Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2012

Wondering how the cloud fits in with your nonprofit or library’s disaster recovery plan? Sam Chenkin, product manager for npCloud, discussed all of this and more in our recent webinar, Backup and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud. Disasters Big and Small. Have accessibility requests for this archive?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

1) From the outside, it appears that NGOs in Kenya do not have access to the traditional fundraising services that are so common here in the United States, such as a “Donate” page for processing credit cards and PayPal accounts. Mobile payments are more accessible and convenient than card payments. Why is that?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. But the way we think about and turn to social media in a time of disaster is changing. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones. How can we do that?

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Haiti Disaster Social Media Media 82

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Candid’s Issue Lab provides access to more than 33,000 philanthropic resources, which include reports, studies, surveys, and toolkits that cover a variety of issue areas and are contributed by social sector organizations from around the world.

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NTEN

MAY 15, 2014

There have been a tremendous amount of issues and disasters in the news recently, but I want to draw your attention to a critically important story that is developing as you read this: once again, our open Internet is in danger. Why does an open Web matter to your organization? Add your voice and send feedback to the FCC!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. There is also some interesting insight into the link between open development and social impact bonds, while the data dilemma is brought to the fore. It was originally published on NetSquared.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. more on Open Standards and Benkler (actually, Benkler is up next – I’ve got two chapters to review).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. more on Open Standards and Benkler (actually, Benkler is up next – I’ve got two chapters to review).

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Between ongoing health crises ; disasters both natural and human-caused ; and, yes, the upcoming midterm elections, folks are engaged—and it’s now more important than ever for nonprofits to elevate supporter voices. In order to channel that enthusiasm, it’s important to make advocacy accessible to supporters and not leave anyone behind.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Today, people of color and low-income communities are more likely to be impacted by natural disasters, live close to hazardous waste, and die of environmental causes.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. You can identify trends with easily accessible historical data and always know where you are with real-time information. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

For example, a change in legislation or a natural disaster could motivate concerned supporters to take action. Make sure your online donation form is easily accessible on your social media pages and website so supporters can give at the moment of inspiration. How can you make those options more accessible for each demographic?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Feeding America’s mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all. Many of their partnerships respond to food insecurity concerns and disaster relief efforts. They support a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs nationwide.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Compassion Services International (CSI) operates worldwide helping with medical missions, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and education. Tracking How Your Email Open And Click Rate Grow. That way, whenever someone accessed these resources, they would think of Compassion Services. Watch the interview on demand here.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 2, 2022

At the same time they deal with problems ranging from food insecurity to natural disasters, they also need to ensure their members are engaged in local Boys & Girls Club offerings and achieve successful outcomes. The right technology enables this kind of messaging and gives nonprofits the opportunity to deepen supporter relationships.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

In the newest eNonprofit Benchmarks report from NTEN and M+R Strategies, it’s easy to see what a compelling cause may be to Millennial donors: disaster. R eport financial condition - transparency is key, your 990 and other paperwork is public data (it’s already posted on Guidestar so you might as well be open about it!).

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2017

I want to call out this sentence: "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."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2014

This is one of the first reports using “Personal Health Data” in aggregate, using data points around sleep tracking to look at a natural disaster. As Jacob Harold mused on Twitter, “In such a moment of something so powerful and scary as an earthquake, technology can only observe.”

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Oftentimes, ransomware will encrypt your data, preventing you from accessing it. However, for anything involving sensitive personal information, it's a security disaster waiting to happen. Bad actors could potentially eavesdrop on what you're doing while using public Wi-Fi, leaving your data and work open to prying eyes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Also, check out Lucy’s Digital Civil Society wiki for examples of open data used for the social good. Patricia Patrizi, Elizabeth Heidi Thompson, Julia Coffman, and Tanya Beer, “ Eyes Wide Open: Learning as Strategy Under Conditions of Complexity and Uncertainty.” Disaster work. Alliance Magazine, September 2012.

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NTEN

JANUARY 4, 2011

Online giving spikes during the month of December and large-scale disasters. During disasters, donors are more likely to consider new giving options, while in December, they’re more likely to give based on relationships with the charities. Giving portals open up important opportunities for small charities during disaster.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 25, 2020

“Humanitarian crises, natural disasters, disease outbreaks – the needs today as pressing as ever,” stated Martha C. Open FaceTime, grab a cup of coffee in comfortable chair and have a conversation! Be armed with meaningful potentials for funding if your donor seems open to that. White in a TIME Magazine article in 2018.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. Virtual open mic night. Emergency campaigns. Virtual tours for museums. Sports clinic. Design challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2008

Wendy Harman, American Red Cross According to Wendy Harman, employees at the Red Cross were blocked from accessing social networking sites, like Facebook, from work. Recently, a change in policy has allowed access. The $50,000 donation will contribute to a broader American Red Cross goal to raise $100 million for disaster relief.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This open-source, accessible solution enables workers and volunteers to collect data wherever they need to go. It can be used anywhere, with or without connectivity, from wildlife sanctuaries to disaster relief efforts, to supporting refugees, and more. Enter: Grassroots Mobile Survey, now available to install. DV: I agree.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Ushahidi ( [link] ) allows people to pool information into online crowdmaps with diverse uses—for example, allowing aid workers to see where resources are most needed after a natural disaster. Finding the Right Balance. But time and time again, this is what successful network leaders do, whether online or off.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

Like the Pew Internet & American Life Project , we believe that over the next decade most people will access software applications online using several different types of devices rather than depending primarily on tools and information housed on their individual, personal computers. Find the first and second post in this series online.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The connections nonprofits form with businesses through corporate giving programs can open up opportunities for further partnership in the future. For example, a company based in an area that just experienced forest fires may create a disaster relief grant to assist nonprofits working with victims of the fires. New partnerships.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Fear not and be open to new technologies , connect with your peers and never stop learning. As our Internet connections have become increasingly faster and more reliable, the concept of “cloud” hosting has become a popular way for nonprofits to change how they store and access their data.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2020

Virtual conferences and trade shows are popping up all over the place and a failure to adapt to this trend can spell disaster for any future events you may be planning. A virtual events platform will help you create a digital space for your attendees to access the event content while situated safely at home.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

This is a disaster waiting to happen. I can migrate their Microsoft Access applications to a free Salesforce account. They can take them anywhere they need, access all their applications and data, never worry about malware, backups, disaster recovery, etc. Backups, when done, are to external hard drives.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

" The Ushahidi project was so helpful, it quickly evolved from a one-off web site to an open source "software platform" that any organization can download and customize for similar projects. Of course, most of the residents of Kibera don't have the tools or access required to use online maps as we do.

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Tools Map Disaster Oregon 73

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

If you are not convinced yet, take a look at the open letter that Blackrock’s Chairman, Larry Fink sent to CEOs last year. Disaster Relief Crowdfunding: Provides your employees with the tools they need to fundraise in the aftermath of a disaster. Virtual Events. Third Party Events that your employees want to support (i.e.:

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Windows Azure is an open and flexible cloud platform that enables you to quickly build, deploy and manage applications across a global network of Microsoft-managed datacenters. Like a business plan, it includes a budget and timeline, and is written in a clear, accessible way. Anna Jaeger. Virtual Teams and Online Collaboration.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2012

Big data, open data, charity reporting, and crowdsourcing were the order of the day at the recent Transforming your charity by bringing your data to life. The article focuses on why nonprofits should start using "big data" and "open data" for the benefit. of their communities. help the public.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Technology is dramatically changing the way we work and live our lives, and the social good community needs to account for this digital transformation that demands increased transparency and also opens new doors.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

" The Ushahidi project was so helpful, it quickly evolved from a one-off web site to an open source "software platform" that any organization can download and customize for similar projects. Of course, most of the residents of Kibera don't have the tools or access required to use online maps as we do.

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