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Technology and the Environment

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OK, well, not so unrepentant or unabashed since I’m writing this post on the varied factors around technology and the environment, and have been thinking about this issue for myself for a long time. There is some argument as to whether or not cloud computing is good or bad for the environment. Cloud computing. So what to do?

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Laptop or Tablet. Which Is Best for Your Nonprofit?

Tech Soup

TechSoup recently published an article comparing laptops versus tablets in terms of their benefits and advantages. If you need to invest in a mobile solution, our article helps you figure out which option is best. Laptops have more processing power. Not only can you save money, you can help save the environment!

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Best Practices for Securing Data in Humanitarian Crisis Situations

Saleforce Nonprofit

The unfolding crisis in Afghanistan is a stark reminder that many Salesforce.org nonprofit customers often work in fragile environments. We believe that technology systems intended to be used in fragile environments must be “protective by design,” and seek from the outset to minimize the risk of harm. Learn more. Learn more.

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5 Pros and Cons of Virtual Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Achieve

Mobile bidding tools. For example, consider including a QR code on your printed marketing materials that will automatically take users to a mobile-friendly registration link. Since your supporters will be participating remotely, it’s easy for people to get distracted in their own environments and lose interest in your event.

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The Environmental Case for Remanufactured IT

Tech Soup

They wrote Computers and the Environment: Understanding and Managing Their Impacts. It's much better for the environment to extend the life of a computer for an extra two or three years than to buy a new one every three to four years. Half the Periodic Table Is in That PC or Mobile Phone. billion humans.

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Be a Tech Road Warrior: Gadgets and Tools for Working While Traveling

Tech Soup

But then, your coworker calls and informs you that your donation page is broken, your organization's CRM just ate half of its entries, and the kitchen dishwasher is flooding… Guess you probably should pack along your laptop. Mobile Gadgets and Apps. Having the right tech can help you stay connected even when you're away.

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How Cell Phones and Tablets Enable Telework

Tech Soup

Since not a whole lot is out there yet on the role of mobile devices in telework, I thought it’d be interesting to have a look a look at that. Call us what you will, the International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that by 2015, a bit over 37 percent of the total global workforce will be made up of mobile workers. The downside?

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