profit company? Get the full description and sign up for the webinar here. Not in San Francisco?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Classroom-ready UNObooks can replace bulky texts and handouts while the familiar Apple iPad2 and robust Dell Venue 11i Pro are ideally suited to nonprofit professionals. And program changes this year let you get it at a reduced admin fee and access a new offer for an unlimited quantity! Browse tablets. View headset choices.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

When a serious or terminal illness hits, a child's world suddenly becomes limited to what they can access from their bed, and friends can disappear. Brian Westerman and his wife Pepper created the Kosch-Westerman Foundation over two decades ago with the mission of connecting terminally ill children to their classrooms through technology.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 17, 2013

I’m delighted to share with you today a wonderful success story from our Volunteer Program. UC Santa Cruz students who participated in our volunteer pilot project— proofreading textbooks for our Bookshare collection—have done a fantastic job proofreading over a short period of time three entire textbooks!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2017

Wake’s Tech2Empower program organizes delegations of volunteer Technology Advisors, women who work for Silicon Valley companies like Google, Salesforce, Mozilla, YouTube, GE Digital and IRC, to provide training for women’s rights and girls empowerment NGOs in developing countries and here in the United States.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

Check in on your progress on a regular basis and be sure the metrics are easily accessible. Workshops and courses on DEI subject matter can be a good start, but sitting in a classroom environment is not necessarily something that your staff members will want to do all of the time. Encourage Staff to Get Involved.

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Achieve

AUGUST 19, 2015

In addition, a thank-you phone call from a volunteer, staff or board member may also come your way. This ranges from meeting with a staff member, helping spread their mission via social media to volunteering with direct services. Bonus points if it includes a handwritten note expressing additional gratitude. You’ve donated.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Make sure everyone has access to clean water? Not only are these gifts more accessible — regardless of age or income — they're habit-forming: transforming a small giver today into a major donor tomorrow.”. It leverages the power of the people, turning volunteers into fundraisers. ASU Lodestar Center. Rescue dogs? I’m on board!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Full-time volunteer and board member Mercedes Pellet told us, "We could not have afforded the Desktop Office Suite for 50 employees — Office 365 is a real blessing. The library ordered 60 Dell refurbished desktop computers from TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) to provide its patrons with Internet access.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

For easy access you can download all these incredible conferences to your Gmail, ICal or outlook click. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. It doesn't just stop here! So don't wait! Did your event make the list? Points of Light / St.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2014

Upon graduation, she hopes to secure a position at an institution committed to diversity, access and education. . Teachers will be able to inform arts and cultural nonprofits’ practices, and ensure that these organizations better serve their classrooms. Get Involved in Civic and Cultural Issues.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

TechSoup's mission is to build a dynamic bridge that enables civil society organizations and changemakers around the world to gain effective access to the resources they need to design and implement technology solutions for a more equitable planet. However, access to the tools isn't enough. Sunday, November 27, 2016.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 8, 2010

A typical Chicago Underground Library (CUL) volunteer meeting starts something like this: New volunteers arrive for orientation at 6:30pm, some a little late because they got lost in the 100-year old parish house where we occupy the lobby of a fringe theater company on the second floor.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2007

I attended a lecture on the use of technology in the legal classroom last month in Second Life, facilitated by Rebecca Nesson. Next week, while in the UK and on a laptop that won't support the Second Life client (there are access problems), the Berkman Center will present a highlight of this course - a virtual trial ! I learned a lot.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2006

Ask for a volunteer to share that moment with the entire group One person volunteered. That's what you get when you ask people to do a doorknocking campaign - the level of discomfort you felt before is why it is so hard to get people to volunteer. Huge drop out rate. They don't learn the skills.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 27, 2021

Operating in over 50 regions across the country, TFA finds, develops, and supports a diverse network of leaders who expand opportunity for children across classrooms, schools, and any sector or field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate. Creating a Constituent-First Marketing Strategy.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 8, 2010

Talk with museum patrons, staff, and volunteers to learn about their favorite spots in the community. In our small town, I run into SLHC volunteers and regular visitors at the local Strawberry House restaurant, Powderbourne (the local gun club and restaurant), and even at the local Ladies Grundsow Lodge.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this image, volunteers pick up trash in a forested area. Volunteer Fair Your nonprofit likely has a dedicated corp of volunteers that make your work possible. Hosting a volunteer fair will help build bridges between local nonprofits and potential volunteers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Anything people might want to learn, from hands-on activities such as painting to more classroom-type settings such as Spanish lessons. One of the benefits of internet events is that you may distribute immediate access to digital goodies like downloads, special offers, or links to webinars. 5) Online classes. 23) Bingo.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Forum One worked closely with the AARP Livability Index team to meet the needs of its audiences with an easier-to-use website and accessible data that informs consumer and policy decisions nationwide. This redesign took a user-centric approach to better meet the users’ needs and also utilized accessible, inclusive, and scalable design.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Students and teachers excel in classrooms that have all the resources they need to keep learning and teaching. Maintaining good hygiene is an important part of staying healthy, and poor access to personal care products can greatly impact anyone’s well-being. Donation Drive Ideas. School supply drive. Hygiene items drive.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Forum One helped the AARP Livability Index meet the needs of its audiences with an easier-to-use website and accessible data that informs consumer and policy decisions nationwide. This redesign took a user-centric approach to better meet the needs of the site’s users and also utilized accessible, inclusive, and scalable design.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 4, 2011

About eighteen months ago, I was standing outside a Thai classroom in the open courtyard of an elementary school in Bangkok, watching from a second-story perch as Thai children "marched" in the center recreation area. Perched outside that classroom, I suddenly felt an overpowering sense of pride to have been born a U.S. on their own.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Having to rely on virtual fundraising to get through some difficult times opened many people’s eyes to the convenience, ease, and accessibility of online events and fundraisers. Set up a livestream and charge participants to access the livestream so they can follow along with the instructions your chef will provide.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2012

It’s up to us to address their fundamental right to privacy by reconciling their concerns and being clear and concise when it comes to asking for information from donors, volunteers, board members and friends. It’s easy to post an off-the-cuff, friendly Facebook post about a donor or volunteer, but make sure it’s kosher with them first.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

So this is specific to donors but you may be sharing your impact with people that you want to engage as partners or clients or volunteers. But there’s Salesforce, there’s SureImpact, there’s Microsoft Access, KaleidaCare, Sumac, all kinds of different ways to track data. ” What are the things donors want to see?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

We then gave them access to referrals and you know what, 90% of the students did not follow up on the referrals. That way, we were able to take the kids directly from the classroom and walk them down to the clinic to make sure we have 100% of students actually able to get to their mental health appointment. We listened to them.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

For nonprofit groups with many different missions, it’s helping people access technology. Microsoft introduced WMS in classrooms, but this software works in any setting that doesn’t require advanced processing power. Second image: Children in a classroom sit in front of monitors and keyboards (Microsoft).

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 29, 2022

And his legacy doesn’t only live on in his words, but in the work of inspiring African leaders in the nonprofit sector who are continuously fighting for better access to education. We started by supporting girls at an orphanage with their education, and then in 2007 we launched Malaika with one classroom in the rural village of Kalebuka.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Includes computer labs, classrooms, video recording studio, and current technology accessible to the community. Using scalable technology to access leadership and learning a minimal cost. Proposed solution: An online community portal that would allow associations to post events or projects that need volunteers.

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