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10 Essential Tools for the Nonprofit New Media Manager on the Go

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Twitter Apps for Android and Blackberry are also available. Facebook has a mobile site ( m.facebook.com ), a touch site ( touch.facebook.com ), and Apps for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Palm, Sidekick and many more. Numerous celebrities used TwitPic to report while on location at a recent Stand Up To Cancer fundraiser.

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Scanning for Good: 5 Reasons QR Codes Are a Safe Option for Nonprofits

NetWits

With smart phone penetration in the US crossing 40%, QR code readers will soon be everywhere. iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry users can download one of many apps that will scan not only QR codes, but many types of bar codes. If you have BlackBerry Messenger 5.0, Tons of People Can Get a QR Code Reader.

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Cool App Roundup: Fundraising Edition

Tech Soup

Mobile has put a whole new spin on fundraising, connecting with donors, and kick-off campaigns. As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore some of the latest mobile fundraising apps. Mobile Fundraising Tools. These mobile tools help you fundraise on-the-go.

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7 Ways for Nonprofits to Use Mobile Phones to Rake in Cash Monies

NTEN

But what you may not have anticipated was that $41m of these dollars flowed through mobile phones via “premium text messages.” There’s plenty of time to put together a thoughtful mobile fundraising strategy. As it turns out, The Red Cross used but one of several common methods to generate revenue from mobile phone owners.

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HOW TO: Launch a Mobile Photo-Sharing Campaign for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Odds are a Web-based version of Instagram is coming, as well as apps for Android, BlackBerry, etc. The next time your nonprofit hosts a fundraiser, a protest, a rally, or a conference, put on your reporter’s cap, grab your smartphone, and starting tweeting and sharing photos “Live! Take your smartphone to your next event!

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Credit Card Processing – Helping Nonprofits Raise More Money Wherever Their Fundraising Efforts Take Them!

Tech Soup

Accepting credit cards is a great way for nonprofits, charities and public libraries to increase their fundraising efforts. PayAnywhere also offers: Compatibility with most Apple, Android, and BlackBerry devices. Live customer support via phone, email or chat. Low 2.69% per swipe for all credit card brands.

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A Field Guide to Mobile Payments

Tech Soup

This technology basically turns your phone into a credit card, allowing you to make payments by simply touching your phone to an authorized hub. Microsoft added NFC functionality in their mobile OS with Windows Phone 8 , as well as the Windows 8 operating system. Google Wallet is currently only supported on the Sprint Network.

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