sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

As technology evolves, your nonprofit should expand to tell your story in more engaging, shareable, and innovative ways, such as podcasting. As a beginner podcaster, you should establish the ideal time needed to plan, record, edit, and upload your episodes ahead of time so you can efficiently allocate your resources.

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NTEN

MAY 30, 2014

The Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is the premiere annual conference for people working at the intersection of technology and social change. You, yes, you , could give a great presentation on something that excites you about nonprofit technology.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 12, 2007

One of the interesting dynamics of any technology provider of any stripe is the way they choose the technology they will focus on and support. I think this is something that many nonprofits, especially those without in-house technology expertise aren’t that aware of. But I think more is needed.

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Byte Technology

MAY 30, 2017

There are two ways to go about making a full-width page, both of which are quick and easier and suitable even for those who are beginners to WordPress. Therefore it’s highly recommended that you call in an expert (Byte Technology can help you switch over to full-width pages quickly and seamlessly) before you attempt to start coding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

People’s Guide to AI: This comprehensive beginner’s guide to understanding AI and other data-driven tech explains AI-based technologies so that everyone—from youth to seniors, and from non-techies to experts—has the chance to think critically about what the technology can do. Here’s this month’s roundup.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Speaking of widgets, even WordPress beginners are aware of how easy it is to drag and drop them into their sidebars. Here you’ll discover options galore, but do a little research on the Beginners Guide for WordPress before you start messing around too much. Sidebars Simplified. A Sneak Peek.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 14, 2017

Fortunately, there’s also some tried-and-true technology that greatly aids in customizing your site: it’s the drag-and-drop process, and anyone who has even touched a computer in their life is probably aware of how it works: click on an icon or image, hold down the button and move it to wherever one wishes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

If you are facilitating the meeting you need figure out logistics like scheduling, materials, and effective use of technology for virtual meetings. Meeting design is more than just agenda planning or identifying topics. You also need to establish meeting norms or rules of engagement and then design and facilitate the process to get results.

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2013

Imagine you''re a leader (with a great background in all of those things that the mysterious "they" tell you you need to be sucessful as a nonprofit leader) and someone starts talking about IT and technology, and how you need to have a strategic technology plan in addition to your organizational plan. Don''t worry.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

Technology Planning (four courses). Adobe Absolute Beginners: Create a Fundraiser Invitation Using InDesign. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Photoshop. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Getting Started with Illustrator. TechSoup has an extensive library of how-to articles across nearly all nonprofit technology topics.

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

New CoPs Agile : For the enthusiastic Agile beginner or the Agile expert. Arts Nonprofits : For people working at the intersection of the nonprofit arts sector and technology. Nonprofit Tech Consultants : For nonprofit technology consultants. They''re free to join and open to everyone regardless of NTEN Membership. Let me know!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. Managing Your Organization's Technology Assets. Technology Planning for Nonprofits: Getting Started. Which needs can't it meet?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Devi shared some inspiring examples of how the technology can serve missions and stakeholders, including disaster response organizations leveraging AI to predict and respond to crises more efficiently, and educational nonprofits using AI for tailored learning experiences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

The technology is moving fast, but we are slowing down to have a conversation to get you started using the generative AI tools for productivity and creativity. Join me for a LinkedIn Live for a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies to learn how your nonprofit can get AI ready in 2024.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 3, 2017

The choices can be a bit mind boggling, especially for beginners. The most popular type of hosting used by WordPress beginners, shared service is a decent starting point for those new to the platform. Is a free host the way to go? What about a shared platform? Is it worth shelling out some bucks for a higher quality host?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. Managing Your Organization's Technology Assets. Technology Planning for Nonprofits: Getting Started. Which needs can't it meet?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

SEO for Beginners. Adobe Photoshop Tools and Filters for Advanced Beginners. Get Your Technology Donations Before Calendar Year–End. On November 29, get the basic tips you need to reach more supporters with effective search engine optimization (SEO). Get your website found. Engage your community.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

My feeling is if you’re not keeping up with what’s going on in marketing, then you’re going to be left behind with how quickly new technologies change the way we market as nonprofits,” Murphy said, acknowledging that it’s getting harder and harder to engage with donors and potential donors. Keep up with technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Technology! Luckily, Idealware has just published a useful guide cover the practical resources and technology tools for collecting, tracking, and reporting on program data. The guide is useful for those beginners and early adopters alike. What lies beneath the big ideas that will be discussed at Next Generation Evaluation?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2016

Spring forward into technology for your nonprofit or library during March! Fertilize your fundamental Adobe Photoshop skills at Wes Holing's 60-minute webinar for advanced Photoshop beginners on Thursday, March 10. Plant the technology seeds of tomorrow on Wednesday, March 16. Nurture Your Photoshop Skills. Register now.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back’s current headquarters in the NoMa neighborhood provides students access to cutting-edge technology in a clean, safe, and highly accessible environment. Byte Back works to fight low wages and ensure STAR (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) workers get the paychecks they deserve. Programs and Impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Unlike other types of technology, generative AI is easy to use, as simple as typing in a question or what is called a prompt.Until people put their hands on the technology, they may have a misconception that they have to be technically savvy or know how to code to become skilled in copiloting.

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Forj

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The only major negatives from that review have been alleviated by continued development and the advancement of technology. Some, of course, saw and see this as a positive: offering a lighter-weight tool that is easy to navigate and quick to build with, especially for beginners. Flash (may it rest in peace), and Java are not necessary.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2013

They are displayed here using new data visualization tool called Google Fusion Tables technology. I discovered while browsing through the gallery wondering if any of this technology was within the reach of nonprofits.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Lastly, Shopify is a stand-alone platform that integrates beautifully with WordPress and is extremely easy to use, especially for beginners. But there’s no free forum support and it doesn’t come with many themes designed specifically for the platform, which means you’ll have to choose one from the WordPress core.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2009

Folks are getting excited about next year's Nonprofit Technology Conference in Atlanta. This session will be the culmination of a webinar series leading up to the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Level: Beginner. It's that time again. This year, we have nominated a number of great new sessions. Do You Want Fries With That?:

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Byte Technology

JUNE 13, 2017

Back in May we gave readers a sneak peek, thanks to WP Beginner editorial staff, of what was coming down the line with WordPress 4.8.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

This software leverages technology to help you build a connection with your virtual event attendees and create an immersive event experience. Pricing Mailchimp offers multiple monthly plans based on specific features and contact quantities, including a free beginner plan.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 16, 2017

WPForms, a drag-and-drop application, is certainly one of the most widely used as it’s great for beginners, offers an easy-to-use and understand interface and comes with pre-built templates that include multiple choices for donation forms. To begin—as it is with so much in WordPress world—grab yourself a plugin.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2010

Earlier this year I presented at the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference and knew I’d have the chance to see many friends and colleagues again, and meet new ones! I also had just three hard copies of Social by Social left and thought I’d create a giveaway for Social by Social.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 21, 2017

Most are free and many are easy to use for beginners, but don’t be afraid to call in some help from the WordPress experts if you’re unsure of how to install and launch them or if you need a tutorial on how to safely and efficiently administer the themes.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

The Blue Hair Technology Group in Johns Creek, Georgia (northeast of Atlanta), is educating senior citizens to use new technologies like tablet computers and Facebook so they can keep in touch. Blue Hair Technology Group is featured on TechSoup’s new Local Impact Map. How Blue Hair Technology Group Started.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 29, 2016

It’s easy to use and intuitive and a great option for beginners wanting to test out their new site. This is important because, while you site may render quickly on a desktop computer, it’s important it also does so on smartphones, tablets etc.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

There are a ton of them, but some of the real stand-outs are: “WordPress, SEO and Internet Questions;” WordPress Help for Beginners;” and “All About WordPress.” If you’re one of the one billion Facebook users you’re already in a great position to hop into a WordPress group.

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Byte Technology

MAY 16, 2017

WPForms comes highly recommended, as it’s incredibly user-friendly—especially for beginners—and the free version is most likely all you’ll require, so no need to shell out any money.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

As Jeremiah Owyang , founder of Crowd Companies , describes it as drones, robots, chat bots, and AI. He should know, having tracked and observed the disruption caused by online technology over the past decade. And after that technology will be merged or implanted in humans. Think cyborgs. Conclusion.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2016

And the sad reality is that too many WordPress users—especially beginners—believe that having a backup system in place is of no importance. That said, those same WordPress experts often preach that it’s not completely necessary to do regular backups of everything your site needs to run.

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