Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2011

QR Codes are two-dimensional bar code images that when scanned by a camera on a smartphone open a link to a website, send a SMS, or dial a phone number. You can easily create QR Codes for free at sites like qrcode.kaywa.com and qrstuff.com. In magazines, on flyers, tabletops, and conference materials. So, what are they? Think about it.

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MAY 30, 2013

With this being said, here is a list of five apps you may not already have on your phone but are worth considering: Lookout mobile security app - Lookout provides a free option to locate your device once it goes missing or is stolen. These advanced options will require access to the premium edition, which isn’t free.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

June is generally a very busy month for mobile with Google I/O, Apple's WWDC, and lots of summer phone/tablet releases. There has been some interesting mobile-related legislation news as of late that affects some nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and social sector organizations. apps mobile phone tsmobiletechnology'

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

Thankfully, with the power of mobile apps, you can be a photographer, videographer, social media promoter, and a liveblogger for your events. You can give real-time updates from fundraisers or liveblog featured speakers at events from your laptop or mobile device. One of the easiest (and free!)

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JUNE 7, 2023

Or they might use specialty tools like screen readers, programs that read out what screens are showing users (mainly used by those with visual impairments and blindness), only a keyboard (some users cannot use a mouse), or voice recognition tools for hands-free interactions. Situational Limitations Some users have accessibility limitations.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Want mobile access to the software your organization relies on to get its work done? Many TechSoup donor partners offer mobile versions of the products your organization already uses. Learn how you can communicate, collaborate, create content, and manage data on-the-go with our guide to TechSoup donor partner mobile apps.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2015

According to the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) , only one in seven children who are eligible for free or subsidized school lunches receive summer meals. This is the mission of Caravan Studios' Range app: helping youth and those who work with them find locations where free summer meals are served. How Range Works.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 9, 2012

Symantec recently updated their free Norton Online Family suite with more features to monitor and track a minor's usage of computers and Android phones. In addition, you can block different categories of websites from search results for a specific user profile, like in the image below.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2016

This event is part of our Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff online course. Birgit Pauli-Haack , a web and mobile developer for Pauli Systems and Relevanza, serves businesses, professionals, and nonprofits with websites and digital marketing. Image : Startup Stock Photos / CC0. Register now. About Our Experts.

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MARCH 16, 2021

There are plenty of free tools you can use instead. In this post, we’ll share our favorite free and affordable software options for nonprofits on a budget. There’s no such thing as free software. We’ll make sure you know about any fees or limitations you may incur by using the free versions of these software options.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

What began as a small online library, with a collection built in large part by its users, is now the primary national supplier of electronic accessible educational materials for students with print disabilities. We now have a free, open source reading app for you called Go Read. This has led to advancements that benefit everyone.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2014

On December 17, TechSoup hosted a SoupChat for nonprofits and libraries looking for more information on website design and hosting. A staffer from a small library listed a few popular services — WordPress, Wix, and Weebly — adding that she worried she might regret her decision six months down the road. Migrating Your Site.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2015

We are proud to announce two free charitable equipment donation services. nonprofits, churches, and libraries at the lowest possible cost. nonprofits, churches, and libraries at the lowest possible cost. Image 1: InterConnection. Image 2 : Ari N / Shutterstock. How Individuals Can Donate Laptops and Phones.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

This month the news is about WiFi embedded in a magazine, Braille smartphones, ultramobile devices, innovation in Eastern Europe, Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners, a new Pinterest analytics tool, the emergence of digital wallets, and Ginny Mies pick for the mobile app of the month. It's a free download at ebenchmarkstudy.com.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2017

I'd like you to meet Kerry Thomson at Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Indiana; Lori Chidgey of Corazon Ministries in San Antonio, Texas; Betty Martin of Cape Girardeau Public Library in Missouri; and the late Rory Foster of the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Image 1: Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Scott Pinkelman, digital literacy innovation specialist at the Free Library of Philadelphia , recently presented on this important topic at the Digital Shift online conference. At the Free Library of Philadelphia, Scott has found that privacy is very much a concern among his patrons. Image : Sebastian Wiertz / CC BY.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 17, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #4: GIMP January 17, 2008 GIMP stands for Gnu Image Manipulation Program. GIMP is a very full-featured image manipulation program.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

So it's a good thing many TechSoup donor partners offer mobile versions of the technology you already rely on for your nonprofit, charity, or library. Learn how you can do more on the go with our guide to TechSoup donor partner mobile apps. lets your IT staff to provide remote support via their favorite mobile devices.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? A: Mobile apps with a conscience! LocalFreeWeb is an SMS service that helps people find free Internet access in San Francisco. Collaborating with Public Libraries. A Simple Digital Inclusion Tool.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. The Internet, especially the mobile web, encourages rapid, distracted sampling of small bits of information from many sources.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Most charities and many libraries have part time or accidental techies taking care of their technology. By proper tech planning I mean the things that TechSoup for Libraries Technology Planning Cookbook talks about: Pulling together a committee of stakeholders to serve on a planning committee. Proper Tech Planning.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. Thankfully, there are many free or inexpensive training programs that can help you polish your technology skills. TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries.

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APRIL 18, 2022

When you understand what your website visitors are looking for, you can optimize your website to make their visiting experience as stress-free as possible. Should you use buttons and links on your homepage to direct visitors to your internal directory or research library? Use a continuous improvement approach.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

You can mobilize your supporters to fundraise and advocate on your behalf; plus it can all be done virtually. Qgiv: [Free Ebook] 2020 #GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide. Qgiv put together a free ebook packed full of helpful resources. How Nonprofits Can Get Free Advertising With Google Ad Grants. Read our guide to get started.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2013

The program aims to develop very low-cost Internet on mobile phones to bring the 4 billion souls on earth who don't yet have Internet to the information age — or is it? The project is a Facebook led coalition that includes phone-makers, Samsung, Nokia, Ericsson, and also mobile chip-maker Qualcomm. Image: Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Images are powerful: they can tell your organization's story quickly and persuasively, help show your impact, and help you connect with volunteers and donors. Flickr gives nonprofits and libraries an easy way to store and share these powerful images. their images. Don't have a Flickr account? New Ways to Shar e.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

This change creates an incredible opportunity that will affect the entire world, making access an affordable reality as more and more people have a device in their pocket that is capable of being an accessible e-reader: from inexpensive mobile phones and MP3 players to braille notetakers that can store thousands of ebooks in digital braille.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

Some Lifeline phone service providers also offer free mobile phones and minutes to low-income families. But now, some Lifeline telecom providers have begun offering free smartphones to Lifeline Program participants. Every Public Library in the United States. 98 percent of libraries offer some form of technology training.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2017

At TechSoup, we love to supply good, solid, low-cost refurbished or remanufactured IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. If this equipment has a six- or seven-year lifespan rather than three or four years, the environmental impact for even a fraction of the billions of computers and mobile devices now in use in the world will be immense.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

Microsoft's HelpBridge is a free app available on all the major mobile platforms that connects you with friends and family during a disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. Mobile Giving Foundation for text-to-give donations to disaster relief charities. Image: Microsoft's HelpBridge. Start using the app.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

The iPad app provides free videos to K-12 students on various topics, including math, science, finance, and history. Teen Book Finder (iOS), developed by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), helps teens, parents, teachers, and librarians find the best books and media for teens. Apps Made by Youth.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2012

Stay in constant communication with your team by adding smartphones to your nonprofit’s or library’s toolkit. Take donations by using your phone as a mobile credit card terminal. Internet Explorer Mobile: a mobile version of Microsoft's web browser. Access your calendars and daily schedule on the road.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2013

is a mobile and web-based payment processing service that lets you accept donations from just about anywhere. There are a variety of tools and platforms out there, many of them are free, to help you galvanize your supporters online. Mobile Fundraising Tools and Apps. PayAnywhere. Online and Social Media Fundraising Tools.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2013

Watch a replay of TechSoup's Short Evaluations of Real Websites webinar to hear expert feedback on nonprofit and library websites. The Wikispaces Plus Plan , available through TechSoup, offers nonprofits and libraries a hosted wiki site. Mobile Optimization. Image: Graphic designer, Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The big nonprofit tech trends this past year seemed to be in the areas of the emergence of mobile devices, social media stratification, the launch of Office 365 for Nonprofits, some huge digital inclusion initiatives, and lots of other things. PC Sales Continue To Decline While Mobile Sales Increase. No wonder we’re confused!

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Finally, the age of mobile fundraising is upon us. Our potential donors have moved to their mobile devices, but lots of charities are not yet engaging donors there. Online Marketing Scorecard estimates that 84 percent of charity landing pages are not optimized for mobile. Image 1: Wes Holing. Product Donations.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Reducing the amount of electricity that computers in nonprofits and libraries use. Properly recycling all e-waste at end-of-life including computers, mobile devices, batteries, compact fluorescent lights, ink, toner etc. Images: Greener IT Challenge. Reducing the amount of paper that organizations use. Cloud computing.

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