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Skype: the Link Between the UK and Uganda

Tech Soup

Alongside Africa is a tiny nonprofit: half a dozen people generally working from their homes in the UK to support an even smaller handful based across Uganda. By providing these opportunities, our impact spreads very widely." " "We use Skype extensively," explains Lawrance. " Not in the UK?

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3 Nonprofits Doing Cool Things With Tech

TechImpact

Walden Woods Project uses Skype to reach classrooms. Microsoft’s Skype is now used for more than refugee aid workers. California Teacher’s Association is connected supporters to the state legislator. The post 3 Nonprofits Doing Cool Things With Tech appeared first on Tech Impact Blog.

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25 Years of VolunteerHub – Employees Reflect on the Company and Culture

Volunteer Hub

What I love most about working for VolunteerHub is having the opportunity to make a big impact with so many different organizations, from food banks, to humane societies, shelters, and much more. Over the course of 25 years, VolunteerHub has helped thousands of nonprofits recruit, engage, and manage volunteers.

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[Reflection] Mashable #sgsGLOBAL: How Do We Get From Collective Conversation To Action To Impact?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The agenda was packed, with 30 more plenary sessions per day (highlights here ) ranging from 5 minutes solo presentations, 10-20 minute panel discussions, and live interviews via skype. But the speakers were not just technologists, they included global leaders – many who are used to a different format for conferences.

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What is working wikily? How can funders catalyze and support networks? Join the conversation #netfunders on April 5-6th

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These grantmakers are supporting and working through networks to pool their learning and increase the impact of their respective grantmaking practices. How to support NGO leaders who want to work with a network mindset but run into obstacles, like their board? What makes networks successful? What make networks challenging?

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Top Tips for Volunteer Recruitment During COVID-19

Connection Cafe

Virtual volunteering not only empowers your supporters to take action for a cause they care about, but it can even expand your volunteer base. Here at Galaxy Digital, we often work with volunteer leaders like you to help mobilize supporters and maximize impact. Online document collection.

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What I Learned About Online Donor Engagement from Fundraisers in Brasil

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I showed examples of how charity:water shares the story across different platforms and how it supports their fundraising. I also discussed the importance of laying out the supporter journey and having metrics to understand and improve conversion rates. Positive Impact. Marcelo talked about how humor can capture attention.