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5 ways to use a smartphone for fundraising

Socialbrite

The average smartphone user is one their phone for more than 4 hours a day. The premise is that those wishing to donate can text a specific shortcode to indicate their intent to donate, and can either donate via the bill they pay their cell phone provider or be provided with a link to donate online. billion smartphone users worldwide.

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Technology Toolbox: Learn from Occupy Wall Street to Occupy YOUR Street

Amy Sample Ward

The revolution may not be televised, but no matter where you are, you can now have a front row seat to the broadcast. Thankfully for members of #OWS, there are various tools to livestream events, just from your mobile phone. The power of “now” is what makes something go from news, to breaking news.

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33 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

You can either broadcast live (think of it as your own radio station) or host the messages on the Cinchcast server for later listening. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone.

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10 Years of PeaceTalks: What Does Peace Mean to You?

Saleforce Nonprofit

Why does nobody hear the voices when all the children are yelling and crying and running from bombs?’ I waited and when I opened my phone the next day, many people had started to hear me.”. Join us for the 10th edition of the Geneva #PeaceTalks to celebrate the International Day of Peace on Sep 21, broadcasted live!

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Community Technology Alliance: Helping Address Homelessness with Mobile Technology

Tech Soup

While there have been numerous studies done on mobile phone use in the developing world, very little work has been done in understanding mobile use among homeless in America. The CTA learned that homeless and low income people are willing to pay a relatively large percentage of their monthly income for voice and data services.

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Your Online Account Has Been Compromised — Now What?

Tech Soup

This is based on the fact that while an intruder may have access to some of your information (like your password), they are unlikely to have also taken physical possession of your phone or key. A verification code is sent to your phone when a login is attempted. Notify affected individuals. Here's to a speedy recovery!

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Making Facebook Groups Rock for Nonprofits – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Think: How can I encourage others to use the group in the same way, not just as a means for marketing/broadcasting information? Because they are collaboratively editable, they are great for anything that requires a teasing out a group voice – agendas, statements or announcements, etc. The power of pictures.

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