Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! TechSoup Global donation partner, Cisco , is starting to talk about an alternative to cloud computing, the paradigm that relies on huge data centers to do all our processing.

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Global Giving

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

A: As the original nonprofit crowdfunding platform, GlobalGiving has an extensive community of vetted global nonprofits and a trusted donation platform. Q: How have companies used GlobalGiving’s Charity API? A: Here are some ways innovative companies have used this technology: API By Country or Region. API For Disaster Response.

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Double the Donation

MAY 25, 2021

America’s Charities. CyberGrants is another top corporate giving software solution that offers fully integrated tools for grants management, employee giving, volunteerism, disbursement, disaster relief, and more. America’s Charities. Here are our top picks: Benevity. CyberGrants. Bright Funds. SmartSimple. Let’s begin.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Green Technology. In hardware life extension news, the grand award winner for software in Popular Science's Best of What's New 2013 this year is a server/software technology called Neverware Juicebox. This new technology has become available in time to help public schools in the U.S. Social Media. Cloud Computing.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Brings a strategic focus on addressing the policies and systems that perpetuate global poverty . Charity Navigator. Global CTO, Tech for Social Impact.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

Even before our current health situation arose , technology has been the leading method of engaging employees in today’s society. The challenge – how do companies create meaningful volunteer opportunities for their global employees that engage, connect , and create impact? hours of community service.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. Actions and messages were contextualized based on the issues and discussions taking place at both the global and local level. I am so thrilled to have the chance to participate in this event and thankful for the invitation. The full keynote and presentation are below.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In the world of philanthropy, we’re on the brink of a technological revolution and the year 2021 is poised to be pivotal. Just as COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformations in how we conduct day-to-day business, the pandemic has likewise sped up breakthroughs in philanthropic financial technology – as we call it, philantech.

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Givinga

APRIL 6, 2021

You should take a broad look at your company to understand its mission and values – including what causes and charities it currently supports. Which cause areas and specific charities are important to you? Do you want to support local community issues or global issues? Step 4: Tailor the Technology.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

This global generosity movement is becoming more well-known worldwide, making it an excellent opportunity for your nonprofit to start its own campaign. For example, a change in legislation or a natural disaster could motivate concerned supporters to take action. An estimated $3 billion was donated to nonprofits in the U.S. December 31.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Lasa, a UK-based technology and welfare charity (and content partner of TechSoup's), published a crowdsourced report on how charities and nonprofits can engage with technology to build a stronger connection with their constituents. Technology can help charities save money and time. More Resources.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Early last year, mobile giving evolved from an emerging technology to mainstream awareness with Haiti earthquake relief, raising approximately $45 million for victims of that natural disaster. Since that time, other disaster relief efforts such as the Gulf oil spill, Japan disaster, and tornado relief in the Southeast U.S.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Leaning into the experiences of the Global Good Network during this time has allowed us to compile a collection of common questions and answered surrounding how to engage employees virtually. Highlight the ones that are important to your charity partners (if you have them) but also share ones that were posted by employees.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2011

All this month, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. Sign up for TechSoup's email newsletters and discover great resources, ideas, and donated technology for nonprofits and public libraries. Why Are We So Scared of Cloud Security? Reach for the Cloud with Microsoft Services.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2011

My organization, Central and Eastern European based Fundacja TechSoup , is part of the TechSoup Global Network that supports the ICT needs of NGOs and public libraries around the world. Through relationships with technology donors like Microsoft, we're able. able to help people working in the third sector learn to use technology.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 10, 2011

All this month, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. Sign up for TechSoup's email newsletters and discover great resources, ideas, and donated technology for nonprofits and public libraries. Reach for the Cloud with Microsoft Services.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2011

All this month, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. Sign up for TechSoup's email newsletters and discover great resources, ideas, and donated technology for nonprofits and public libraries. But maybe that's not a bad thing. Why Are We So Scared of Cloud Security?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 14, 2009

We have a global economic meltdown. And we have this thing called the global climate crisis. Charity, business, and government, all accomplish great things but have their limitations. First, charity. There are so many times when human beings are in need, and they need our charity. We’ve got a lot of problems.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2012

TechSoup Global's partner in Germany, Stifter-Helfen.de – IT for Nonprofits , has been collecting case studies from the organizations it works with over the last year. Here is a look at how a few German nonprofits and charities are using technology donations for social good. in partnership with TechSoup Global.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2011

by Dinesh Venkateswaran, Manager - Global Data Acquisitions, TechSoup Global. Guardian’s ACTIVATE is an annual conference that aims to bring together leaders in media, government and technology to a ctivatedly. mobile technologies, distribution of power and wealth, transparency in. preoccupied with technology.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 12, 2016

First, technology propels this move. Dozens of crowdfunding platforms make it increasingly easier for people to raise money for any cause, from cancer research to disaster relief, often quite independent of direction from any charity. Both types of efforts, local and global, are strong symbols of a changing world.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2012

I did a post a few weeks ago on youth programs in TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map and decided I hadn’t covered this resource nearly enough. demonstrates what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup Global software donations to further their missions. Our Local Impact Map.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 14, 2016

But in the very busy world we live in, many times donations take the place of personal commitment of time.The charity is no longer at the center of philanthropy, it is YOU — the donor — who takes the stage. Today’s philanthropists are wisely embracing the opportunities offered by technology. 24/7 philanthropy.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2019

At ONE HUNDRED , (a multi-disciplinary agency that connects the nonprofit sector with leading experts in brand reputation, marketing and fundraising from across Omnicom) we regularly witness purpose-driven companies and organizations changing how they operate to meet the demands of this generation’s global citizens.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 23, 2007

The event here in Zurich is the Schwab Social Entrepreneur Summit, where roughly a hundred social entrepreneurs get together with global leaders to advance the movement. On Monday we were joined by a dazzling array of global leaders who are interested in social entrepreneurship.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. As the latest technology allows people to “engage” from their computers/phones rather than getting their hands dirty IRL, will this impact the future of volunteerism? Carie Lewis.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 2, 2023

Rapid shelter stabilizes and supports disaster victims. Nostos Homes is a UK-based charity led by young people and provides sustainable homes for families forcibly displaced worldwide. When rapidly rehoused after disasters, people can rebuild lives rather than remain displaced. Read more about this incredible initiative here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. As the latest technology allows people to “engage” from their computers/phones rather than getting their hands dirty IRL, will this impact the future of volunteerism? Carie Lewis.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Nonprofit technology, and more! The 33rd Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute features leading nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance and government to discuss the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Technology / #AOCS16 / @AOCSummit.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. As the latest technology allows people to “engage” from their computers/phones rather than getting their hands dirty IRL, will this impact the future of volunteerism? Carie Lewis.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The data nonprofits collect on individual donors, corporate contributors, partners, vendors, and charities are critical to their operations. There’s no doubt that the pandemic has changed the perception of technology for many nonprofit leaders. What’s Driving a Greater Need for Data Protection? If a donor in the U.S. About the Author.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2014

Getting Started in Nonprofit Technology. Early in his nonprofit career, David became the founding director of the Eastmont Computing Center in East Oakland (now called the David Glover Education and Technology Center ). He and his team provided technology classes to hundreds of youth, adults, and seniors every week.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Without a doubt big data is one of the most talked about topics in nonprofit technology and IT in general this year. MIT Technology Review recently cited Oracle’s definition : “Big data is the derivation of value from traditional relational database-driven business decision making, augmented with new sources of unstructured data.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Starting today and through the weekend, Twestival will rock on, with over 200 local Twestivals happening supporting tweetups to raise money for a designated local charity. The conference will showcase NTEN's new book about mission-driven technology. Global Voices Bloggers Mentor Others. What was most sexy? Inspiration.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Now that this year is wrapping up and we have the verdict on nonprofit technology trends for 2013 , we queried charity Technorati like Amy Sample Ward, Beth Kanter, Marnie Webb, Peter Campbell, Nicole Wallace, the entire crew at Idealware, Lucy Bernholz, and other luminaries to find out what is in their crystal balls for 2014.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2017

Our world – politically, economically, socially, technologically – is changing before our eyes. A popular sense, shared by millions, of being shut out of the gains created by globalization. Vast, ongoing changes to economies, patterns of work and lifestyles, brought about by technology. Rising polarization. Mass migration.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

I love year-ahead forecasts and have looked a number of them from all over the global IT press. Here’s what the buzz seems to be for 2013 from a nonprofit technology viewpoint. Andrew Cohen of Forum One did one called 12 Big Trends in Nonprofit Technology for 2012. The Forecasts for 2012. Mobile Computing.

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