Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 3, 2015

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. All medium and large nonprofits with multiple chapters eventually experience a unique, but common problem in their mobile and social media campaigns. It will help melt resistance. Step 4: Offer training through webinars.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Almost 8,000 have signed an online petition to urged Steve Jobs to change its iPhone donation policy. Apple is a leading platform of mobile apps. During the past month, I’ve been hearing from mobile payment system providers and app developers talking about workarounds. To date, there has been no response.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Apple makes it really difficult for nonprofits to collect donations from within iPhone apps and we all want them to get it right. As the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Quarterly reported last week, Apple’s policy has raised the ire of some nonprofits leaders. All of Steve’s points are good ones.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 12, 2007

One of the interesting dynamics of any technology provider of any stripe is the way they choose the technology they will focus on and support. I think this is something that many nonprofits, especially those without in-house technology expertise aren’t that aware of. But I think more is needed.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” I’m really pleased that we’re focusing on technology. We haven’t focused on that yet in the program, and I know it goes without saying that with COVID and shelter-in-place, technology is front and center for all of us, even in ways that we didn’t imagine.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of credit card processing for nonprofits, what you should look for in a payment solution, and how to set one up. Mobile payments: Mobile wallets and apps enable quick donations through smartphones. If your nonprofit is focused on mobile giving, Square has a lot to offer.

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

This blog post originally appeared as an article on the Nonprofit Times’ website. Read the full article here. Now in its 6th year, the Lounge has become a hub for discussion and offers insight into core themes for nonprofits at SXSW, and the intersection of social good and technology. “In

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NTEN

APRIL 2, 2014

NTEN staff has finally recovered and we are positively overwhelmed with all the blog posts, videos, pictures, and other instances of the 14NTC celebration from the nonprofit technology community. VisionLink Nonprofit Technology Conference: NTC14 — The Best and Biggest Ever! Did we miss anything? Please let us know in the comments.

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MAY 18, 2023

Develop a following on popular social media channels by posting informative articles and highlighting your organization’s work and impact. Once visitors have been on your site, you can target them in digital ad campaigns if they’ve accepted your cookie policy. Use social media to drive traffic to your website.

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

Using Everyday Technology to Improve Your Services ," from Idealware's Laura Quinn and MAP for Nonprofits' Amy Wagner, with tips and inspiration for finding the innovation within your existing technology. Three Case-Studies that document how three different nonprofits developed their social media policies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

As Jeremiah Owyang , founder of Crowd Companies , describes it as drones, robots, chat bots, and AI. He should know, having tracked and observed the disruption caused by online technology over the past decade. And after that technology will be merged or implanted in humans. Think cyborgs.

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NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

Last summer I explored the distinction in an online piece that argued that communication is what transforms data into useful information, and that this communication process has been fundamentally altered by the latest wave of digital technology. First, research creates data Data don't just materialize.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2013

Whenever I read studies or articles about "Millennial engagement" or "working with Millennials," I am slightly skeptical. You can download the results of the survey for free, but this article from T he Chronicle of Philanthropy provides a snapshot of the findings. How the Benchmarks Work. The Benefit of Benchmarks.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

Since not a whole lot is out there yet on the role of mobile devices in telework, I thought it’d be interesting to have a look a look at that. Call us what you will, the International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that by 2015, a bit over 37 percent of the total global workforce will be made up of mobile workers. The downside?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Now its fourth edition, the 2019 Global NGO Technology Report has over 1,000 useful statistics for NGOs, NPOs, and charities worldwide. In addition to social media stats, the report also provides data for how organizations use web and email communications, online fundraising tools, productivity software, and emerging technology trends.

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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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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

It shouldn’t be surprising that a nonprofit focusing on closing the gender gap in technology has a beautifully-coded annual report built right into its website. We also found the embedded videos to be a dynamic and useful inclusion, and appreciated how good the report looks on a mobile browser! You read the full article.

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NTEN

MARCH 5, 2010

Avencia has become Azavea : same GIS technology and web and mobile geo-spatial services and software development, but with a new name ! This month's NetSquared (a project of TechSoup Global ) Think Tank topic is on effective social media policies. NPower Seattle welcomed a new Executive Director : Alison Carl White.

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NTEN

MAY 2, 2012

Balancing "Hard" and "Soft" Technology Costs , Nicole Wallace. How technology for nonprofits is like Alcatraz Island , James Howe. More than Apps: Mobile Tips from 12NTC , Ariel Gilbert Knight. Social media policy: cartoon-blogging , Rob Cottingham. Conference Blog Posts and Articles. Session Blog Posts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 1, 2013

The impact of new technologies is invariably misjudged because we measure the future with yardsticks from the past.” - Stephen Baker, a technology journalist in a recent NY Times Blog. She discusses the need for standardization of practices and government regulation to catch up with new technologies surrounding the use of data.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

But the reality is that technology is complicated, and while there is good that comes from access to it … there are also some negatives. " This Slate article (also written by Seeta) does a good job of defining what data-driven discrimination is. Fight Back Against Mobile Data Theft and Privacy Breaches.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

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) 3) Tailor the message for a mobile world.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The difference between cloud-based and traditional software is that when we access the cloud, our computer or mobile device isn't doing the actual computing. They just need a computer or mobile device and the Internet. Most of the information processing happens in a large datacenter outside our organization. Benefit #1: Cost.

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Care2

APRIL 26, 2007

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)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2010

And groups like the Nonprofit Technology Network have made an effort to educate nonprofits about the increasing threats to their free speech rights – and their responsibility to contact Congress and the FCC to defend them. This post is adapted from an opinion article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy , where Vince is a regular columnist.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

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) By: Simon Jackson. All rights reserved.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

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) Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 7, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology A goodbye to Facebook and LinkedIn? There are some great tips in this Wired article. Also, it depends on the privacy policies of the network provider. 3 KJ 08.09.07

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Care2

AUGUST 27, 2007

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) Dont miss the Septemeber 7th, deadline.

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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2020

Many supporters are probably wondering about your ticket return policy for cancelled fundraising events as well as what your organization is doing to give back to the community. This is also a great way to get initial reactions to your virtual event, as well as any technological concerns. Mobile friendly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Over the last two months Nonprofit Tech for Good presented a free webinar based on the newly released book Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Overview of Mobile for Good. All online communications are now mobile and social. There is an art and science to mobile and social media.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

In this Alliance Magazine article David Bonbright, chief executive of Keystone Accountability explains that while the Markets for Good initiative intended to develop a philanthropic ecosystem and social change information marketplace that gave the most marginalized a voice, in reality this has not been the case.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

And if it’s not broke and it boosts employee morale and productivity, why not make it company policy? University of Technology Research Fellow, Augustin Chevez and Senior Lecturer, DJ Huppatz note one early example of the office in classical art: Botticelli’s “Saint Augustine in His Study,” painted all the way back in 1480.

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Care2

MAY 4, 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) Are they available to review online?

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Care2

OCTOBER 7, 2008

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) I wrote the article. Great work.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 30, 2015

This article was updated in December 2015 to reflect updates to the AdWords program. The original article appeared on BoardAssist. You need to agree to Google’s non-discrimination policies and its terms to how the grant will be received and used. However, we are going to focus on Google AdWords for the remainder of the article.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

If your nonprofit is based in the DC area, NpowerDC reminds us that the deadline for their annual Technology Innovation Award is two weeks away. Also, be sure to read Sean's summary of a recent article in the Wall Street Journal about how a new generation is reinventing fundraising. Technologies to Recruit, Engage, and Activate Youth."

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