TechImpact

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Some general programs often taken for granted by contemporary nonprofit employees include Office 365, Google Docs, email software, CRM systems, and database management software, all of which can be accessed in the cloud depending on the service provider. Your nonprofit may be employing cloud computing without even knowing it.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Mail, and Google Docs are all examples of cloud-based applications, also known as software as a service (SaaS). Image courtesy of entech. Chances are good your organization is already using some form of cloud computing without realizing it. Gmail, Yahoo! But what is cloud computing?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 3, 2020

TECH TIP: Nimble AMS is a cloud-based association management software system built on the Salesforce platform. Document sharing and collaborating tools, such as Google docs. Take some time to think about your core systems, and consider whether it’s time to move any on-premises systems to cloud-based systems.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

WP Engine’s automated service keeps the core software up to date so you don’t need to worry about it. Local Development – Flywheel stands out with free software they’ve made that lets developers easily create a local WordPress site so you don’t have to bother with setting it up yourself. Daily backups as well.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

By combining industry best practices such as peer-to-peer fundraising with innovative technologies like Venmo and text-to-donate, Givebutter has become the world’s #1 rated online fundraising platform, according to Capterra, GetApp, G2, and Software Advice FrontRunners. Platform Fee : Free Transaction Fee : 2.9% + $.30 Platform Fee: 2.5%

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 11, 2010

If they're simply leery of learning to use new software, the new (free) Office Web Apps from Microsoft may help you get past that collaboration roadblock.( You’re keen to collaborate online, but other members of your nonprofit team are dragging their heels? read more ).

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

Adding Security with Purchase Cards Many business professionals rely on Google Docs or Excel for their purchasing and expense tracking. Fund Accounting Software that Drives Impact Find out how Blackbaud’s Financial Edge NXT® fits your organization. Going one step further, how many individuals have access?

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Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

There are key components of advancement support missing in the current software (one of the two areas above, or Events management, or Volunteer management, or on-line fundraising, or Campaign Reporting, or…). Our current vendor has gone out of business, or has stopped supporting our current software.

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sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

Traci Holinger, data and software administrator at Regis Jesuit High School, will showcase the custom insights she built to help guide the school’s direction on student support, teacher mentoring, student body inclusion (by gender, ethnicity, and religion), student engagement (in clubs, retreats, immersions, and athletics), and tuition projections.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

With Google Workspace you get: Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and many more tools, all for just $6 a month. You may feel like you are doing everything yourself, but at some point you will be collaborating with others on documents, and you will need Docs and Sheets. Grab it here. Grant Searching .

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Whole Whale

JUNE 29, 2022

If you want to create a basic style guide, you can use a Google Doc or another word processing software. There are a few different tools you can use to create a style guide, depending on your needs. This is a good option if you just want to get something up and running quickly.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2021

Nearly a third told me that they were now using software that they had not used before the pandemic. Some rely primarily on generic workplace tools like Google Docs and Microsoft apps, but others invest in industry applications like Better Impact and Volgistics. Using such tools, especially when they are new, can be scary.

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Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 23, 2009

They have a hosted version , but at a minimum of $20/month it's more than I want to spend now compared to a one-time software license purchase. I can even send lessons to Posterous or other blogs, as explained in this post.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 18, 2008

If you're running any kind of organization, a suite of office software is essential — at the very least, you need a fairly good word-processing program, a spreadsheet application, and some sort of presentation software. read more )

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2013

spreadsheets, Googe Docs, email services, online channels, and more? business intelligence software to get a handle on the massive amounts. Does your organization collect data. from web traffic, email newsletters, donors, volunteers, and other. Is it collected in a variety of places, like Excel. organization's needs?

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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. The cloud also eliminates the tedious tasks of installing, maintaining, and upgrading software solutions every time a newer version is released. A Green Initiative.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 3, 2021

Some participants won’t come with the most updated version of the software. I had asked my contact whether participants were comfortable using Zoom with Google Docs. Some participants will have two or more screens, others may be accessing a meeting through their phone or iPad. Reading these comments, I felt terrible.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 3, 2009

It’s quite good, and there are some useful docs to see it at work on the CiviCRM wiki. I’d love to find an organization, such as a small human services organization, in need of case management software, that could use CiviCase - it would be a great, and relatively inexpensive alternative to current offerings out there.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 5, 2010

gSyncIt can get my notes into Google Docs, but those don't sync with the Pre and I don't want to have to get Internet access just to read or write a note. Also, gSyncIt also brought my Google Docs into my Outlook Notes, which wasn't good. Palm added a video camera feature with the last software upgrade. Notes: Evernote.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2009

Here is how the CyberOptic Group describes it: Essentially, cloud computing enables computer software and hardware resources to be accessed over the Internet without the need to have any detailed or specific knowledge of the infrastructure used to deliver the resources, much like a utility model. What Is Cloud Computing?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. FrontlineSMS :: frontlinesms.com. It is a must download! GreatNonprofits :: greatnonprofits.org.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

It also goes by the name software as a service (SaaS), which is basically using Internet-based software or services like Google Docs , Salesforce CRM , and Microsoft Office Live Workspace. We've already done a bunch of work to suss out what cloud computing is all about in the context of green IT and will undoubtedly do more.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Tags: Green Office GreenTech Physical Security Privacy Running Your Organization Security Security Software Using the Web and Internet.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Can You Live Without Installed Software? I use Google Docs , Zoho Writer , and Office Web Apps. For many people, being able to use Google Docs offline would make a huge difference in the viability of Chromebook. They will be able to focus entirely on their mission and essentially ignore technology. It's only a web browser.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2007

I looked over Allan Benamer’s post on the Convio and Kintera initiatives, I looked harder at the Convio Open and Kintera Connect docs, and I also had a chat with some Kintera folk. I have a few comments. Allan is right – the Kintera API is more comprehensive, and provides for more flexibility than the Convio API. Be Helpful.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2013

PDF to Word Doc Capabilities. As is the case with most software nowadays, installing the software is as easy as a download. As is the case with most software nowadays, installing the software is as easy as a download. instead of with clunky software installation disks. In Office 2013, you'll.

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Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2009

Tags: GreenTech Office & Productivity Software Using the Web and Internet.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2010

This fantastic doc from MIT will walk you through your office to help you pinpoint places where you can do more to help Mother Earth. With web-based software, web conferencing, laptops, and smart phones, it's easier than ever to skip the office entirely. The first step is to admit you have a problem, right? Print green.

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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. Favorite software tools are all about managing processes fluidly. Anyone can start with a 2GB free account, which will do for most projects.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 15, 2007

At first blush, although Kintera officially got out the door first, announcing Connect weeks ago, and delivering the APIs and docs on Friday, their play is a good start, but Convio, announcing Open tomorrow, appears to be ahead in terms of providing real openness. Here’s a quick overview of both initiatives. Be Helpful.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

This should be automated through your donor management software, but it still needs to be warm and friendly. And thank goodness that a donor management software makes it easy to set a salutation for each donor so you don’t have to do this manually! When you receive an online gift, you should send the donor a receipt via email.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Cloud computing basically means services you use over the Internet like Google Apps, Microsoft Office Web Apps , Live Documents , or One Hub rather than installing software and housing the document or information in-house. And be sure and check out the great online video, Google Docs in Plain English. Additional Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

Laura Whitehead of Laura's Notebook highly recommends the recent CommonCraft video on Google Docs in Plain English. OpenSource and Software Communities Jon Stahl has a thoughtful essay on Nonprofits, Open Source and Leadership. Read/WriteWeb refers to the Google Apps vs Microsoft Office debate as evidence.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 19, 2008

And yeah after reading the docs, I agree, it’s bad. Speaking of the responses of the old guard, eTapestry, which was bought by Blackbaud last year, is opening up it’s API this week. Allan, in his inimitable way, points out how bad the API is. So is it good news, when companies open APIs that don’t make it easy to really use?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

Google Drive Mobile is a free app for viewing and editing Google Docs on an Android phone or tablet. Google Drive for iOS is a free app that allows you to view and edit Google Doc office documents on iPhones and iPads. MySammy software essentially evaluates how a person spends time on a computer and/or mobile device.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2011

Reconciling the transactions could be easier, but you can download the data from your online Square sales record into an Excel doc. Money is transferred to your Square account, and then deposited directly to your bank account at the end of the day. In the end, we have a couple of suggestions for improvements.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Simply put, the cloud by its very nature offers you better, more effective software solutions while saving your organization time, money and effort. This enables free services (Google Docs) and cloud vendors can offer product donations as part of their corporate citizenship programs (NetSuite.org). David Geilhufe, NetSuite, Inc.

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