VisionLink

AUGUST 25, 2011

Preparing for Hurricane Irene? Two options: a) If you have an iPhone, iPod or iPad, go to the App Store and search for "Shelter View." The application is free; it maps information about open shelters, and provides information about location, capacity and more very useful to those near the disaster area.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. Yahoo set up 100 Internet-linked computers at the Astrodome and developed a meta-search of evacuee registration websites. Those not in Haiti can also use the application as it aggregates news and actions to take.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. None of the bridges on or off Long Island were open. I assumed that would be our safety net.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

It also uses the iPhone's notification system to alert you when you have a new donation. You can search for new loans or track your donation via your phone. Users can add the Giving application to their Facebook profile and then browse for their favorite nonprofit or charity. These mobile tools help you fundraise on-the-go.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2022

With fiscal sponsorship, individuals and organizations can bypass the complicated 501(c)(3) application process, saving time, money, and a lot of effort. Most of this expense goes to outside experts like lawyers, accountants, or nonprofit consultants needed to help new organizations navigate the 501(c)(3) application process.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Data centers from big companies like Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Google, and so on have redundant backup systems for emergencies, they have teams of people around the world ensuring updates and patches are done, and they're working hard to fight back against any vulnerabilities that hackers may try to exploit. Back Up Your Data Securely.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2008, the Points of Light Foundation and the Salesforce Foundation conceived HandsOn Connect — a native Salesforce application designed specifically to make volunteering easier for employees and nonprofits — in a series of whiteboard sessions in San Francisco. By: Melissa Hill-Dees, Founding Partner of HandsOn Connect Cloud Solutions.

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