The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

From the earliest days of the personal computer to the latest smartphones and cloud-based applications, millennials have been using advanced technology for their entire lives. They do pretty much everything online – from dating and movies to advocacy. This is the generation that invented Facebook. They are cause-oriented.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 25, 2009

We had an all-company movie, The Reckoning during lunch this last week. The movie is excellent: it does a good job of covering the issues around the establishment of the court and its early years including its earliest cases. The current president of Sudan is a good example of the challenge.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As we move into the digital age, an event planner can take advantage of useful technology to improve the quality of events and attendee experience. One of the biggest possibilities of future events is the implementation of facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and other event technology for event registration and check-in.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The movie Jobs introduced the next generation to one of the greatest minds every to find a place in the tech industry, a figure at once revered and yet tragic. He also showed his generous side by bringing Internet technologies to developing countries and helping provide educational opportunities for at-risk kids.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

You’ve probably seen action movies or read sci-fi books about artificial intelligence being used to help humans. Keep reading to learn more about ChatGPT and four ways you can use the AI’s tools to make your job easier. AI is just another way technology can increase your fundraising potential. So what’s all the hype about?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Step AWAY from technology for a period of time each day, or one full day a week. Set a monthly movie date with yourself and/or a friend or mate. If so, it’s REALLY important for you AND for your CAUSE that you work to create more balance. Begin or increase your activity and try to fit in 30 minutes each day. Literally, take a hike!

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Event videography is a professional, or team of professionals, whose sole job is to film, edit, and produce high-quality video recorded footage of your event. . Cinematic: The video is shot and then cut and edited to look like a movie. You’ll need to choose a videographer who is continually improving their skills and use of technology.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

But now, in the apex of technology and automation, a lot of information and processes are controlled by robots, servers or other invisible hands. Encourage them to ambassadors for your organization at their jobs, meetings and social events. was critical to businesses and nonprofits. The people had the knowledge, and knowledge is power.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

use apps and mobile technology. And these technologies can help patrons engage with library (and other) collections in new ways. African-American history mobile tour uses GPS technology to pinpoint historically relevant campus sites nearby. Arts organizations are using mobile technology to help people find. collection?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Image from Gasland The Movie. This year’s Academy Award winning film – Inside Job – is one of the most powerful descriptions of what went wrong leading up to the financial collapse of 2008.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

Technology Goes Mainstream. During the decades of the 1980s and 1990s that technology began to integrate into people’s lives. Because personal background checks in the US often include credit checks, the information it holds is highly sensitive and impacts millions’ job prospects. Perhaps privacy is dead.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 31, 2019

Many of us remember going to the video store to rent a movie. Now that your gears are turning, we can agree that technology is developing at outstanding, breakneck speeds, and organizations and businesses need to keep up or risk being left as a memory. How about the calculator that used to sit in the junk drawer in your kitchen?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2018

Williams character was sucked into the world of Jumanji much like the characters in the new movie. The theater Pam and I were in was filled with laughs and gasps from the other movie attendees. Let your team do their job: Martha’s attempt at flirting with the guards turned into an awkward, hilarious attempt to be sexy.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

It’s staying on top of new ideas and technology in an increasingly wired world and matching donor expectations accordingly. Fear not and be open to new technologies , connect with your peers and never stop learning. Don’t let fear of change hold your organization back from making much needed technology upgrades. It’s not. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2006

In two weeks, several hundred arts leaders from around the country will gather on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University to discuss the role of technology in the arts field at the Technology in the Arts Conference. CAMT lives at the intersection of the information technology and arts management fields. re not aware of what???s

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Event videography is a professional, or team of professionals, whose sole job is to film, edit, and produce high-quality video recorded footage of your event. . Cinematic: The video is shot and then cut and edited to look like a movie. You’ll need to choose a videographer who is continually improving their skills and use of technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Note from Beth: My colleague, Daniel Ben-Horin, from TechSoup Global has been in the nonprofit technology for decades. But when he gets excited about activity that could benefit the nonprofit technology sector, I listen. What do you think of the Campus Party model? I think maybe a movie or game or two gets downloaded.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

At TechSoup, we support the efforts of nonprofits and public libraries working to build digitally inclusive and literate communities through donated technology from our corporate partners. Additionally, community centers at these parks can become information hubs for citizens, empowering them with information and communication technologies.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2014

Relationships are formed, projects are started, and we feel less alone in what can sometimes be a challenging job. Philadelphia, PA: Net Tuesday Night at the Movies! Portland, OR: NTC Round-Up: Mini-Presentations from the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference. There’s a special magic that happens when we get face-to-face.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Now to tie things back to e-learning: we know that the purpose of an e-learning course is to teach staff members how to do their jobs better. Courses need to be actionable and give learners the tools to be more effective in their jobs. Use new technology to work from home. Solicit donations from a distance and over the phone.

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2015

Speaking of ebooks, Cloud for Good just released a new eBook to help organizations better implement technology, which you can download for free. Turns out, a classic 1980''s movie also contains lessons for nonprofits! Direct service can teach you a lot about digital strategy. 28-30, in Chicago, IL.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 18, 2020

“Make sure you have the tools to do your job. If you have the space, set up a permanent workspace for you that has all the tools you need to do your job. – JoAnn Strommen, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology . “Do remember to get up and stretch on a regular basis. Would you do that if your regular office?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

As nonprofit campaigners, it's our job to engage our constituency, move them up the ladder of engagement, and of course raise more money. Mobile Social Networking Technology Trends Web 2.0 New tools and mobile apps should always be on our radar. Consider what the most popular mobile apps are today.

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NTEN

APRIL 30, 2015

One Economy, which was a nonprofit that promoted digital inclusion among low-income populations, taught me a ton about two things: how important technology is in giving people a leg up in this economy and furthering an org’s mission; and how a group of diverse, passionate, smart people can change the world in small but significant ways.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Learn how technology can make the DBA’s job easier. . Find out how to use technology to simplify events… and more. . Remember that Liam Neilson movie? “I Channel your inner Bill Belicheck ( s tay with me New England P atriots haters) and do your job. The simplest way possible. I want to make things EASIER ! .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2009

joking) as if he were applying for a job. You A Cycling Blogger @ fatcyclist sent the Manager of Lance Armstrong’s racing team @ johanbruyneel a resume (joking) as if he were applying for a job. At work he helps nonprofits with technology, social media & online strategy.  A bit more on how the story unfolds.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 6, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology MPower Open keeps moving forward July 6, 2008 This is old news, but I’ve been busy. “If we build it they will come&# only works in the movies. { 2 admin 07.07.08

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 25, 2012

I really hesitate to use the phrase “perfect storm” here, because it has become so over-used since the movie of the same name was released more than a decade ago. My job title indicates that I am responsible for publishing and community at a Scottsdale-headquartered nonprofit profession association.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

It requires the right combination of fundraising expertise, engaged staff members, and savvy technology. Highest fundraiser in June receives 4 movie passes). The Ride For Roswell does a nice job placing “Donate to a Rider” above the fold on their home page. Turning your everyday supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It’s also very easy for just about anyone to put on due to modern portable karaoke technology. One huge benefit of technology is that these are no longer cash-only events. Movie Nights Movie nights are family-friendly ways to support a cause, especially one in theater or the arts.

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.orgSource

JULY 17, 2023

But technology moves fast. For example, Amazon’s Alexa along with the site’s personalized recommendations for movies, books, and music are provided by various AI models. The people who are closest to this technology have already sounded an alarm,” Amy said. Managing social media is a job in itself.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 17, 2016

Not too long ago, connections were forged outside of technological communications and maintained via sheer will. Social media doesn’t just close the gap between ourselves and movie stars, it also opens up a world of communication options to industry peers, thought leaders, and potential clients.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 22, 2017

Digital Strategy is my passion, but less from the perspective of technology implementation and more from the perspective of embedding digital knowledge and literacy throughout an organization. My philosophy is that “digital” is not technology—it is content and experience. Technology is how we deliver it.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

When I went to the ticket desk to explain that not only could I not make it through the movie but would not be able to experience the other two parts of this combo ticket, the ticket seller avoided eye contact and spit out a much-too-rehearsed “no refund policy” statement that made me furious. Encourage and Celebrate Fun.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In an old job, with a colleague, we made a zombie game for museums. I love all the collateral you create to make the experience. We have a free downloadable tile game of building your own museum that makes me pretty happy. But, I will say, I also love a game with a story. It’s hard to describe, but man it was fun to play. How about you?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2009

How will you incorporate this into people’s daily jobs? At work he helps nonprofits with technology, social media & online strategy. The rest of the time he enjoys family, learning, sports, food, friends & movies. What do you really want to accomplish? Are your supporters, donors, volunteers online?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

I've seen this movie before and you probably have too. If you do a good job, then the fundraising will follow. Many of the same questions are being asked. Will people give online? Will people give through Facebook? How can we use email? How can we use Twitter? Who owns the website? Who owns the blog? Don't repeat the same mistakes.

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