Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. Staffers also let people from outside of Saskatoon check out books from the library and access other services. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

We just kicked off our free webinar series on how your organization can get up to speed on communicating with your audience through their mobile devices. Welcome to TechSoup’s Mobile Impact Webinar Series 2014. Welcome to TechSoup’s Mobile Impact Webinar Series 2014. What the Mobile Impact 101 Webinar Covered.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

Eastern) for a free webinar to learn about Symantec's Norton which offers new, streamlined Norton Security and Norton Small Business donations to eligible nonprofits and public libraries in the United States. Learn about the product donations and get tips on keeping your nonprofit or library secure. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2013

Now, think about the last time you thought about your organization's mobile strategy. But if you haven't already started thinking about it, now is probably the time to start planning how your nonprofit or library can have a presence on mobile. Mobile Strategy 101. Can't remember? Does your audience use apps?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 2, 2015

New York Public Library 2015. New York Public Library 2005. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. National Audubon Society 2005. web.archive.org/www.audubon.org. Natural Resources Defense Council 2015. Natural Resources Defense Council 2005. web.archive.org/www.nrdc.org. Oceana 2015.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2012

Back in September, we posted a summary of App It Up's nonprofit and library apps survey. represent the full range of nonprofit and library app experiences. represent the full range of nonprofit and library app experiences. Nonprofits and libraries are interested in building their own apps, though they. A majority of.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? A: Mobile apps with a conscience! Collaborating with Public Libraries. Branch libraries have varying hours, and patrons might not know when certain branches are open.

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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

APRIL 28, 2014

To celebrate, I've rounded up some of the latest news in green mobile technology news. As always, I'll also cover other mobile news and trends. American Mobile Phone Recycling on the Rise. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization just published a report called Reading in the Mobile Era.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

" New at TechSoup: Your 501(c)(3) nonprofit, library, or foundation can now collect donations by text message — and develop your own mobile site — with discounted and donated services from Connect2Give. Mobile giving is a low-cost way to raise funds on an ongoing- or campaign-based basis. Improved search.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2014

I usually laughed when I heard such remarks because my beat, mobile, was never. But that's what keeps mobile technology exciting: it's constantly innovating, changing, and reinventing! The $679 64GB Windows tablet hooks into AT&T's 4G LTE network and lets you turn it into a mobile hotspot for other devices.

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NTEN

AUGUST 20, 2014

The Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC) supports Portland’s arts and writing community and curates North America’s largest zine library, a circulating archive of self-published and otherwise underground and rare publications. As glorious as the zine library is, we have developed an enviable problem of scale.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2015

Referrers include staff from nonprofits, community centers, public libraries, and other organizations that work with youth during the summer months. "We're always looking at mobile services that can help impoverished, low income, and homeless communities," she told TechSoup. " How Libraries Can Use Range.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2014

Need a new mobile plan or a donated smartphone? TechSoup has partnered with BetterWorld Wireless to bring discounted mobile services and donated devices to eligible nonprofits and public libraries in the U.S. BetterWorld Wireless Mobile Service Plans and Devices – Access to Discounted Rates.

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NTEN

MAY 30, 2013

With this being said, here is a list of five apps you may not already have on your phone but are worth considering: Lookout mobile security app - Lookout provides a free option to locate your device once it goes missing or is stolen. This app allows you to identify and use HP public print locations like FedEx, UPS Ground, etc.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

It has been a busy few weeks for mobile news … but then again, when isn't it busy? The much-anticipated Apple announcement coincided with the perhaps poorly timed CTIA mobile industry tradeshow. But there was a common thread between these two events: the future of mobile video. Net Neutrality and Mobile Video.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2012

Get mobile broadband access for your organization with a donated fourth-generation (4G) modem or wireless hotspot from the Mobile Beacon Donation Program. Organizations eligible for the Mobile Beacon Donation Program can request one of the four devices (admin fee: $15) per TechSoup fiscal year. Choose from One of Four Devices.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located). The goal of the project, called ConnectSCC , is to come up with a sustainable model for a mobile plan for homeless and low income people. Mobile phones are also essential for finding jobs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 28, 2010

Libraries :: New York Public Library. Tags: FourSquare Mobile Technology. For the 10 types of nonprofits listed below, adding your nonprofit as a venue to Foursquare needs to quickly be moved to the top of your To Do List: 1. Museums and Art Galleries :: Museum of Modern Art. Food banks and homeless shelters: St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

No doubt you’ve taken a “ selfie ,” a self-portrait taken with your mobile phone camera and shared on Facebook or other social media channels. The New York Public Library is using selfies as part of its social media initiative to engage library patrons. Flickr Photo - NYPL Photo Booth.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

But how do you ensure your events not only honor this rich heritage but also captivate and mobilize your community towards meaningful action? Overall, cultural events for AAPI Heritage Month allow celebration of shared heritage while mobilizing support for ongoing efforts to promote equity and justice. Their fame attracts interest.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2011

It's happening in nearly every office – employees are using their own mobile phones and tablet computers for work email and countless other work things. Many nonprofit and library workers and volunteers get work email or access databases or use the organization’s intranet using their personal devices. The Problem.

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NetWits

MARCH 26, 2013

It’s an accounting of the ecosystem in which your organization presents itself, involving all of the properties, amenities, and public spaces that collectively shape public perception of your cause. Such public spaces are where your neighbors natively spend time, like email, social media sites, and texting. To avoid sprawl.

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Tech Soup

MAY 22, 2014

Libraries, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations can help fight youth hunger by sharing information about local free summer meal sites. Michael Cox, Director of Public Services at the Pueblo City-County Library District (CO), whose library serves meals and refers youth to other meal sites in the area.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

Elaine Charnov – The NY Public Library. Elaine Cohen: The New York Public Library. 100 Years of the flagship library in New York. Goal of the centennial project was to shine the light on the library’s resources and get new audiences engaged in the collections and connected to the curators and staff.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! The hackathon model is ideal for nonprofits and libraries because it brings together motivated volunteers to expedite a project on a limited budget.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

read it on your desktop, mobile device, or Issuu app) Articles and interviews in this issue examines visual communications and advocacy across a range of angles. Plus, learn how to use Storify to capture insights at your next event, discover low-cost tools for visual communications, and tips on how to build a compelling visual library. >>Enjoy,

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

They solicit community members to volunteer, bring them into mission activities, and broadcast their work to the public. With technology solutions, organizations were able to reach volunteers and clients who lived too far away or had other mobility issues. Reaching younger volunteers.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

Compass by March of Dimes Mobile Standard of Excellence As part of March of Dimes’ mission to fight for the health of all mothers and babies, March of Dimes came to Forum One with the goal of being the digital leader in providing families across the birthing continuum with comprehensive support at the right time to meet their needs.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2017

I'd like you to meet Kerry Thomson at Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Indiana; Lori Chidgey of Corazon Ministries in San Antonio, Texas; Betty Martin of Cape Girardeau Public Library in Missouri; and the late Rory Foster of the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Image 3: Cape Girardeau Public Library.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

This includes accessible educational materials, such as e-books that can be used with computers, or mobile devices that display enlarged text or read the book aloud while also highlighting text. Bookshare has grown into the largest online digital library of accessible books and periodicals in the U.S., In September 2007, the U.S.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2012

the new PayAnywhere donation program to its lineup, providing another option for mobile payment processing services to eligible nonprofit organizations and public libraries throughout the U.S. Recently, TechSoup added. Give this article from Fast Company a glance, "Seven Apps Every Fundraiser Must Download Now."

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 15, 2021

Dana graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Central Florida. . The charity received a disproportionately larger amount of donations on desktop computers compared to mobile devices. She also shared her source for finding inspiration for beautiful ads: The Facebook Ads Library !

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AFP Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

New to TechSoup: BetterWorld Wireless Mobile Devices and Service Plans - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup : Need a new mobile plan or a donated smartphone? TechSoup has partnered with BetterWorld Wireless to bring discounted mobile services and donated devices to eligible nonprofits and public libraries in the U.S.'

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

The last big shift in search was the rise of mobile-first searches which overtook desktop searching by May of 2015 after technically being around since 1997. While nonprofits had a decade plus to prepare for mobile-first changes, chat-first changes will come far faster. Why will Chat-first search happen faster than Mobile-first search?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

As part of our i3 Internet Inclusion Initiative , Mobile Beacon has launched a new partnership with EveryoneOn , a. While EveryoneOn has partnered with many local Internet service providers, Mobile Beacon’s offer plays an important role in filling some gaps. This post was authored by Mobile Beacon, a TechSoup donor partner.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

We see tremendous innovations in social enterprise, but these are merely part of larger, global changes in the ways in which society organizes itself to create public goods. To explain our approach, let’s look at Bookshare , our accessible online library for people with print disabilities. copyright law.

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