Tech Soup

JULY 28, 2014

Last week, the UK-based nonprofit Raspberry Pi Foundation announced the latest version of their popular Raspberry Pi computer. Libraries have also experimented with replacing terminals with smaller footprint Raspberry Pi computers. A quick Google search of Raspberry Pi projects produces a long list of ideas. HDMI (rev 1.3 &

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

The treaty does a lot of things, but let me highlight a few: • A global norm that there be copyright exceptions that allow for the making of accessible versions of copyrighted works for free on a nonprofit basis by a broad range of people or organizations, without having to get permission from the rightsholders. Excludes video. •

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Betsy Beaumon I recently had the honor to speak at the first-ever Braille Summit , hosted on June 19-21, 2013 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) and Perkins School for the Blind. Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Staff at nonprofits and libraries can sometimes feel overloaded with too much information and too many competing priorities. Nonprofits and libraries will receive what is called a conference-room license. There they can share the screen of one computer or project the view to a big screen.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Staff at nonprofits and libraries can sometimes feel overloaded with too much information and too many competing priorities. Nonprofits and libraries will receive what is called a conference-room license. There they can share the screen of one computer or project the view to a big screen.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2015

Staff at nonprofits and libraries can sometimes feel overloaded with too much information and too many competing priorities. Nonprofits and libraries will receive what is called a conference-room license. There they can share the screen of one computer or project the view to a big screen. to 11:00 a.m.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2012

In this edition of TechSoup's Nonprofits Live, our guests spoke about why they employ user-generated content and how they tap into their communities for it. We welcomed the following experts: Amy Sample Ward , Membership Director of the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN). Collaboration Tools Chart for Libraries.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2023

When nonprofits started to experiment with digital marketing in 1990s and early 2000s, the few tools that were available were expensive and limited in their functionality. Internet Archive Wayback Machine :: archive.org/web The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is an online library of almost 500 billion screenshots of websites since 1996.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

Note from Beth: During my trip to India in February, I was introduced to a nonprofit children's book publisher in India, Pratham Books. “It was set up to fill a gap in the market for good quality, reasonably priced children’s books in a variety of Indian languages. Source: Pratham Books. Example of Partham Books on mobile phones.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

These uncertainties may be why many nonprofits still hesitate to adopt podcasting as a part of their new media strategy. 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. The What and Why?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Holding a camera usually results in shaky footage that can turn your fundraising video into the Blair Witch Project. An external microphone can drastically improve audio quality. A tripod is the cheapest and easiest way to get better video. A tripod keeps the camera stable, eliminating the shake. Others are handheld.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2015

In the area of packaging reduction, Cisco's employee-led "Pack It Green" project has saved approximately 888 metric tons of packaging materials this past year. Symantec is actively engaged in reversing climate change through its involvement with the nonprofit Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy (BICEP).

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

So it's a good thing many TechSoup donor partners offer mobile versions of the technology you already rely on for your nonprofit, charity, or library. Huddle's file sharing, collaboration, and project management tools are in the palm of your hand with Huddle's collaboration apps , available for a variety of devices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2006

In-world speakers from nonprofits who spoke about their work included Evonne Heyning from Camp Darfur, Barry Joseph from Global Kids , Lori Bell from the Library Alliance , and Marc Sirkin from LLS. As Jeska Linden, Community Manager, for Linden Labs, said in her recent interview with me, "This isn't for all nonprofits."

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Microsoft OneNote Mobile for creating notes and to-do lists using text, checklists, pictures, and audio clips. Get Huddle's file sharing, collaboration, and project management tools in the palm of your hand with Huddle's enterprise collaboration apps , available for a variety of devices. Already using Huddle ? Attend ReadyTalk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 26, 2007

Also, my audio was very garbled and my skype and Second Life were a bit too much for my computer and it crashed. Lori Bell, from information island , gave us an overivew of her impressive work -- and growth of library activities and programming. the networking piece that happens. Next, we entered the VR Room.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

You’ve read articles about up-and-coming communications channels and whether you should incorporate them into your nonprofit outreach strategy. That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. How To Identify and Build Your Nonprofit’s Story in 5 Steps. Top Nonprofit Storytelling Examples to Inspire You.

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See3

NOVEMBER 12, 2007

You need to subscribe to see the whole thing, but here’s an except: When the American Jewish World Service used to talk about using video to illustrate its overseas aid projects, it usually meant gathering enough footage for a seven-minute spot to be shown to the people who would attend its annual fund-raising dinners. Rosenberg says.

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See3

NOVEMBER 12, 2007

You need to subscribe to see the whole thing, but here’s an except: When the American Jewish World Service used to talk about using video to illustrate its overseas aid projects, it usually meant gathering enough footage for a seven-minute spot to be shown to the people who would attend its annual fund-raising dinners. Rosenberg says.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Creating a nonprofit board presentation can be nerve-wracking if you’ve never presented before, especially with how essential your presentation may be to your organization’s work. An important part of building your nonprofit board presentation is establishing those connections with individual board members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Download 54 Ways to Skyrocket Your Nonprofit Email List ! Get creative.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For your nonprofit, this means the holiday season opens the door to opportunities for fundraising success— and there’s no better way to kick off this successful year-end fundraising push than to participate in Giving Tuesday ! Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? Let’s get started!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

" This was a rich conversation and was not able to capture all the details as my audio faded in and out and was multi-tasking in a major way, so here is what I as able to capture. Young people have access to computers in schools and libraries, but there is a difference in the quality of experience. clumsily at times. :).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

They put most nonprofits in the direct action without systems change box: groups that do a good (or even excellent) job of delivering services under the existing system. We were trying to analyze the Benetech secret sauce: how do we go about changing the world for the better as Silicon Valley’s deliberately nonprofit tech company?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

One of the major benefits of cloud-based programs is that you can work on projects or documents from anywhere at any time. With many programs, multiple staff members can work on a document or a project simultaneously. Office 365 Nonprofit is the ultimate productivity suite in the cloud! Cloud Basics for Nonprofits and Libraries.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

One of the major benefits of cloud-based programs is that you can work on projects or documents from anywhere at any time. With many programs, multiple staff members can work on a document or a project simultaneously. Office 365 Nonprofit is the ultimate productivity suite in the cloud! Cloud Basics for Nonprofits and Libraries.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Because course authoring software solutions tend to be robust in functionality, they’re most often used to create content for associations, corporations, and even nonprofit organizations. For more robust courses, it’s likely that the scale of the project outpaces the expertise of your team. Multimedia tools.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

The number of low-cost or free online resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as mobile media continues to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options that will be available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

However, recently a number of different projects have sprung up. Another application, the MoMA iPhone app , offers a calendar with museum events and includes a simple audio guide, a catalog of the works shown, and ticket purchasing feature. Developing every single one of these projects was preceded by dozens of hours of concept work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Provided you set aside the time to explore and experiment, your nonprofit can use the free or low-cost tools and resources listed below to significantly improve your digital marketing and fundraising campaigns. The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is an online library of almost 500 billion screenshots of websites since 1996.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2024

As a nonprofit event planner, you know that any successful event needs a clear blueprint, volunteer and staff support, and strong attendee engagement. Event management software for nonprofits brings all planning elements together in one place, streamlining your preparation and saving your team time and stress.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

List compiled by Heather Mansfield , Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good and creator of the 101 Digital Marketing and Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits blog and webinar series. See also the Noun Project. Ideal for small nonprofits with limited funds for digital marketing. Squarespace :: squarespace.com.

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