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Skype: the Link Between the UK and Uganda

Tech Soup

"We're a very small organization, and funding is extremely limited," he says. " Alongside Africa recently received a selection of Skype credit vouchers as a donation via Technology Trust , TechSoup Global's UK partner. " "We use Skype extensively," explains Lawrance. " Not in the UK?

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How to get your educational nonprofit into classrooms, without leaving the office

The Nerdy NonProfit

As many nonprofits face funding challenges, it’s vital that remote classroom access remains affordable. All you need is a reliable webcam and a video streaming platform like Skype or Facebook Live. Affordable resource for interaction.

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Telework Tales: The Tools We Use to Stay Connected (Part 1)

Tech Soup

During that time, our fund development team brought on a new staff member, whom I on-boarded and supervised remotely. I mainly used TechSoup donor products: the Skype chat application; and ReadyTalk audio, web, and video conferencing services. web conferencing video conferencing Skype telework telecommuting' Image 1: TechSoup.

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How To Cost and Fund ICT: Publication

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Anyway, I was reminded about this when Michael Gilbert pointed it out earlier this week: Marc Osten and Beth Kanter have recently completed a step by step guide on How to Cost and Fund ICT (76 page PDF ). I did all the interviews via skype. I also got into the habit, briefly, of spelling organization as organisation.

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Outstanding Offers and New Products of 2014 (Bonus: Crossword Puzzle!)

Tech Soup

or Cary __; gas or train __ ( funding ) Answer. The 400-foot range, 12-hour charge, Skype compatibility, and secure encryption let you move around the office. Skype Credits Help You Save on Calls. Skype's pilot offer was so popular that this Microsoft product became a permanent addition in November.

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Some Thoughts About Remote Presentations: Mekong ICT Camp

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The camp was organized by Thai Fund Foundation in partnership with Opendream , , Thai Netizen Network , Frontier Foundation and Tactical Technology Collective. The camp took place in Cha-am, Petchburi, Thailand. The theme for the training was “ Data, Data.”

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Update from CDI Mobile Telecentre and How You Can Help

Tech Soup

CDI director Javier Figueroa reports: Thanks to the rapid response from CDI Chile's team and the initial funding from the Canadian Embassy, 10 days after the earthquake, the community of Lota has been the first to receive access to communications using the mobile telecentre. The trip has been supported by the Canadian Embassy and UNESCO.

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