Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 26, 2011

And most importantly: it will be documented and shared by large numbers of people, experiencing it first hand, and sharing news and updates in real time. Thankfully for members of #OWS, there are various tools to livestream events, just from your mobile phone. How To: Use Tech to Organize Today.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

In the virtual workplace, being on video conference meetings and communicating via online collaboration platforms takes more energy than working face-to-face. When we communicate through a video conference screen, there is a 1.2 When we communicate through a video conference screen, there is a 1.2 Why Remote Work Is Exhausting.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Roughly 90% of cell phones in the U.S. These are generally shared short or long codes that use keywords to organize conversations of multiple organizations that use the platform. Pricing volume discounts available, $0.016 per message sent, 3 keywords for a shared short code included and free to receive messages. Well, free-ish.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

As we all continue exploring the vast horizons of the internet and the social tools it offers, be sure to check out the applications that help you continue telling stories with the power of video, maps and more. Here are four that currently have my vote – please share yours! Historypin.

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Forj

MARCH 8, 2017

I know you’ve heard it, “Video is the next big thing” and “Video converts”… Marketers hear this all day long, and it’s true. Videos are a great way to reach your audience and resonate on a personal level. Video can be a scary thing, especially if you’re the one in it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2010

allows users to shorten, share, and track links (URLs). TwitPic : TwitPic lets you share photos on Twitter. You can post pictures to TwitPic from your phone or through the site itself. BubbleTweet : BubbleTweet allows users to embed a video directly onto their Twitter profiles. Bit.ly : Bit.ly Make sure you create a Bit.ly

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

And I wonder if you could share a little bit about how it’s been for you to be working with this imagery, this visual language that you’re creating? And so I’m kind of a radio producer and audio nerd, and I just thought it would be amazing to bring in sounds from the natural environment to accompany her words.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. Dipity :: dipity.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

They will Tweet from location, break news on Facebook, send out group text calls to action, document in real-time photos and videos, and blog report backs live from events as they unfold. Beyond adding your nonprofit on the desktop site, most of the ROI from using Foursquare comes from using it on an iPhone, Android phone, or Blackberry.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

I couldn’t help but think – what if Joe Page or other community foundation board members had flip cameras, some video and story telling training and shared their stories on the Alaska Community Foundation Facebook page? No matter the technology, the process of capturing and sharing a good story quickly is the same.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

Multimedia, Maps, Social : Upload and share multimedia content like video, audio, text, and images on your mobile website. Audio Tours Are Also Now Available from Guide by Cell! Audio guides can add an extra dimension and additional detail to a tour. First record a series of audio prompts for your tour.

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Still wondering if you have what it takes to tell a story through video? By the end of this post and with a bit of practice, you’ll understand and have the skills to turn your story into a great video, from planning to shooting to editing to publishing to sharing, all on the smartphone you carry in your pocket! Of course you do!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2013

We used Google Hangout because they found it was more robust for video, audio, and screen sharing in that remote location. This method was used because the facilitator needed to speak into the mic so I could hear the questions. ” So we had several back up plans.

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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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Using Citrix Online products, you can conduct online meetings, trainings, and video conferences. GoToMeeting , GoToTraining , and GoToWebinar conferencing tools allow you to meet and collaborate securely online and over the phone. Web and Audio Conferencing. high-definition video conferencing. and Android devices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

I’m sharing it on my blog! Even with video, it’s hard to tell when it’s your turn. Many meetings today have both people at the table and people on the phone or Internet. First, contact those who will be present through the phone beforehand to discuss how they will participate. Good audio is essential.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

Microsoft's Lync 2013 is a unified communications application that enables users to talk to each other in a variety of ways, using instant messaging, voice, or video. With Lync, users can share their desktops and calendars and do live audio and video conferencing. or remote workers. Additional Resources.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

One thing we use quite a bit at TechSoup for meetings involving our telecommuters is the ReadyTalk audio and web conferencing service. You just need a phone to use it. The service allows us to conduct meetings either by phone or if we want to share documents to share them over the web via the ReadyTalk website.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

We thought it might be fun to share with you some TechSoup staff recommendations for apps beyond the usual suspects : Facebook, Google Maps, Twitter, YouTube, Gmail, Pandora, iTunes, and Google Play. I have gobs of apps on my phone, but I doubt that I actually use more than 10 of them on a daily basis. I have a Nokia Windows 8 phone.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2011

Watchitoo — The new tool behind the TechSoup NPlive web series offers video from many sources integrated with images, YouTube and social chat, Q&A, and webinar tools including a collaborative whiteboard. Mobile: Sharing Information on the Fly, from Your Smartphone. We think Watchitoo. Connect with us at NCVS or online.

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2011

The use of video conferencing and webinars are great ways to not only teach new employees, but also it allows new information to reach the diverse staff in an effective manner. Another donated service, ReadyTalk , provides web and audio conferencing at an affordable annual subscription and low rates for callers once subscribed.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

including, laptops, instant messaging, VoIP, smart phones, and more. messaging, video conferencing, and even voice over IP). very often continue to use it on a daily basis to improve the quality of meetings that would otherwise be held only on the phone or not at all. teleworking: In a recent survey of 200 C-level. confidence.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

One undeniable trend is that people are increasingly attracted to images and videos and much less interested in unadorned text. Are photos that you take with your camera or phone yours or your organization's property to use as you wish? How to Get Consent for Photos, Videos, and Audio. You can indeed. You can indeed.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Look what I can do with my phone! Emerging tablet computing devices, such as the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy, promise the benefit of mobile access with a larger form factor than a phone screen, making it much easier to do work in the field. All functional and productive organizations share certain characteristics.

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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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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

As part of our debrief of the event, we wanted to share some insights from the Classy staff who organized it. She was more than happy to share what her and her team learned about the planning and execution of a large virtual conference, and how you can apply these lessons to your nonprofit’s next event. How to Measure Success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2015

Guidestar has multiple office locations, so this session was done as a virtual meeting using a platform and apps that offered features like chat, desktop sharing, polling, white board, sticky notes, and audio and video conferencing. Walking Meetings and Video Platforms. It is between the two methods.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Encourage social sharing. Social media is a great tool for supporters to share their personal fundraising pages, so make sure you encourage them to post their pages. Check out this video to learn more: The Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis reached 101% of their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday 2020 by using Qgiv’s platform.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

As always, I’m delighted to share the latest Benetech highlights as we work on these ambitious 10X dreams! The application allows any user to send information—including photos, videos, audio, or text—simply and securely to a Martus account. What about yet another order of magnitude beyond that?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

If you have staff or volunteers that do a lot of work in the field, remotely, or from home, you could be eligible to win your choice of phone or conferencing service prizes worth more than $400! 5,000 minutes of free audio conferencing through BetterWorld Telecom ($125 retail value). Are you… A U.S. Criteria for a Winning Story.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

AUGUST 28, 2018

Talk on the phone or in person to make sure you're on the page. It’s also a great idea to send along a call script and encourage folks to get on the phone to make personal invitations. Not everyone is comfortable asking for money over the phone, so be sure to prepare your host committee. Send Reminders.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Enhanced reporting helps you share quickly, add comments, and make better financial decisions. If you’re trapped by your desk phone, walk away with the Sennheiser OfficeRunner wireless headset and handset lifter. Record training webinars and save them as video files. Check it out. Easily create a site. Get connected.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 7, 2010

It all started in 2008, when Comcast deliberately slowed Internet traffic for BitTorrent, a file-sharing site, and the Federal Communications Commission told the ISP it can't do that. 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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006

I aslo think it is a fabulous technique for capturing and sharing knowledge from conferences and other nonprofit gatherings as I noted here. Blogging: It's all about podcasting and video podcasting. They can listen to the audio, follow links, and leave comments. How to get the best quality in video? Here are my notes: 1.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Telling your organization’s story in video does not always require investing in expensive equipment. Advances in technology now mean that many nonprofits most likely have access to basic video storytelling tools. On hand to share their film expertise during the chat were Aaron Bramley and David Neff from TSDigs partner, Lights.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2011

SlideRocket , the cloud-based tool for creating and sharing presentations, recently announced a new SlideRocket Player app for iPad. You can add flash animation, audio narration, YouTube videos, and polls to your presentations. You can also share your live Twitter feed, Facebook page, and Flickr.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

And, organizations that provide workforce and job skills training can share easyLearning courses with constituents. Once a Citrix Online program is installed on the presenter’s computer, users anywhere can join your online meeting with any browser through the GoToMeeting or GoToWebinar websites, as well as over the phone.

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