ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

Over five billion people have mobile phones, and 81% of the U.S. Chad Wheeler, the CEO of Open Door, a nonprofit working to alleviate chronic homelessness and human trafficking in my home of Lubbock, Texas, has come to use all of the previously named technologies.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2015

Although we know we have no lever guaranteed to eliminate poverty — it has been with us for thousands of years — for the first time, we have a tool kit and neural network via mobile and the Internet, which can be pointed at making a difference in people's lives. and the Lake County Council on Aging in Mentor, Ohio.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2018

My mother was born before the days of the Internet, social media, computers, and mobile phones and found technology a huge challenge – both frustrating and a little intimidating due to a lack of training and skills development. She also posed for social media photos with all my books. She was also an arts lover.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Sparrow is a mobile service provider offering fair and transparent pricing to conscious consumers as well as nonprofits and those they serve. With each new Sparrow customer, a mobile device is donated to a person in need. In celebration of our launch, Sparrow is offering TechSoup members an exclusive offer on all our mobile plans.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Children’s Defense Fund :: @ ChildDefender. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) :: @NationalCASA. National Coalition for the Homelessness :: @ NTL_Homeless. Related Links: Social and Mobile Media Webinars for Nonprofits and Government. Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans :: @ CIAV.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. billion mobile users as of July 2019 ( source : IISD). Senior Humanitarian Climate Crisis Advisor, Save the Children International.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2015

According to the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) , only one in seven children who are eligible for free or subsidized school lunches receive summer meals. Caravan staff members were shocked by how many children are not accessing free summer meals — and realized they could do something about it. How Range Works.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Storytelling with Mobile Video. The donated Dell smartphones normally use AT&T or T-Mobile pay-as-you-go or contract plans, but they can function without it because they are Wi-Fi-capable. You can essentially use them as a $31 (admin fee) HD mobile recording device. Her Moments In Mobile piece describes the experience.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

Beyond 12 is developing the next generation of MyCoach, a mobile app that helps low-income students navigate the path to college and stay on track once they arrive, significantly enhancing graduation rates. Pogo Park is transforming three neglected parks in Richmond California into magical play spaces for 8,000 at-risk children.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2017

Founded in 1999, Corazon Ministries is a faith-based charity that operates in the heart of downtown San Antonio, serving its homeless and marginalized neighbors. Many describe homelessness as being voiceless and invisible. We have all seen huge programs with complicated processes to end homelessness.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Check out this great compilation of '' Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits '', assembled by Tech for Good. In a refugee camp in Jordan, Mercy Corps is putting the desert sand to use to help children displaced by conflict to feel like kids again.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Check out this great compilation of '' Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits '', assembled by Tech for Good. In a refugee camp in Jordan, Mercy Corps is putting the desert sand to use to help children displaced by conflict to feel like kids again.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

For example, let’s say your faith-based organization is also an outreach ministry for shut-ins and the homeless. Qgiv offers a mobile suite where you can not only send texts but also track the progress of your peer-to-peer campaign. Use a mobile donation app to encourage giving on the go.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 5, 2009

Do you want to feed the homeless or cure cancer? Give books to needy children or build a performing arts center? Mobile Commons. We want to figure out how to do a better job letting people know who we are and why we matter in a way they’ll listen. We paint “nonprofits” in broad strokes. Beth Kanter. Connection Café. Weiner Blog.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

The projects varied from educational tools for children to energy efficiency. Another interesting concept was a mobile tech shop for homeless shelters. Burlington hosted its first-ever Day of Civic Hacking event. Amanda Levinson of NetSquared Burlington put together a Storify page to document the weekend's events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2006

Mobilize: Give people something to do. Today, I got a report via the TechSoup Second Life listserv about an awareness-raising campaign for homeless children in Second Life - reported here , here and here. A Spain-based non-profit, their main goal is to create shelters and foster homes for poor children and elderly people.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Here are some ways to mobilize your volunteers to help you recruit: Ask volunteers for referrals. Sponsors who are involved like this are more likely to mobilize their employees to volunteer for your event. The elementary school level: Younger children love to help out just as much as older children do.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2015

I’ll be talking about the next generation of donors and how they use social media, mobile, and other technology to raise money for causes they care about. This guest post is part of many recent posts you have read from my about Generation Z. Help them set up and manage their campaign.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. John Center for Homeless Men. Virtual college + career prep workshop. Holiday e-card campaign.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

In the final analysis, in the days, weeks, months and years following these, and other mergers, no fewer people will be homeless, no fewer women will be battered, no fewer children will be hungry, no less environmental damage will be done, no more people who need it will get mental health services.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 17, 2009

Sunday, I decided not to add them to the total – I did not count churches, but did count faith-based organizations, like the Mobile Loaves and Fishes truck feeding the homeless near a downtown park.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Are they wanting to fund children’s programs? Do they like those one-time projects, those capital projects where you can build that outdoor classroom or,” you know, “purchase that mobile mammogram unit for your hospital and be able to create impact for years to come? You know, how many people are impacted by that?

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

Jasmine Beach-Ferrara | WE DO Campaign: Stage 4 | Asheville, NC The WE DO Campaign mobilizes LGBT couples requesting – and being denied – marriage licenses in their hometowns across the Southern United States. Twitter: @CSElive ) 6. Twitter: @thecaase ) 18. Twitter: @ZeroChampaign ) 19. Twitter: @americasvoice ) 20.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2010

A little later on, after pulling another $20 out of his piggy bank, Andrew asked me the question I was not ready for: “Which is more important, saving battlefields or helping people, like the homeless?” We often carry socks filled with water and energy bars to give to the homeless on Austin’s streets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2011

An island-wide educational campaign in Puerto Rico to educate people on the importance of spaying and neutering and vaccinating their dogs and cats, in hopes of alleviating the drastic conditions for the 100,000+ “satos” (street dogs) that are homeless and roaming the beaches and streets of PR. Mobilizing 1 million people!

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

You can see here that Miriam’s House uses the donor based brandscript to center the supporter as the hero by saying “you can help end the cycle of homelessness.” You can see how they shared his story of going to rescue more children in the small text beneath the heading which makes him the hero of the narrative.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

John Center for Homeless Men recently did their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent , with some of their participants raising over $10,000 in their house party. People can look at items (in-person or through a mobile giving app) and then go back to their tailgate. A Night on the Town” Fundraising Events.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yes, those cute little icons that have invaded our online and mobile communication have invaded the inbox. Best Innovation in Graphics: This one goes to Lifeline Children’s Services for showing a giving pyramid inside the email noting how many gifts of each level they had received and still needed to get. Best of the Best.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2014

As nonprofits continue to shift to more mobile friendly strategies the smart organizations will start focusing on other time frames. Good offers, clear messaging, targeted segmentation, and mobile friendly messages. That last element is more important than ever when you consider that 48% of emails are now opened on a mobile device.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2015

And with more than 50% of all emails now opened on a mobile device it’s vital to be mobile friendly. The text message was sent to me at 8:08pm ET, which is outside of peak online giving hours, but perfect for mobile users. My only recommendation would have been to text a link to a mobile optimized donation form.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

Children’s Health. All websites should be mobile-optimized, so you don’t miss out on donors who happen to access your pages via their smartphones. Choose merchandise items that align with your mission like the dog treat bags from Best Friend’s, an animal rescue nonprofit. Water bottles, yoga mats, and journals. Older adults.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Mobile-responsive design. Save the Children. Create Amazing looks, well, amazing on the big screen, but the landing page’s full-width layout and high-quality video loop still work just as well on tablets and mobile devices. Top Nonprofit Website: Save the Children US. Streamlined navigation. High-quality visuals.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 7, 2011

There's the "program" side that wants to tell you all the amazing ways your programs help save homeless pets, feed the hungry, find cures, protect our children, or empower women. They are also just as effective for mobilizing your existing base and serve as a starting point for engaging people in social media conversations.

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