Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2010

You need a mobile phone number to create an account. It is especially popular with grassroots organizations in the developing world because it is free and does not require an Internet connection. FrontlineSMS is an award-winning free, open source software that turns a laptop and a mobile phone into a central communications hub.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2013

Disconnect the compromised device from the Internet. Although I was not able to immediately pinpoint how the breach occurred, I speculated it was via a laptop I had used earlier that day. Knowing that, I made sure the laptop was no longer online by disconnecting the laptop's network cable and shutting off its WiFi.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

It's hardly news to anyone that we're experiencing a gradual convergence of phones, Internet, computers, video, and social networking. We now have smart phones that use wireless 3G and 4G networks to receive and send data, voice, and video. We have laptops, netbooks, and tablet computers that can go everywhere with us.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

If you pay attention to the news, you may have recently heard about a major Internet hacking of celebrity phones and devices , in which hundreds of photos were leaked to the wider Internet. Their iCloud online storage was targeted, and hackers stole personal data and photos from their mobile phones and iPads.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A volunteer resource manager at another human service nonprofit that we talked with noted the challenge that comes with the decision to suddenly embrace information and communication technologies. “I CVAs described how transitioning to virtual and remote service removed the barriers of distance and lack of transportation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2013

It seemed very inappropriate given that my host, Stephen Blyth , collaborated with Peter Sykes, CEO & Founder at Mangere East Family Service Centre and we held the workshop on a Marae. Two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be in New Zealand, leading a workshop on social media and I facilitated a module on mindful social media.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Having an informative, user-friendly website means that customers will look here for information, cutting down on the time it takes to answer questions by phone or email. Click here to learn more about online presence management , and here to discover our services. . The amount of people using the internet goes up every day.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Apps are only a few years old, but have taken the mobile phone and tablet worlds by storm. They allow much lighter IT equipment to use the Internet, accomplish work, and entertain us. Apps are software widgets that you usually download onto a phone or PC. What Are Apps, Anyway? Why Apps Are Green.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 22, 2013

You may have recognized the trend: computing (crunching numbers and running programs) is moving away from your computer and is now being delivered as a service over the Internet. Email, databases, and data storage are now all available as an online service. These laptops are priced between $200 and $500. Your cost: $400.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising platforms are software solutions that your nonprofit can use to solicit, accept, and process donations made via the internet. Supporters can use these platforms to give quickly and easily from their laptops, desktop computers, and mobile devices. Allowing your auction winners to check out directly from their phones.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Here's an idea for using smartphones with good cameras and video capability like the Dell Venue Pro touch screen phones for digital story telling: Send someone out to video compelling work that your nonprofit or library is doing out in the field for your holiday message. Her Moments In Mobile piece describes the experience. No problem.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

I also encrypt my Android phone. I also use LastPass Premium on both my laptop and my cellphone for easy and secure password management. " Finally, Cameron Jones , senior director, technology solutions and services, reports: "I use two-factor verification on my Google password. In fact my bank recently enforced it on.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

And, feel safe with the new 2014 Bitdefender Internet Security , a product of the year with top marks from PCMag , AV-Test, and AV-Comparatives. Browse our selection of refurbished laptops, desktops, and monitors. Windows 7, Microsoft Office, and Norton Internet Security come preinstalled, so you can save on software.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Do you charge for some services? Is the nonprofit paying for at least a portion of your bills for cell phone and internet service? How about the laptop you purchased for work? But if you have big dreams that involve expanding services, you have to make a plan to pay yourself a nonprofit salary.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Brazil is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, but the cost of broadband Internet is hobbling cloud adoption in the region. Its mission is to offer products and services that help telecenters become self-sustainable while providing low-cost public access to computers and the Internet.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Not only have the people working on the project been building up their list of locations with free Wi-Fi access, but they've also started to focus on marketing and outreach for the service. LocalFreeWeb is an SMS service that helps people find free Internet access in San Francisco. A Simple Digital Inclusion Tool.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Tablet sales are up 53% while laptop and desktop computers are down 11% from the previous year. PCs aren’t going away, but mobile devices (phones and tablets) are flooding in to the nonprofit workplace. They save us the arduous task of taking our phones out of our pockets to look at them. What this means? Green Technology.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2021

After all, we’ve all gotten sucked into a black hole of cute puppies and kittens on the internet, only to emerge hours later, dazed and slightly confused. . Over 50% of people visit your nonprofit’s website on their phones. Imagine if they try to donate and the form doesn’t work on their phones. Mobile-friendliness matters.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Instead, they're either renting them from a managed service provider or moving to Software as a Service (SaaS) for common applications. In this model, your organization will have no idea where the hardware actually providing your services is located -- and, better yet, you won't care. Look what I can do with my phone!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2017

Creative Cloud is a deeply discounted suite that includes almost everything that Adobe makes: creative design desktop applications, mobile apps, and services for designing anything visual. TechSoup's hardware programs offer both new and factory-refurbished commercial-grade laptop and desktop computers to our members.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Now that you've set up your network, you need to keep it safe, and to think about what it can do beyond file sharing and managing your Internet access. VoIP telecommunications services — like those available from our donor partner BetterWorld Telecom — provide nonprofits with flexible and hosted telephone systems.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

As government agencies continue to document and refine teleworking processes to comply with the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 , managers are trying to identify and implement tools and services that. including, laptops, instant messaging, VoIP, smart phones, and more. daily commutes, which saves them time and money.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Store their contact info like email addresses and phone numbers and easily track donor interactions when they make a donation or volunteer for your organization. Now, all your supporters need is access to the internet and a credit card and they can donate to your organization anytime, anywhere, all from your website. Text fundraising.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Having an informative, user-friendly website means that customers will look here for information, cutting down on the time it takes to answer questions by phone or email. The amount of people using the internet goes up every day. However, this is a misconception, because having a website is actually a great way to save time.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Now, it is looking like the emerging killer apps may be messaging apps that text directly to stakeholders' mobile phones. In 2016, video will continue to be the most interesting media on the Internet. These are toys like Mattel's Internet-connected Hello Barbie that can have a truly interactive conversation with a child.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

"Open source software developers like these fill an indispensable role," says Joseph Mouzon, the Tides Foundation chief of staff, a Pizzigati Prize judge, and the former executive director of Nonprofit Services for Network for Good.

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2022

Donors are reaching your donation page from a variety of devices, from computers and laptops and tablets and cell phones. And if your donors are committing to give monthly, you’ll want to use a service that helps you retain donors. We’ve recently added even more easy-to-use customization options to our donation form.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2011

On June 7th TechSoup representatives Elliot Harmon, Susan Tenby, and Evonne Heyning will present in a unique Interactive Strategy event at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in New Orleans, LA ( NCVS ). Skype — Offering an easy way to talk to anyone with an Internet connection for free, Skype.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

see those pink arrows) This took about an hour on the phone with the technical support guy at Dell who walked through opening up the CPU and swapping out the four bars of RAM and rebooting. I'm going to see if Lionel does as good a job at customer service as Frank does.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 9, 2015

While Millennials communicate mostly via phone and computer, the Founders prefer to multitask across 5 screens : TV, phone, laptop, desktop and any portable music player. For starters, the Founders are connected across many more screens than Millennials.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 1, 2015

More than 90% of nonprofit organizations are using some form of cloud computing today with half of them using multiple cloud services. Used effectively, switching to cloud services will save an organization time and money and offer higher quality service and support. The Changing Landscape of Technology.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Do you make it easy for them to contact you by putting your email address and phone number in plain sight? Seek funding for very specific needs, such as heartworm prevention medicine for dogs in your care or laptop computers and internet access for families in your education-focused program. Make the right Ask.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 7, 2011

There was a time when making a phone call for work meant you needed to be seated at your office desk. Eventually, though, computers and phones became portable, shrinking to the point where we can now fit them into our purses and our pockets. Cell phones. Software as a service. Five years ago? Ten years ago?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 3, 2013

Five years ago, it was the laptop. It doesn’t replace my laptop, but I sure get a lot of use out of it. –Tom When evaluating new apps and systems, I look primarily for ease of use, ability to collaborate with others, and interoperability with phone (I use an iPhone 4s) and desktop. –Bo Bo Crader, Blackbaud Services Principal.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 24, 2008

At some point, when I’ve saved up enough pennies, I’m going to buy a Mac laptop again. The eePC is a great example, as are cell phones, media players, etc. And, of course, there are some other situations where Linux also shines: kiosks, internet cafes, computer labs and email/web workstations. And, guess what?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2007

The media here IS the service. on the interplay of newspapers and internet content. Nonprofit Software and Hardware and Cell Phones. AFP Blog points a story about a blackberry service outage that left millions of users without wireless e-mail access. Can cell phones ensure a free vote? And some background reading.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 7, 2021

Every live stream has five major parts in order to function properly: a video source, an audio source, a video encoder, a streaming destination, and an internet connection. All of these parts can be filtered through a single device, like a laptop. However, without any of these five major parts, your live stream wouldn’t work. .

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