Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Imagine a hurricane bearing down on an isolated village. Instead, what if technology could prevent some of the destruction and improve aid delivery after a disaster? 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.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Whether it be massive destruction from a hurricane, an Ebola outbreak, or a persistent wildfire, the social sector’s approach to disaster aid has traditionally been reactive, focusing on immediate aid. This outpouring of aid is essential in areas that have been flattened by circumstances beyond their control.

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NTEN

MARCH 11, 2011

Fortunately, the quick response to the quake, especially in the realm of technology, has been equally impressive. Just a few short years ago, technology in disaster response was a different animal all together. We've seen immense progress, fueled by nonprofits and technology, in the six years since Katrina.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Her work enables NetHope members to be more effective and efficient through the use of technology . Spent 15 years with Microsoft prior to Charity Navigator, the last 10 of which as their public-sector chief technology officer . Eleanor Meyers. Interim Chief Operating Officer. World Central Kitchen. Security Software. Robert Opp.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Every topic we’ve focused on throughout the inaugural season of Force Multiplier has had a single common thread: the imperative for cross-sector collaboration to solve a big problem. And we’ve watched helplessly as hurricanes and tropical storms have intensified in frequency and strength. © Cameron Davidson; May 2019.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

This week I found apps that will help your collaborate, communicate well, and stay safe and fit! This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. iOS: This app uses technology to enhance people’s personal security.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2012

This week I found apps that will help your collaborate, communicate well, and stay safe and fit! This is a natural fit for the organization and they have plans for future apps focused on earthquake, hurricane, tornado, and flood preparedness. Score one for team collaboration! Frogloop has you covered.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2018

Business is the warehouse for technology talent and innovation. IBM has a longstanding practice of building technologies to address nonprofit needs, offering pro bono consulting contracts in partnership with nonprofits. The nonprofit sector cannot and should not compete, but neither can it be left behind.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

I've always evangelized the potential of tools like Facebook and Twitter to create meaningful communities and collaborations, but now realize the true opportunity for all of us who spend our days mixing up cocktails of mission and technology: . As Robert Scoble pointed out, "It's not so much about technology but people."

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Pope John Paul II died, and Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. site in which people could interact and collaborate with each other to create a virtual community. things that it celebrated are now commonplace, and nonprofit technology and effectiveness still requires money. " The year was 2005.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

Stefani gave an overview of health care technology trends and some projects that Google is working on. They had four collaborative research projects, ideas were there but money not before the Icebucket Challenge. Stefani Klaskow, Head of Industry, Health Care at Google. The number of applications for ALS research has tripled.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

In TechSoup's disaster planning and recovery guide , we recommend a 2x2x2 strategy for your mission-critical data, whether you're preparing for a hurricane or for a hacker. Why It Should Matter to Organizations. Back Up Your Data Securely. Adopt an Acceptable Use Policy and Train Staff on It!

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

The District adopted consumer technologies for use in the public sector to make the District’s public information more accessible. People are coming together to create cool technologies – Syndication and programming tools such as APIs, widgets, and RSS have provided publishers with a bevy of methods to disseminate information.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. In part one, we looked at determing the value of creating a collaboration community.If

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In what ways does technology boost your team’s efficiency and grantmaking—and in what ways can it hold you back? Through hurricanes, fires, floods, the pandemic, and more, Two Ten awards millions of dollars in emergency relief each year, and they rely 100% on donor dollars to do it. A check run used to take up to three days.

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AFP Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2005

technologies in the nonprofit sector. A prime example is the Katrina PeopleFinder Project [link] an ad-hoc online collaboration of organizations and individuals to help locate loved ones in the hurricane-affected areas.'" to Transform Nonprofit Sector SAN FRANCISCO, Nov.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 2, 2006

I don't know if it is that we're halfway through the 00's , or that it is over 4 years since 9/11, or that Hurricane Katrina put extreme poverty on the evening news, but it feels like America is waking up from a long sleep and somehow becoming more conscious of the country that it needs to become. It's the ugly head of co-optation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2022

When it comes to solving for the dramatic impacts it has on our world, the connection between corporations, community and technology is critical. The private and public sectors can offer resources and build technology, but to scale in a meaningful way, these solutions need to take into account the nuances of local community needs.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 28, 2005

Read More » Collaboration for Funders: Understanding the Challenges Joe Anderson in Influence 1 Jul 2010 This is part two of a series on online collaboration for grantmakers. In part one, we looked at determing the value of creating a collaboration community.If

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

I’m really pleased that we’re focusing on technology. We haven’t focused on that yet in the program, and I know it goes without saying that with COVID and shelter-in-place, technology is front and center for all of us, even in ways that we didn’t imagine. So that’s what today is about. And you might recognize that word “Idealware.”

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VisionLink

MAY 17, 2013

Most importantly, you are looking for a system architecture that allows some partners to work completely privately, some collaboratively, and some fully integrated--and these options need to be concurrently deployable. Only Technology or Strategic Support? User Flexible or Provider Flexible? Proven or Cross-Your-Fingers Security?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Cool Factor : Personal PSAs , 24 Hours, and Collaboration. Objective : Using Mobile SMS Technology to increase individual smoking cessation success. Across the country, universities and colleges are implementing emergency alert systems through mobile and email technology to prevent another Virginia Tech tragedy. 26 Week Program.

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Steve Bridger

JUNE 25, 2008

When afterwilma debuted, I like many others felt an affinity to the people afflicted by the hurricane. We did start a group hurricane blog after Wilma, thankfully we have not put it to good use. Visiting Cancun this very week, I am struck by the damage that is still visible. No electricity, no computer, thus I really need that new toy.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 29, 2006

It's an amazing act of love really in response to the hurricane and the racial neglect that occurred down on the Gulf. It's all about collaboration. I don't think we learn very much about collaboration in our culture. I think there should be whole semesters on how to work with other people. How to have relationships.

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