Tech Soup

OCTOBER 5, 2016

TechSoup is offering a bumper crop of free nonprofit and library technology webinars this fall. On October 6, join Network for Good's Brian Lauterbach to get tips on smart donor communication.( Sign up today! Targeting Donors for Year-End Success. read more ).

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2017

The median nonprofit technology budget is around 2 percent of our total operating budgets across all organization sizes these days. So it's no wonder that it's hard to ask your boss for the new technology your organization needs. It quantifies the amount of time and money saved minus the cost of the new technology.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

Dana Abbey is the Health Information Literacy Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental region. She has a background in public libraries, library consultation, and prescription drug monitoring. It is also the way to get your library listed as a consumer health library.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

That’s why software integrations are extremely valuable for any organization that relies on technology to get its work done, including nonprofits. Out of EveryAction’s FastAction network of saved donor profiles, 70% of forms have at least one field pre-filled, and many donors are able to easily make one-click donations.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Why should mobile be part of libraries and nonprofits' game plan? It begs the question: Why aren't more patrons accessing library sites on their mobile devices?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2014

And gen Y who will come of age in a post-print era will be connecting to causes and giving to nonprofits through technologies that haven’t been invented yet. Generation Z is being born into digital technology and will be highly connected throughout their lifetime. Generation Z (Born 2001–Present, Currently Ages 13 and Younger).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 5, 2015

Disaster preparedness is something every nonprofit and public library needs to be on top of — whether you deal with disaster relief directly or not. The Red Cross is holding global workshops that bring together tech and nonprofit communities to explore how new technologies can be adopted for disaster relief. Biometrics.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 31, 2023

Let’s explore four tech-savvy resources that can complement and improve your digital marketing outreach. Interactive Memory Book While networking opportunities and social gatherings are some of the best features of chapter membership, perhaps the most powerful benefits are the friendships and memories your brothers or sisters make together.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

At TechSoup, we believe in digital inclusion and using technology for social good. When we hear about nonprofits like Community Technology Alliance (CTA), we get really excited. This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 9, 2012

Yet, it's still a brand-new year, making it a great time to think about your tech plan for the next few years. Just as a good coach can't lead his or her team to victory without a plan, neither should you leave your organization's technology decisions to chance. And TechSoup's Tech Planning forum offers just that.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2015

In 2014, we reached a major milestone — we distributed 2 million tech products worldwide to nonprofits, charities, libraries, and NGOs worldwide in just one year! Each product has strengthened an organization somewhere in the world, and helped it work toward its mission and focus on its programs instead of its tech headaches.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

These tools can help you minimize busywork, grow your membership with intelligent tech, straighten up your finances and much more. You might be surprised at just how far this technology has come! Some high-tech resources are available to help you grow and empower your membership.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. Burlington Public Library was one of our test installation sites. It is a medium-sized library about 60 miles north of Seattle in northern Washington State. One M&A Technology Core I5 3.33

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

That's why this is the perfect time to make a fresh start on your nonprofit tech resolutions. Then check out our new online learning courses, starting with Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Every month our global network of community organizers hosts Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2012

When TechSoup and our global network of partners surveyed more than 10,500 NGOs around the world this year to find out whether they are using and needing cloud based IT services, we didn’t know how many would report cloud technology adoption. 90 percent of respondents worldwide indicated using some type of cloud technology.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. TechSoup Technologies for Good. Hacker Helper is all about not reinventing the technology wheel.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! This alternative to cloud computing consists of all the computers that are already around us, connected in to a distributed network of devices through smart routers. The First Crowdfunding Platform for Nonprofit Technology Projects.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2015

In a moderated discussion, the guests list problems that arise in the day-to-day operations of their organizations and brainstorm ways technology might solve them. What if technology could help connect kids to the meals? It uses GPS and mapping technology to show the distance between the user and nearby meal providers.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Digital and mobile communications are changing the rules about social networks, intellectual property, and the availability of big data, with an overall blurring of the boundaries between state, for-profits, and nonprofits. In my contribution to Ron’s book, I discuss the framework that guides us at Benetech, the technology nonprofit I lead.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

Nonprofit Tech Essentials to Take Advantage of This Month. Take advantage of fiscal year-end to improve your networking infrastructure , keep your data safe , order high-quality hardware , or improve your financial management. Microsoft Products: Get the Tech You Need to Do More. Don't miss out! Is your nonprofit growing?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. In collaboration with the TechSoup Global Network , our trusted partners give organizations worldwide access to the solutions they need.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

If you work for a nonprofit or library in California, your organization might be eligible to reduce your. Qualified organizations include California schools, community colleges, libraries, government and district-owned and operated hospitals and health clinics, and community-based organizations. telecom expenses by half.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Over the past year, we've been doing TechSoup Impact stories about nonprofits, churches, and libraries doing great work with TechSoup product donations. HART needed a technology solution that would allow it to go from a staff of 5 to 50 people — without having to pay additional costs or have extra maintenance.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In this edition of nonprofit tech news, TechSoup shows new ways your nonprofit could harness mobile and killer apps in 2016! But with so many charities and libraries working with children, the weird new security threat in 2016 will be smart toys. Finally, here's the sci-fi technology that is becoming reality.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

What is a knowledge sharing network? A robust knowledge sharing network might involve people sharing resources, best practices, worst practices, just-in-time information, quick tips, and deep thinking, all focused on a specific topic. What are some examples of knowledge sharing networks? Knowledge is a lofty word.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Finding the right event planning software can be difficult; as an event planner, your virtual event platform should consolidate everything that you might need to plan and host a technologically supported physical event. . But, a hybrid event will need more automation and tech features to support the online segments.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Scott Pinkelman, digital literacy innovation specialist at the Free Library of Philadelphia , recently presented on this important topic at the Digital Shift online conference. But the reality is that technology is complicated, and while there is good that comes from access to it … there are also some negatives.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

Nick Bilton, a tech columnist for The New York Times , wrote that we could find ourselves in a situation where a medical AI that is programmed to eliminate cancer decides that the way to do it is by exterminating humans who are prone to the disease. Technology Goes Mainstream. So, what changed? billion users, was only founded in 2004.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

To help organizations learn more about accessibility, TechSoup’s recent installment of Nonprofits Live explored accessibility and assistive technology joined by guest experts Sachin Malhan, of Inclusive Planet; Sharron Rush, of Knowbility, and Neil MacGregor of goQ. Assistive Technologies. Accessibility in Developing Countries.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 15, 2014

Although Idealware has been contributing articles to TechSoup for many years, this is their first foray into providing a technology product. Idealware's On Demand Tactical Technology Planning will help you assess your organization's technology infrastructure and address your current and future needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 28, 2010

Part social networking site, part smartphone App, Foursquare is a tool meant to be primary used on the go on your smartphone. Libraries :: New York Public Library. Tags: FourSquare Mobile Technology. Foursquare now has 1.6 million users. Museums and Art Galleries :: Museum of Modern Art. NonprofitOrgs on Foursquare.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Having the right tech can help you stay connected even when you're away. Mobile Beacon offers 4G mobile broadband mobile hotspots to eligible nonprofits, charities, schools, and libraries. Android, iOS) is a free app that brings together social networking and good, old fashioned note-taking to help you stay organized on the road.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 10, 2013

This post originally appeared as part of an online debate about How Big Data Can Have a Social Impact, which the Harvard Business Review Blog Network hosted jointly with the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship. That’s what inspired me to start Benetech , a nonprofit tech company, over 20 years ago.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2011

It's always interesting to see emerging technology trends merge and intersect in ways that might someday prove valuable to nonprofits and libraries. These types of technologies can also be used for social good.

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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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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2017

Protecting Patron Privacy in Public Libraries. As technology changes rapidly, libraries and librarians are working hard to keep up with digital security issues to better protect the privacy of their users. Maximize Your Tech Donations with TechSoup. Spruce up your QuickBooks know-how. Protect your patrons' privacy.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2013

Network for Good offers a suite of fundraising services as well as training to small- and medium-sized organizations. The Connect2Give discount program at TechSoup provides mobile donation and communication services to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries. Want to reach donors online or via social media?

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