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Sustaining Engagement: Strategies for Long-Term Mobilization

Nonprofits Source

Just like other community-based organizations , nonprofits and advocacy groups thrive off of supporters’ passion, drive, and action. In this guide, we’ll cover how to determine which mobilization tactics are right for your organization, communicate the changes, cultivate your community, and win more support for your cause.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

However, this type of community giving (known as Harambee in Kiswahili) usually goes towards individuals rather than organisations, common examples include medical bills, funeral costs & weddings. Further, most Kenyans do not use credit cards, instead the majority of the population use mobile payments and cash.

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Today is National Telephone Day!

VisionLink

billion mobile phones. More than two hundred 211 agencies across the United States offer a team of compassionate, highly trained community specialists who can help you access the best local resources and services to address nearly any need. On April 25th, we observe National Telephone Day. Around the world, there are about 9.8

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Text-to-Give: The Ultimate Guide to Mobile Fundraising

Bloomerang

Mobile communication is becoming a central part of nonprofit fundraising and advocacy. Text-to-give (also known as text-to-donate, text-to-pledge, or text fundraising) is a form of mobile fundraising that asks donors to send a keyword to a text fundraising phone number. Supporters text the keyword to your phone number.

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The Commons Introduces Grassroots Mobile Survey

Saleforce Nonprofit

To serve a community, you have to be in the community. Enter: Grassroots Mobile Survey, now available to install. By using a mobile phone, they can collect data on the go and easily sync it to their Salesforce platform if they are in an area where the internet is unavailable.

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Infographic: Interesting Stats On The Rise Of Internet Phone Calls

TechImpact

Internet phone calls, typically referred to as voice over internet protocol (VoIP) by IT professionals, are becoming increasingly popular amongst businesses and nonprofits, both small and large. Accessible on multiple devices, including desktops, laptops, and cell phones. More features and options than a typical phone.

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5 Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Social Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As a nonprofit, there are certain ways you can encourage your donors to use their phones for good. According to The Guardian , people are spending an average of three hours and 15 minutes on their phone per day. Registering for a charity walk, bike, or run just takes a few minutes and participants can do it right from their phones.

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