NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. How can we do that?

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

During the Type 1 audit, businesses are evaluated on their hiring and data management systems, and the SOC 2 auditors determine if their design meets the trust principles. In Type 2, the continued effectiveness of those systems is checked. . Just doing things isn’t enough though! Set up web application firewalls (WAFs).

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Red Cross Fights Disasters With Social Media, Mobile Apps GOOGL - Investors.com : "In response, disaster relief organizations are creating mobile apps and better leveraging technologies like geographic information systems (GIS) and social media to improve their reach and services. via Blog this'

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Simply put, cloud computing is any kind of internet-based computing services. Cloud services are reached, generally, through any standard web browser like Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome. Cloud services are reached, generally, through any standard web browser like Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 16, 2010

I think over the course of lo this last few years, I have blogged or tweeted about this very phenomenon what feels like countless times. Nonprofits find services for free. The free services disappear, for business reasons. There is nothing wrong with software or services that don’t cost anything. Nothing at all.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

So you’ve just launched your amazing blog or e-tail site and you’ve got big plans for being a big success. You have a plan for what products and services you want to offer; a plan for how often you’ll be posting new content; a plan for engaging your visitors and creating meaningful dialogue; and a plan for site expansion.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Check out what to listen for in donor onboarding from the Agitator-Donor Voice blog. Here are some ideas for useful content that connects your mission to what may be top of mind for your supporters right now: Human services. How to Protect Your Pets in a Natural Disaster. Health services. Stand out by being useful.

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Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

They typically focus on social, political, environmental, and humanitarian objectives through advocacy, research and by providing services. Qualifying for tax-exempt status The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides tax-exempt status to qualifying nonprofits under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Windows Phone 8 , Microsoft's next generation mobile operating system, has improved backup features from Windows 7. You can change your backup settings by going to Settings > System > Backup. Windows Phone 7 lacks data backup, but Microsoft's cloud storage service, SkyDrive , is built into the operating system.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In July 2020, Candid published a blog post examining the many surveys inquiring about social sector organizations’ needs in light of COVID-19. This blog presents several common insights generated through these surveys. Many nonprofits have adjusted and kept operations going, even if at a limited level.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 13, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Its a fascinating read, and I highly recommend it.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Here’s how the text fundraising process works: Your nonprofit chooses a text fundraising platform or service provider. Text-to-donate campaigns are most useful for urgent fundraising needs or opportunities, such as a telethon or disaster relief campaign. Qgiv’s text fundraising services are available for $159 per month.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2012

This week we got a great comment from a TechSoup member to our Cloud Technology and the NGO Community blog post. OnLive , a popular cloud-hosted gaming service, recently filed for bankruptcy. It’s much more common to read about data breaches and disruptions that shut down a cloud services for a period of hours or days.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We have a variety of security-related articles, webinars, and community discussions to help you get the most out of your software's capabilities, including: TechSoup's Security Corner which highlights articles, blog posts, and breaking security alerts on the web. A free endpoint-level security webinar. VoIP and Your Network.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Grant funding is offered in eight areas: community and economic development, diversity and inclusion, education, environmental sustainability, health and human service, hunger relief and healthy eating, public safety, and quality of life. You can apply for grants 25 times in a year, and applications are accepted on a quarterly basis.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Ed Granger-Happ, Nethope; Claire Bonilla, Disaster Response Microsoft; Daniel Ben-Horin, TechSoup Global, Vida Durant, CARE USA. Microsoft’s technology capacity work in the nonprofit technology sector includes partnerships with Tech Soup Global , NetHope in disaster relief as well as others.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Disclaimer: I shall start this post by stating that the internal views of this article are that of the blogger himself and not Gyrus Systems as an entity. Blog Commencement. In order to properly write this blog post, I will be writing in accordance with the rules of the first Presidential Debate.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 9, 2014

If it is onsite, have we thought about a business continuity strategy should we lose access to our office or experience a disaster? This is where nonprofits can go for highly discounted and donate software and services. This is a very valuable resource when you are considering a new donor management system or accounting package.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Processing Payments in “Normal” Times Even when we hit a stable patch—a “normal” time—your fundraising work is never done, and neither is the need for a system that improves everyday operations for your team. Processing Payments in a Time of Crisis In 2023, wildfires created the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii’s history.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Mobile Beacon’s third and final post in the series , Preparing for Disaster talks about how to integrate your technology plan into a disaster preparation strategy. TechSoup also offers a free eBook, The Resilient Organization: A Guide for Disaster Planning and Recovery. Please log in to comment on this blog post.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2012

Business and commutes were at a standstill in the San Francisco Bay Area yesterday after an extreme fire in West Oakland put the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) commuter train system completely out of service between San Francisco and cities in the East Bay. Obviously not all jobs can be done effectively in a remote work framework.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2011

This post was authored by Nick Eyre , Director, Fundacja TechSoup, our office in Europe and originally appeared on the Microsoft Europe Blog. – public Internet use, availability of government services over the. the NGOs that help them access and use such services are part of the. digitized economy. It's notable.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. Security in the Cloud Security is one of the largest concerns when considering a move of a system or application to the Internet. Reach for the Cloud with Microsoft Services.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

Last March I was on a blogging panel for an event put on by the Alliance of Technology and Women. To prepare for the panel, I wrote up 10 Ways Nonprofit Can Use Blogs. You can read Steve's blog at the Eye of Bakersfield. Blogs fall under the category of "social media" because they are, well, social. So here it goes.10

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. Shawn Michael on Dynamics CRM Online for Nonprofits In this guest blog post, Shawn Michael of NPower Oregon discusses Dynamics CRM Online. But maybe that's not a bad thing.

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United Kingdom San Francisco India Poland 44

Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

Now it's time to talk about what we found out about the barriers NGOs have toward wider cloud adoption, and also what NGOs see as the primary advantages to using cloud based services. We publish articles, blog pieces, newsletters, web content, and conduct trainings and webinars every day across our network. Our Thoughts on This.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

As I read case studies, blog posts and participate in sessions, I imagine replacing the term "social media" with "direct mail" or "email marketing." There are several similar services, architecturally, but Crowdrise excels in providing a distinctly new voice and feel - a reminder that there's lots of room for different kinds of messaging.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2007

t looked deeply or anything, but my impression is that SocialAds makes a systemic feature out of the fake profile, which " fan-sumers " can friend and flack to their friends ??? While the new product will likely have a significant impact on our interactions on Facebook, how will Facebook police the new service offering?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

The latter is annoying, but I could fix that blue screen of death and by reinstalling the operating system. I got smarter along the way and mirrored the operating system so I didn't have to reinstall everything and I have all my data backed up either on a local hard drive (three copies) and online.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This wasn’t Tacker’s first go at responding to a disaster. Reaching people in the midst of a major disaster is challenging, said Tacker, and the Foundation depends heavily on its technology platform for outreach and processing. “In Many of these people told us this was the first financial help they received.”

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See3

MARCH 12, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman MAR 12, 2008 Why do people give charity?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 10, 2008

Great blog by the way – keep up the great work! :) 2 Marnie Webb 04.12.08 But I’m really not sure how organizations can use it in service. I’ve just discovered your blog tonight and it is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks for this excellent blog!!!!! 3 Seth Schneider 04.15.08

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

It accomplishes this by making the communication between an operating system, like Windows or Linux, generic and hardware-independent. Ideal candidates are servers that run web & intranet applications, antivirus management, backup, directory services, or terminal services. We can also start a new Q&A, in comments, below.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

This virtual desktop solution connects to a nonprofit or school’s existing computer system very quickly and allows older computers to run Windows 7 and Windows applications as well as new PCs. It’s one of the cloud services I use most. Please log in to comment on this blog post. is another one I’m watching.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2008

  As I mentioned to the group,  it is always a work in progress and this Aloha Remix included some new ideas - the point system, the situation cards, and scenarios that were not all non-profit.     Would this mix of levels be a recipe for disaster? .    Heck no!    Hmm.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2023

Technology doesn’t distribute supplies in a disaster or ensure everyone has access to fundamental rights—humans do those things. Whether it’s a large-scale response to a natural disaster or a community food drive, it’s never about a single person or organization working alone.

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Blue Fox

AUGUST 9, 2020

​[PREFACE: This blog article was started pre-coronavirus pandemic. However, it’s important to note that building a financially sustainable nonprofit is your best shot to keep services running during tough economic times such as these. It’s a system. So, where does a nonprofit start? It’s a cycle.

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