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. A smartphone or tablet will be their primary tool. TwitPic.com allows you to easily share photos on Twitter in real-time. 12Seconds.tv.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

As video content on social media continues to reign supreme and audio-only content, spurred on by Twitter Spaces and Clubhouse, grows, it’s important for nonprofits to prioritize accessibility when publishing content online. Captions are an important tool to make sure your content can be widely consumed. . Audio Descriptions .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, there are some resources and tools that I continually refer to and use again and again, and others that I am still experimenting with that may (or may not) become integral to my communications routine.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

We use Salesforce tools to create a digital environment which engages at-risk youth, and has proven to be highly impactful in changing negative trajectories and positively impacting wellbeing. But what if we could move beyond that and use the power of connected data clouds to directly change lives? At Noise Solution , we’re doing just that.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. Large, beautiful photos of the family, perhaps in front of their humble home). Photos and videos are crucial to the success of your story. A strong and well-placed photo can immediately draw your readers in. Here’s a great example of one such photo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Clarity refers to the nonprofit’s ability to concisely and effectively integrate the four storytelling framework elements referred to above (problem – solution – impact – ask), preferably in multiple formats such as audio, video, images, and text. 2) Information Hub. 4) Fundraising.

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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. Today, the number of low-cost, well-built digital marketing tools is incredible! The service provides analytics and easy integration with multiple third-party tools.

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Care2

AUGUST 24, 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. Animoto Animoto isn't a new tool, but it is still in my top five. Posterous is a blogging tool, that is really so much more.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2013

Fortunately, TechSoup’s generous donors offer the following range of tools to create powerful digital stories. Use Adobe's Photoshop CS6 or Photoshop Elements to refine photos or create motion graphics. You can use Citrix’s webinar tools to teach your team how they can contribute to digital story development.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Consider an audio slideshow Can even use an iPhone camera Ask corporate partners to donate/lend equipment Reach out and ask for free/cheap help from experts and students. You don''t need to break your bank account Can film the video in-house No camera? It is different for different mediums. Think about size of final screen.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 26, 2011

There are many free online website and content creation tools available. Thankfully for members of #OWS, there are various tools to livestream events, just from your mobile phone. The livestream – whether it’s video, audio, or just text – can be embedded in your online homebase and shared across social networks.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 9, 2020

Aside from figuring out how to manage myself and my time, having the right digital tools in place to work with a remote team made a world of difference. One of the tools I rely most heavily on is Trello. A story bank is central place to capture any text, audio, video and photos associated with a story.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

An effective nonprofit blog is an indispensable marketing tool. Add authenticity by using unposed images of real community members rather than stock photos. Accessible content , with alternative text for images, captions for videos and audio elements, sufficient color contrast , and other usability must-haves.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2010

They may not even know the tools exist. Once you start browsing around and experimenting, you’ll quickly come to realize that there are a phenominal number of free Twitter tools now available to nonprofits – that can also be used to improve website, e-newsletter, blogging, and social media campaigns. Bit.ly : Bit.ly

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Tech Soup

JULY 27, 2015

For those with visual impairments, a cane can be a useful tool for navigating sidewalks, busy spaces, and life in general. The photo recognition software uses a database of photos pulled from Gmail and Outlook (and at some point will include LinkedIn). Like XploR, the BlindSpot cane uses audio notifications by way of Bluetooth.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2024

Morweb’s guide to nonprofit website builders recommends investing in a solution that offers drag-and-drop editing, built-in accessibility tools, and mobile-optimized website templates so you can create a responsive, visually appealing web design with ease. For example, many breast cancer organizations use pink in their branding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

Photo and Video Editing Ability. To effectively work with image and video content, your new media manager must be adept at using photo and video editing software. Video content needs to be edited and embellished with visual effects, animation, and audio. HTML Knowledge. Multitasking.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

For example, ensure your website reflects: Your mission and vision Your credentials, such as any awards and accreditations your organization has received Innovations and research that you’ve contributed to the healthcare sector Stories compel and inspire support , especially when paired with intriguing visuals like photos and videos.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Videos, interviews, client stories, audio, emails, podcasts, social media posts—there are so many types of storytelling opportunities available to nonprofits of all missions and sizes. Quote over a photo of a woman speaking. Quote graphic with text over a photo of a person typing. Whenever possible, let their voice be heard.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 17, 2008

We've compiled a list of Tools and Resources to share with participants, and thought that you might enjoy seeing it as well. Built-in mike MicroTrack 2 by M-Audio. Tomorrow, October 18th, Eric Leland of Leland Design , and I will be presenting about, "Internet Strategy on the Cheap" at the San Francisco Bay Area Nonprofit Boot Camp.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice. The application allows any user to send information—including photos, videos, audio, or text—simply and securely to a Martus account. Photo credit: Katy Steinmetz, TIME Magazine.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Flickr photo: lovebugstudios As an Executive Director, I especially love talking to other leaders about technology. So, for my fellow nonprofit leaders, here are the technology tools I can't live without. Evernote lets me organize files, web sites, pictures, audio, and notes, from any device. That's all it takes.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Staff from the radio station pulled all-nighters to ensure that official information and reports were released to the public while the community pitched in, posting photos, updates, and other information as the fire moved further into the community. The KRTS Facebook page soon became a hotbed of crowd-sourced reporting on the fires.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2006

I wasn't careful how I placed the photos into my flickr uploader and as a result they didn't appear in the right order in my flickr account and it messed up the slide show order. I originaly produced this at 800x600 as a SWF with highest quality audio/video and the resulting file was a whooping 72,000 KB. Humor always comes in handy!

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. One of the reasons why I learned to do photo and video was because media outlets weren't showing up to the actions that I was organizing. Aside from music, the quality of your audio is really key. I use this approach throughout the entire process.

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Care2

JULY 13, 2012

Museum visitors can use the in-app camera to photograph individual works of art which the app recognizes to serve up information about the piece, comments from past visitors, and for some works, audio orientations from the artist. This app is heavily informed by its content and can adapt with each new exhibition installed at the museum.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

To refine a content strategy, I used the Fan Page insights metrics tool, particularly the stats on interactions and Fan Page growth. My experiments were quite granular: What gets more interactions - sharing video or photos or links? The Facebook Insights tool lets you see trends Fan acquisition and subscription.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Utilizing infographics, charts, and other visual tools can help break down your nonprofit’s achievements and impact into digestible bits. Photos, videos, and audio clips can make the experiences of those you’ve helped feel more immediate and impactful. The worst thing you can do is confuse your audience.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Advances in technology now mean that many nonprofits most likely have access to basic video storytelling tools. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, can be really powerful storytelling tools. Mobile devices seem to be everywhere and are easily used to take photos and record videos.

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NTEN

JULY 11, 2011

In an ever-changing world of social media and web collaboration, tools for user interaction and engagement are becoming increasingly prevalent. Many non-profits have embraced features such as forums, blogs, user profiles, and photo/video sharing as a means to extend their reach.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

Shoot photos directly from the app or import photos from your mobile device, then edit them using a simple touch interface. Adobe also has some nifty photo storage and sharing apps: Tired of digging through your computer, phone, and tablet for that one perfect photo you took at your annual fundraiser?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Photo by Aliza Sherman. Shoot close to your subject so the audio doesn’t suck especially when using a camera with built-in mic. Tags: Content Philanthropy Tips Tools and Tactics. While it is intended for storytelling with powerpoint, I think the frameworks and templates she offers for narrative arcs are very valuable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2011

Photo by SMEXbeirut. I later became a member of the GIGI group ( girl geeks of the World Cafe ). The next session (conducted in Arabic) was a demonstration of listening tools for social media trainers. Photo by SMEXbeirut. Each group was told to use words, text, audio, or video and then we presented to the whole group.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2013

This week check out how big data tools from the Obama presidential campaign are now being repurposed for social good and there is also some insight into the potential and pitfalls of big data for humanitarian efforts. Floodlight, an interesting data storytelling tool for communities is also featured. Data Won the U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2009

Not five minutes after I mentioned on my Facebook status how much I love California Farmers' Markets and posted some of the photos, then I got tagged in a photo by a friend who is doing a little network weaving if his Facebook friends feeds. But for those who are networking on a more normal scale, this is a good tool.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

And, since all virtual engagements are facilitated by your digital tools, it’s the perfect method of collecting valuable data and determining if and where engagements are dropping off. To host a virtual peer-to-peer event successfully, you’re going to need the right tools and resources at your disposal. Trivia night.

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