Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

June is generally a very busy month for mobile with Google I/O, Apple's WWDC, and lots of summer phone/tablet releases. There has been some interesting mobile-related legislation news as of late that affects some nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and social sector organizations. Legislation Beat. Tablet Tales.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

Documenting and sharing the happenings of an event or fundraiser can be tricky if you're responsible for organizing it as well. Thankfully, with the power of mobile apps, you can be a photographer, videographer, social media promoter, and a liveblogger for your events. Nonprofits can also benefit from this easy-to-use program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The advent of the Mobile Web is slowly starting to permeate and transform nonprofit communications. Just like social media transformed the nonprofit sector and how it communicates with its supporters, so will the Mobile Web (even more so). Some nonprofits have begun to lay a foundation for their mobile communications strategies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2010

I like to think of group text messaging campaigns as the e-newsletter of the Mobile Web – just much shorter. Over the last decade nonprofit communicators have been perfecting e-newsletters to drive traffic to their organization’s website, blog, Facebook Page, etc. Now that same concept is emerging in mobile communications.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Nonprofit organizations and for-profit corporations alike must adjust on the fly to make sure their emails are being opened, not being tossed in the e-trash. With more emails being opened on mobile devices than on desktop computers, it is safe to say people are reading more emails on the go than while sitting down concentrating on one thing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Contrary to its title, the last four chapters of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits are dedicated to mobile technology and mobile fundraising. It is illegal to buy, sell, or trade mobile phone numbers, unlike e-mail and snail mail addresses. page on your mobile website.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

I tell you this not to wax nostalgic, but to remind you that while there are only 1 billion PCs in the world, we'll pass 5 billion mobile phones by the end of 2010. Mobile is the future, but it's also here, right now.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2017

TechSoup offers many donated and discounted products for nonprofit museums and history organizations, such as historical sites and societies, of every type. Protect Your Organization and Donors from Viruses, Malware, and Hacking. It lets you organize your finances all in one place and complete frequent tasks in fewer steps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 28, 2010

is one person or organization pushing content out to many people via websites and e-mail newsletters. People can post comments and converse with your organization in public for all to see. Web 3.0 = Mobile Websites, Text Campaigns and Smartphone Apps. It’s the Internet on the go fueled by mobile phones and tablets.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2010

For those of you who do not have an iPhone, here’s how to add your nonprofit to Facebook Places from your laptop, desktop or any smartphone browser: 1) Go to touch.facebook.com and login. This site was built primarily for tablets and touch-screen computers, but it also works great on desktops, laptops, and in any smartphone browser.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 28, 2021

Did you know that the average open rate for the nonprofit organization is around 25.17%, much higher than the industry average open rate, which is just 21.33%? email marketing is one of the most effective channels for nonprofit organizations. As a nonprofit organization, email marketing should be one of your top priorities.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Supporters can use these platforms to give quickly and easily from their laptops, desktop computers, and mobile devices. Many online fundraising platforms also make it easy for supporters to start fundraisers of their own to gather donations on behalf of your organization. Give donors an easy way to show their support.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

This month the news is about WiFi embedded in a magazine, Braille smartphones, ultramobile devices, innovation in Eastern Europe, Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners, a new Pinterest analytics tool, the emergence of digital wallets, and Ginny Mies pick for the mobile app of the month. Strange News. Yes that's right. Accessibility.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 17, 2013

But then, your coworker calls and informs you that your donation page is broken, your organization's CRM just ate half of its entries, and the kitchen dishwasher is flooding… Guess you probably should pack along your laptop. Eligible organizations can receive 50 percent off a one-year subscription through TechSoup.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Maybe you’re checking your mobile email. Either way, you definitely have your phone out. Mobile giving really is that simple. That’s precisely why we’ve created this overview: to give you a deeper understanding of the fundraising phenomenon that is mobile giving. In this series, we’ll cover: What is mobile fundraising?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2007

However, in one of the discussion threads on the Summit wiki, there has been mention about using cameraphones or smart phones for this in addition to. So, while at BlogHer 07 I had a little bit of a personal learning mission: What can I learn about mobile video blogging in a global context? This is a great method for peer learning.

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2022

Here’s a surprising truth for a lot of nonprofit organizations: the donate button on your website is a really big deal! Nonprofit organizations fail at caring for their donors. A poor or difficult giving experience tells your donors that their time, effort, and money isn’t valuable to your organization. Customization.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 11, 2014

Mobile: we’re watching much more of our video (nearly 25%) now on our smartphones. Global mobile data traffic is up 81% from the previous year. About a quarter of Internet traffic is now on smartphones, and about a third of all mobile phones (5.2 mobile apps nptech mobiletechnology'

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Just like I have visited retail sites and impulsively purchased something that caught my interest, I have donated to organizations I knew very little about just by visiting their website. Because the site convinced me that the organization was working to solve an urgent problem and that my gift would make a meaningful difference.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

Is your organization concerned about securing your devices and data for the new year? Cloud security nonprofits mobile phones privacy Norton symantec' Join us this Thursday, January 15 at 11 a.m. Pacific time (2 p.m. Learn about the product donations and get tips on keeping your nonprofit or library secure. spanhidden.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Mobile is a growing trend that just won't quit. Is your organization ready? And I'm not even mentioning tablets like the iPad, Kindle Fire, and other smaller-than-PC-but-larger-than-phone devices out there. I was not an early adopter of a mobile device. I take my phone everywhere. Author: Sally Heaven.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 10, 2015

A responsive website is one that, depending on the type of device a web visitor is accessing your site from, whether that be a smart phone, tablet, or laptop / desktop computer, the website functions and displays correctly. The Internet is changing constantly, and users are beginning to gravitate heavily towards mobile.

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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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NTEN

JULY 23, 2009

The 2009 N2Y4 Conference showcased the Featured Projects from NetSquared's Global Challenge focused on mobile technology. VozMob: Mobile Voices/Voces Moviles. FrontlineSMS:Medic - SMS for Medical Records and Mobile Lab Diagnostics. The N2Y4 Mobile Challenge called for innovative mobile applications supporting social good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2017

Is everyone sitting around the table, but only engaged on their mobile phones or laptops, checking email or looking at social feeds? Wondering how to organize and facilitate a meeting where everyone is on their feet instead of their devices? Has your organization hosted a walking meeting? What are your tips?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As the world opens up to in-person fundraising experiences once again, some organizations have fully embraced the return to traditional fundraising methods and events. However, for many nonprofit organizations, virtual fundraising will continue to be a part of their fundraising strategy for years to come. What is a hybrid auction?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Now that we can use our phones to make credit card purchases, do online banking, email our doctors, and store lots of personal information, it’s probably time to take few precautions. Set up a strong screen-lock passcode to secure a phone, preferably one that is longer than just four numbers. Use public WiFi sparingly.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2013

These handy apps let you connect with the most important people in your organization when you're on-the-road. ReadyTalk Mobile (iPad) makes it easy to jump in on a meeting if you left your work laptop behind. Tango (Android, iOS, Windows Phone 7.5) TechSoup Donor Partners. More Resources. Image: ReadyTalk.

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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. Apps are software widgets that you usually download onto a phone or PC. They are add-ons that extend the functionality of your mobile phone, tablet computer, or PC beyond its basic repertoire. What Are Apps, Anyway?

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Everyaction

JANUARY 18, 2018

They’re also getting more politically active, so it’s a smart move for organizations to engage with them, and if you haven’t been already, it’s not too late! Millennials, like most people, love putting stickers on their water bottles, laptops, bike helmets and it’s always nice to receive something for making a contribution.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2015

One is for consumers interested in donating laptops and phones. How Individuals Can Donate Laptops and Phones. InterConnection now offers a free mail-in donation program allowing anyone, anywhere in the country to donate a working laptop, smartphone, or tablet by simply mailing it in to Interconnection.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

The session will share a wide range of free and low cost tools for implementing an organization’s content strategy as well as group and personal productivity. ” These apps can transform our mobile phones, tablets, and computers from agents of distraction into agents of mindfulness.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

The latest version of QuickBooks can help you manage your organization's finances all in one place. An all-around accounting package for smaller organizations, AccountEdge extends your reach from Mac and PC to mobile devices with free iPad and iPhone apps. Browse our selection of refurbished laptops, desktops, and monitors.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Rather than a clever hacker directly targeting your nonprofit, your organization is more likely at risk from a software update you skipped in haste, a disgruntled employee who still has access to your cloud drive, or an unencrypted device left in an airport bathroom. That fundraising contractor whose laptop was stolen?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This guide is here to help you learn more about nonprofit fundraising platforms, what’s available to your organization, and when you should consider using each. Amongst the many tools nonprofits can benefit from, fundraising tools, CRMs, and marketing tools are the must-haves for organizations seeking success. Nonprofit Tools.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Many organizations are enjoying lower overhead, higher productivity, and happier employees by providing the option to work from home (WFH). A growing trend among organizations is to get out of the business of owning servers entirely. Look what I can do with my phone! What will the nonprofit office of the future look like?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Listening to Organizations' Needs. At the event we talked to some very smart and committed ham radio experts to understand new technologies useful for converting ham radio signals to readable messages on a laptop. mobile apps nonprofit mobile phone Caravan Studios nonprofits data' Image: Anna Jaeger.

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