Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Jason Samuels is the director of innovation and technology at the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) in Minneapolis. " He joined NCFR in 2005 as an administrative assistant and is now the organization's primary IT person, supporting 15 staff members. Using Tech Impact's Office 365 DIY Migration Workshop.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 22, 2013

There was tremendous optimism about the value of training engineers and scientists and how that would benefit all of humanity, especially in the southern California of a century ago which was reshaped through the wonders of technology. But, allow the benefits of technology to reach far beyond the top of the pyramid.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). They appeal to those who may be interested in volunteering because they enjoy helping others or have a personal connection to the cause that the organization supports. Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. More than 10.4

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give, and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 30, 2020

To meet your goals, look for an association management software tech partner focused on your long-term success. According to the Community Brands Digital Evolution Study , most professional membership organizations continue to feel technologically unprepared for the future. Support that sets you up for success.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

There are many access points to this technology. Depending on the tools used, AI can support identifying anomalies in large datasets, such as data segments that deviate from broader trends. The Tech Policy Lab at the University of Washington has developed a practice and guidance around writing data statements ( [link] ).

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 3, 2013

In addition, nonprofits are offered up to 10 licenses for free! An incredibly powerful tool for managing large amounts of data, including standardizing supporter contact information format, the ability to build scenarios that can be used multiple times, mass insertion and deletion of data, and all readily available in an Excel file.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 9, 2020

It can look very different depending on the type of solution and technology you choose. License payments – Do you want a “perpetual license” in which you pay more up front and save in subsequent years, or a “software as a service” solution, in which you spread payments out over the lifecycle of the system by paying a fee per user per month?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community is hosting free monthly technology meetups in 74 cities globally, but with more than 39,000 members, it can be hard to get a sense of the community's needs. To learn how I can apply technology to my cause or organization. They come to us looking for practical tips and a supportive community.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Jason Samuels is the director of innovation and technology at the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) in Minneapolis. " He joined NCFR in 2005 as an administrative assistant and is now the organization's primary IT person, supporting 15 staff members. Using Tech Impact's Office 365 DIY Migration Workshop.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 12, 2007

At least in Massachusetts, the majority of nonprofits work with network support people who don’t focus totally on nonprofit organizations (there are some wonderful exceptions, however, of companies that focus on the sector.) No technology vendor, even the largest ones, can support everything.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, nonprofits are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations, engage with donors and volunteers, and improve their ability to further their missions. The total cost will increase if your nonprofit chooses to invest in migration support and onboarding training.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Every month NetSquared volunteers hold free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use technology for social good. Ever wanted to use open data in support of your advocacy campaigns? Check out our newest groups: 501 Tech Club Austin in Austin, Texas. Toronto, Ontario: Tech Connect Workshop.

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NTEN

JANUARY 28, 2011

Steve Heye, Web Project Manager, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Smaller nonprofits may feel like sophisticated technology is out of reach; it requires more budget, more staff, and more expertise than they think they have. Here are six steps that will help give your technology direction. Figure out what core Tech you have.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? TechSoup's NetSquared is the world's largest volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events. Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Technology planning can be a challenge for many organizations. TechSoup has some great resources to help you on your way such as webinars , blog posts , articles , and a Tech Planning forum. In addition to those, most people may know us best for our software, hardware, and technology service donation programs.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

However, navigating the complexities of setting up a data warehouse can be challenging, even for the most technologically savvy organizations. It’s important to note that every nonprofit’s data warehousing needs and use cases will vary depending on everything from their cause to supporter base size to strategic goals and more.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 5, 2015

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. The Emerging Technologies. The Red Cross identified seven emerging technologies for disaster relief: Drones. Wearable technology. 3D printing. Biometrics.

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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. It's how you use technology that makes all the difference. Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2006

Original Photo by Pearlbear from Nosi Salon 12/11/06 at SF Nonprofit Technology Center. Two days ago, The Tech Chronicles Blog published a post about Marc Canter's "Ahem Society" that used one of my flickr photos. So I complained in flickr , my blog and left a comment on the Tech Chronicles Blog. (I I appreciate it!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 16, 2011

This rapid increase in our collection size has been due to extensive support from publishers: the majority of new books added to Bookshare last year and this year have been voluntarily provided to us by 130 publisher partners in the U.S., Our collection has grown from 70,000 books to almost 110,000 books in the U.S. Canada, Europe and India.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

However, it is a favorite photo from another recent Tech Networks of Boston event. It took Tech Networks of Networks almost two years to organize and implement a series of candid dialogues about data and evaluation for grantors and nonprofit grantees, and now it’s complete. Unported License. __. contact-form]. __.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2011

The Tech Awards , an annual event that honors projects which use "technology to significantly improve human conditions," just unveiled their laureates for this year. There is an underlying optimism that "Of course we are going to change the world for the better using technology!"

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

However, the time has come when we need a really smart attorney to join Benetech and help us navigate the intersection of technology and social good. We’re deep believers in the benefits of openness, which means we publish open source software and create open content under Creative Commons licenses. What’s next?

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Tech Soup

JULY 13, 2012

Technology product donations, training, and nonprofit data are all part of TechSoup Global’s offering to civil society in India. Nonprofits throughout India are now benefiting by getting high visibility and access to information and technology for their work. " Technology donations have also transformed nonprofit operations.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Last month, at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to run the Community-Driven Social Impact game in a session workshop. Our objective was to develop grants and programs as a group to strengthen our individual community media centers and support the movement as a whole. Share how it went!

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In what ways does technology boost your team’s efficiency and grantmaking—and in what ways can it hold you back? This post features advice from IT and grants management experts on how to streamline your tech solutions, create clear processes, and drive more external and internal impact. A check run used to take up to three days.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Not sure which products from TechSoup qualify as "green tech"? Check out our Green Technology Page. Anything that helps your organization use less paper, consume less energy, reduce travel, collaborate online, or extend the life of older computers is a green technology. Official Rules. April 1, 2015. b) Content.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Not sure which products from TechSoup qualify as "green tech"? Check out our Green Technology Page. Anything that helps your organization use less paper, consume less energy, reduce travel, collaborate online, or extend the life of older computers is a green technology. Official Rules. April 1, 2015. b) Content.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 19, 2015

With doctors giving no hope that his eyesight would get any better, his parents were constantly worried about his education and ability to support himself. The surplus generated from the production units is plowed back into the system and supports the second arm — the rehabilitation centers. Arjun was born partially blind.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Speaking of open social networks … August 14, 2008 I just joined identi.ca. There are an increasing number of third party apps that can use it (it supports the Twitter API.)

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Jason Samuels is the director of innovation and technology at the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) in Minneapolis. " He joined NCFR in 2005 as an administrative assistant and is now the organization's primary IT person, supporting 15 staff members. Using Tech Impact's Office 365 DIY Migration Workshop.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Nonprofit tech experts team up to help others master ‘social tools for social change’. Eight leading experts in social media and nonprofit technology have joined forces to create Socialbrite.org, a hub that showcases social tools for social change. Lasica , a consultant and author of four books about emerging technologies.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

I live in Silicon Valley, a place that exists to drive creation of new and exciting technology. If you give all knowledge away freely, you'll discourage people and companies from investing in creating valuable technology and content. And it seems to work pretty well for stimulating creativity.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

, thanks to our Creative Commons license. Creative Commons is a charity that champions reduced restrictions on copyrighted work by creating licenses that make it clear how material can be used, changed, and shared. Creative Commons has devised a set of six free and easy-to-use copyright licenses. What Is Creative Commons?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

TechSoup's network of nonprofit technology meetups has been growing. But supporting a rapidly expanding global network of volunteers is difficult, so we've enlisted seven of our most engaged organizers to act as Regional Ambassadors. It's a good thing we've expanded our support capacity. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Computer Technologies Program in Berkeley, California, was one of our test sites. This program provides IT technical support training to clients and revenues to the larger program. Computer Technologies Program has an employment placement rate of 80% and has served as the model for technical training programs. Administration.

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