Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2017

Ushahidi has been developing open-source crisis mapping software for over eight years now. And nonprofits and lots of others working to benefit the public can use its tools to be able to do their work better. Ushahidi's tools help others act for transparency, justice, crisis response, and human rights.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2009

See larger image here: Map from: Waddell, Steve. A lot of the ideas resonate with using online social networks and social media effectively for nonprofits, especially in the larger frame of movement building. One of the tools for better understanding networks are visual diagnostics and mapping techniques.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2013

Fortunately, TechSoup’s generous donors offer the following range of tools to create powerful digital stories. Adobe : Adobe products aren’t just for creative professionals — with a little know-how you too can make powerful digital images and videos. But are you aware of the extra tools available through Flickr Pro?

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Try the New Chart Types. What's new with Excel charts? If you look carefully at the Excel 2016 "Insert" ribbon tab, you will notice the new chart types, which will help you better share your data with your audience. Powerful Analytics Tools Are Now Built-In. Use Power Maps Like A Pro. Box and whisker.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

However, throwing a million charts and graphs together or writing a 10,000-word essay on why your nonprofit is the best isn’t going to be so effective (or worth anyone’s time). DREAM’s annual report is doing everything right: beautiful images, student stories, and (of course) thanking their donors. National Public Radio (NPR).

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2015

He recently shared “ Toolsets for Social Media ,” a brilliantly curated collection of tools. He has organized clusters of tools around different concepts of use that a social media professional might need. He has organized clusters of tools around different concepts of use that a social media professional might need.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2013

Oftentimes with other applications, data needs to be prepped before it can be converted into visual form (such as a graph or chart), whether that means adding a column, combining data sets, inserting a new formula, or the like. Share your SAP Visual Intelligence works of art by attaching them as images to emails. Images: SAP.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Though originally focused on advertising, Ogilvy’s wisdom contains enduring truths around driving action and results that can aid any cause, even with today’s new tools and platforms. A great tool to see how different companies make their product the hero is by looking through swipe files curated by sites like [link].

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Candid

APRIL 27, 2021

The same principle lies at the heart of a mind map. Mind maps help us stay organized in the world of content shock, informational chaos, and short attention span. They say mind mapping makes people more creative and retentive. Why use mind maps in your nonprofit practice? Mind maps can help you: Plan nonprofit projects.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Web Crawl Data: Click here to see larger image. A lot of the ideas resonate with using online social networks and social media effectively for nonprofits, especially in the larger frame of movement building. One of the tools for better understanding networks are visual diagnostics and mapping techniques.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 9, 2010

I’ve talked before about how to map your community and the messages within it. What’s so great about the chart from Forrester at the top of this post is that it shows you a great way to view segments of your database in an influential way. Now, what about peer influence?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

However, access to the tools isn't enough. TechSoup will only be able to achieve our mission (which is to help you achieve your mission) when we're able to give you the tools, skills, and community to leverage technology effectively. Naples, Florida: Show off Your Tools! Find your local #Tech4Good group.

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

For example, simple or pre-populated forms, maps and location information, simple advocacy tools such as petitions, or simple instructions such as consumer or medical information. Most phones have little screens (see chart below) and render graphics poorly.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 20, 2013

Image courtesy of CraigConnects. Beth’s blog shares Ann Emry’s tips for creating charts with your nonprofit’s data. Charts can turn plain text into a visually, expressive piece of information, which is great for persuading donors to donate or showing your supporters your organization’s impact.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

That's why TechSoup has partnered with Tableau on a new blog series called "Beyond the Pie Chart." Tried to create a report and couldn't find a chart or graph that would clearly illustrate your point? Now think about making a chart comparing donation amounts for the past three years. But what about bar charts?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2015

We know nonprofits need good tools for illustrating their accomplishments and communicating with their donors and constituents. That's why TechSoup offers product donations that can help you with desktop publishing, presentations, sketches, graphs, charts, and more! Just pop in your own text and images. The admin fee is $45.

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Media Cause

MAY 23, 2022

There are some things that you can’t capture through photography because a specific image doesn’t fit or it simply does not exist. When trying to evoke certain emotions with look and feel, illustration is a great tool. Through data visualization, illustration can be a great tool for making data more accessible and engaging.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

And so before their case for support was even dry, before they mapped out their gift tables, their leadership team was. . You know, that’s where you have those visual tools to put in front of a donor that they can go, “Ah, I see. And I’ve shared images of two recent projects. . That really is neat.”

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

But I think I may have found something: Silk is a free-for-nonprofits online tool that helps you create interactive data visualizations of your work, just by uploading a spreadsheet. Silk is a free online data visualization tool. Note that to imbed your interactive map or chart, your website must support iFrames.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Images of Empowerment. To address this need, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, in partnership with the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and Getty Images, created Images of Empowerment. Images of Empowerment was created in 2015 and was extended in 2018. Grand Challenges Awards Repository.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2015

But I think I may have found something: Silk is a free-for-nonprofits online tool that helps you create interactive data visualizations of your work, just by uploading a spreadsheet. Silk is a free online data visualization tool. Note that to imbed your interactive map or chart, your website must support iFrames.

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Forum One

JANUARY 10, 2023

State and local governments, while not mandated, have long realized the importance of having good digital tools to create fantastic citizen experiences. We think that data storytelling through maps, infographics, charts, and interactive features will become much more popular in 2023.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2014

” The e-book, which at 32 pages, is definitely long-form content provides context, best practices, examples, tools, and resources. Flickr Image by theamarand. Not just infographics, but a snippet from an infographic or a chart or graph to illustrate a statistic. What is micro content anyway?

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2015

Finding that perfect image for your blog post or campaign can be a challenge. In partnership with Markets for Good, they''ve launched a new microsite: Results Data Initiatives: Charting the Known World that maps these new research initiatives. Grab a copy of Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter ''s new book: When Millennials Take Over.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

When well crafted, this resource can be a vital tool to retain and grow donor support. You can recoup the time and resources spent creating the report by turning this report into a valuable donor engagement and retention tool. They value and appreciate a book-style annual report with detailed stories, infographics, and charts.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

So you want to change the world, and you know that using images and other visual content is an excellent way to convince people to support your cause. This guide to data visualization and image selection is packed with strategies, tips, and concrete examples. Put in your zip code and get a map. Image 2 : Appalachian Voices.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

So you want to change the world, and you know that using images and other visual content is an excellent way to convince people to support your cause. This guide to data visualization and image selection is packed with strategies, tips, and concrete examples. Put in your zip code and get a map. Image 2 : Appalachian Voices.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Given all of the time commitment we were asked to put into the tag system onsite, I assumed that when we got home, we'd get some kind of personal profile that showed what we'd done, how it mapped to our profiles and our behavior relative to each other or other visitors to date. system, your image becomes part of a Flickr stream.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

We have certainly seen some examples of maps or charts that the user can interact with, but with the over saturation of static infographic images, 2014 and the plethora of tools emerging that make these options really easy, we will see more organizations using data for storytelling that users can watch, click on, and really explore.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 3, 2012

” In addition, individuals on staff and advocates made use of their individual profiles on Facebook sharing special cover images that people to use to celebrate. (4) In addition, Sinatra mentions that figuring out their ‘no matter what’ messages was important to mapped out in advance. 5) Prepare and Rally Your Base.

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