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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

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Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. Reports of violence and of peace efforts could be placed via the web or mobile phone.

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New Mobile Giving Facts You Must Know

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58% of Americans now own smart phones, and this number is only expected to continue to grow with the advent of cheap alternatives. We’ve all heard about the $30 million dollars the Red Cross raised through mobile in just a few hours in the wake of the Haiti natural disaster. Real world example.

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7 Ways for Nonprofits to Use Mobile Phones to Rake in Cash Monies

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moment in January, 2010, when an outpouring of donations followed the devastating Haiti quake. But what you may not have anticipated was that $41m of these dollars flowed through mobile phones via “premium text messages.” As it turns out, The Red Cross used but one of several common methods to generate revenue from mobile phone owners.

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The NPTech Response to Japan

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Satellite phones and GPS were the major tools that helped relief workers work faster and stay connected. Geolocation tools like Ushahidi and data collaboration tools like Sahana were used in Haiti to help responders. Fortunately, the quick response to the quake, especially in the realm of technology, has been equally impressive.

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Sorry, You Can't Say That: Text Message Censorship

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Since the earthquake in Haiti, we've seen an explosion in interest for all things mobile. While it's unlawful for any landline phone carrier to censor your telephone conversations, T-Mobile argues that the same protections do not extend to mobile phones. Tags: Mobile net neutrality NPTech tmobile Communications.

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Get a Special Rate on the 2nd International Fundraising Conference

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Sessions include: Haiti: How to Raise a Billion Dollars. Fundraising: How We Combine Email, Social _Media, and Phones to Reach. Tags: ifc international fundraising conference NPTech NTEN Fundraising. That's right: the registration fee is for a site license, so your entire staff can attend. in a Hurry .

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Things We Like (February 2010)

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2010 Haiti earthquake mobile fundraising: $30+ million. Have they discovered Japan's mobile phone novels fad ? Tags: NPTech NTEN Things We Like. A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources. Read more posts on our blog. 2009 total mobile fundraising: $4 million. We're not too sure how to feel about hipster puppies.

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