Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located). The goal of the project, called ConnectSCC , is to come up with a sustainable model for a mobile plan for homeless and low income people. The biggest obstacle for data access, however, is affordability.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 21, 2011

How important is it for your conference attendees to have access to the internet? We asked this question recently on our post-conference survey and the results were overwhelming: 95.9% of NCFR Conference attendees said that having internet access is at least somewhat important. The situation. The approach.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

It’s been well over a year since Yahoo’s controversial non-telecommuting policy, which created a firestorm of reaction. ” Als,o the latest Staples Telecommuting Survey (June 2014) finds that telecommuting is a major incentive in recruiting talented employees. Telework Policies. The Media Frenzy.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Carefully consider fee structures to find the right balance between access to features and a high net donation amount. Although it may seem like this is an easier way to manage data, it comes at the cost of the following drawbacks: Security: What happens if your computer is stolen and someone gains access to all of that donor data?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Stronger Advocacy: There’s strength in numbers, and a strong membership base provides organizations with more voices to amplify their cause, advocate for policy changes, influence the community, and raise awareness for their mission. Surveys: If you could meet with all of your current supporters or members, what would you ask them?

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

This can leave certain regions with limited access to higher education, worsening inequalities in educational opportunities and contributing to population decline as talented individuals relocate to areas with more options. provides federal incentives and policy support to encourage workforce development. For example, the U.S.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Choose a board of directors A nonprofit’s board of directors is a governing body typically made up of unpaid volunteers who set policies, determine strategic priorities, and provide oversight. Describe how your nonprofit will handle a breach of the policy, such as disciplinary actions or removal of the individual from their position.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

Text fundraising is a popular method of charitable giving facilitated by messages on a mobile device. Though both processes include these similarities, there are also key differences: Text-to-donate is a form-based mobile fundraising method. Text-to-give is a carrier-based mobile fundraising method. Have an Opt-in Policy.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

You’ve probably invested in so many nonprofit technology solutions in the past year that you don’t know which you still have access to and which you don’t. Starting with analysis, your consultant will deploy internal team surveys to understand your current nonprofit software use.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Last week at the Convio Summit, discussions of how to get started with mobile abounded. To be even a bit more (kindly) cantankerous, I’d also say that any time you have a great new idea for an app, it’s worth contemplating first whether this service, or feature, or program could instead be delivered as a (non-app) mobile site.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In this edition of nonprofit tech news, TechSoup shows new ways your nonprofit could harness mobile and killer apps in 2016! Now, it is looking like the emerging killer apps may be messaging apps that text directly to stakeholders' mobile phones. The NPR story on mobile recruiting is a good place to find out about this new trend.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2013

The benchmarks are based off results from the Millennial Impact Survey , which was conducted by Achieve, a creative services agency that works with organizations to understand how Millennials get involved in causes. We also want our opinions to be listened to and to inform policies and fundraising tactics.

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NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

The Pew Internet & American Life Project finds that 85% of Americans have mobile phones, a majority of which will be Internet connected multimedia smartphones by year's end. Mobile users are doing a whole lot more than making calls — 38% of them (and rising) use their devices to access the Internet ( View survey results ).

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Mobile fundraising empowers people to give on the go! Whether supporters are donating through text or accessing your online donation page on their smartphones, it’s imperative that your organization has the tools, resources, and best practices to conduct a successful mobile fundraising campaign. What Is Mobile Fundraising?

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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. PC Sales Continue To Decline While Mobile Sales Increase. MyDigitalBridge.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

They also made sure donating was accessible by accepting both monetary and in-kind donations, ensuring that businesses and other groups have more ways to help. If you’re running an auction, make sure your participants are able to bid from a mobile app … or their computer, if they choose. And those possibilities are endless!

Education 52

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

We discovered that approximately 65% of nonprofits surveyed didn’t have one. Make sure your guests know ahead of time if they need to bring cash to tip or consider partnering with a local bank to have a mobile ATM onsite (sponsorship opportunity alert!). Sound familiar? Pro-tip: Plan on having an open bar?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

Not every student in my class is focused on the same policy issue. They will be placed with organizations working on policies in these areas, many part of large international networks, nonprofits, and government. Here’s what I learned: Global Social Media and Mobile Usage Studies and Internet Penetration.

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) EW: I wish I could tell you that we had a "plan!"

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Google recognizes the power of search engine marketing and shares free access to its paid marketing platform with eligible nonprofits. Your website must follow Google’s website policy. Google provides Ad Grant participants with free access to Google Analytics. Respond to the program survey. Hit ‘Submit.’

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There’s really been this lack of data to help community organizers, philanthropists, policymakers,” says Jie Zong, senior research analyst at UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute and manager of the Latino Data Hub. “It Yet there’s been a lack of comprehensive data on Latinx populations in the country.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2022

Certainly, people seemed to appreciate access to the platform apps that began changing their world. 3 By signing up for app access, individual Uber or Lyft drivers can choose their hours and place of work, enjoying independence not promised by traditional taxi companies—and customers can hail rides from strangers quickly and affordably.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

His big prediction was that 2012 would be a breakout year for mobile computing in nonprofit tech. We also noticed a significant increase in the way that mobile technology is being used in disaster relief. Mobile Computing. billion mobile apps were downloaded across 20 countries. During the last week of December, 1.76

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Telecommunications -- including Internet, mobile, and radio technologies -- is allowing an increasing number of organizations to operate efficiently in ways that previously could only be accomplished in person. People -- 80% of workers surveyed said teleworking improved their quality of life. Profits -- $277 million in saved costs.

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