Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Citrix Online products are back in stock! Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now access discounted rates for Citrix Online's web conferencing and remote desktop services. Using Citrix Online products, you can conduct online meetings, trainings, and video conferences. Citrix Online Web Conferencing.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2024

To make a solid first impression online, you need a captivating web design that draws supporters in and encourages them to take action, such as by registering for your upcoming event, applying to volunteer, or donating to your cause. For visuals with audio like video and podcast, you should supply users with transcripts and closed captions.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

Twelve years ago, the Fund made its first grant to Benetech, in support of the then newly launched Bookshare , our accessible online library for people with disabilities that get in the way of reading print, including visual impairments and dyslexia. In 2013, with the most recent (and fourth!)

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

Trends suggest that RTMP will be a critical solution for live streaming , and you should incorporate it in your next online or hybrid event. Now, It is used in modern streaming setups, and its primary objective is to deliver content from an encoder to an online video host. . It is now referred to as RTMP ingest.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

I’m thrilled to share with you some of the recent amazing impact of Bookshare , a Benetech Global Literacy initiative and the largest accessible online library of copyrighted content for people with print disabilities. Bookshare titles range from vocational to research to teacher-recommended reading. The majority of our members are U.S.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

After all, organizations can raise up to 31% of online revenue in December , as reported by M+R Benchmarks. While acquisition should still be a part of a diversified fundraising strategy, if you want to reduce attrition, focus on retaining the support of those already in your donor file. This re-engagement is a significant achievement.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach as direct mail, starting with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift, retention rates, average gift, and if you have done previous online fundraising campaigns, cost per acquired donor. Reach top-funnel users with podcast & audio ads.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Last week, the National Federation of the Blind and 22 organizations serving people with disabilities filed detailed objections to a petition from a group of makers of e-reader devices led by Amazon to be exempted from accessibility requirements under the relatively new Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act.

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Care2

JULY 9, 2010

Make Audio a Vital Medium for Your Non-Profit. Using audio files may be more powerful than you think. Jill Foster , a communications consultant in DC, recently spoke to me about the virtues of stand-alone audio. Jill Foster , a communications consultant in DC, recently spoke to me about the virtues of stand-alone audio.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

or “I love filing so much! Even if shoveling soil or filing reports is their volunteer role, chances are they’re with you because they believe in the higher purpose of your nonprofit: the mission. Now, we’re getting closer to why your volunteers are here at all. Focus on your mission. That’s why I volunteer.” Final Thoughts.

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

Recent court cases have found that if charges are filed against a nonprofit for not being accessible, they can be required to bring their site up to par from an accessibility standpoint. Many nonprofits use interactive forms on their websites, whether it’s an online donation form , volunteer sign-up, event registration, or email sign-up.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

argued that we must shift from spending on the provision of hard copy braille to the provision of refreshable braille and the associated digital file formats to enable people to read so much more. “As In this sense, you could say that we are radical braille advocates.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Features: You’ll likely need to invest in other software solutions to send emails, collect online donations, etc., Donorbox Platform overview: Donorbox is an online fundraising platform that prioritizes increasing nonprofit revenue through donation forms that convert. which will make it harder to organize and sync your data.

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NTEN

JULY 11, 2011

This blog post is not meant to explain the nuances of accessibility, nor will it explore all of the dimensions of building a social site, but it will discuss key considerations when working to make your online presence social while remaining accessible to all users. User Accounts & Profiles.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

From questions about the actual production of the files, to distribution, to listener metrics and feedback, there are plenty of moving parts that can raise questions. Podcasting is formally defined as the act of distributing syndicated audio content online via RSS to listeners who use software or a hardware device to receive updates.

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2012

cents/minute for Adobe Connect and audio conferencing services combined, just for nonprofits. Read on to learn what web conferencing is, why you should also use audio conferencing, how Adobe Connect stacks up, and tips and tricks for wildly successful web conferences. Why Should You Also Use Audio Conferencing Services?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

NTEN is hosting the Online Nonprofit Technology Conference - a two-day virtual conference taking place on September 16 and 17th. Remember the whole conference will be archived, so you if you can't spend the entire two days online listening in real time, you can always download the audio files and listen later.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

Citrix Online. Citrix Online offers free mobile apps for several products in the TechSoup catalog: Attend a GoToMeeting. Get mobile access to your DonorPerfect Online donor management system anytime via iOS or Android devices via DonorPerfect Mobile. Never be without your important files again! or GoToWebinar.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Human resources software can save you time, reduce paperwork, and help you get rid of paper HR files once and for all. With your website developed and your organization growing, chances are you’re looking to start accepting online and in-person donations in the form of credit cards. Coordinate Your Staff and Office. Learn more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Peer discussion on use of online tools for collaboration for bounded networks, exploring some of the concepts in Digital Habits (each participant got a copy). We are also learning in public when we engage in in-depth conversation whether it is offline or online, for example in the comments of a blog post or asking questions on Twitter.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

With Lync, users can share their desktops and calendars and do live audio and video conferencing. The software offers several ways to get in touch – office phone, mobile phone, tablet, instant message, email, collaborative calendar, video conference, audio conference, and so on. or remote workers. Other Lync Options.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Office Mobile includes: Mobile versions of Word , Excel , and PowerPoint , allowing you to view and edit Microsoft Office files using your Windows phone. Microsoft OneNote Mobile for creating notes and to-do lists using text, checklists, pictures, and audio clips. Citrix Online. No GoToMeeting account required. DonorPerfect.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 20, 2011

When I'm done, I export the show into iTunes where I convert the file into an MP3. They also provide code for an audio player (like the one below) that you can embed onto your blog, or website so that people can listen to your show online (if they don't want to subscribe via iTunes, or download it to their mp3 player).

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NTEN

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Imagine trying to conduct an online fundraising campaign using Internet access from an Internet service provider (ISP) that doesn't agree with your mission or message. Audio and video have proven to be highly effective media for nonprofits -- and throttling would impact all orgs -- no matter where they fall on the spectrum.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 17, 2007

15 per person/minute for audio is very tough to swallow. Even the unlimited plans (which start at $50/month, or possibly discounted) have pricing for audio, which I hadn’ t realized. It was this audio pricing that drove a stake in the heart of my ReadyTalk plan. It does, apparently, do audio via VOIP. It’s $.24

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2016

And yet, it's important to make the effort, becauses email "churn" eats away at the size of your file as people change email addresses, close accounts, and change jobs. There are several effective free techniques to grow your email list using the current digital assets and online properties your organization already has.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2017

Join your fellow museums and historical sites in taking advantage of waived admin fees and deeper discounts on favorite products like new Dell hardware , the Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 and Premiere Elements 14 bundle, Tableau professional data visualization software, and Box online file-sharing and content management service.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Select an address online and launch your site in minutes with prebuilt templates and a website builder. That is the same GoDaddy that helps 12 million people get online. Record training webinars and save them as video files. With search visibility listings included, visitors will flock to you. Easily create a site.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 7, 2021

Every live stream has five major parts in order to function properly: a video source, an audio source, a video encoder, a streaming destination, and an internet connection. Audio Equipment. Audio equipment can be connected to the video source, but for even higher quality live streaming, you will want a separate audio source.

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Care2

MAY 15, 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)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Although this appears at first glance to be beyond reach in a virtual setting, consider breaking down each aspect one by one to consider online alternatives. For example, you may hold online raffles, silent auctions, and giveaways to keep your guests entertained after check-in. 5) Online classes. 9) Movie screenings.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2016

Online Guidelines and Handbook. As an advocate, consider creating an online data handbook or toolkit by making use of the publishing aspect of Silk. Users can add text, videos, images, audio files, Twitter feeds, PDFs, and more. The database and gallery highlight the immensity of the issue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Files: Is your organization the holder of the official record of something? Do you have the news clippings of major events in your files? For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Send a video or audio “thank you” through social media or email.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 21, 2006

To get that book in large-print or as an audio book somebody else (the publisher, in most instances) had to decide to make the book available in alternative formats. Bookshare.org then allows the efforts of one person, when legally shared through our online collection, to benefit countless other print-disabled individuals.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Creative Commons basically provides a free and standardized legal infrastructure that joins up the free flow of online information with traditional copyright laws that were devised in an earlier age. Creators can also specify who can use the work and for what purpose. Ready to Go Creative Commons? That includes your organization.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2015

Box is an online file sharing and collaboration tool. You can use Litmos to create your own online instructional courses and track learners' progress. Litmos is compatible with numerous media types, including Microsoft Office, Flash, video, and audio. Litmos is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2006

Pathfinder gave a presentation to a small group in Cambridge , while his audio (some of the time) was streamed into Second Life along with his Powerpoint Slides. Last night's event brought back memories for me - of what it was like 13 years ago doing demonstrations at nonprofit conferences about online communities for arts organizations.

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