Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

If the pandemic forced us onto new and unfamiliar ground, now is the time to assess and balance how technologies have affected our reach, for better and for worse. We wanted to know how technology use has changed in volunteer management, especially through the pandemic. and Canada about their technology use.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

Technological advancements have fundamentally changed the way people live, and they will continue to do so. According to Pew Research Center, a whopping 96 percent of Americans now own a cell phone, and the share that own smartphones is now 81 percent—up from just 35 percent in 2011. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Cloud Computing.

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2011

The 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report provides analysis of 28 major nonprofit organizations and transactions for over 15 million donors and more than $1 billion in revenue. But analysis of actual data, instead of online or phone surveys, is still much more accurate and meaningful.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

To be able to telework, people usually need five things: a computer or tablet, broadband Internet, access to work email, access to work documents, and a phone. We can easily calendar with them, do email, do Internet searches, make calls, instant message, text, and conference on them. The Almighty Smartphone. Mobile Addiction.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 11, 2014

Mary Meeker of the of the Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, does a yearly report on current state of the Internet and IT at about half way through the year. Here's what I found: Internet growth: 2.6 billion people are now using the Internet worldwide, 618 million of them are in China.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Dollar for dollar, VOIP phone services are the cheapest options available for nonprofit organizations seeking a versatile communication platform. By calling long distance over the internet you are avoiding the use of the traditional phone infrastructure that make calling long-distance so costly. Green technology.

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TechImpact

MARCH 28, 2014

There’s no denying the fact that technology has changed the way Americans work. Smart phones, tablets, laptop computers, and desktop computers are synonymous with work. The internet, too, has made work possible. Have you ever been in an office when the internet goes down? It’s like a grade school field day.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

At TechSoup, we believe in digital inclusion and using technology for social good. When we hear about nonprofits like Community Technology Alliance (CTA), we get really excited. This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

As with all new major technological changes (we’re looking at you, electricity and the internet), we must adapt and adopt. While we might call our phones ‘phones,’ there are Apple, Android, and Google devices. Now that ChatGPT and its ilk are out of the box, there’s no cramming them back in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

It’s no secret that technology is advancing, and nonprofits will need to get on board if they want to stay ahead of the curve and ensure that they are retaining their top donors. But quick technological advancements can be overwhelming, causing many people to feel uncertain about where to begin.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Not that long ago, there were dozens of charity mobile phone donation programs vying for attention. Why Phone Recycling Matters. In the world of electronics recycling, mobile phones are a problem. One popular method of getting people to turn in their old phones has been to recycle them for charity. Phones 4 Charity.

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TechImpact

APRIL 24, 2014

Technology is advancing at blistering speeds. Because of this, anticipating tech trends is the only way to ensure your nonprofit is staying ahead of the latest technology. Internet of Things. The Internet of Things is in reference to the number of devices that will be connected to the internet in the next few years.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. For this month's column, I'm going to dissect the latest entry into the smartphone field: the Amazon Fire Phone. Amazon Fire Phone and the Internet of Things.

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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. According to research conducted by Pew Internet these 5 social media statistics will help your nonprofit understand exactly how to optimize its content to see better engagement.

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TechImpact

MARCH 17, 2015

VoIP is the acronym for Voice over Internet Protocol (uh, what?) Rather than sending calls over the expensive T1 copper infrastructure that connects your phone, VoIP uses your existing Internet connection. VocalTec offered the first VoIP service, Internet Phone, in 1995. Tech nptalk Telephony VoIP'

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. This is technology for good news from India. Mashable reports that the world's first mobile phone specifically designed for sight-impaired people is under development. Accessibility.

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TechImpact

MARCH 12, 2015

Voice over Internet Protocol is a hot-topic amongst small businesses and nonprofit organizations, because it provides greater utility compared to traditional phones at almost half the cost. However, not all organizations take advantage of the feature-rich phones of the future.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Consumers can go to any company and ask them to disclose the data they are collecting by using a web site or phone number. Internet browsing history. However, because the internet connects us worldwide, it will also affect companies that do business with California businesses and residents. How Does the CCPA Work?

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

adults still don't have broadband Internet access at home. The big recent digital inclusion news is the Federal Communication Commission's ( FCC ) proposal to extend the Lifeline Program , which has supplied discounted phone service to low-income people since 1985. This program addresses the relevancy of the Internet problem.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

PCs aren’t going away, but mobile devices (phones and tablets) are flooding in to the nonprofit workplace. That basically entails figuring out how to allow staff and volunteers to get work email, documents and other data on their own mobile devices – and what to do when phones and tablets get lost or stolen. Social Media.

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Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

Before we get completely swept up, let’s not forget the previous technology hype cycles that have come and gone. This equally applies to technology. Working with emerging technology like generative AI entails a high degree of uncertainty , and thus requires a different approach from the implementation of well-defined programs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2018

Face it – we live in a very technology-focused world these days. NTEN’s State of the Nonprofit Cloud Report stated 64% of nonprofit CFOs said adopting cloud technology would cut operational costs by up to 20%. It can be accessed wherever you have an Internet connection. Accessibility.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Consumers can go to any company and ask them to disclose the data they are collecting by using a web site or phone number. Internet browsing history. However, because the internet connects us worldwide, it will also affect companies that do business with California businesses and residents. appeared first on Byte Technology.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. Fund for UNICEF, and United Way Worldwide to bring more mobile technology resources charities. The data would be retrievable if the owner recovers the phone.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 14, 2009

It’s your average Verizon Wireless newspaper ad, now touting their new LG enV phone. My chuckle was when I noticed the phone on the far right. It’s not about the phone. Oh wait… I chuckled at the screen shot they simulated on the “app-friendly&# phone. Thing is, danmenezes doesn’t exist.

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TechImpact

MAY 6, 2014

There’s been some push back lately regarding the technology behind mobile marketing, whether or not it is viable, and questions generally surrounding its effectiveness. billion of those own a cell phone, while 4.2 Mobile Marketer, 2012) 91% of all smart phone users have their cell phone wihtin arm’s reach 24/7.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

Technology for Good Gadgets – It’s All About Health and Fitness. The Interaxon Headband is a brain-wave detector that sends real time information on your brain activity to your phone, supposedly so you can improve concentration and composure. is a gadget that brings the Internet of Things into our everyday life.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Based on their birth range (1997-2012) Generation Z has always known our digital environment of the internet, computers, and smartphones. 98% of Gen Z own a smartphone, with 55% using their phone for five or more hours a day. Gen Z prefers using their mobile devices. Gen Z appreciates innovative tech when choosing a career.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

How should nonprofits position themselves in this ever changing world of technology? How important is it for them to understand and keep up with the new trends in technology? To answer these questions and more, we at Smart Online™ used this last quarter of 2010 to try and unravel the ‘Technology Trends for Nonprofits’ in 2011.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

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. Using this method, you’d similarly promote your designated fundraising phone number.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

It's high time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news! The action spearheaded a flood of nearly 100,000 phone calls and almost 200,000 emails to policymakers. Safer Internet Day. Joining the Safer Internet Day Twitter party. The campaign aims to simply make the Internet a better and safer place.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2011

Most African and Latin American countries are on a completely different mobile phone infrastructure track. According to the UN Telecommunications Union , mobile phone adoption is rapid with nearly 5 billion mobile phones now in use worldwide, including widespread adoption in Africa and Latin America, while PC adoption lags far behind.

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Gyrus

MAY 31, 2016

Technology has impacted almost every aspect of our lives and training & development is no exception. Advanced software, technology tools, and innovative methods are being used to enhance training program’s quality, participation and engagement as well as to enable corporate training to be a more personalized experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2013

My blog posts on mobile technology are always the least trafficked, least retweeted, least liked and my regularly scheduled webinar on mobile communications and fundraising is the least attended of the entire series of ten webinars. Priority #4: Start collecting mobile phone numbers and launch a group texting campaign.

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TechImpact

MAY 7, 2014

As detailed in yesterday’s blog , today, more people are using mobile phones today than tooth brushes. 28% of all internet traffic is coming through mobile , and some are even predicting that mobile traffic will eclipse desktop traffic as early as this year. Smart phone, tablet, desktop, doesn’t matter. But what does this mean?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

back then) and being the one of the visionaries behind the Netsquared project. So, when Marnie starts talking about the next big disruptive technology for the nonprofit sector, I listen. ” That’s when you use software on the Internet versus your local hard drive or local computer network. No internet! &mdash

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The newest version of your favorite phone may go up a little, but you’ll recoup any up front loss in the long run. The Internet behemoth unveiled the Now on Tap feature that cuts down on the amount of time you need to find something on your phone from minutes to mere seconds. Apple Does it Again. Google Keeps Intriguing Us.

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