Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

56% of email opens are now mobile. Due to the decline in reach on social media, nonprofits should prioritize email communications and fundraising in 2018 [ Benchmarks for Success ]. Digital Payments on Social Networks. Mobile Wallets for In-App Fundraising. Live Reporting Using Social Media. billion by 2020.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

There’s no shortage of year-end-and-beginning blog posts about social media, but I thought I’d throw mine into the mix as well. I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. Learn basic HTML.

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Forum One

MAY 28, 2024

Oregon Zoo Platinum – Website & Mobile Sites – Cultural Based in Portland, the Oregon Zoo is a prominent regional institution that receives around 1.5 The end result is accessible, multilingual, and mobile-first digital experience. million annual visits and helps protect more than 20 endangered and threatened species.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The Social Web has dramatically changed how non-governmental organizations communicate with supporters, donors and volunteers. Many organizations are making simple mistakes that are draining their social media Return on Investment (ROI) – the good news, however, is that these mistakes can be easily fixed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 29, 2010

The Web is going mobile. One in five Americans now access the mobile Web daily. Others through mobile Web browsers. One of the most – if not the most – important pieces of mobile web strategy is launching a mobile website [Re: Four Reasons Why Nonprofits Need a Mobile Website ]. Easy enough.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Social media, like all technology, is developed by people. Citizen-Powered Response.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. Expert new media managers have the ability to anticipate the impact of emerging trends in mobile and social media.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2023

Input from current and potential users of Candid’s tools is crucial to building products for a more efficient and effective social sector. When a “big idea” concept is identified, such as mobile phone alerts of relevant fundraising opportunities, we design an experiment to understand whether this service would be valuable to our customers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 29, 2016

In the coming years the social good sector will launch #IoT apps that will empower real-time giving while watching TV or listening to radio through your refrigerator. Imagine: A breaking news story flashes on your refrigerator screen with an option to finger scan an urgent donation to a community in need. 1) Household Appliances.

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TechImpact

MARCH 17, 2014

These ten statistics about nonprofit technology, fundraising, and social media offers us insights into the effectiveness of our strategies, and can help us redesign strategies in the future. 76% of mobile subscribers came from integration with a CRM system. Source ) 6.4% Source ) 18.2%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

A new service called Intuit GoPayment enables nonprofits to accept credit cards on mobile phones ( View Supported Phones ). For small nonprofits on a tight budget, that may be a little high, but the good news is that you do not need to sign a contract. 2010 is going to be a big year for nonprofits and mobile technology.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

Why would a homeless person need a mobile phone? A recent study by California nonprofit Community Technology Alliance found that almost 70% of the homeless people surveyed in their county did have a mobile phone. The Most Creative People in Social Good 2014. Do you have some NPTech news you’d like to report?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

This week, the world is gearing up for mobile's biggest global tradeshow, Mobile World Congress (MWC). The Barcelona tradeshow sets the mobile trends for the year with major announcements expected from Nokia, Samsung, LG, and others. Samsung launched three new wearables: Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, and Gear Fit.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

In terms of fundraising, Pisapia mentions that cultivating an online presence, particularly in social media, allows nonprofits to see their audience in a new way and directly interact on an individual level to create a community. Beyond the social sphere, nonprofits see less activity from mailing (i.e., direct mail and email).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

It’s commendable, but after four years of recession and the likelihood that you generously added social media to your already packed job description without compensation, it’s not sustainable and being overworked and underpaid will only lead to burnout and resentment. Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!”

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The big nonprofit tech trends this past year seemed to be in the areas of the emergence of mobile devices, social media stratification, the launch of Office 365 for Nonprofits, some huge digital inclusion initiatives, and lots of other things. PC Sales Continue To Decline While Mobile Sales Increase. Social Media.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

Why is this good news for nonprofits? Katrin over at MobileActive.org weighs in , and I agree: So what does this mean for the ‘mobile for good’ field? We hope that this will spur development for more social applications and mashups as well as better distribution of these applications worldwide. This is big.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Their potential to impact significantly the social challenges that plague our cities is extraordinary. The Bible is replete with God’s commands to proclaim good news, heal the sick, comfort the downtrodden, feed the hungry, and to care for orphans and widows. They also represent the largest accumulation of assets and human capital.

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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! All that and Ginny Mies's pick for the mobile app of the month. If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. Hacker Helper.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. Strange News. promotional ad in Forbes that turns the magazine in to a free T-Mobile WiFi hotspot for 15 days. This is technology for good news from India. Yes that's right.

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Candid

OCTOBER 8, 2021

A weekly update with the latest news from PND. October 7, 2021 The funder collaborative Families and Workers Fund has announced the launch of a five-year initiative to help build a more equitable economy by reimagining the systems that drive economic security, opportunity, and mobility. million Chadwick A.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2015

Cause awareness days can be very powerful for fundraising because social network communities are highly likely to promoting your nonprofit on cause awareness days. Experiment with at least one new social network. Also, now ten years into social networking, online communities are becoming more niche-oriented and mobile.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

In the same vein, Withings introduced Aura , a smart sleep system that you put under your mattress. 3D Systems is offering the ChefJet 3D Printer. Fundraising social media nptech Mobile tssocialmedia tsfundraising tsmobiletechnology nonprofit technology news NPTech news' Forget Facebook.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

In the social sector, the questions that often emerge are: Which organizations are addressing the crisis? With breaking news, it takes time for the full picture to emerge. When a humanitarian crisis occurs, Candid mobilizes a team to collect information about the philanthropic response.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2015

Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is held annually in Barcelona, Spain, sets the tone for the mobile industry for the coming year. It also influences other areas of the tech world and other industries — including the social sector. Remember how I mentioned that Mobile World Congress seemed focused on inclusion?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. But the way we think about and turn to social media in a time of disaster is changing. Missing Persons.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

First, we aimed to support organizations and social movements combatting racism that need to know where and how they can find the resources to fund their strategies and maximize their impact. In 2018, Candid created a website to track racial equity funding, news, and research reports. underlying systems and structures that?generate

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2008

Adobe (yeah, Adobe ) joined the Linux Foundation , and released a Linux alpha of Air , their new application platform. { Adobe (yeah, Adobe ) joined the Linux Foundation , and released a Linux alpha of Air , their new application platform. {

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! The reason why The Fog is emerging is because of the amount of data overwhelming our 3G and 4G mobile networks. The case went through the European court system and he won the case. The social media hashtag for this effort is #poplave.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology News from NTC ‘08 March 20, 2008 I’ve been having a great time here at NTC – running into lots of folks I’m happy to see again, and meet, learning about new things, being involved.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

It seems like every company wants a hand in the mobile game. From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. Homelessness and Mobile Technology. Amazon Fire Phone and the Internet of Things. Activate Windows Phone Lock!

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

That’s great news if you’re looking for inspiration! They also donate time, talents, in-kind donations, and access to their social and professional networks. GivingTuesday Gets Social Media Attention In 2022, GivingTuesday trended #1 on Twitter. Check out how other nonprofits are inspiring generosity in their own communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. The rise of social media and mobile technology has changed the way people process information. The 24/7 news cycle is overwhelming to many people. Simplicity is key.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2010

So in times of natural disasters like the catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti and affected more then two million people, can a mobile strategy help raise money in times of crisis? By day two, they raised $5 million via mobile, which accounted for less than 20% of the total $35 million they raised in the last 48 hours.

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2010

There is at least one good news story emerging around the world about this devastating crisis: technology is changing the playing field. Organizations are using social media to raise more money faster than ever before. Mapping systems are helping pinpoint areas that are hardest hit and mobilize aid.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 8, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Update on social network portability January 8, 2008 Last week, I covered the Richard Scoble dust-up. I think that people are getting wary of social networks where they have no control over their own data.

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