Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

The Gensler study suggests that employees need four different work areas to be productive: focus, collaborate, learn, and socialize. This image above, recently making the rounds on social media, is a funny statement on the challenges of an open office layouts, where there are no walls or doors. But there are challenges, too.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

At first glance I noticed the words and what they were signaling [image] which is a fearful discourse, and it immediately raised concern in me from a framing and messaging perspective. It’s just ridiculous to say that they didn’t alter this image and darken it in any way. But let’s just quickly go through the technical part of that.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! The hackathon model is ideal for nonprofits and libraries because it brings together motivated volunteers to expedite a project on a limited budget.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 5, 2015

Disaster preparedness is something every nonprofit and public library needs to be on top of — whether you deal with disaster relief directly or not. The Red Cross is holding global workshops that bring together tech and nonprofit communities to explore how new technologies can be adopted for disaster relief. Augmented reality.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2017

I'd like you to meet Kerry Thomson at Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Indiana; Lori Chidgey of Corazon Ministries in San Antonio, Texas; Betty Martin of Cape Girardeau Public Library in Missouri; and the late Rory Foster of the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin. A World Where Everyone Has a Decent Place to Live.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2017

Like any nonprofit, we like to take advantage of the product donations that are on offer for charities, churches, foundations, and libraries. An example of a metadata tag is one we use for our branding across different countries. Getting Control of Our Images. Not So Different than Your Organization. Image 2: TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. How the Cloud Can Make a Difference for Disaster Relief. Past Disaster Relief Efforts from TechSoup and Our Global Partners. Post Tornado, the Library Is Open in Joplin.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Getting started: The nonprofit tools you need to set up shop and grow your organization TechSoup is a global nonprofit organization that offers discounts and technology solutions as well as IT consulting and courses to nonprofits. Your library may have a subscription that you can use onsite for free.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday is a day of global generosity and charitable giving that takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. According to Giving Tuesday’s website , it is “a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.” You need different messages for different stages of your campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

To celebrate all of the good going on around us, they’ve created a huge, global image gallery of people, organizations and businesses doing good this holiday on their Facebook page – because they believe that #GoodSpotting is everywhere, and something everyone can do.

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JUNE 28, 2016

People learn at different paces and best with very different methodologies. While, others must spend days scrutinizing a tidbit of information to determine its worth, write the virtual book, and shelf it in the library stacks in their mind. Images are a great way to reinforce verbalized and written processes.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup recently updated its disaster planning and recovery guide, The Resilient Organization , to include the new ways nonprofits, charities, and public libraries are using technology. The app lets you preview different data skews and features from Esri's mapping software. Image of HelpBridge for Android courtesy of Microsoft.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2014

The Global Sight Network. The Alabama Eye Bank operates the Global Sight Network , a service the eye bank started in 2008 to provide corneas prepared through long-term preservation to health-care facilities in developing countries. Images: courtesy of the Alabama Eye Bank. TechSoup Resources. Please log in and tell us.

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Tech Soup

MAY 10, 2010

Adobe and TechSoup Global are delighted to announce that we are now taking submissions for the Show Your Impact Design Contest ! The image to the right is from is one of last year's winning submissions, Project Kindle's "I Know" book. You can read Project Kindle's full submission here.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2012

In our TechSoup Global NGO cloud survey we found that people in nonprofits and libraries are indeed concerned about data security in the cloud the world over. We recommend the 2x2x2 rule: Two sets of backup, held by two different people, in two different locations. Image: Cloud security from Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. But did you know that our work is global? It's how you use technology that makes all the difference. However, access to the tools isn't enough.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

But with so many charities and libraries working with children, the weird new security threat in 2016 will be smart toys. Amy Sample Ward, NTEN's fearless leader, has a different view. " I have to add that one of my favorite and most prescient predictions from 2006 was by TechSoup for Libraries contributor, Phil Shapiro.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I'm just wondering how they're different from today's PCs? Pinterest is a social media photo-sharing website that allows users to create online image collections around specific events or subjects. The images are called pins and collections are called. Image: Digital Wallet, Shutterstock. social change.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2011

During the month of October, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. Big Data and the Cloud Define Future Technology.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Charity Digital News , Wired , and several other UK tech publications recently reported on Nominet Trust 100 , or NT100, which is a new comprehensive global list of promising applications of digital technology for social good. also reports some news that effect libraries. Each has a somewhat different roster of publishers lists.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Thus, it continues the decades-long trend that IT spending has an increasing share of the global economy. Yet, for many purposes, refurbished equipment presents nonprofits, libraries, and lower-income families with a more affordable alternative to new equipment; one that will do nearly everything that new computers do.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

Kindful CRM Integration: Yes, with the built-in Wealth Insights feature, you can use DonorSearch to segment your donors in Kindful based on suggested fundraising strategies for different types of prospects. Use Canva to create your social media posts, annual reports, advertising assets, website images, and more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

In addition to the list of global top sites, you can also view top sites by country. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Both of these designers presented compelling images and evidence from exhibit work and child development experts about the idea that you can make sophisticated, muted exhibits that help children slow down, focus, and enjoy themselves with interactive content. And then they head back out on the floor to adjust their behavior and try again.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

The choice between these two options depends on a few different factors. These include: A built-in library of eLearning assets. Will the course authoring software integrate directly with your LMS or will you need to figure out a different solution? A content library of ready-to-use templates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

I'll be using a new online learning platform that I haven't used before and the participants are a slightly different audience than nonprofit staff or at least I think. Are the results different? t doing something different - same staff, same tasks - but you are doing it a bit differently. Will it make a difference?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2014

TechSoup Global and Tech Impact are teaming up to do a series of free one-day events for charities and libraries in September called Office 365 Roadshows. It is useful to know the difference between the two versions. Image Credits: Image one: Cloud Computing: Shutterstock. The Office 365 Roadshows Come To America.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

We’ve put together a list of the most up-to-date stats on how nonprofits are using social media to make a difference. Here’s a lesser-known nonprofit who are making a big difference. Promo – Effortlessly create videos in 5 minutes using Promo’s template-based video library. Downloading transparent images.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

It did herald the coming of something called augmented reality — overlaying digital images on the real world. We did a couple of common-sense articles this past year describing actions charities and libraries can take to be more secure: 4 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Keep Data Private. Image 1: Wes Holing. Never fear.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2014

TechSoup Global and Tech Impact are teaming up to do a series of free one-day events for charities and libraries in September called Office 365 Roadshows. It is useful to know the difference between the two versions. Images: cour tesy of Microsoft. Office 365 Roadshows Coming to America.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

Different types of donors—age, gender, gift size, frequency, type or level of involvement, etc.—probably probably have different giving habits and respond to different types of messages. Building a custom library of original photos and videos that you can use throughout your campaign (and beyond) is a great idea.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2015

The donor is gratified, knowing that her donation made a real difference, and the agency can pay for placing a client in a hotel room for the night. We at TechSoup Global are participating in the national effort to shine a light on domestic violence agencies and the people they serve this month.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

I'm just wondering how they're different from today's PCs? Pinterest is a social media photo-sharing website that allows users to create online image collections around specific events or subjects. The images are called pins and collections are called boards. Image: Digital Wallet, Shutterstock.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

A website that allows you to create an image with a mosaic of your Twitter Followers’ avatars. TechSoup is a nonprofit with a clear focus: providing other nonprofits and libraries with technology that empowers them to fulfill their missions and serve their communities. Share As Image :: shareasimage.com. Quoto :: quoto.com.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2022

This image is from a trafficking awareness session. Problem: In years past, Hagar relied on an extensive library of Excel files to document contact with each client that would come seeking help. To find out more about Destiny Rescue or to get involved, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

In addition to the list of global top sites, you can also view top sites by country. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

In addition to the list of global top sites, you can also view top sites by country. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps.

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