Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

But borrowing the Internet? Most recently, PCL has been a trailblazer in providing mobile technology to their patrons, redefining what library services means. Mobile Beacon’s 4G mobile hotspots provide anytime/anywhere access plus unlimited data for only $10 per month. Internet Lending Project.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas. Looking for more ideas to take your fundraising efforts online? Classic online fundraising ideas. Email campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

If your nonprofit is experimenting with text-to-give, text alerts and/or smartphone Apps (or planning to), then launching a mobile website is something your organization should seriously consider. Folks with regular cell phones with Internet browsing wouldn’t be able to read the content of those links at all. As of July 2009, 56.9

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

They’re busy retweeting, posting, sharing, pinning, and blogging on an array of social media websites and platforms across the Internet. Optimizing your content for various social platforms sounds like a good idea, but how can you make sure you’re optimizing it correctly? 38% of Internet users access social media through mobile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

The workshop topics included trends in digital media consumption, social media, engagement on mobile devices and a variety of community foundation projects funded by the Knight Community Information Challenge. 1: Broadband Internet (Expansion of broadband). #2: 2: Mobile Usage. #3: Digital Trends. 3: Social Networking.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

This sounds like a great campaign idea, when it comes to asking for donations, but according to Giving In A Digital World , the fad may not be as popular with consumers as it is with businesses. Only a small portion of mobile device users scan QR codes. of people with a mobile device using the technology to scan a QR code.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2013

Now, think about the last time you thought about your organization's mobile strategy. But if you haven't already started thinking about it, now is probably the time to start planning how your nonprofit or library can have a presence on mobile. Mobile Strategy 101. Can't remember? So what's stopping you?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

This guest post was authored by Mike Snusz, a Blackbaud senior Internet marketing consultant. Does your nonprofit send mobile-friendly email? You’ve likely heard about the importance of being mobile-friendly to engage constituents. Maybe even that: Mobile email opens are predicted to surpass desktop opens this year.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Responsive web design (also known as mobile optimization) refers to designing a site to provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices. Why Mobile?

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NTEN

MARCH 11, 2013

Nonprofits are making use of crowdsourcing, social media, and email lists to spread their message, mobilize volunteers, and get down to what’s important to their communities. Nonprofits' struggle to engage the public has been going on long before the Internet came around--offering its myriad distractions into the mix.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2013

If you’re looking for Fundraising Ideas and other ways to improve fundraising performance you’ve come to the right place. Once you download the Fundraising Ideas e-Book you’ll gain insight into: 6 Steps to a Well-Measured Social Fundraising Campaign. Mobile Fundraising by Jeff Patrick, President of Common Knowledge.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

It’s the idea that anyone in the world, regardless of location, language, disability, or platform, can participate or engage with something. It pertains to anything from your local grocery store to the Internet. Increase mobile usability. Optimize your website for mobile use, like keeping the orientation to portrait mode.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Satellite Internet gets the boot October 31, 2007 Finally, I have real broadband. We moved last weekend to a town that has actual real cable high speed internet.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

" New at TechSoup: Your 501(c)(3) nonprofit, library, or foundation can now collect donations by text message — and develop your own mobile site — with discounted and donated services from Connect2Give. Mobile giving is a low-cost way to raise funds on an ongoing- or campaign-based basis. Benefits of a Mobile Site.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2015

Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is held annually in Barcelona, Spain, sets the tone for the mobile industry for the coming year. Remember how I mentioned that Mobile World Congress seemed focused on inclusion? billion people have access to the Internet and it's growing more slowly than you think.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

More mobile devices are sold worldwide than PCs, and mobile is expected to overtake PCs as the most popular way to access the Internet in the next few years. Laura Quinn shared her ideas at the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , in a session called More Than Apps: Affordable Program Delivery Through Mobile Phones.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

That said, the idea brings up a very important point. Nonprofits should diversify their brand online for a number of reasons, but below are three important ones to consider: 1) There’s no one-size-fits-all Internet anymore. Many low-income communities access the Mobile Web more frequently than the desktop Web.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

That said, the idea brings up a very important point. Nonprofits should diversify their brand online for a number of reasons, but below are three important ones to consider: 1) There’s no one-size-fits-all Internet anymore. Many low-income communities access the Mobile Web more frequently than the desktop Web.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2021

The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, and we’re absolutely over the moon that two of our client websites have been nominated. Award Category: “Diversity & Inclusion Websites & Mobile Sites”. Award Category: “Sustainability & Environment Websites & Mobile Sites”.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

It seems like every company wants a hand in the mobile game. From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. Amazon Fire Phone and the Internet of Things. Homelessness and Mobile Technology. Activate Windows Phone Lock!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2017

But most exciting of all is that my Happy Healthy Nonprofit co-author, Aliza Sherman, will be the featured keynote.She will share ideas in our book about self-care and avoiding burnout, especially the kind that is cause by technology use. She is a web and social mobile pioneer whose work helped shape the early new media industry.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 10, 2020

We’re aware of what online giving means, it simply implies donation through the internet. Onlive giving can be in the form of bank transactions, mobile giving, text-to-give and even peer-to-peer fundraising. . Mobile giving is when your donors can donate through their mobile devices like a smartphone or a tablet.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Mobile fundraising empowers people to give on the go! Whether supporters are donating through text or accessing your online donation page on their smartphones, it’s imperative that your organization has the tools, resources, and best practices to conduct a successful mobile fundraising campaign. What Is Mobile Fundraising?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

Today’s fast-scanning Internet users need online content that is visually appealing and easy to read on desktop and mobile devices, and they have little patience with poorly designed blog and web content. And of course, your blog should be responsively designed so that it is easy to read and scroll on mobile devices.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 4, 2022

Micro-volunteering is built on the idea that people are more likely to volunteer if short and convenient assignments are offered. Access to volunteer data from anywhere with an internet connection. Mobile app. Access to opportunities from anywhere with an internet connection. Integration with industry-leading CRM systems.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Finance, HR, CRM data, mobile platforms, cloud applications are all equaly important to your nonprofit. Look at how the successful social media platforms allow their users to personalize their pages and content and let your ideas flow from there. Over 50% of emails are opened and over 65% of social networking happens on mobile devices.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. International Economic and Policy Stakeholders Recognize the Internet’s Increasing Role. However, with Internet use also come problems such as cybercrime, lack of data privacy, and data security.

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Kindful

AUGUST 19, 2021

Is your ideal donor internet savvy? . Mobile or Mobile Apps (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.)? After you have these things outlined, the next step is to look at the picture you have and get an idea of where they are and what they’re doing. They pay for things online and/or via mobile. . If yes, what age ranges? .

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Elevation

MARCH 16, 2020

With the internet at our fingertips, it’s much easier to dial in than to drive in to a seminar or event. Technology is also providing new possibilities for including previously excluded audiences (busy parents, people lacking transportation or with limited mobility).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2010

In January 2010, I was quoted by Association & Nonprofit BizNow for saying: “[Heather] envisions a mobile app with a GuideStar database of nonprofits that would make it possible for people to donate to any organization at any time. PayPal mobile pages are coming. This App is a smart, timely, good idea. Give it time.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Mobile-friendly formatting. Giving smaller donors an idea of the type of donations you’re looking for can encourage them to give in larger amounts. Mobile-friendly formatting. According to this nonprofit fundraising statistics page , half of all nonprofit website traffic last year came from mobile and tablet users.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 16, 2011

Years ago, my dear friend Jack Shepherd (not to be confused with that other guy ) came up with the idea for a clever little recurring blog series titled "Internet Soup". So, here are some things from around the internet that I found interesting, and I think you might too!

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The internet is the main source of information for a lot of people. Get Your Website Ready For The Holidays The holidays are a busy time of year, and you may not love the idea of adding one more thing to your “to do” list. Test it on various browsers and on a mobile device, just to make sure.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. The internet has provided the greatest boost yet to the popularity of volunteering. Anyone with an internet connection can be a virtual volunteer.

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NTEN

JULY 2, 2010

Back in college, my friends and I used to sit around discussing the magical moment when the majority of the population would have internet access at their finger tips. I attended this week's AMA / Aquent webcast with Chi Modu from Diverse Insights and DiDigital.net on mobile marketing. As most of you know, that time is already upon us.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2015

He has recently expanded his online presence with a mobile app. The combination of a well-designed strategy, careful execution, and Internet celebrity contributed to the success. ” Is there any advice that Rossetti would recommend for nonprofits partnering with a celebrity or Internet Famous person?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 4, 2009

I'm always excited about finding out about a new idea that's already gaining traction. They reached over 270,000 teens last year primarily on the open internet and have the goal to reach 2,000,000 this year. Tags: T-Mobile OER Boys n Girls freshbrain Ferrario youth development. I'm looking forward to tracking their progress!

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