Judi Sohn

JUNE 23, 2009

We started using Salesforce as our main database in 2006, following the nonprofit best practices of the time. It’s far from free, but if it’s a fit they’ll work within an organization’s budget and needs. But the Starter Pack is free, you say. Not outgrowing Salesforce by any stretch.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 23, 2009

We started using Salesforce as our main database in 2006, following the nonprofit best practices of the time. It’s far from free, but if it’s a fit they’ll work within an organization’s budget and needs. But the Starter Pack is free, you say. Not outgrowing Salesforce by any stretch.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

That said, I often joke to friends that when I retire from online activism/communications I am going to open a print book and stationary store that serves martinis, plays Pandora, and offers free handwriting classes. Winter Webinar Special for Nonprofits: Buy 3, Get 1 Free… Buy 4, Get 2 Free… Or Buy 5, Get 3 Free!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

A few years back, the Salesforce Foundation started offering their services for free to nonprofits. Tags: Acquiring Technology Databases Donors Grants for Technology Running Your Organization Software Using the Web and Internet.

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NTEN

MARCH 30, 2011

By Steve Backman, President, Database Designs To close out our month-long look at some of the best tools for nonprofits, Steve Backman tells you about some of his favorite day-to-day software. Anyone can start with a 2GB free account, which will do for most projects. Favorite software tools are all about managing processes fluidly.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 26, 2015

It's a lot easier to prevent your data from being shared than it is to remove it from an advertiser database later. Deleting online content often only removes it from public view; it can be stored in archives and databases forever. Watch the Internet Society's great tutorials on managing your digital footprint.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

When I say “email platform,” I mean the software that you use to send emails to your database of clients, donors, volunteers and others, such as Constant Contact, MailChimp, Emma, etc.) Most email platforms allow you to use a free trial, so take advantage of this! You should be able to easily navigate how to create and build an email.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 14, 2012

This free, one-hour webinar will begin with Shawn's introduction to Microsoft Dynamics CRM. If you want to learn about the Microsoft Software Donation Program, you can also visit the Microsoft Donation Program: Short Tutorials page. Pacific time. Register today as space is limited.

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Judi Sohn

OCTOBER 29, 2010

They understand what nonprofits of all shapes and sizes need and want in a database, and I think they're making really intelligent decisions about how to implement it in the Salesforce ecosystem. Please feel free to add your own tips in the comments. Pay special attention to the free and discounted for nonprofits sections.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

But without an administrative operating structure (which isn't free), no organizational missions would be fulfilled. Here's how GrantStation can help: GrantStation membership provides your organization with access to our searchable grantmaker profiles, strategy tools, and proposal tutorials.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2007

Being over the legal age limit for these devices, I needed a tutorial.). So, when I discovered that Marc during a OneWorld conference call that he has been implementing keyword advertising for a couple years, I called him up to get a tutorial. For example, there are some tools like Nichebot and Word Tracker , but they aren't free.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

APRIL 11, 2006

On the Office on the Web front - here's the first creditable database offering I've seen so far: Lazybase lets you create tables, link them, share them, and view them in a variety of ways, including on maps and graphs. And here is Near-Time , a wiki/blog/calendar tool that seems elegant and free of feature bloat.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Many of them will be nonprofit professionals without a technical background—such as fundraisers and database managers—who are looking for ways to increase their impact through the power of AI and low-code platforms. But what is low-code and how is it related to AI? What are the benefits and challenges of using low-code platforms?

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This includes but is certainly not limited to, free eBooks, checklists, templates, case studies, and other in-depth guides. The KB offers a wide range of step-by-step tutorials, troubleshooting recommendations, onboarding and integration guides, and more to help clients maximize the potential of their matching gift tools.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Pro 2012 (admin fee: $35) links donor databases and contact history to calendars, tasks, project summaries, and appointment schedules. Beyond conference calls, nonprofits can use ReadyTalk (admin fee: $45) to record audio and video for tutorials and educational webinars hosting up to 25 free attendees at a time.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Educational Resources: Prioritize builders that provide extensive educational resources, including knowledge bases, video tutorials, webinars, and community forums. Open-source: Free to use and modify, offering greater control over your website’s code and data.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There are so many benefits to automation and extensibility projects: Offloading time spent on repetitive tasks to free up employees so they can focus on more strategic assignments. And it saves the database manager time in creating reports. And the best part? You don’t need to know a single programming language. And the list goes on ….

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Neon CRM

JULY 12, 2023

I often talk to nonprofits who are using a free CRM or an extremely basic, low-cost system. A fundraiser, a database admin, an events person, a bookkeeper or accountant, and an executive director are all going to use the system differently. Sam: Not as much as the needed additional functionalities, but cost is definitely a factor.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 22, 2021

I proudly steer some of Forum One’s most complex projects, including Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment’s WIC platform, Washington State’s All-Payer Claims Database, and Fujifilm’s Sonosite. Tutorials can be instructive, but lessons may not “stick” if you don’t use them in a real-world scenario.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Provided you set aside the time to explore and experiment, your nonprofit can use the free or low-cost tools and resources listed below to significantly improve your digital marketing and fundraising campaigns. HTML Tutorial :: w3schools.com. iStock by Getty Images has high-quality, royalty-free visual content for a low cost.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

But I think I may have found something: Silk is a free-for-nonprofits online tool that helps you create interactive data visualizations of your work, just by uploading a spreadsheet. Silk is a free online data visualization tool. It's a free service. To get started with Silk, sign up for your free account.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 9, 2005

In case you've never heard of craigslist , it's this awesome free online classified web site that has listings for cities all over the world. There was also a discussion of database software. I couldn't find it on the site, but apparently the Volunteer Center has some free volunteer management software nonprofits can use as well.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2015

But I think I may have found something: Silk is a free-for-nonprofits online tool that helps you create interactive data visualizations of your work, just by uploading a spreadsheet. Silk is a free online data visualization tool. It's a free service. To get started with Silk, sign up for your free account.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

Here are the popular tools you might look into: OBS is a free and open-source software that can be used for video recording and livestreaming. They also have specific features for volunteer management, keeping your donors and volunteers in the same database. Supporters wearing your merch are basically free advertising!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

HTML Tutorial :: w3schools.com. Iconfinder is an online database of almost one million icons and many of the social media icon sets are available to download for free. Iconfinder is an online database of almost one million icons and many of the social media icon sets are available to download for free.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The internet is loaded with amazing free or low-cost tools and resources! BlueHost is w low-cost web and email hosting company with excellent customer service and free SSL Certificates. HTML Tutorial :: w3schools.com. However, if you decide to use this service, pay for it because the free service requires WiseStamp branding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

The number of low-cost or free apps and online tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. IFTTT is a free applet creation service based ont he the premise of if this happens, then do this. iStock by Getty Images has high quality, royalty-free visual content for a low cost. HTML Tutorial :: w3schools.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2017

The number of low-cost or free apps and online tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. IFTTT is a free applet creation service based ont he the premise of if this happens, then do this. HTML Tutorial :: w3schools.com. iStock by Getty Images has high quality, royalty-free visual content for a low cost.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

The number of low-cost or free apps and online tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. HTML Tutorial :: w3schools.com. Iconfinder is an online database of almost one million icons and many of the social media icons sets are available to download for free. For 100% free photos, see Viralsweep.

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