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Open Data Kit: Mobile Phones for Social Change

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But to fuel the speed, we need software that works on all kinds of phones, not just our fancy $400 phones. The Antonio Pizzigati Prize for Software in the Public Interest is an annual award for open source software developers who add significant value to the nonprofit sector and movements for social change.

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33 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones.

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HOW TO: Launch a Group Text Messaging Campaign for Your Nonprofit for Free

Nonprofit Tech for Good

You need a mobile phone number to create an account. Your TextMark functions as a Short Code and should ideally match your website and social networking profile URLs. FrontlineSMS is an award-winning free, open source software that turns a laptop and a mobile phone into a central communications hub.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I was profiled on Linux.com. I “live the open source lifestyle.&# First, they are putting the wraps on a new version, and there are some interesting projects happening, like integrating voter files, phone banking , and my favorite, case management. That’s kinda fun! That must have been before the iPhone.

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Four Resources Nonprofits Should Check Out

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For example, one of the case studies that Amy Sample Ward and I profiled in the mobile section of our book Social Change Anytime Everywhere was about “Missed Calls” as an organizing strategy. Mobile phone use in campaigns is not just about text messaging, but about leveraging missed calls.

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15 Steps to an Awesome Website Launch

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At a minimum, test the site on iphone, ipad, and Android phone. Most open-source CMSs have tools or plugins for setting up daily backups. Test Social Buttons – You’ve got links to your social profiles and social sharing buttons on your site and blog posts, right? www.cnn.com vs. cnn.com).

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Purchasing Nonprofit Software: A Fundraiser’s Guide

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From organizing donor profiles to implementing fundraising strategies to attending conferences , your mind must be scrambling to remember everything! Imagine being able to grow your donor base and keep track of each donor profile. Your nonprofit has plenty to keep track of. Don’t bear the whole load yourself. Why We Love It.