Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

M-Changa uses the latest technology and due diligence processes to ensure funds passing through the platform are secure. This is because the process to open a bank account is very tedious in comparison to getting a sim card and adding cash through a local M-Pesa agent. How do you see it evolving over the next 10 years?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Skip to the video to watch a short conversation between Chantal Forster, Candid's C.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Luckily, many online tools now support virtual brainstorming with features like video conferencing, screen sharing, and online whiteboards. You can view a couple of visual idea generation and sharing techniques in a video by Jack Elkins (The idea “T” and the “Story Board”). Here you can review a comparison of virtual tools.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

It's no newsflash that video is -- in some ways -- king of social media visibility. The big news is (if your organization is anything like Pathfinder ) that increasingly donors, boards, and senior management are asking "why aren't our videos getting 1 million views? Do you have someone already on staff who is a video editing guru?

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

So how can nonprofits use this technology to their advantage? Just for comparison, Shutterstock annual plans for a base level cost $49 for 5 downloads , AI generators like DALL-E-2 are $.13 And with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), you can do just that! Create Imagery for Social Media. 13 per image.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2012

I love this new video from the Case Foundation about the power of social media for social change. The numbers illustrate how far the field has come in adopting social media, although not 100% adoption. The video reminded me of the classic video, “ The Machine is US/ing Us.” ” I often used [.]

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2010

I told the sales person exactly why my perfect mobile phone was NOT an iPhone (see video ). She was very helpful and walked me through comparisons of the phones I was considering and the different plans from providers. Original Photo by Joi Ito. Our online petition has over 5,000 signatures.

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2013

We’ve put together a brief description and a comparison chart to help you find the right products. The 7131 series is mostly suitable for auditoriums, conference rooms, stadiums and other large areas and it gives the best throughput for voice, video and cloud based applications. Choosing the Right Product. 300 series.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2016

Many nonprofit organizations rely on outdated software and legacy systems, mainly because of low funds and generally restricted access to cutting edge technology. Cloud technology can act as a great simplifier for many organizations, including nonprofits. What can cloud computing do for nonprofits? All Day, Anywhere Collaboration.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Microsoft's latest operating system also delivers when it comes to its accessibility and assistive technology features, namely the Narrator and Magnifier. Watch this video demo from Microsoft to see the new accessibility features in action: (Please visit the site to view this video). More Accessibility Resources.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2011

Elliot will be talking with participants about technology planning for nonprofits, and Evonne and Susan will be talking about interactive online events and social media tools. Check this chart for a comparison of web conferencing tools. Ask your technology questions in our TechSoup forums. We think Watchitoo.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Drupal security, and other CMS Report comments April 3, 2009 Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. Doing such a comparison is brutally hard and you guys did a great job.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

Charity and Technology in the Online Universe This infographic from Mashable and Shane Snow puts social good into better context with donation numbers, growth charts, and some comparisons to its offline counterparts. Read the entire report to learn more about global trends.

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NTEN

JULY 22, 2011

By Cary Lenore Walski, Technology Education and Outreach Coordinator, MAP TechWorks. Watch this video for a short explanation of the +1 button: Who Can See +1 Recommendations? Facebook by comparison boasts about 750 million active users per month. million active users per month.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2016

I recently submitted a proposal for NTEN’s 2017 Nonprofit Technology Conference with colleagues Cindy Leonard, John Kenyon and Jeanne Allen called “ Supercharge Your Technology Training ,” so please take a minute to vote for it. . Here’s the video if you want to see it in action).

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Care2

JUNE 13, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Competition is here and in a serious way.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Luckily, there are a lot of articles and videos available with tips, walk-throughs, and other information on getting up and running on Windows 8. Watch a video demo to learn about Windows 8's new features and how to navigate around the new interface. Read our comparison of the two operating systems. See Windows 8 in action!

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

We've written quite a bit on the benefits of crowdfunding campaigns here on TechSoup, including a platform comparison and a webinar called The Wisdom of the Crowd(funding). James Robinson, the author of the article, wrote: "And so, keen to be the first reporter to cover this marvelous piece of technology, I started asking questions.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2015

Their school dropout rate decreased in comparison with the national statistics. Growing the Organization's Communication Abilities through Technology. Office 365 allows OvidiuRo to communicate more easily with colleagues in the field through email and Lync video conferences. " that people recognize.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2015

Their school dropout rate decreased in comparison with the national statistics. Growing the Organization's Communication Abilities through Technology. Office 365 allows OvidiuRo to communicate more easily with colleagues in the field through email and Lync video conferences. " that people recognize.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

Luckily, there are a lot of articles and videos available with tips, walk-throughs, and other information on getting up and running on Windows 8. Watch a video demo to learn about Windows 8's new features and how to navigate around the new interface. Read our comparison of the two operating systems. See Windows 8 in action!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

" Or so said Aaron Pava , a strategist at CivicActions in his 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Mobile devices allow multi-touch and gesture navigation, precise GPS-based location tracking; have audio, video, and camera capabilities; let you send real-time notifications and SMS messaging; and more. Example: FrontlineSMS.

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NTEN

JUNE 14, 2011

Consider this simple comparison of potential reach for campaigns run by two very different nonprofits: Large Nonprofit Using Direct Mail. One of the figures that inspired the creation of Causes was how much money nonprofits spend on building lists and on fundraising and marketing technology. 100,000 people. Direct Marketing Reach.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I saw a call for a ColdFusion developer on an email list I’m on, and I couldn’t help but think about technology choice and change, particularly in the website world, and how nonprofits deal with technology change (or, don’t deal with it.) But this article isn’t about CF, it’s about technology change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Add applications to your Page and engage your users with videos ( YouTube Box ), photos ( Flickr Box ) reviews, flash content, and more. Share news, video, photos, stories and what ever else makes sense for your organization. Integrate your blog /web site content via Blog RSS Feed Reader. They are fully interacting. Be active daily.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Are there different perceptions depending on the type of stakeholders— such as those of volunteers in comparison to board members? Whether new technology platforms or adjustments in public perception, you’ll want branding that’s not too complicated or set-in-stone that you can’t make changes. Make sure everyone is on the same page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

As technology costs drop and communications move online, the future of our work lies in big listening. Upwell has McGuyvered together a suite of technologies including Radian6, as well as the daily practices needed to do our big listening work. Public opinion polls provide some types of insight, but take time and money. It’s possible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Other work might be creative such as coming up with a name for a new product or company or designing a logo, website or brochure or producing a 30-second video spot. She consults companies and organizations and speaks around the world on strategic use of online technologies in marketing and communications.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

I told the story about posting a video interview with my dad (who was 86 at the time) on YouTube about his first blog post and how I discovered a community of "older" people using YouTube. Boomers are still not involved heavily in writing blog articles or creating videos and posting them online. I answered no.

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Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

Maybe think about making a switch or, if you’re just curious about what we have going on, visit our website, all kinds of videos you can watch, kind of get a sense of what we’re all about. That Zoom briefing of where your organization is at becomes a video. . People like pictures, video over words.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Founded in 2011, Double the Donation is the newest player in the game, but it’s quickly overtaken the competition in terms of client usage, technological innovation, and, according to our review, available matching gift resources. In the years since, however, they’ve rebranded themselves under the “Amply” title.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

The nonprofit technology news this month reports on the reinvention of the wheel in India and Africa, how nonprofits are leading the wearable computing field, the privacy threat you may not have heard about yet, and plenty more. An estimated billion people carry water on their heads, so this is potentially transformative technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

My chapter lays out a traditional ROI process that Nonprofit technology staff use to make major IT investment purchases such as hardware, video conference system, database system, etc. Definition: An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a technology project over time. It answers the "Was it worth doing?"

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Donor Data is a Top Priority Track Performance Using KPIs Prioritize Donor Stewardship Use Technology to Automate Processes Set S.M.A.R.T. Use Technology to Automate Processes Take advantage of the tools and technology that you have—especially those that are built specifically to handle fundraising for nonprofits.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Care2

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Neon CRM

MAY 25, 2023

The most important thing to remember when shopping for a CRM is to find the right technology for your organizational needs. It should be a highly tailored presentation on how this technology can help your nonprofit achieve its specific goals. The next step is the comparison process. Sam: Let’s start at square one.

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