Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Using TechSoup products or educational resources to stay GREEN ? Not sure which products from TechSoup qualify as "green tech"? Check out our Green Technology Page. Using a TechSoup product not mentioned above for green tech? The April 2015 TechSoup Green Tech Story Challenge (the "Challenge").

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Using TechSoup products or educational resources to stay GREEN ? Not sure which products from TechSoup qualify as "green tech"? Check out our Green Technology Page. Using a TechSoup product not mentioned above for green tech? The April 2015 TechSoup Green Tech Story Challenge (the "Challenge").

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It’s important to understand both the tasks that someone needs to do on a site—for example, donate, find resources—and the mindset they are in when visiting your site. Most people probably have never thought about donating their brains to science. In the examples below, some websites chose to ask their visitors what they need.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 18, 2020

Not only will this help the planet but also improve your donation numbers. Let’s face it, no one wants to donate to a nonprofit that isn’t environmentally responsible. We understand that marketing is essential for your nonprofit to receive donations and keep doing good, so there is a balance to be found. Use Green Energy.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 1, 2009

If your mom is the kind of person who prefers a donation to a physical gift, below are a few ideas. During the month of May, all donations made to the Girls' Education program will be matched (up to $100,000) by an anonymous donor. * If you have trouble opening the donate link in Firefox, like I did, try it in another web browser.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It also provides your supporters with more than one way to support your cause by allowing them to donate items to sell or make purchases themselves. You can also put out a donation jar for donors who want to support your cause but don’t want to purchase an item. Raffle One of the best spring fundraising ideas is to host a raffle.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 20, 2007

If you want to support Echoing Green's work, make a donation to help fund a Fellowship through the ChipIn widget (below), check out their Fellows' wish list for advice, connections and other resources you can contribute, and order a copy of Be Bold for the aspiring changemakers in your life. Thanks Echoing Green!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

TechSoup started the RCI program because we wanted to offer low-cost, high-quality computers to charities and libraries, including good solid warranties and free end-of-life recycling. We have also championed reuse or extending the life of electronic devices through refurbishment and repair. Don't take just any donated computer!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here are signs your work may be in the danger (red) or caution (yellow) zone, rather than full speed ahead (green) zone: Your budget has stayed the same for quite some time, or it has shrunk. I planned to supplement with donations from restaurants, travel packages and other universally popular items. First, assess where you are.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofits that struggle live this life every day of the year. If you have a donor management system, such as Bloomerang or Little Green Light , you can easily pull a list of donors and prospects. Once you receive a donation, the ball is in your court to thank the donor and build the relationship. Who will we ask for money?”.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The story of that passion in action brings in the donations that pay for your programs and services, which have an impact and change lives. Choose a branch that is close to home to make your life easier. Invite them to get involved in your nonprofit by donating to get your new nonprofit started. Build a solid foundation.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2015

The Comodo donation includes a subscription to Comodo's HackerGuardian service, which detects vulnerabilities in your system. TechSoup members can request a donated domain name and a one-year subscription to its Website Builder service. Little Green Light. Do not expose Little Green Light to water or bright lights.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

Before joining the Ford Foundation, McGruder served as COO of New York Public Radio (NYPR), where she led daily operations and strategic planning for WNYC Radio, WNYC Studios, WQXR, Gothamist.com, and The Greene Space. But McGruder’s strong passion for Classy extends beyond its origin story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Seems like generosity comes in shades of green too. Two different green campaigns were launched this week with different objectives and strategies. Make a video for the climate demonstrating to senators how amazing life has become in a future where the environment is protected. Submit your video here.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

I can’t think of a lesson, an outlook on life, and a guiding principle for my work that is more about love than this one. I see this work in public maps like Open Green Map. The biggest lesson: Everyone has something to give. I see this lesson in the work of 350.org. I see it in so many places, and it’s working.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2012

in schools, libraries, local governments, and nonprofits, it was tough to choose just one to profile this week, but I chose YouthBuild Boston because of my fondness for green tech. They even use TechSoup Microsoft software donations to rehab used computers for their training labs. How TechSoup Donations Help the Organization.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

In short, a strong message for fundraising gets you donations. . Choose each word carefully to get the result you want: donations. When people are bored, they tune out and stop donating, leaving your nonprofit in the dust. You’ll get great results if you have a chance to tell a story about one life your organization has changed.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

Our recently completed 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest winners and finalists are an impressive group, showcasing the broad reach and impact of TechSoup member charities doing environmental work. Its staff members are intensive users of an Adobe Creative Suite TechSoup donation. We had many excellent submissions to the contest.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

TechSoup member Braided River has used a TechSoup donation of Adobe Creative Suite to astounding effect. A grant from Lannan Foundation allowed Braided River to donate 10,000 copies of the book to libraries and indigenous communities across the country. " "We wouldn't be able do it without TechSoup donations.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

TechSoup member Braided River has used a TechSoup donation of Adobe Creative Cloud to astounding effect. A grant from Lannan Foundation allowed Braided River to donate 10,000 copies of the book to libraries and indigenous communities across the country. " "We wouldn't be able do it without TechSoup donations.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here are signs your nonprofit may be in the danger (red) or caution (yellow) zone, rather than the full speed ahead (green) zone: Your budget has stayed the same for quite some time or it has shrunk. I planned to supplement that revenue with donations from restaurants, travel packages, and other popular items.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

The project is a hyperlocal source of information about living green–powered by network of environmental activists, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations. It celebrates the natural beauty of the area while educating the community about a green life style. Cara talked about the network formation phase of the project.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2015

I’ve been an avid NPR listener for 10 years and I’ve never donated, not even once. . I know I’m not alone when it comes to ignoring the donation requests. So if I listened to NPR for 10 years, never donated and didn’t feel bad about it, what made me finally decide to become a donor? And not just once—monthly.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Places like TechSoup and the National Cristina Foundation put out the word that donated computers were badly needed in Louisiana, and they came by the truckload. All the equipment went out at no cost because of financial donations. Acquiring Technology GreenTech Recycled and Refurbished Computers Green IT refurbished computers'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

On Facebook, we’ve had some great success with Facebook Causes generating donations and our Facebook Fan Page driving traffic to our stories on nature.org. My advice would be to ask around – see who’s already interested in social media in their personal life. Facebook and Flickr have been two of the most useful social media sites.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2010

The program extends the life cycles of commercial-grade IT equipment that comes from corporations and other institutions, and it also provides free end-of-life shipping and responsible recycling when you're done with it. And, they come with versions of Microsoft Windows XP and Office 2003 Standard Edition preinstalled.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

There have the been the well discussed successes like DonorsChoose and Lil Green Patch. Networks, groups, applications, conversations, meet-ups, T-shirts, donations, volunteer events and political actions receive community wide support and in many cases are created by the community itself. Tweet conversations about you.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

Nonprofits around the globe are using online games not to only educate the public, but to get donations and supporters – and even help find cures for diseases. Purpose: Bringing the cause to life. DISNEY PROJECT GREEN: Play games, donate points and help a charity win $100,000. Casey Golden, CEO, Small Act.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2013

" MyDigitalBridge was founded soon thereafter that to refurbish PC donations for use in schools, recycle end-of-life IT equipment, and figure out how to get broadband to rural communities throughout the country. Digital Divide GreenTech Green IT refurbishment digital inclusion' Image: logo ( MyDigitalBridge ).

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

For awhile now, we at TechSoup (parent organization to the MaintainIT Project ) have been working with our corporate partners to open more donation programs to public libraries. In the past year, software donations from Symantec , NOZA , and others have become available to public libraries for the first time.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2012

The study also estimated the supply of PCs coming from the noncommercial refurbishment sector and also the potential for corporate donations of PCs. Our survey of large companies found a robust interest for donating PCs. How Green Is Refurbished IT Equipment? There were no costs incurred by Microsoft for the donation.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Introduce the coffee lover in your life to the benefits and deliciousness of organic, Fair Trade coffee. For example, A Green Mountain Coffee Roasters sampler of Organic Breakfast Blend, Organic French Roast and Organic Sumatran Reserve is $26.95. holiday gift green donation Fair Trade That's why we call it the present.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Feature photo: Used by permission with grateful acknowledgement to Evan Strong and Jesse Billauer of Life Rolls On (Venice Beach, CA). Our six participants ranged from Blackbaud’s own Grace Strother who surfs the web with a screen reader/magnifier to individuals with difficulty seeing blues, reds, and greens (e.g.,

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2009

From TechSoup Stock : There's only one more day to request Sage's special donation of Fundraising 50. EcoCommons launched this week in Second Life. Article: Go Green with Virtual Meetings and Web Conferencing. It's time to vote! Who made the biggest impact? From the TechSoup Community: TeleGreen Your Work Campaign (Week One).

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

The session, "Turning E-Waste into Green," focused on how policy decisions handling e-waste can improve the economy. Then you’ll create a short video (up to 90 seconds) or a five-image slide show to enter the challenge and win prizes donated by our sponsors. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2011

This piece is part of an occasional series we do at GreenTech to profile leaders in the Green IT field. publication, Green IT For Dummies. There are now many general books on green IT, but Green IT For Dummies remains one of the most readable and practical introductions to the field for people in small and medium sized offices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Pick one social networking profile and keep it entirely for fun and your personal life. Get more greens. Making periodic small donations to nonprofits and causes you care about helps too. This an important one. And don’t you dare bring it with you on your vacation! Take time for lunch. Don’t work through lunch.

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