Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Phishing scams, data theft, social media missteps, and cyberbullying are all unfortunate side effects of Internet use. In honor of Safer Internet Day , Microsoft has launched a new interactive website to promote a healthy Internet for everybody. What are the Internet safety practices at your organization?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 2, 2015

The Internet was primarily a desktop PC or laptop experience and reading news and sending and receiving email accounted for the majority of time spent online. Today, social media consumes the most time spent on the Internet and the majority of that browsing occurs on a smartphone or tablet. Nonprofits pioneered social media.

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Social Media Design Web Media 100

Whole Whale

MARCH 20, 2024

The Pitfalls of Generic AI When you use a generic AI tool to create content, you’re essentially feeding it a diet of pre-existing data from across the internet. Generic AI might help you fill your content calendar, but it won’t help you build a genuine connection with your audience or effectively convey your brand’s message.

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Content Voice Newsletter Delicious 52

Byte Technology

JULY 13, 2015

Many web marketers still hold that they’re invaluable for gauging the health of your site’s rankings; others point to the fact there are now so many other optimization elements employed by search engines that keywords have become useless and should be consigned to the dustbin of Internet history. Placement Over Frequency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 25, 2016

Over the last two decades the global NGO sector has embraced online technology, but economic and political factors and the quality of Internet infrastructure regionally often affects how well NGOs worldwide can use new technology. Key indicators that your NGO is effectively using online technology and social media. Cost: Free.

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Social Media NGO Technology Free 237

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 25, 2007

I attended the Internet governance panel this morning (lest you think that Davos is all play and no work). Just a few snapshots: John Markoff did an effective job of telling us how bad things are. Just a few snapshots: John Markoff did an effective job of telling us how bad things are.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

A spontaneous cruise of the office was an effective strategy for evaluating a variety of business indicators. If you don’t already have an understanding of your remote team’s effectiveness, it’s probably wise to take a broad approach. But watch for effective performance as well. Remember Management by Walking Around?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

6) By 2018 more than half the world will have access to the Internet and by 2020 global internet users are expected to reach 4.2 First-time access the mobile internet is exploding across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East and in Europe, North America, and Australia, the mobile web has surpassed desktop.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Donation-based crowdfunding —vs general commercial crowdfunding—aims to collect revenue through the Internet for charitable reasons ( Choy and Schlagwein, 2016 ). Internet-based crowdfunding platforms allow the initiators to reach large numbers of people ( Gerber et al., 2015 ), in a cost-effective manner.

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Tips Donor Attitude Platform 92

Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

If you’re like most nonprofit professionals, you’re too busy focusing on your day-to-day tasks to search the internet for mentions of your nonprofit. It doesn’t make sense to have one staff member scour the internet every day for new articles and events. Do you have the time or resources to find out what people are saying?

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Cyber Attackers overwhelm a network or a server with a huge influx of internet traffic causing it to slow greatly or completely shut down denying regular users any access. We recommend that you create a disaster recovery plan to put into effect in the event your company is caught up in a DDoS Attack.

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NetWits

JUNE 17, 2010

How important is the internet? How important is the internet to you as a nonprofit? Currently, three quarters of Internet users worldwide visit a social network or blog while online — a 24% increase year over year according to the recent study by Nielsen.

Content 100

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Finally, and of course, to effectively reach all audiences your blog (and website) must be mobile-compatible. At the time, it was a completely new concept whereas today our daily internet experience is one based on social commentary and feedback. Blog Design Best Practices. 1) Understand and embrace modern blogging.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Packed with practical how-to training, this session will illuminate ten best practices for mastering website and email communications, as well as how to use social media effectively to recruit new supporters and fundraise online. System Requirements on a PC: Internet Explorer 7.0 Cable modem, DSL or better Internet connection.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2018

Over the last two decades the NGO sector has embraced technology, but economic and political factors and the quality of Internet infrastructure regionally often affects how well NGOs worldwide can use technology. Which online fundraising tools are the most effective for NGOs. Time: 1pm EST/10am PST. Presenter: Heather Mansfield.

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Technology NGO Free Benchmark 175

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Organizations such as Kids Help Phone have already recognized the potential of chatbots as an effective support tool on their website. 4) Prospect Research Tools The days of endlessly scouring the internet for information on potential donors are long gone.

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Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 361

NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2012

If the goal is to work more productively and cost-effectively, nonprofits using a laptop or netbook and their own personal Wi-Fi network for use wherever and whenever they need it, have more options. If your nonprofit needs to be more productive, or cost-efficient, while on the go, it’s time to make a case for mobile Internet.

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Philadelphia Internet Mobile Digital 65

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days can inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively. 5: Safer Internet Day — #SID19. 29: World Internet Day — #WorldInternetDay. 20: World Religion Day — #WorldReligionDay.

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Calendar Awareness Causes Giving 279

NetWits

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Given the amount of communication platforms that are available these days, how much time are you devoting to putting together your email content? Do you have a habit of simply copying some direct mail text and wacking the whole thing out the door?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Every nonprofit who relies on fundraising to accomplish their mission looks for more effective ways to raise money and improve donor retention. Fundraising effectiveness is an ongoing, evolving, and challenging reality. Here are a couple insights from the 2012 Fundraising Effectiveness Project. Online Donors vs. Offline Donors.

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2011

Questions: 6. Attempts allowed: Unlimited. Available: Always. Pass rate: 75 %. Backwards navigation: Allowed. Start quiz

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Internet Effective Rate Question 50

.orgSource

AUGUST 14, 2023

It’s built on a neural network architecture known as a transformer, which enables it to handle complex natural language tasks effectively. Pre-trained on Vast Data: Prior to deployment, ChatGPT undergoes a pre-training phase using a massive dataset gathered from various sources on the internet.

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Language Model Mongolia Training 221

Care2

MAY 10, 2013

April''s Internet Advocacy Roundtable featured speakers who’ve used crowdsourcing in some very creative ways to great effect. RSVP for the next Internet Advocacy Roundtable : "Solving Your Biggest Social Media Headache: Integrating Social, Email & Your Website for Advocacy". Are you in DC on May 16th?

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Advocacy Internet Strategy Poll 72

Care2

JUNE 19, 2013

This month''s Internet Advocacy Roundtable features a discussion on the cutting edge of online advertising from three companies that are breaking new ground on targeted advertising for advocacy and politics. This is a significant advancement , creating more effective ad campaigns that waste less money on ads served to the wrong people.

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Advocacy Internet Jordan Online 56

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

There’s no question that the Internet has evolved significantly over the past 26 years. But as we all know, nothing ever stays the same, and the Internet is not an exception to the rule. But as the Internet grows, so does the inherent responsibility to manage its expansion in a safe and standardized way.

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Internet NGO Support Online 104

.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

The internet is populated with examples of that evolution. Self-regulation— or learning to effectively manage conflict, challenges, and stress is critical in fast-paced digital environments. The most successful organizations learn to ride that wave. Amazon moved from being a bookstore to becoming a retail giant.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 26, 2020

How Effective Are These Fundraisers? So while the idea may seem a little outlandish, it’s proven to have surprising appeal and staying power, and it’s effective at driving massive donation totals. While the idea may seem a little odd at first, these fundraisers have proven to be quite effective at garnering donations.

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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2011

I treat an Internet presence like a garden. I treat an Internet presence like a garden,” she said. If you just post nothing but volunteer application deadlines, you’re missing the whole point of the Internet. The Internet is social media—it’s all social media. You need to cultivate it.” “I You need to cultivate it.”

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Volunteer Facebook Effective Tools 100

NTEN

DECEMBER 21, 2011

How important is it for your conference attendees to have access to the internet? of NCFR Conference attendees said that having internet access is at least somewhat important. Our organization has felt the pinch, spending thousands of dollars in past years on internet access for just our cyber café and registration desk.

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Case Study Internet Mobile Studies 89

TechImpact

AUGUST 6, 2014

Internet users for over ten years have utilized the internet and the cloud together to make their work more efficient, sometimes without even realizing it. Effective migration and implementation is imperative to the effectiveness of your technology investment. Image courtesy of IT Business Edge.

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Guide Tech Nptech Internet 252

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 31, 2012

It is a more efficient and cost effective way of reaching interested, qualified people. Tempo's team specializes in digital and internet marketing services including web design, SEO, social media and strategy. The ROI from inbound marketing will far surpass ROI created by outbound marketing efforts.

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Marketing Effective Organization ROI 83

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2014

All of these meetings can be reinvented as walking meetings. Those that require technology and an internet connection can easily be transferred to a mobile phone while you walk. Conferences: Small or large sessions at conferences. Virtual Meetings: Conference calls, online chats, and webinars.

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Hosting Tips Effective Nonprofit 124

NTEN

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

With 24/7 internet access on smartphones and tablets, folks these days are drowning in information. Any marketer worth her salt can tell you a powerful infographic is social media solid gold. But what is it that compels people to share, like, or tweet? Or to write a check or take action?

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Story Effective Attention Social Media 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

Want to learn more about effective text message marketing? internet users bought something online each week via a mobile phone. If the average person spends five or six hours a day on their phones, that means there’s a five-to-six-hour window where most people are going to be receptive to your messages.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 2, 2013

With 24/7 internet access on smartphones and tablets, folks these days are drowning in information. Any marketer worth her salt can tell you a powerful infographic is social media solid gold. But what is it that compels people to share, like, or tweet? Or to write a check or take action?

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Story Effective NTEN Nptech 84

TechImpact

APRIL 18, 2014

” This is a question that’s been asked since the dawn of the internet. Aside from making sure your blog post is grammatically correct, and devoid of all spelling errors, take a few extra minutes and ensure your blog adheres to these 5 metrics as well to maximize its effectiveness. “Does your nonprofit have a blog?”

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Metrics Tech Nptech Images 260

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 5, 2013

When it comes to internet marketing, blogs, social media, gifting, videos, forums, how-to documentation, product discovery, industry research, and even newsletters and idea banks, Luminate Online can deliver. Luminate Online by Blackbaud is a great cloud-based software solution that will personalize your constituent interactions.

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Marketing Tools Effective Communication 93