Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Many nonprofits need social media training - they just don’t know it. There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment). More than that?

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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. AI as a writing tool can make you even more efficient and give you time to do other things like plan great fundraising campaigns. Bing Chat is a chatbot powered by ChatGPT-4.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Note from Beth: Last January, I put together a train the trainers session for nonprofit trainers. Over on the SalsaLabs blog, they are doing a series on designing nonprofit tech training and I discovered this excellent rewrite of my post. 8 Reasons Why Bad Trainings Happen to Good Nonprofits by Salsa Labs. Right audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Note From Beth: Having good openers (and closers) are essential to the success of your training workshop. Last week, Janice from Exponent Philanthropy and I led a conference session called Facilitation: Tools of the Trade. Post to the Internet loud and proud! Training Design' Icebreakers Can Be Fun! Also, fun results!

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

.” What does it mean to be emotionally intelligent, and how can it improve your ability to utilize digital tools? The internet is populated with examples of that evolution. Investigate training options and keep the various learning styles of your team in mind. Build EI from the inside with training.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. There are SO MANY nonprofit tools out there, all promising to make your work easier as you grow your new nonprofit. The key is to find the right tool for the right task. . Some cost a little.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2012

Last month I did a Networked NGO training in Dubai for Pakistan NGOs where I experienced Internet censorship first hand. This week will be our first peer call to follow up from the training which included strategy development and learning best practices for tools like Twitter.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Comprehensive website security includes an entire suite of tools to shield against data breaches, service disruption, and malware infections. Employees should be trained on how to avoid phishing attacks and how to practice excellent password etiquette. . It shields the email system, network, and server. Code Injection.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 20, 2024

Off-the-shelf AI tools are being touted as the solution to all our content woes, promising to churn out blog posts, social media updates, and newsletters at lightning speed. The Pitfalls of Generic AI When you use a generic AI tool to create content, you’re essentially feeding it a diet of pre-existing data from across the internet.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 18, 2010

A Guest Beneblog by Vijaya Tripathi As outreach coordinator for Martus , Benetech’s secure software application, I travel to many countries where human rights defenders need tools to gather, organize and back up information about human rights violations. We also had sporadic and limited Internet connectivity. That’s just what happened.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

So, it’s no surprise that your nonprofit’s staff and the training they receive is also evolving because of the pandemic. When it comes to training, your staff has new questions. They also have new barriers to completing the training. How do we complete work, training, and more on one strained WiFi connection?

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Gyrus

MAY 31, 2016

Technology has impacted almost every aspect of our lives and training & development is no exception. It is redefining workforce learning methods and tools, allowing organizations to nurture their talent in the most effective way. is encouraging organizations to leverage mobile learning technologies for their workforce training.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

As personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet of Things evolve, so must your nonprofit. Over those three years, Nonprofit Tech for Good and PIR trained more than 60,000 NPO and NGO staff worldwide! The Internet of Things. Mass adoption of giving through the Internet of Things will likely take 5-10 years.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2009

Sarah over at the MaintainIT Project blogged about ways that libraries have used online trainings to lower costs, increase efficiency, and reduce travel. Tools Web 2.0 Tags: E-Learning GreenTech Online Seminar Staff Training Training Using the Web and Internet Volunteers Web 2.0

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John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

The Bias Issue AI systems like LLMs are trained on vast datasets of text, primarily from the internet. This training data reflects the racial biases, stereotypes, and disproportionate perspectives of the world where the data comes from. To help navigate racial bias in AI/LLMs, audit tools before using them.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Everywhere, we find AI in the tools we’ve been using for years offering to summarize threads for us. Many of these tools might already be available to you as AI add-ons in Zoom, Slack, and many other solutions. Here are a few uses to consider, along with some thoughts on how to improve AI tools — and the responses they generate.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 25, 2022

billion internet users, with the average user spending nearly seven hours a day online. . An AMS is an invaluable tool to optimize your operations and boost member recruitment and retention. . Develop education training and certification program. Offer non-member pricing for training. A modern platform.

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2011

Idealware , a partner of TechSoup's recently posted an article addressing how to train staff in simpler, more cost-effective ways. All of the methods listed use the web or some form of computer technology in order to avoid the hassle of going to off-site training seminars or conferences. Tools for Training Staff Online.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Two months in, I have tested many of Candid’s tools and, in the interest of helping fellow nonprofit students, I’m sharing the inside scoop on free resources that provide quality information and can support our development. . Additionally, GuideStar is a helpful tool for post-graduation job hunting. Grants to Individuals .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 7, 2013

Enterprising nonprofit staff (usually GenXers) with a love for the Internet created communities on Myspace, YouTube, and Facebook in 2004/2005 and most often without executive buy-in. They acted on instinct that social networks were going to be transformative tools for cause awareness and fundraising campaigns, and they were right.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is essential to keep technology knowledge and skills up to date. Train on Over 150 Products. You can use Atomic Training to help your organization maximize its tech tools and software products. The training is available to both your staff AND your constituents.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

But ChatGPT has made AI an incredibly accessible and easy-to-use tool for anyone with an internet connection. Keep reading to learn more about ChatGPT and four ways you can use the AI’s tools to make your job easier. Since the AI pulls information directly from the internet, the accuracy is reliant on the sources across the web.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2012

And their tools need to be too. Stream video for use in outreach, fundraising and training. If your nonprofit needs to be more productive, or cost-efficient, while on the go, it’s time to make a case for mobile Internet. Mobile Internet keeps key mobile staff connected and productive. Control administrative costs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 22, 2019

Accepting cryptocurrency donations is just as much of a marketing opportunity as it is a fundraising tool. Like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, cryptocurrency has quickly become one of the top innovative technologies that give nonprofits a competitive advantage. The Giving Block. 2) Marketing and Awareness.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I’ve just returned from an inspiring week in Kiev, Ukraine where I got to facilitate a training for women’s organizations organized by Wake , an amazing start up founded by two respected colleagues Trish Tierney and Heather Ramsey. The program is called Tech2Empower and you can learn more about it here.

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NTEN

JUNE 9, 2023

According to NTEN’s Cybersecurity for Nonprofits report , 59% of respondents to an industry-wide survey of nonprofits did not provide training on cybersecurity for their staff. In addition, using a password management tool can help to generate, store, and secure passwords. Train employees on cybersecurity. Back up your website.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The importance of cybersecurity for nonprofits can’t be overstated, and your organization is not immune to the constantly evolving cyber threats that come with sharing information through the internet. To prevent a cyber threat, you need to train your team on best practices and common types of attacks to look for. Updated training.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology New tools February 5, 2008 Last week, I spent too much time watching demos from DEMO , which is this twice yearly event that showcases the most bleeding edge internet technology. Watch the demo.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 6, 2014

Internet users for over ten years have utilized the internet and the cloud together to make their work more efficient, sometimes without even realizing it. The bottom line is if you do not properly train your staff on new technology, and do not properly implement it with their daily rhythms, it is a worthless tool.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

What if you didn’t need a highly trained designer every time you needed an image for an article or report? With these tools, you can create custom images that are tailored to your brand and visually appealing. This is done by training a computer algorithm on a dataset of real images. A picture is worth a thousand words.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 8, 2012

Although these methods are still employed and still work, in the internet age the process is incredibly easier and much more targeted through the use of websites. Training interns. The success of an internship program has a lot to do with how effectively the intern is trained. Internweb.com. Idealist.org. Internshipprograms.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Your current CRM does not integrate with th parties , such as MailChimp, Shopify, Stripe, and Facebook Fundraising Tools. In addition to third-party integrations, robust reporting, automation tools, and donor intelligence: Create unlimited, fully-customizable donation forms for one-time, monthly, and tribute gifts. 8) Join TikTok.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of easy collaboration tools like Slack. Your association can embrace a digital-first culture by supporting staff training in all new technology. Social learning.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 9, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and Open Source Tool #13: Flock March 9, 2008 I’m running behind, so I need to catch up in the next week or so. I’m still on internet clients, believe it or not, and still have some to go.

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Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

Consider the persistent gender gap in access to both mobile phones and the internet. But training and running large language models is expensive. We have the responsibility to ask: who is generative AI going to benefit most? Today, generative AI is being subsidized by venture capitalists and big tech, so access has been free or cheap.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2011

Successful technology training has less to do with technical knowledge than with other abilities such as communication skills, patience, interpersonal skills, flexibility, and empathy towards learners struggling with new technologies. It is more useful to know how to train than to just have technical expertise. Why Be a Tech Trainer?

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