Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2014

From print fundraising appeals to digital annuals reports to compelling storytelling through tweets and status updates, the social science of online behavior confirms again and again that messages are most effectively communicated through images. That said, the technology of infographics are evolving quickly. Video Infographics.

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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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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The addition of AI and other technologies to rapidly deploy misinformation and disinformation creates a new layer of complexity that newsrooms around the country are grappling with. Members report having to work doubly and triply hard to shore up their credibility. How is declining trust affecting your association?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A true fund accounting system simplifies restricted funds, making it easier to track and report on government grants, endowments, and specific donor requests. Can you walk me through the process for building a report and a dashboard? See that you can get information quickly and set up reports that give you information you can use.

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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

APRIL 11, 2012

Now, you can also participate in a live webinar, QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits and Libraries! QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits and Libraries! This webinar is appropriate for technology decision makers in nonprofits and libraries. will be held on Wednesday, April 18 at 11 a.m. Pacific time.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

If your nonprofit is implementing a new Blackbaud solution or tackling new challenges with your existing technology stack , your team will inevitably need Blackbaud support. Customized and detailed reporting. Learn the ropes of an intricate technology solution on your own terms with custom Blackbaud training. Software training.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. As an example, let’s think about a community library. Not just monitoring twitter or tracking who the influential reporters and bloggers are that discuss our programs or issues. The full keynote and presentation are below. We need to be listening for action.

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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 22, 2013

Of course libraries are all about education in its various forms. Parents, teachers and students have access to the same usage report, which allows for better coordination between parent and teacher, and greater student accountability. It also integrates well with after-school programs and library open-access. How It Works.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

You might be surprised at just how far this technology has come! Data Analytics and Reporting Tools. Fortunately, collecting and reporting this data is often a mainstay of CRMs and AMSs, which will also help you analyze that data, so you know what to do with it.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Green Technology. In hardware life extension news, the grand award winner for software in Popular Science's Best of What's New 2013 this year is a server/software technology called Neverware Juicebox. This new technology has become available in time to help public schools in the U.S. Social Media. Adobe Creative Cloud.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. It is a small, rural library that serves 5,000 people in the Skagit Valley in northern Washington State. She became the library tech person by default.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. It is a small, rural library that serves 5,000 people in the Skagit Valley in northern Washington State. She became the library tech person by default.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

But a lack of access to new technology or the resources it takes to set up and maintain these programs is a barrier for many nonprofits. Access to real-time reports with donor and transaction information for your CRM, and forecasted donations for the month. That’s where RoundUp App comes in.

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2013

Things work best when the two sides are well aligned, and technology is an important area where we can do that. Lisa Pool’s Technology Affinity Group and Laura Quinn’s Idealware. Strangely, I find that one side of the philanthropy coin seems to get the lion’s share of attention — nonprofit technology.

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Foundation Resource Technology Listserv 67

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

So, this is an in-depth report on the two days I just spent at the end of last week in Geneva. There was also an associated effort called the Trusted Intermediary Global Accessible Resources (TIGAR) project, to ease the exchange of accessible book files between libraries for the blind and print disabled.

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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. Wearable technology.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age. Access to technology is important, but teaching computer and information technology skills is just as vital. The Role of Nonprofits.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 5, 2013

My passion at Benetech for the last twenty-five years has been making technology tools to meet the reading needs of people who are blind, dyslexic or have other print disabilities. After all, Benetech’s Bookshare initiative is the largest online library serving people with print disabilities in the world. copyright exception.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Account management and reporting: A properly-structured Google Grant account will run 3-5 campaigns at once to drive conversions. Using Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, they’ll keep you in the loop on performance by creating live dashboards and reports that you can reference at any time. Comprehensive reporting.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

This reality changed when Frank found out about Benetech’s Bookshare accessible digital library for people with print disabilities. We decided to create the James Franklin In Memoriam collection, with a focus on science and technology books written for the lay audience. This post originally appeared on the Benetech Blog.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Cynthia Adams, CEO of TechSoup donor partner GrantStation , recently did an important online training webinar on how rural charities and libraries can get grants. If your charity or library happens to be located in rural America, it's not your imagination that it is harder to get grant funding in rural locations.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

We have the technological innovations to help these children and their families and educators, who are looking for strategies to aid their success. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) selected our successful Bookshare library as the provider of accessible materials to every student in the U.S.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

TechSoup wants to learn more about how your organization uses traditional and cloud-based technology and about your plans for the future. They will provide insights into how your peers are using technology and into the currents needs and issues around adopting cloud technologies. This is your chance to tell us what you need.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! The First Crowdfunding Platform for Nonprofit Technology Projects. The tech support nonprofit, TechBridge in Georgia, has launched the first crowdfunding platform for nonprofit technology projects. Nonprofit Technology Rockstar: Jason Shim.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This leads to a rather large podcast graveyard in the iTunes library making it very hard to find current podcasts. While it is easy to create a podcast, the difficulty comes with the ongoing work needed to maintain a podcast month after month.

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2013

Things work best when the two sides are well aligned, and technology is an important area where we can do that. Lisa Pool’s Technology Affinity Group and Laura Quinn’s Idealware. Strangely, I find that one side of the philanthropy coin seems to get the lion’s share of attention — nonprofit technology.

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Foundation Resource Technology Listserv 36

Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2021

Do they have a library of on demand trainings on how to use their tool? How easy is it to see and run reports? . When she was 26 years old, Rachel Muir launched Girlstart, a non-profit organization to empower girls in math, science, engineering and technology in the living room of her apartment with $500 and a credit card.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Much to the chagrin of traditional media, the new leaders of the nonprofit sector will function much like reporters. They will Tweet from location, break news on Facebook, send out group text calls to action, document in real-time photos and videos, and blog report backs live from events as they unfold. Foursquare. Mobile Payments.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. Computer Technologies Program in Berkeley, California, was one of our test sites. Computer Technologies Program has an employment placement rate of 80% and has served as the model for technical training programs.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

jobs projected to be created in the ecosystem worldwide by the year 2026 according to a recent report by IDC. Proven Training and Talent Development: In addition to the intensive training Talent for Good cohort members undergo initially, Cloud for Good also provides ongoing training targeted towards technology, applications, and consulting.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Since many of our organizations operate as libraries, we note that commercial availability of a book rarely impacts the availability of that book on the shelves of a library. Why should people with disabilities be denied library services because the book might be available for sale in an accessible format?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Blackbaud is a leader in the nonprofit technology space because of the scope and versatility of its offerings. Typical services include migration, custom configuration, and the development of overarching technology plans. Partners typically fall into one or more of these categories: Consultation services.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. Are you excited about technology benefiting the world?

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