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Happy National Day of Unplugging

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The project is an adaption of the ancient ritual of carving out one day per week to unwind, unplug, relax, reflect, get outdoors, and connect with loved ones. The National Day of Unplugging is a 24 hour period – running from sunset to sunset – and starts on the first Friday in March.

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11 Online Auction Website Best Practices for a Dynamic Virtual Event

Qgiv

Qgiv also offers web-based bidding for people who are participating from their laptops and mobile bidding for those who prefer to place bids from an app on their smartphones. Your auction website should reflect your organization’s branding for a more cohesive virtual auction experience. Make your website mobile-friendly.

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Conscious Computing: 7 Apps and Tips That Help You Focus, Reduce Stress, and Get Work Done

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

” But what if there was a way to use online tools, mobile apps, and software that helped lengthen our attention spans and replace information overload with a sense of mindfulness? ” These apps can transform our mobile phones, tablets, and computers from agents of distraction into agents of mindfulness.

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15 Top Online Fundraising Platforms to Ramp Up Donations

Bloomerang

Supporters can use these platforms to give quickly and easily from their laptops, desktop computers, and mobile devices. processing fee Qgiv Mobile-friendly fundraising campaigns Free to get started with OneCause Mobile bidding Depends on the package Regpack Registrations and ticketing $125 per month with a 2.1%

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Learnings and Reflections from BlogHer about Mobile Phones for Video Blogging and Beyond

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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? I put out a call for a session "Mobile Blogging and Video Blogging: I know nothing, educate me." What is the best blog platform for mobile bloggers?

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Mobile Innovations for Social Good

NTEN

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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Does This Deserve My Attention?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Stephen Blyth wrote up this reflection from the workshop about mindfulness and points a recent Guardian post where Oliver Burkeman delves into ‘conscious computing’. The article showcases “Calming” technology – which is to use technology to help you focus or what he calls the “slow web movement.”

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