Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2011

The panelists offered advice to nonprofits about integrating mobile into the nonprofit toolbox. My main takeaway was that nonprofits need to think differently about content. Michael’s guest post explains more: A Better Way to Produce Reports Nonprofit Annual Reports , guest post by Michael Hoffman, See3 Communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2009

As the Web goes mobile , so does social media… and so should your nonprofit. If there is one thing I have learned over ten years of using the Internet for fundraising and social change, those nonprofits that can embrace change quickly, empower their visionaries, and adopt new Web trends, reap the benefits of being early adopters.

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Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 4, 2008

As the one who manages email communications for a nonprofit and someone who gets a lot of email across 4 accounts, I see both sides of the CANSPAM coin. Back when I had a Blackberry, I was happy to get emails from them about new features, downloads, etc. Now I have an iPhone so I don’t want to get emails about Blackberries anymore.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2013

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. Low 2.69% per swipe for all credit card brands. Next day funding so you can receive your donations fast.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2019

For example, you’ll discover the lessons learned by Kodak, Xerox, BlackBerry, Delta, Barnes & Noble, Marriott International, FedEx, New York University, Greenwich Public Library and dozens more. And, applicable to small start-ups and nonprofits, as well as multinational organizations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2018

For example, you’ll discover the lessons learned by Kodak, Xerox, BlackBerry, Delta, Barnes & Noble, Marriott International, FedEx, New York University, Greenwich Public Library and dozens more. And, applicable to small start-ups and nonprofits, as well as multinational organizations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

For example, you’ll discover the lessons learned by Kodak, Xerox, BlackBerry, Delta, Barnes & Noble, Marriott International, FedEx, New York University, Greenwich Public Library and dozens more. And, applicable to small start-ups and nonprofits, as well as multinational organizations.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup recently updated its disaster planning and recovery guide, The Resilient Organization , to include the new ways nonprofits, charities, and public libraries are using technology. To supplement this section, we compiled the best disaster preparedness apps from TechSoup donation partners, government agencies, other nonprofits, and more.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2012

How would apps benefit your nonprofit or library? Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries. Thanks to a grant from Microsoft , TechSoup's App It Up project investigated the kinds of apps nonprofits and libraries are using to engage their constituents, tell their stories, and get their work done. What apps are already out there?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

As nonprofit campaigners, it's our job to engage our constituency, move them up the ladder of engagement, and of course raise more money. But have nonprofit camaigners in the US been drinking too much Kool-aid these past couple of years and putting too much faith in mobile apps? New tools and mobile apps should always be on our radar.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 12, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology My iPhone 3G August 12, 2008 I once joined the “iPhone non-buyers&# group on Facebook. I swore up and down I wouldn’t get one. In general, the phone actually works quite well. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 14, 2011

Opera mobile is in the lead, with about 21%, followed by iPhone, Nokia, and Blackberry. And still, the primary reason for the difference is that IE still ships with Windows (and Safari with Mac OS X), and if people don’t take the step to download and install another browser if they are a windows user, they will still just be using IE.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 6, 2013

Right now, NFC doesn't seem like a viable technology for nonprofits to adopt for fundraising. The easiest—and most low-risk--way nonprofits can take advantage of this technology is through payment processing tools. Sage Mobile Payments (Android, BlackBerry, iOS) is another mobile payment service available through TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

Zoho Mobile (Android, BlackBerry, iOS) keeps you in the loop on important constituent emails and calls. Salesforce CRM is a popular CRM service in both the business and nonprofit world. all platforms) is a social CRM service designed for small businesses, but can easily be adopted by nonprofits. Other CRM Apps. SugarCRM Mobile.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

PayAnywhere (Android, BlackBerry, iOS) is a mobile and web-based payment processing service that lets you accept donations from just about anywhere. Sage Mobile Payments (Android, BlackBerry, iOS) is another mobile payment service available through TechSoup. PayAnywhere is available from TechSoup, as well. Charity Miles.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Salesforce CRM is a popular CRM service in both the business and nonprofit world. Zoho Mobile (Android, BlackBerry, iOS) keeps you in the loop on important constituent emails and calls. all platforms) is a social CRM service designed for small businesses, but can easily be adopted by nonprofits. Other CRM Apps. More Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2010

since I first started working in the nonprofit technology field in 1992. Tami Simon offered a self-reflection on her technology use, she's a blackberry user, sharing her inner feelings on why she grabs her blackberry on a Friday evening. She reaching for her blackberry facilitated "hyperthinking" with others.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 27, 2016

Adam Weinger is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and President of Double the Donation. After speaking with nonprofits about the need to access matching gift funds in a cost-effective way, Double the Donation was born. _. 2016 is also looking to be a great year for corporate philanthropy and nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

So it's a good thing many TechSoup donor partners offer mobile versions of the technology you already rely on for your nonprofit, charity, or library. PayAnywhere (Android, BlackBerry, iOS) is a mobile and web-based payment processing service that lets you accept donations from just about anywhere. and tablets. PayAnywhere.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

The FEMA app is available in the Android marketplace , with iPhone and Blackberry versions coming soon. For more innovative and engaging ways to use technology for disaster relief, check out NetSquared's tips on Mobilizing Online Communities in the Face of Disaster and the value of crowdsourcing for nonprofits.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

If your nonprofit doesn’t have a mobile strategy on its radar, you need to develop one. Nonprofits can no longer afford to ignore mobile email. While action alerts or appeals may look great on the IPhone it could look messed up on a Blackberry. Don't bury your ask and don't be wishy-washy. Be direct.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

In the last few years, national and international nonprofits have begun to adopt it as another channel that donors can use to contribute. Just last year, United Way, the world's largest privately funded nonprofit, started accepting Bitcoin donations, and it's not alone. Why Nonprofits Are Choosing Bitcoin. Who donates?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2013

PayAnywhere (Android, BlackBerry, iOS) is a mobile and web-based payment processing service that lets you accept donations from just about anywhere. Sage Mobile Payments (Android, BlackBerry, iOS) is another mobile payment service available through TechSoup. PayAnywhere is available from TechSoup, as well. More Resources.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

HootSuite (Desktop, Android, BlackBerry, iOS) is a popular social media management tool. HootSuite is a bit pricey, but registered nonprofits can get a 20 percent discount by completing a Nonprofit Discount Application form. Hootsuite also recently acquired Seesmic , another social media manager.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Arm your nonprofit, library, or foundation with a way to process payments and donations from just about anywhere with tools from the new PayAnywhere donation program at TechSoup. This donation from PayAnywhere provides mobile and web-based payment processing services to nonprofits, foundations, and public libraries.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re like most people working at a nonprofit, you probably had a “Holy Mobile!” Using this simple method, your nonprofit advertises the availability of your designated fundraising phone number to potential donors. Your nonprofit receives a check in the mail 30 to 90 days later. Ben Rigby, The Extraordinaires. Charge $1.99

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Additionally, FEMA's apps for Apple, Android, and Blackberry provide weather information as well as tips for what to do during and after a hurricane. has a list of expert-recommended nonprofits involved in Hurricane Sandy Recovery efforts. TechSoup partner Esri. Want to donate or volunteer? Image: Mobile emergency, Shutterstock.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

Why is this good news for nonprofits? I’ll be watching the Open Handset Alliance, and wondering when I can replace my Blackberry with an open phone. { I’ll be watching the Open Handset Alliance, and wondering when I can replace my Blackberry with an open phone. { Be Helpful.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies. Do you know what to do if your Blackberry stops working? Read more posts on our blog. Classic chicken v egg: Is there more data because there are more techies? Or more techies because data keeps pouring out of the system faster than we can keep up?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

50% of Android users under 35, Apple use most under 44, RIM (Blackberry etc.) Using a mobile app allows you as a nonprofit to have a tool where you can push messages out about how to volunteer/give, what the impact is, etc. Smartphones are not just for highly educated groups. most over 45. How do you do that?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 5, 2011

These are some good examples of nonprofit mobile sites. NetSquared has a useful presentation available that speaks more about the mobile landscape and what it means for nonprofits. There's also Blackberry, Palm, Windows Mobile, and Symbian. The user doesn't have to go to an app store, search for your app, and download it.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

These communication channels provide nonprofit organizations with an immediate and effective way to solicit, cultivate, and engage donor support. It's also advisable to consider that "downloadable" apps for specific devices like iPhone, Android, and Blackberry require separate development.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2009

I've been using my Facebook Fan Page as a focus group to generate ideas for content about using Facebook effectively for nonprofits. Each phone app - blackberry, Iphone, etc - does its own thing. Is Facebook going help how nonprofits use Facebook to further their success? Have they documented good nonprofit success stories?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 24, 2013

Let’s take a look at the fifteen most effective donor acquisition and online fundraising techniques used by top nonprofits. Expert Tip : Boost online fundraising performance with donation forms that work well on iPhones, Androids & Blackberrys. 1) Go Mobile, Now! That’s right – this year! Are you ready? Tweet It!]. Tweet It] !

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

It works with iOS and Blackberry devices. If you need mobile Internet access, take a look at Mobile Beacon 's 4G mobile broadband devices for nonprofits, schools, and libraries. SAP StreamWork for Mobile. provides secure access to SAP StreamWork , so you can collaborate with your team and give feedback via your mobile device.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

With an exponential increase in people accessing the Internet on mobile devices, the nonprofits, charities, and libraries that don't have a website optimized for mobile devices or that haven't created a separate mobile website risk irritating — or losing — their supporters. Ever experienced this on a smartphone or tablet?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 12, 2011

device or operating system (iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, etc.). " Deciding on a Native App or a Mobile Web App. Many organizations, like the MoMA , choose to build a "native" app, developed for a specific. But this isn’t the only option. used on almost any device with a mobile web browser.

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