Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. For this month's column, I'm going to dissect the latest entry into the smartphone field: the Amazon Fire Phone. Amazon Fire Phone and the Internet of Things.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Three actions In an effort for our board members to take our year-end giving to the next level, we recommend three actions for your immediate attention as follows: Rapid-fire personal phone and text outreach. Share with us in the comments section below. In the attached document, we’ave assigned each board member a few key donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Here’s an example of how Facebook, Gmail, and other apps use push notifications on a mobile phone: Push notifications can be automated from the app itself, like when someone comments on your pictures in Facebook, or sent intentionally by app developers.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Silence that inner commentator whose chatter is louder than any voice in the room. Put your phone away, or better yet, don’t bring it into the room. Instead of focusing on your ideas, pay attention to others. Bring all of your senses to the dialogue. Become an active listener by practicing these skills. Listen actively. Engage fully.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I don’t give to people who can’t even tell if they’re boys or girls,” an irate long-time donor said before slamming down the phone. When someone makes a comment about gender inclusive pronouns or other recent restructurings that they believe impact program delivery or agency optics, we need to be prepared to share the why.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Consider building regular check-ins with your donors, either via phone, email, Zoom, or in-person, to share updates about your work. You can also consider creating quick, personalized videos on your phone that you can email or text to donors and volunteers sharing your appreciation for their support. Have more ideas?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In 2014, Meredith Niles had just taken over fundraising for Marie Curie in the UK when her phone rang. Drop your comments about plans or campaigns that have inspired you in the comment section below. Spend the day thanking instead of asking Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity.

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The MatrixFiles

MARCH 25, 2021

The attendees loved it and many of them played along by posting answers in the comments. Attendees use their phones as their controllers. They created their own questions about their standards and accreditation process, invited three attendees to go live in the virtual studio, and then played the game. Photo roll.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 15, 2014

More than often than not, the comments of trolls are relegated to the “crazy” category by your followers. They are boosted by anonymity and will very rarely, if ever, follow up with a complaint via email or phone that they were blocked from your community. But even then attacking others and using foul language is grounds for removal.

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NTEN

MARCH 15, 2012

If you’re planning on attending the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference on April 3-5, it’s time to prepare your smart phone for all the mobile-y things you’ll be doing at the conference (And if you’re not yet registered, don’t delay, register now before we sell out.) If you have a favorite, recommend it in the comments.)

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

This is a great opportunity for board participation, and there are a number of ways in which you or your board volunteers can give thanks: make a phone call, send a handwritten note, or even create a video. Then stay at the top of their minds by liking and commenting on their posts, or even sharing their posts with your network.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

Develop an email and/or phone number acquisition program. Please let us know in the comments below. Develop or switch to a new donor database , CRM, email provider, or website. Develop user-friendly donation landing pages and gift processing. Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program. Develop a monthly giving program.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

Most of our social media videos’ ‘talent’ used their own phones and a $25 ring light tripod we provided. If so, please share them in the comments! We used our existing Instagram account , though prior to this effort, we had rarely used the Reels feature. We also opened a TikTok account. Have questions or obstacles you’re facing?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2013

If your nonprofit is experimenting with text alerts, please post your short code and keyword pitch [such as, text HRC to 30644] – or a link to your website where potential subscribers can enter their mobile phone number – in blog comment below.

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NetWits

JULY 27, 2012

I hate to say it, but when a signup form makes my address and phone number a required field, I’m really hesitant to sign up. I did on a couple sites - with my work address and phone number – but normally, I would have opted to just check your site from time to time. Subscribe to posts and/or comments on the Tenement Museum blog.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 29, 2023

So many people hate the phone. It’s like you unknowingly created Frankenstein’s monster and now they’re on the phone, angry over whatever just happened. Share your top scary things about fundraising in the comments below. But it has to be done for the good of the nonprofit, no matter how scary it is.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Mashable reports that the world's first mobile phone specifically designed for sight-impaired people is under development. It will be a Braille phone and it is due to come out the end of this year at an affordable price ($185). The phone is a project of Sumit Dagar and the Indian Institute of Technology. Digital Wallets.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In fact, here’s what a reader of my Clairification blog recently added in the comments section of an article exhorting nonprofits to get their post-holiday thank-you letters out right away: Hello — We have a “Christmas Wish” Memorial Fund in my late father’s name (he died 30 years ago) that spits out several hundred dollars per year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

And, if you submitted a nonprofit panel - and I managed to miss it while scanning 2200 in ten minutes - please add the link and description in a comment. As the latest technology allows people to “engage” from their computers/phones rather than getting their hands dirty IRL, will this impact the future of volunteerism? Sl’ack-Ti-vism.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2023

That could be your congregation’s own App for each of their phones, or it could be a kiosk in your lobby—or both. Please leave a comment below and let us know. Ensure that everyone feels embraced as part of the spiritual family. Be sure to practice good data hygiene by having a registration process for all congregants.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Thanks to the leadership and quick acting of Beth Kanter and Sue Anne Reed, there’s now a petition is up on Care2 focused on the fact that Apple’s iPhone app policy does not allow nonprofits to gather donations via the mobile phone platform.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Leave a message: If you don’t get the person on the phone, leave a message with your callback number and send a follow-up email inviting them to give. And remember: Donors may not give over the phone—but that doesn’t mean they won’t give at all. That’s [phone number]. Drop it in the comments!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

However, you might also want to list a phone number or email address that they will be able to use. Once you’ve got their attention, people will want to get in touch, to find more information about becoming a member. Thankfully, many social media networks will have mechanisms that will allow you to have a private conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2008

" Well, it seems that some people Twitter from the toilet with their cell phones and others, if the Internet connection is good, take their laptops with them too. Set a frequency for answering blog comments via email, doing outreach, reading blogs, writing posts and other tasks. So, that question was revised!

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

Next to its small pool is a cherry red phone. Yes, you can use your phone! If you have a delightful donor experience to share or a story about how you’ve delighted a donor drop it in the comments! . There’s a hotel in Hollywood where the rooms are dated, the furnishings are sparse, and the walls are bare.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

The design is intentionally very simple so it’s easy to read on smartphones and mobile phones. I would greatly appreciate you checking out the new site on your mobile phone and letting me know how it looks in a comment below. Be sure to let me know what kind of mobile phone your viewing it on.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 11, 2011

Last week, I had a lot of fun test-driving Qriously , a new application that replaces advertisements on smart phones with questions, creating real-time feedback about the topics you are interested in. So, as a way of opening up the possibilities and participation, I’m asking that organizations “submit&# via the comments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2008

Tyson Foods has perfected a social media strategy that leverages blog comments for food donations as noted on the Fast Company blog , (part of its innovative giving series which included a profile of me !) Mizfit is donating a dime per comment to a local women's shelter. Go over there and comment right now!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It starts with regular phone calls to the donor, occasional Zoom meetings, and handwritten notes. Let us know in the comments below. It’s probably the most valuable gift you can give. All of these examples convey the values of the nonprofit, and all were winners. Have you sent holiday gifts to donors?

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NetWits

JUNE 15, 2011

Ben Wood, mobile phone analyst at CCS Insight said the mobile phone may be “the most prolific consumer device on the planet&#.” What that means for nonprofits is that there are more than three times as many phones as personal computers. How does it show up on when people look at it on a smart phone or other mobile device.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Draft a letter or email that your board members and other dedicated fans can send to targeted individuals and provide talking points for a phone script. Ask for an RSVP via email, phone, or online form, and confirm via email, including a map and parking plus in-case of-rain instructions. Drop it in the comments!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Engage with your audience by responding to comments Participate in conversations Be authentic and avoid highly polished replies Track your top 10 or 20 followers and tag them to help share your content Ask followers to opt in to your email list for more direct communication, Pro Tip: Befriend the algorithms with inspiring content.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

After all, running a site—a successful site—takes a lot of time: there’s a constant need to make updates, post new content, respond to user comments and more, and our present go-go climate doesn’t allow for as much static and dedicated “office” time as it did in the past.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Make phone calls to your major donors personally. We welcome your questions and comments. According to a study by Campaign Monitor , adding video to email increased open rates by up to 19% and click-through rates by 65%. The unsubscribe rate also dropped by 26%. Host a quick virtual event or webinar to engage donors.

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Judi Sohn

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

An iPhone purchased 3 years ago can be upgraded to the latest operating system, but an Android phone purchased 3 months ago is stuck with an evolving operating system nearly 2 complete versions behind. My phone launched in May 2011 with Android 2.2 And to make it worse it varies per phone. My phone is not rooted.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 10, 2011

A $9,000 gift is received and approved from an unknown entity (in this case a “Cassandra Harvey”), with Smyrna, GA address, Yahoo email and legitimate phone number. I would like to make everyone aware of a recent situation here that is most likely a scam to launder stolen credit card funds, appearing as a gift.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Just sitting by the phone waiting for your donor to figure it out—and do all the work—is simply not going to cut it. Please let us know in the comments below. — Missing the BOGO Dear Missing the BOGO, I love the way you’ve signed your query, as this shows you definitely understand the benefit you’re missing out on.

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