Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! The hackathon model is ideal for nonprofits and libraries because it brings together motivated volunteers to expedite a project on a limited budget.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

TechSoup's RCI program provides warrantied factory refurbished commercial grade computer systems to charities across the country, so we need the best suppliers we can find. Andy found him an old computer the county wasn't using anymore; within a few months, the boy was developing web pages for local businesses and churches.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

This spring, NTEN launched its Digital Inclusion Fellowship Program in which 16 young community leaders in eight Google Fiber communities will have paid internships for a year with local charities. It is a Scotland-based charity that has to date helped more than 20,000 people to gain digital skills. Citizens Online.

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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. You can also text SHELTER and your zip code to 43352 (4FEMA) to find a local shelter. Image of HelpBridge for Android courtesy of Microsoft.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Top of the charity nonprofit tech wish list? Charities are still finding it necessary to scrimp on critical staffing in keeping with the nonprofit starvation cycle. A hardware failure in the IT system of the crowdfunding firm Kimbia caused the Give Local America online fundraising campaign to fail in May. Image 1: Wes Holing.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Other office tools: Other office tools you can use to put forth a professional, established, organized image include Adobe Acrobat for editing PDFs, Docusign for signing agreements electronically, and CamScanner for all your scanning needs. Your library may have a subscription that you can use onsite for free.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A set of screensavers and background images. Shoutouts to donors on images and cover pictures. Text or attractively designed images on Twitter, Linkedin, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Clubhouse, etc. Feature your donor images and quotes in social media advertising. Hint: It’s the XYY Soup Kitchen.”

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2017

TechSoup's RCI program provides warrantied factory-refurbished, commercial-grade computer systems to charities, foundations, churches, and libraries across the country at around half the cost of equivalent new equipment. TechSoup Refurbished Computers. Microsoft Office. Adobe Creative Cloud. Additional Resources for Tech Planning.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

For 2014, our NPTech experts made strong predictions about charities doing more multi-channel marketing or going beyond email and direct mail into social media. According to research by Adobe, only 3 percent of people find charities by following social media links. Forty percent find charities through plain old web searches.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Read on to learn how your nonprofit, charity, or library can repurpose older machines as Windows MultiPoint Server user stations. You'll also need the ability to connect your old computer to the host computer using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) via your Local Area Network (LAN). How does this magic happen?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It’s also looking like relatively few charities and also libraries are getting the hang of it. finds that charities aren’t effectively engaging younger donors via mobile friendly channels like social media and mobile optimized websites. Charities can request Office 365 directly from Microsoft. Google Drive.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. Find your local #Tech4Good group. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. But did you know that our work is global?

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s called the TechBridge Nonprofit Exchange and it is designed to address the problem of grantmakers’ reluctance to fund infrastructure improvements for charities. Team Confufish Royale from Australia developed an app called Foodbank Local that allows businesses to easily donate excess food. Image four: Trag Foundation.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Connect2Compete as Aggregator of Local Digital Inclusion Projects. C2C is eager for all libraries and charities that are serving low-income Americans of all ages who may find low-cost Internet, training, and equipment useful to register with C2C. Image: Connect2Compete. in Philadelphia.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

We connect the local with global resources.” Philanthropists involved in Muslim world charities not the only risk averse social investors. TechSoup Resources for Faith Based Charities. Generous Giving: Online Resource Library on Islamic Philanthropy. Image One - Temple: Courtesy of Stuck in Customs Creative Commons.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

Our recently completed 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest winners and finalists are an impressive group, showcasing the broad reach and impact of TechSoup member charities doing environmental work. Find our in-depth profile of Information Technology Exchange on TechSoup for Libraries. Images 1 and 3: Braided River.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Search is now universal, meaning it taps into Bing Smart Search, SkyDrive, and your local hard drive to provide you with results. That's not the case for nonprofits, charities or public libraries that have received Windows through TechSoup, however. Images: Microsoft. One of the biggest changes is how Windows 8.1

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Fundacja TechSoup in Poland, in a close partnership with Dokukino and other local organizations from the Western Balkans, has launched open challenges for the best technology-based social projects that address transparency and accountability issues in the the Bosnia and Hercegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia. Image: Digital Wallet, Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Charity Digital News , Wired , and several other UK tech publications recently reported on Nominet Trust 100 , or NT100, which is a new comprehensive global list of promising applications of digital technology for social good. also reports some news that effect libraries. Images: TechSoup Global and Nominet Trust. All Things D.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids. They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections.

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MARCH 22, 2023

Lending Tree reports that more than half of Americans are generous , with 56% contributing to a charity in 2021. Consider these terms in the context of a small college seeking donations for the construction of a library. but even a modest local fundraiser will help you raise recognition and revenue for your nonprofit.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Other Examples: An Annual Giving Campaign, like National Center for Youth Law did $10k for a new Alzheimer’s research project Raise $25,000 to fill a new school library. Other Examples: An Adopt-a-Family campaign for families in need Movember: growing a beard for charity in November. Excert from Fiver’s Toolkit. Be specific.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. It also has a “Charities and NGOs” section.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2015

In Myanmar, Tableau has worked in partnership with the Myanmar Book Aid and Preservation Foundation, which supports thousands of libraries around the country. Libraries have become places in communities where the people of Myanmar learn about civil society and technology. Image 1 : Beyond Access / CC BY-SA. spanhidden.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

You see, not everyone gives to charity – shocker, I know! Early in my career, I worked at the local food bank. Partner with a local business. If you are a food pantry, partner with local restaurants or markets. While that’s pretty powerful on its own, the right image will grab the heartstrings and hold them tight.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

A website that allows you to create an image with a mosaic of your Twitter Followers’ avatars. TechSoup is a nonprofit with a clear focus: providing other nonprofits and libraries with technology that empowers them to fulfill their missions and serve their communities. Share As Image :: shareasimage.com. Quoto :: quoto.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

is an iOS App that allows users to earn points for doing things like volunteering at local food banks or animal shelters. Points can later be redeemed for deals and free items at local merchants. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. Cause.it :: cause.it.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

And, instead of limiting your events just to those in the local area or to those who have the means to travel, you can actually open them to anyone on the internet! You can procure items that encourage residents to explore the city in a fun way, such as local restaurant gift certificates or tickets to museums or sports games.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For instance, let’s say your organization raises funding to support local wildlife and ecosystems. Public Libraries. Incorporate infographics, images of your team, and photos of those you serve to elevate your website. If this is the case for you, the Microsoft Ad Grant can help you expand your reach. Public Museums. Healthcare.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. It also has a “Charities and NGOs” section.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Epidemiologists watch for blips in Google queries to localize flu outbreaks; economists use them to spot shifts in consumer confidence. Keisha Taylor’s Examples of Charity Big Data. The Open Knowledge Foundation is a great advocacy charity in that field. Microsoft enables charities to use Bing Maps free of charge.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Fundacja TechSoup in Poland, in a close partnership with Dokukino and other local organizations from the Western Balkans, has launched open challenges for the best technology-based social projects that address transparency and accountability issues in the the Bosnia and Hercegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia. Image: Digital Wallet, Shutterstock.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

is an iOS App that allows users to earn points for doing things like volunteering at local food banks or animal shelters. Points can later be redeemed for deals and free items at local merchants. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. Cause.it :: cause.it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. It also has a “Charities and NGOs” section.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Well, that 80%, 60% of that money goes to large institutional organizations like hospitals and universities, and large cultural institutions, like museums, zoos, and libraries, and religious organizations. So more than 80% of all this money that’s donated to charities comes from people, comes from people. But get this.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is an online library of almost 500 billion screenshots of websites since 1996. SocialSnap is a very useful WordPress plugin that enables you to customize the titles, messages, and images that your website and blog content display when posted on social media. See also Charity Navigator.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 11, 2014

It’s pretty hard to make sense of what cloud services your charity or library actually need. You can always challenge a subpoena for information stored on your local network, you probably won’t have that luxury for data stored in the cloud. Image: Sam Chenkin. Tech Impact’s.

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