Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

" We'll also cover the Internet slowdown protest, Instagram's new Hyperlapse app to make easy time-lapse videos, and the first-ever charity TV shopping channel. A USB Condom is a small $10 device that prevents data theft when your device is plugged into a computer or a public charging station. I'm not kidding.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Four quick bits of news: a new life for New York City pay phones, a more "conversational" way to search for information, the recently-launched Give app, and smart garbage. Useless Pay Phones to Become Free WiFi Hot Spots in New York City. Image one: Creative Commons: Handset Out For Repair : CC BY.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

Fundraising events can also attract new, first-time donors if you hold them in public spaces or encourage attendees to bring friends and family. Events like 5Ks, fun runs, field days, and charity sports tournaments drum up a lot of excitement from donors and can be very profitable fundraisers.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

HelpBridge has no usage fees beyond your phone operator’s SMS fees and any donations you make. It is available on the Android, iOS, Windows Phone platforms. Mobile Giving Foundation for text-to-give donations to disaster relief charities. Download the app from the Windows Phone Store , Google Play or iTunes.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The window for the public to comment on how the FCC should treat Internet traffic is now closed, but not without receiving a record 3.7 During the keynote, Wheeler noted that the influx of people using high-speed 4G LTE networks on their mobile phones has motivated the FCC to revise its policy on mobile broadband under net neutrality rules.

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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. One of the big additions to the guide is a section on backing up a mobile phone or tablet. Apps by TechSoup Donation Partners.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. 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.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

The big recent digital inclusion news is the Federal Communication Commission's ( FCC ) proposal to extend the Lifeline Program , which has supplied discounted phone service to low-income people since 1985. Some Lifeline phone service providers also offer free mobile phones and minutes to low-income families. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2014

We're excited to see what's unveiled and will keep you posted on what the news means for nonprofits, charities, and public libraries! The phone is also pre-loaded with disability assistive software specific, like a light sensing app and a voice-guided camera app. Image 1: Microsoft News Center. Image 2: Indiegogo.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

June is generally a very busy month for mobile with Google I/O, Apple's WWDC, and lots of summer phone/tablet releases. There has been some interesting mobile-related legislation news as of late that affects some nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and social sector organizations. Legislation Beat. Tablet Tales.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2017

If you're looking to raise some extra capital for your nonprofit, selling online can be a great way to go — generating publicity as well as funds for your cause. Lots of charities do very well through their online stores, selling branded items like t-shirts, clothing, mugs, phone cases, and toys.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Every director of a charity is well aware that donations are triggered by a desire to assist in a cause and that there must be pre-existing trust in the ability of the organization to achieve that goal. In many ways, the fundraising response acts as a vote on the credibility and image of your entire organization. Conduct a survey.

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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. Now, it is looking like the emerging killer apps may be messaging apps that text directly to stakeholders' mobile phones. Social Media and Fundraising. One is hiring.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

One undeniable trend is that people are increasingly attracted to images and videos and much less interested in unadorned text. Images bring life and interest to anything. But can you get in trouble by posting images of people without their consent? law that covers this is called the right of publicity. You can indeed.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

PCs aren’t going away, but mobile devices (phones and tablets) are flooding in to the nonprofit workplace. That basically entails figuring out how to allow staff and volunteers to get work email, documents and other data on their own mobile devices – and what to do when phones and tablets get lost or stolen. Social Media.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2013

Try to remember: what was the last thing you did on your phone? By now, you're probably all too familiar with the compelling stats of why you need to start going mobile: 91 percent of American adults own some kind of cell phone and 61 percent own a smartphone ( Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project ).

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

A new report called Technology for Good: Innovative Use of Technology by Charities identifies ten technologies that are already having this kind of impact in the world. Likewise, the existence of a portable communication network that fits in three suitcases and can provide phone and SMS service coverage across a full 1 kilometer area.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

They provide a way for entrepreneurs to pitch their business idea to the public and raise operating capital, usually in small amounts. There are some nonprofit-oriented crowdfunding websites which include: Causevox is a charity crowdfunding platform for nonprofits and individuals to raise funds for their causes and projects.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Perhaps the image of inefficient organizations with layers of "fat," overpaid administrators, and wasteful spending? "We need a nonprofit pride movement," Jan Masaoka, CEO of CalNonprofits, explained in a phone interview. For example, Charity Water highlights that 100 percent of its donations go to its programs.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2016

If you're not familiar with Snapchat, this is how it works: You can send vanishing photo and video messages (also known as Snaps) to contacts you either add manually or via your phone's contacts. This might include corporations, publications, TV networks, brands, or well-known individuals. Image 1: Snapchat.

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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. It hooks up to a phone, tablet or computer so the information can be messaged to a hospital. The concept of the Nonprofit Exchange is that any U.S.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Are you thinking about running a charity auction at your next event? Choose the Right Charity Auction Format If you want to run a great charity auction, you’ll need to choose a format that will appeal to your supporters. The takeaway: Seeing success with your charity auctions starts by choosing the right type of event.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2013

From developing your own online store to taking donations from your phone, TechSoup has you covered. The Connect2Give discount program at TechSoup provides mobile donation and communication services to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries. Image: Donation jar, ( Flickr ). More Fundraising Resources.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

The savings to a charity can also be extensive. Regular check-ins via phone, instant messaging, web conferencing, or email seem to be useful for managers. Image 1: TechSoup. Image 2 : DPLA-Public Domain-Google digitized-Hathi Trust. Image 3 : markos86 / Shutterstock. Image 4 : Bloomua / Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Like Windows Phone 8, you can resize the tiles on your Start screen. In a future update, you'll also be able to sync tabs with Windows Phone 8. That's not the case for nonprofits, charities or public libraries that have received Windows through TechSoup, however. Images: Microsoft. PCs and tablets.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The action spearheaded a flood of nearly 100,000 phone calls and almost 200,000 emails to policymakers. public schools to have access high speed broadband within five years. Image 1: Microsoft. Image 2: Cancer Research UK. The ACLU website has a good summary of the USA Freedom Act. Safer Internet Day. Gaming for Good.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2013

reveals a host of smart new features that our nonprofit, charity, and library members will all find more useful. Let's back up a minute first and discuss what surveying can mean for the nonprofit and public library sector. Images and video: FluidSurveys. ?. Release of FluidSurveys 5.0. Change can be good—really good.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

Darian talked about lots of things, very broadly: Why mobile presents a huge opportunity for any nonprofit or public library. We now have more mobile phones in use than people. What the Mobile Impact 101 Webinar Covered. Everyone Is Using Mobile. No surprise here. is saturated with mobile users. Mobile Optimized Websites.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Bitdefender also has a mobile app for Android phones, available through TechSoup as well. The Mailshell donation program at TechSoup provides desktop spam filtering software to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries throughout the United States. Secure All My Things. Comodo: Strengthen Your Site's Security.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2018

C ompetition from other charities : Donors are being bombarded by solicitations from other charities, both those they had a connection with prior to the visit to the hospital, and those they have a connection with after the visit to the hospital. What is most important for the donor to know when making a gift to a charity?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For Fiver, this means pulling client testimonials from thank you letters written by program participants or through phone interviews with families. Other Examples: An Adopt-a-Family campaign for families in need Movember: growing a beard for charity in November. Craft a strong appeal by sourcing your content early. Be specific.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The project is soft launching this month, and going public in March 2014. It covers 10 topics including humanitarian uses of drones: • Mobile and cell phones • New uses for TV and radio. " It is intended to be a dynamic public database of tech innovators for good around the world. TechSoup Technologies for Good.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

That’s a tricky one to answer, because every charity and audience is different and what is or is not creative is incredibly subjective. Religious charities tend to do well at year-end when they use the upcoming religious holidays to their advantage. Of course, as long as it is a personal call and not an outsourced phone campaign.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2013

While beautiful charity galas and creative offline campaigns still gather support for nonprofits’ causes, they slowly slip away from donors’ focus. Having your own website gives you control on how you communicate with your public. Guest post by: Laura Iancu, 123ContactForm.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Incorporate other appreciation efforts such as sending handwritten thank you notes or calling donors on the phone to express your appreciation for their generosity. Think about images, colors, or themes that are associated with your branding. charity: water: The Spring. Source: charity: water. What we think they did well.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 12, 2021

Our Favorite Fundraising Platforms for GoFundMe Charity Users. As GoFundMe moves to officially sunset the GoFundMe Charity solution, you may be on the lookout to transition to a new fundraising platform. ACD Direct is a full-service, omni-channel contact solution that has helped over 170 charities raise over a $1.3 ACD Direct.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is for volunteers, webmasters and administrators of associations, clubs, charities, communities and other groups. Filed under: General non-profit interest , nptech , Best practices , Non-profit Communications , training , publicity. Charity Blog. It lies at the root of everything a nonprofit does â?? Leave a Comment.

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