Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

One major obstacle is that foundations are reluctant to award grants to emerging organizations. Simultaneously, make sure your nonprofit has in place a clearly stated mission, vision, and values , as well as sound infrastructure: a qualified team, internal governance and management systems, technology, and partners.

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APRIL 15, 2010

But to fuel the speed, we need software that works on all kinds of phones, not just our fancy $400 phones. We were honored to meet him at the Nonprofit Technology Conference this year, where he accepted his award. And we need that software to be flexible enough to work for any type of data collection.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Central Florida Foundation in Orlando has announced a $70 million contribution from Luminar Technologies founder and CEO Austin Russell to create a charitable fund. million awarded to Chicago neighborhood anchor projects. More than $6.7 December 30, 2021. million in support of neighborhood anchor projects. December 29, 2021.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

PCs aren’t going away, but mobile devices (phones and tablets) are flooding in to the nonprofit workplace. That basically entails figuring out how to allow staff and volunteers to get work email, documents and other data on their own mobile devices – and what to do when phones and tablets get lost or stolen. Social Media.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

In 2019 we awarded 6,363 in grants and scholarships worth more than $40 million. We all live in a world filled with technology, which can prove to be a help and hinderance to our work and personal lives. Several other staff members routinely present or attend trainings related to the foundation and our technology.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

TED gives me the chance to brainstorm with loads of people who gather to discuss ways to change the world through technology and design. Could you add an attachment to the phone that could sense the pollution? Of course, that included getting new ideas for software for social good! Will such an app work?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Jim Lynch is TechSoup's director of green technology (here's the part where I embarrass him — he's also pretty much the man as far as electronics refurbishing and recycling goes). There's even an annual refurbishers award named after him! He has testified before the U.S. spanhidden. spanhidden.

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NTEN

MARCH 15, 2012

If you’re planning on attending the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference on April 3-5, it’s time to prepare your smart phone for all the mobile-y things you’ll be doing at the conference (And if you’re not yet registered, don’t delay, register now before we sell out.) Visit your App Store and download one of the hundreds.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

Technology for Good Gadgets – It’s All About Health and Fitness. The Interaxon Headband is a brain-wave detector that sends real time information on your brain activity to your phone, supposedly so you can improve concentration and composure. It got a CES 2014 Innovations Award. The thing costs $200. Sen.se, Mother.

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Bezos Earth Fund awards $443 million for climate justice, conservation. The grants will fund nine new CER studies, including three focused on telehealth and mobile health strategies. Grants totaling $23.5 Grants totaling $23.5 December 8, 2021.

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NTEN

JULY 21, 2011

Flickr:izik We know our members are social media pros, so I’d like to highlight other ways they are doing good and using technology. This week our members are giving away free HD video cameras, improving free phone service, creating awesome online surveys, and talking tech over breakfast. Have more news to share? Did you Pass-It-On ?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

How can we use technology in a new way to improve people’s lives that is an order of magnitude better? Can we help stimulate the creation of far more technology-for-good ventures? Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! The First Crowdfunding Platform for Nonprofit Technology Projects. The tech support nonprofit, TechBridge in Georgia, has launched the first crowdfunding platform for nonprofit technology projects. Nonprofit Technology Rockstar: Jason Shim.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2010

In my research of nonprofits using mobile technology, it’s clear that mobile technology has been slow to catch on in the nonprofit sector compared to the business and higher education sectors. Mostly I think it’s because nonprofits think mobile technology tools are too expensive.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2011

The Tech Awards , an annual event that honors projects which use "technology to significantly improve human conditions," just unveiled their laureates for this year. There is an underlying optimism that "Of course we are going to change the world for the better using technology!"

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2023

While many employees appreciate a verbalized, in-person thank-you, you can also say thank you through: Phone calls. If you’re unable to thank your employee in person, do it over a phone call for a personal touch. As part of the program, employees are also awarded a gift of some kind and sometimes paid time off or a bonus.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Even e arly technology adopters still preferred in – person meetings for the voting sessions , and those who were hesitant to adopt new technology often times held the rest of the group back from any kind of official technology adoption. . Billion was awarded globally for COVID-19 related needs.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

While your moves management team is responsible for personally thanking donors via phone calls, handwritten letters, and in-person meetings, you can complement their efforts with your digital marketing outreach. About the Author Liz Murphy is an EVP at Allegiance+Pursuant Group, a direct response fundraising agency and technology company.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 19, 2021

This is a great way to connect one-on-one with those who represent a company rather than going through the tedious processes of connecting over the phone, via email, or on-site. For example, it might seem out of place if book publishers went to an AI technology convention. Did we mention swag? Your options are endless! .

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Bloomerang

JULY 13, 2021

Guests can place bids from their phones, donate with the push of a button, or get updates and texts on what is going on through the evening with the use of technology. . Madison Gonzalez is a National Public Speaker, Storyteller of the Year Award-Winner, Best-Selling Author of Dear Mirror, Events Manager, and Published Poet.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. MacArthur Foundation and an award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2016

At Blackbaud , we get very excited and inspired by our nonprofit customers’ successes and breakthroughs –it constantly drives us to look for ways to improve our technology and customer service to ensure organizations can focus on their vital work while operating and communicating as efficiently and effectively as possible.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

Developers from across the United States created twenty-one apps for both Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. Windows Phone 8 : Health Center by Lance Seidman. Windows Phone 8 : Health Center by Lance Seidman. The winners of the Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 categories will each receive a cash prize of $15,000 and a Windows Phone.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Regardless of whether it’s new technology, a new staffing model, or even a small adjustment to a process, adoption and success can hinge on keeping a focus on the human element of the change. Change management is always an important topic at bbcon as we strive to help our customers implement successful solutions on their campus.

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Forum One

JANUARY 7, 2009

The focus of the contest, as stated by USAID, was: Mobile technology, including everything from inventive applications for smart phones to simple text messaging, is increasingly ubiquitous in the developing world. Tags: Technology. And will recognize the winners at a ceremony Thursday January 8th, 3-5 PM in DC.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

The big recent digital inclusion news is the Federal Communication Commission's ( FCC ) proposal to extend the Lifeline Program , which has supplied discounted phone service to low-income people since 1985. Some Lifeline phone service providers also offer free mobile phones and minutes to low-income families. A Human Right.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

Soon afterwards in 2007, we won our first major award from the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), which, in turn, allowed us to build Bookshare into a national asset. This experience helped us prove the potential of Bookshare to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

phone calls, emails, mailed notes, texts and social media) with donors to build relationships and set the stage for asking again as we emerge from the crisis. Supporter expectations are changing; new technologies are being thrust upon us. And now we have global social upheaval layered on top. Nonprofits are not immune.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

This Challenge encourages innovations for mobile technologies in human rights investigations and advocacy. Cell phones, combined with GPS, cameras, video, audio, and SMS are transforming the way the world understands and responds to emerging crises. The Challenge is now open for submissions - the deadline to submit is March 13th!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In fact, according to the Global NGO Technology Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have an official policy to allow staff to work on their LinkedIn Profiles during work hours. List all languages spoken, honors and awards received, and publications. Connect with past and current co-workers , colleagues, partners, and influencers.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 10, 2009

Winners will be crowd-sourced from conference participants and receive cash-awards on day 2 of the event. Learn more about the technology, business plans and social-impact of (15) Projects who will be engaging with Funders and Entrepreneurs to defend their work’s potential and compete for ~$100k in cash-prizes. REGISTER here!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits June 11, 2008 The Tides Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 Antonio Pizzigati prize , a $10,000 annual award for outstanding contributions to software in the public interest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This is a terrific presentation from Lee Raine from the Pew Internet and American Life Project that looks at the issue being “hyperconnected” or “over connected” to the web, mobile technologies and social media. Some 95% of teens ages 12-17 are online, 76% use social networking sites, and 77% have cell phones.

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Gyrus

JULY 14, 2016

Pokémon Go is a phenomenon which is quickly taking over our cell phones. People are so engrossed in the game that they are watching their phone as opposed to their surroundings, and placing themselves in serious jeopardy; all for the reward of “catching ‘em all” before their friends. Augmented Reality.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2012

” It connects a stethoscope hardware device to a mobile phone and the user is able to transmit diagnostic information into a cloud service, reproducing the diagnostic capability of a trained medical doctor. I attended the conference last year and this year, like last year, was a fantastic learning and networking opportunity.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Your supporters are already taking time to raise money on your behalf: you don’t want them to have to fight irritating technology. They were able to cut costs by choosing not to create and mail out medals, and instead created personalized digital medals for each participant (with incredibly sweet awards like “most cats petted on a walk”).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2013

He was an early adopter of wearing “beeper technology” in the late 60’s. Later I shared my learning with the neighborhood kids which prompted phone calls to my parents. He loved gadgets and technology, especially computers, cameras, and the Internet. His first computer was an Apple IIE in 1980.

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