151 Diabetes UK launches mobile phone membership scheme
AFP Blog
JULY 31, 2015
Diabetes UK launches mobile phone membership scheme
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Phone app | www.onedaywithoutshoes.com
AFP Blog
APRIL 4, 2011
Phone app | www.onedaywithoutshoes.com
How To Avoid Becoming Addicted To Your Mobile Phone
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 20, 2017
Rosen’s research has found that the average person checks their phone every 15 minutes or less and that approximately 50% of the time there isn’t a notification beckoning them to do so. According to Rosen, we check our phones to reduce anxiety.
8 Things We Love About Internet Phone Calls (aka VoIP)
TechImpact
OCTOBER 29, 2013
Internet phone calls, referred to as Voice over IP (VoIP), are becoming an increasingly popular cloud service due to the low cost, long-term hardware sustainability, increased quality, and wider variety of features, as compared to the copper infrastructure of traditional phone systems.
Infographic: Interesting Stats On The Rise Of Internet Phone Calls
TechImpact
OCTOBER 18, 2013
Internet phone calls, typically referred to as voice over internet protocol (VoIP) by IT professionals, are becoming increasingly popular amongst businesses and nonprofits, both small and large. Accessible on multiple devices, including desktops, laptops, and cell phones.
11 Nonprofits Pioneering the Windows Phone
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Launching a third version of a smartphone app is extremely rare, but with the release of Windows 8 Pro on October 26 for desktop and tablets compatible with the design and functionality of the Windows Phone , nonprofits could very soon be adding a third option to their suite of smartphone apps.
Instant Gratification on Your Phone
NCE Social Media
OCTOBER 12, 2010
If you are the 1 in 3 Americans using a smart phone, how are you spending your time on the phone? According to a new report by TNS Digital Media , using social media is the thing people spend the most time on when they’re using their smartphones. The report found that 4.6
Can Mobile Phones Solve Homelessness?
Tech Soup Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Are mobile phones a lifeline for homeless people? Homeless people use mobile phones to break their isolation, find food and shelter, and connect with the people they care about. The Mobile4All project also sees mobile phones as a key to open the door to recovery and self-sufficiency.
You Just Destroyed Your Phone — Now What?
AFP Blog
MARCH 19, 2014
You Just Destroyed Your Phone — Now What? : Since it was a Friday and I was leaving for NTC in a few days, repairing was not a viable option, so I ended up getting a new phone. (I I do, of course, recognize the great fortune being able to get a new phone relatively easily, but that''s another post A couple of days ago, I had the misfortune of dropping my smartphone, shattering and rendering the screen unresponsive.
GOOGbye, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers | Re/code
AFP Blog
JANUARY 16, 2014
GOOGbye, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers | Re/code : OMG strangers! was just one of many strong reactions to the news that Google was opting Gmail users in to a confusing new feature. Here’s how it works: Google users that you have added to a G circle (its version of following) will be able to message you in Gmail without needing your email address. These messages will look like email, but will appear in a Social tab, not your main inbox.
Break Your Mobile Phone Addiction: There’s An App for That and More
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Having trouble getting that mobile phone out of your hands and checking it when you need to focus on work? There’s an app that can help you break your mobile phone addiction and it makes it fun. The app is called Forest that turns putting down your phone into a game.
Cell Phones Make Donating Easier - Mobiledia
AFP Blog
JULY 6, 2011
Cell Phones Make Donating Easier - Mobiledia : "'[The program] has a number of advantages over cash collection,' Laurence told the Institute of Fundraising in London. 'It It appeals to the younger generation of donors, half of which do not donate to charity at all. 100% of the donation goes to the charity's bank account and it allows for the collection of gift aid.'". NPIOF2011 NPMobile
[Cool Social Tools] flyp gives you multiple phone numbers!
SocialFish
JULY 2, 2015
———– In the nonprofit world, you likely spend a LOT of time on the phone. Some of you might use a work landline phone to talk with donors, colleagues, vendors and beyond. Some of you might use a second cell phone provided by an employer.
Why Are Charity Mobile Phone Donation Programs Going Extinct?
Tech Soup Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Not that long ago, there were dozens of charity mobile phone donation programs vying for attention. Why Phone Recycling Matters. In the world of electronics recycling, mobile phones are a problem. They distribute about 1,000 emergency phones a month to those who need them.
Charity app allows marathon spectators to make instant donations by pointing phones at runners' vests
AFP Blog
APRIL 21, 2015
Charity app allows marathon spectators to make instant donations by pointing phones at runners'' vests : "Marathon spectators will be able to make charity donations by taking a picture of a runner''s vest on a mobile phone, a not-for-profit organisation has said. Up to 750,000 spectators at the London Marathon on Sunday will be able to donate money by aiming the SnapDonate app at each runner’s vest and ‘snapping’ the charity logo with their phones." ''via Blog this
Hold the Phone! If You’re Not Mobile, You’re Missing Out
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 26, 2015
But more than likely you’re a smart phone user. And, according to a Pew Internet study, 7 percent of Americans own a smartphone but have neither traditional broadband service at home, nor easily available alternatives for going online other than their cell phone. While those of us in philanthropy may not like to admit it, we know that our industry tends to be around five years behind the eight ball when it comes to technology adoption.
How Cell Phones and Tablets Enable Telework
Tech Soup Blog
APRIL 25, 2014
To be able to telework, people usually need five things: a computer or tablet, broadband Internet, access to work email, access to work documents, and a phone. Often our best contact lists are now on our phones. Android is by far the most prevalent tablet and phone platform.
Text Messages are the Best Way to Drive Phone Calls to Legislators
Mobile Commons
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Political activists know that phone calls to Congress are the best way to influence legislators. But what’s the best way to actually get your organization’s supporters to pick up the phone and make those calls? Mobile Research Mobile Strategy & Tips Phone Calls Use Cases
The Hottest New Mobile Device is a “Dumb Phone”
Mobile Commons
MARCH 27, 2017
If you’ve been following the news from the Mobile World Congress (and who hasn’t), you may notice the big buzz has all been around an old phone. The last time we saw the Nokia 3310, Bill Clinton was still president, and all the phone did was take phone calls and allow for text messaging.
Five 2018 Political Campaign Trends that Nonprofits Should Use Too
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
OCTOBER 18, 2018
As the 2018 midterm elections near, it’s likely hard to ignore the ads, phone calls, mail pieces, and emails from political campaigns in your area reminding you to vote.
6 Simple Tips to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Phone Fundraising
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 30, 2014
Maybe, but for many NPOs, saddling up, getting down in the dirt and hitting the phones is still one of the most effective ways to get those donations. We’ve added some tips of our own, so pay attention and you’ll be well on your way to phone fundraising success.
GUIDE: Using Donor Personas to Maximize Your Nonprofit Fundraising
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
OCTOBER 3, 2018
For example, if you notice he’s an enthusiastic door-knocker on canvassing days but doesn’t even open your phone banking sign up emails, keep those habits in mind for future volunteer asks.
New Yorker: Phone Calls are the Most Effective Way to Petition the Government, “Short of Showing Up in Person”
Mobile Commons
MARCH 8, 2017
But with that deluge, do the phone calls actually matter? Long answer: The article runs through the history of phones in Washington, starting with Rutherford B. Hayes on the White House’s first phone. It’s a great piece if you’re interested in phone call activism.
Here's 28 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Switch to EveryAction
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
95% of phone calls to our support line are answered by the fifth ring by an EveryAction Specialist who can answer your question. Click here to hop on the phone and schedule a demo of EveryAction , personalized just for your nonprofit's needs
Vanity Fair Says the Flip Phone Revolution is Back!
Mobile Commons
MAY 29, 2016
Last month the Wall Street Journal wrote that flip phones are making a comeback. Now Vanity Fair is reporting that flip phones aren’t just convenient – they’re also a status symbol : Just last year, Hollywood legend Robert De Niro admitted he uses a flip phone.
Wall Street Journal Considers the Flip to Feature Phones
Mobile Commons
APRIL 29, 2016
million so-called feature phones shipped in the U.S., ” Feature phones – aka flip phones – are those relics from a past era that don’t let you download apps. Many people prefer feature phones because they’re cheap and reliable. “Last year, 24.2
Everytown for Gun Safety Finds that Text Messages Are 3x More Effective than Emails for Driving Advocacy Phone Calls
Mobile Commons
JANUARY 30, 2017
Last July, Everytown and Moms Demand Action drove almost 200,000 phone calls around the #NoBillNoBreak sit-in. SMS Is the Most Effective Way to Drive Advocacy Phone Calls When they want to rally their members to speak up, Everytown reaches out across all their platforms.
Phone Calls Are the Best Way to Influence Legislators. Here’s How to Set Up Your Own Call-In Campaign
Mobile Commons
FEBRUARY 4, 2017
A phone call from a constituent can, indeed, hold more weight than an email, and far outweighs a Facebook post or a tweet,” writes the Times. You can ask your constituents to either text in a keyword or to dial a phone number.
Mobile phone-based humanitarian projects need greater co-ordination | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2012
Mobile phone-based humanitarian projects need greater co-ordination | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional : Mobile phone-based humanitarian projects need greater co-ordination Mobile technology can help save more lives, but there are challenges to overcome. Handing out phones isn't enough
Why You Should Start Creating a Mid-Level Donor Program ASAP
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Of course, that’s not to dissuade you from getting on the phone. Get on the Phone. Hold a phone bank with your whole staff. By focusing a little extra energy on your mid-level donors, you can raise more money and create a quality pipeline for your major gifts officers.
How Mobile Phones Are Saving Lives in the Developing World
AFP Blog
JUNE 9, 2011
How Mobile Phones Are Saving Lives in the Developing World : "In six months, our pilot in Malawi saved the clinical staff 1,200 hours of follow-up time and more than $3,000 in motorbike fuel,” Nesbit says. We’re looking at how mobile phones can make the health care system and the people working in it more efficient, with the end goal of saving more lives,” says Nesbit.
7 Tips to Make Sure That Your Nonprofit Fundraising Event Doesn't Flop
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
AUGUST 28, 2018
Talk on the phone or in person to make sure you're on the page. It’s also a great idea to send along a call script and encourage folks to get on the phone to make personal invitations.
The Hottest New Mobile Device is a “Dumb Phone”
Mobile Commons
MARCH 27, 2017
If you’ve been following the news from the Mobile World Congress (and who hasn’t), you may notice the big buzz has all been around an old phone. And now the classic is back: HMD rolled out a suite of new Nokia phones at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Sunday, including a relaunch of the 3310 that capitalizes on ‘dumb phone’ nostalgia.” The new phones will still be Paleolithic by iPhone standards.
How Cell Phones and Tablets Enable Telework - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup
AFP Blog
APRIL 29, 2014
How Cell Phones and Tablets Enable Telework - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup : Telework By Any Other Name Actually the names for telework are proliferating at a good clip. You can call us work-from-home employees, e-workers, iWorkers, teleworkers, telecommuters, web workers, mobile professionals, mobile workers, digital nomads, location-independent professionals, technomads, or workers 2.0.
Mobile Citizen Journalism: The Phone As Global Equalizer « MobileBehavior
AFP Blog
AUGUST 17, 2009
Mobile Citizen Journalism: The Phone As Global Equalizer « MobileBehavior: "iran-mobile-citizenThe Iranian crisis put Twitter in the spotlight as an organizational tool showcasing how the online world could be used to communicate and unite people, despite government censorship. Armed with cell phones, Iranians were able to text, tweet, and send pictures and videos to the world community, focusing
Don’t Bring Your Phone in the Shower
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 14, 2012
Don’t Bring Your Phone in the Shower – guest post by Carrie Avery. Flickr Photo by Helokee. Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle.
Mobile Phone Data Helped Aid Groups Target Quake Relief in Haiti, Report Finds | PND | Foundation Center
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
Mobile Phone Data Helped Aid Groups Target Quake Relief in Haiti, Report Finds | PND | Foundation Center : Mobile Phone Data Helped Aid Groups Target Quake Relief in Haiti, Report Finds A new report from Columbia University and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, offers evidence that in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, anonymous cell phone data helped aid groups target emergency supplies to those most in need, BBC News reports
Wired Explains What Happens in Congressional Offices When You Call – And Why A Phone Call is So Effective
Mobile Commons
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
that phone calls are the best way to influence legislators. But what exactly is it about a phone call that makes it so effective? The phone rings, and someone picks it up.” The phone tech is out of the ‘50s. Most offices have between 4-7 phone lines.
How to Clear Critical Data From Your Cell Phone Before You Get Rid of It
Tech Soup Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2013
we get new cell phones on average every 18 months. One of biggest risks we face is the critical data stored in our old phones that we get rid of. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to do a hard reset and clear mobile phones of personal information. In the U.S.,
Study Finds Text Messaging More Effective for Healthcare Surveys than Phone Calls
Mobile Commons
AUGUST 10, 2015
A new study published in PLos One suggests that health surveys conducted over text messages gather higher quality data than surveys conducted over phone calls. Comparing survey responses from text messages and phone calls.
[Guide] Creating Video for Nonprofits
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
You don't even have to go to a store to buy a camera, you can just shoot film on your phone. When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool.
Why I'm not interested in an Android phone. Yet.
Judi Sohn
JANUARY 2, 2010
On Tuesday, Google is expected to publicly announce their Nexus One phone running Android. This is addition to a smattering of other Android OS phones out there, like the Droid , with many many more to come if you believe the techie sites. For starters, every carrier has or will have an Android phone available except AT&T. My iPhone is more than just a phone and web-enabled device.
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