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Why Nonprofits Need to Be Early Explorers of the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

It is a digital reality – a cyberspace made up of multiple virtual worlds – that combines components of social media, gaming, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), cryptocurrencies, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Big Tech, banks, corporations, and governments worldwide are betting big on the metaverse and its future.

Second Life

Second Life Avatar Virtual Nonprofit

Why Nonprofits Should Pay Attention to Web3 and the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

It has continued to gain traction with the growth of bitcoin’s blockchain technologies, expanding NFT markets, venture capital investments, and ongoing calls to reign in the power of big tech. Why Should Nonprofits Care About Web3? Nonprofits should care about Web3 and get ahead of the trend to set themselves up for success.

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Attention Avatar Virtual Internet

5 Oculus Quest Tips for Nonprofits New to the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If you have yet to experience virtual reality (VR), your first adventure into the metaverse using an Oculus Quest will provoke many self exclamations of awe and amazement. When setting up your Oculus Quest for the first time, take your time to visually explore your virtual reality. Create your Oculus Avatar.

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Avatar Tips Profile University

10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Practice Online Fundraising Nonprofit

Nonprofits in The Metaverse: Pros + Cons

Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As a nonprofit organization, you may already be feeling the need to take a stance on the concept of the metaverse or perhaps make decisions about “meta-related” activities like accepting crypto donations. We’ve compiled a list of pros and cons for your nonprofit to consider when thinking about entering the metaverse.

Avatar

Avatar Virtual Nonprofit Platform

33 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

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 social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. Be to search for your nonprofit to know how and where your brand is buzzing in the blogosphere!

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Fun Resource Audio Stats

Nonprofits Blaze Virtual Trails in Second Life Mixed Reality Lounge

Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2009

The reason was because many participants in the room were participating from both Second Life and the room in San Jose, and they are doing so, in avatar form. Avatars are virtual alter egos, that are our embodiment (not always human, as I noted) in a virtual world.

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Second Life San Jose Virtual Life

[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? 3) Creating a webpage on our website specifically for the social media community and offer Twitter backgrounds, avatars, copy and paste status updates/tweets and downloads for people to use and share. (4) Anything else?

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Cancer Social Media Los Angeles Action

Book Review: The Future of Nonprofits

Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2011

The Future of Nonprofits by my friends and colleagues (the very smart, charming, and innovative, David J. Moss ) is a must-read for any leader or staff member who has ambitions of being a leader at a nonprofit. Neff and Randal C. Steep Your Organization in Vision. The Scalable Edge of Innovation.

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Review Second Life Nonprofit Model

Live Blog Post from MacArthur Foundation: Virtual World Event on Philanthropy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2007

MacArthur Foundation hosted its first discussion in Second Life to explore the role that philanthropy might play in virtual worlds. " He said that MacArthur hopes to make investments to help nonprofits and civil society organizations address serious issues. Foundations don't do it directly but via nonprofits.

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Virtual Philanthropy Foundation Second Life

Second Life As Alice In Wonderland

Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2009

In April, TechSoup Global's GreenTech Initiative will be kicking off a TeleGreening Your Workplace campaign to help nonprofits and libraries discover ways to save money, reduce travel, and still be effective in your work. This is the story of my avatar, JTR Arentire, and how he came into being without going-down the rabbit hole.

Second Life

Second Life Life Avatar Library

Second Life, A Second Opinion

Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2009

This month, TechSoup Global's GreenTech Initiative will be kicking off a Telegreening Your Workplace campaign to help nonprofits and libraries discover ways to save money, reduce travel, and still be effective in your work. I was aiming to find the Nonprofit Commons. It's was not as easy as my old Nintendo controller.

Second Life

Second Life Life San Francisco Avatar

Reflections on Mixed Reality Events in Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2006

The live video feed was being streamed from the Netsquared gathering in San Francisco happening at the same time as the virtual gatherng in Second Life. Jeska Linden , Community Manager for Linden Labs, has the mike in her hand, while her avatar is behind the podium in Second Life. Based on the TechSoup Second Life Group stats).

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Second Life Life Reflection Avatar

The One-Look Virus and Immersive Environments for Teaching and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 15, 2006

danah boyd has a post called " On Being Virtual " (be sure to read the comments) As Kevin Gamble on the SLED list notes, what she seems to be saying is that if you look at the rise of social tech amongst young people, it's not about divorcing the physical social structures to live virtually. Come on, get real already.

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Environment Teach Second Life Learning

50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

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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Fun Resource Mobile Social Media

NpTech Tag Summary: Scarcity Thinking, Social Network Fragmentation?, and Engagement Strategies

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2007

Some recent nonprofit tech posts addressing this topic here , here , here , and here. Netsquared Net Tuesday next week in SF is about " How Nonprofits Can Use And Build Online Social Networks ," featuring speakers from Change.org and Ning. How and Why Nonprofits Are Using Web2.0 What do you think? era websites.

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Social Network Nptech Tag Summary

111 Low-Cost or Free OnlineTools for Nonprofits

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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Free Mobile Nonprofit Map

100 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

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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Web Tools Free Mobile

60 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

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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Fun Resource Mobile Social Media

85 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

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.

Web

Web Tools Free Mobile

70 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

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.

Web

Web Tools Free Social Media

60 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

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.

Fun

Fun Resource Mobile Social Media

Nonprofit Technology

Why Nonprofits Need to Be Early Explorers of the Metaverse

Why Nonprofits Should Pay Attention to Web3 and the Metaverse

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5 Oculus Quest Tips for Nonprofits New to the Metaverse

10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofits in The Metaverse: Pros + Cons

33 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofits Blaze Virtual Trails in Second Life Mixed Reality Lounge

[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Book Review: The Future of Nonprofits

Live Blog Post from MacArthur Foundation: Virtual World Event on Philanthropy

Second Life As Alice In Wonderland

Second Life, A Second Opinion

Reflections on Mixed Reality Events in Second Life

The One-Look Virus and Immersive Environments for Teaching and Learning

50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

NpTech Tag Summary: Scarcity Thinking, Social Network Fragmentation?, and Engagement Strategies

111 Low-Cost or Free OnlineTools for Nonprofits

100 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

60 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

85 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

70 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

60 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

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