ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2021

And while most volunteering is traditionally in-person and face-to-face, many organizations have been hosting virtual volunteer assignments for several decades. Some rely primarily on generic workplace tools like Google Docs and Microsoft apps, but others invest in industry applications like Better Impact and Volgistics.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

The current software does not interface with our current/new technical environment (MS-Exchange and Office, or Google g-mail, calendar, docs, etc.). We cannot interface with other desired applications. This is an area of new or expanded emphasis for us. We need better tools for reporting, analysis, and business intelligence.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Like most nonprofits, his organization is always struggling to make ends meet, and lacks the resources to support its technology as well as it would like to. After trying Google's Chromebook for his personal use, Beaty suggested that the organization try it too : A small underfunded non-profit (I volunteer there) has 11 employees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2012

” The thesis: For nonprofit organizations there are two key processes that lead to social change: To become networked, and to use measurement. What’s Up Doc? In 2009, the “Social Media ROI Poetry Slam” SXSW lead to a book “Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” link] – coordinated Olivia Melikhov.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 11, 2008

So I’m going to try and lay out the details of what cloud computing is, and how it’s useful for nonprofit organizations. Quick definition Cloud computing is basically running applications on the web via “Software as a Service (SaaS)&#. Also, you can access the applications anywhere you go.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

This spring, the New York City Elder Abuse Center (the Center) began its journey from a traditional, “non-social” organization to one that uses and embraces social media in both its communications and internal processes. Or: “not many of us are on LinkedIn, how should we use it to help the organization?”

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2016

Many nonprofit organizations rely on outdated software and legacy systems, mainly because of low funds and generally restricted access to cutting edge technology. As users keep moving their business-critical applications to the cloud, they realize that there is a reduced need to upgrade their systems. All Day, Anywhere Collaboration.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 15, 2007

At first blush, although Kintera officially got out the door first, announcing Connect weeks ago, and delivering the APIs and docs on Friday, their play is a good start, but Convio, announcing Open tomorrow, appears to be ahead in terms of providing real openness. Bottom line: Kintera takes some important steps to open up their application.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. This isn’t the only first aid application out there, but the expertise and trust that the Red Cross inspires will likely make it many people’s first choice. Google Drive.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. This isn’t the only first aid application out there, but the expertise and trust that the Red Cross inspires will likely make it many people’s first choice. Checkon.me

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NTEN

JUNE 20, 2011

Every campaign, every organization, and really, even every individual engaging with others online has a set of tools and techniques they've learned from and rely on every day. Two or three years ago, you could have a conversation out in the open and have people organically join in. By Amy Sample Ward, Membership Director, NTEN.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

When people who work in services, programs, grant writing and fundraising, for example, all share their view of the groups in the community, not only can you start mapping the network but you can also have really rich discussions about the way different parts of your organization view the community. Step 3: Identify the tools.

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2012

Web conferencing is a technology that can be a game changer for an organization. Audio, video, application, and screen sharing (jpg, ppt, pdf, flash, mp3, doc). Sharing of specific applications (not just full screen). Avoid the urge to check email, read the news, or organize your desktop during a meeting.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Simply put, the cloud by its very nature offers you better, more effective software solutions while saving your organization time, money and effort. My own organization (a cloud vendor) looked at our core marketing messages and settled on "where business is going." David Geilhufe, NetSuite, Inc. Reliance on third party(ies).

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 26, 2015

We’re a bunch of writers, editors and creative-thinkers—which means organization can prevail, but we might need a little help. These are the cool features we love, why it works for us and how your organization can jump on board with an online productivity tool. Why It Works for Our Organization. Enter Trello. Unique Features.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Interested in Google Apps but not sure how it would fit in your organization? Google Apps is a cloud system that can manage your organization's email, calendar, documents and sites. For staff who like doing other work in the cloud, having access to Google Calendar, Docs and Sites is great as well.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

But that doesn’t mean you can’t have the tools you need to operate your organization effectively. Nonprofit software helps organizations manage their day-to-day functions like administration, fundraising, donor relations, accounting, marketing, and more. Free and affordable contact management software. Bloomerang.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Simply put, the cloud by its very nature offers you better, more effective software solutions while saving your organization time, money and effort. My own organization (a cloud vendor) looked at our core marketing messages and settled on "where business is going." David Geilhufe, NetSuite, Inc. Reliance on third party(ies).

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

Nonprofits are adopting telework faster than most other types of organizations, including commercial companies. Google Drive Mobile is a free app for viewing and editing Google Docs on an Android phone or tablet. Google Drive for iOS is a free app that allows you to view and edit Google Doc office documents on iPhones and iPads.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 29, 2011

Is your organization using Google for Nonprofits? On March 16, 2011, Google launched their latest version of this program which offers several new benefits: Instead of applying to each Google product individually, you can now sign up through a one-stop shop application process. read more ).

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

I personally liked the definition presenter Peter Campbell, of Earthjustice , used: an outsourced platform, application, or suite of applications delivered over the Internet. Platforms as a service: you rent server space, bandwidth, and the tools to help you build or customize web-based applications ( Salesforce , for example).

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Most of us now host all of our applications and our data and our email systems documents/spreadsheets, etc. In addition to running a youth organization or a job training program or an environmental advocacy campaign, you are also running an information and technology system on which you do your work. on our own servers or desktops.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Most of us now host all of our applications and our data and our email systems documents/spreadsheets, etc. In addition to running a youth organization or a job training program or an environmental advocacy campaign, you are also running an information and technology system on which you do your work. on our own servers or desktops.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 14, 2011

have worked with 1,270 NGOs and government organizations on developing skills in cloud applications and social media. In the course of this work we have found that the state of cloud adoption is largely personal (for example, Google Mail, Google Docs) and not yet institutional.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

This software as a service model of computing has the added environmental and budgetary benefit of needing a less robust computer system, servers, and installed software to host these applications. And be sure and check out the great online video, Google Docs in Plain English. Online Project Management Tools. Collaboration Tools Chart.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

Applications will be available form Feb 1 to March 14, 2008. 2 ) that discusses how to lay the groundwork for board signoff on an organization's social media in initiatives. I Collaborate blog has a post about how to lobby for skype in your organization, if you're working internationally. Wonder if smashups are eligible?)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

The organization wants to capture the demographic details, as well as make sure that data is synchronized with the data they might already have on that web user, so they can track their constituents over time. at 12:59 am @sudha My organization is getting ready to launch a Drupal site with deep Salesforce.com integration.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 18, 2008

If you're running any kind of organization, a suite of office software is essential — at the very least, you need a fairly good word-processing program, a spreadsheet application, and some sort of presentation software. read more )

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 2, 2007

In one of my workshops recently, I talked about online web applications -- the value and benefits as well as the drawbacks. Why is that I could easily make the switch from PowerPoint to SlideShare -- from Word to Google Docs from Excel to Google Spreadsheets? And, then it got to be so shameful. Finally, I did make the switch.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

Organizing a community and serving it well has a lot of dimensions poorly reflected in webstats alone. Many organizations may not have capacity for one person to be the sole blogger and many times the way into an organizational blog is a team of writers. I think it means nothing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 21, 2005

In the early 1980s, I began writing software programs for friends in various nonprofits organizations located in an office building where I rented office space. Gradually and actually pretty much by accident other organizations found us and we eventually had a very diverse clientele. My first clients were "solidarity" groups.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Among a sea of nonprofits, today’s organizations need to do everything they can to squeeze more out of their marketing budgets. Through the Google Ad Grants program, Google empowers charitable organizations to tap into pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, connecting them with likely prospects online.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2005

Allowing the use of your key business applications from multiple sites. Meanwhile, somewhere in their organizations people are researching issues, writing brochures, commenting on legislations, issuing press releases - all "distributed, collaborative" tasks. Why can't you just send her a doc like you did last week?" I've tried.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

So I don’t know if any of these roles describe you, but feel free to throw in the chat what role you hold in your organization, and what your role in grant seeking is. . Yeah, board members, organization managers who assist with grants. How do I navigate and write grant applications? Let’s see if anyone. Fantastic.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 25, 2013

This post is part 3 in a series of articles aimed at organizations on Common Ground who need to get excited about what’s next if they decide to stay on the Salesforce platform. Then the organization attaches their gifts to either Appeals, or maybe Events. Best of vendor vs. best of breed.

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Judi Sohn

JULY 27, 2009

It’s been a little over a month since I signed on the dotted line for Common Ground , Convio’s Force.com application for nonprofit donation and constituent management. There are so many smart little touches throughout the application. Convio docs recommend a batch size of 5(!!) Donations are named consistently.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

When the Afghanistan crisis reared its ugly head again this year, a group of veterans, active-duty service members, former government officials, civil servants, and nonprofit organizations came together to work online to help individuals and families evacuate the country. But what about those tools that weren’t?

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