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. MORE
Fundraising Mobile Media Android Apps iPhone Apps Smartphone Apps Windows Phone Since the launch of the iPhone on June 29, 2007 many mobile fundraising apps have been released, but few have been successful. MORE
apps mobile phone mobile phones tsmobiletechnology TechSoup is proud to announce our newest donor partner, CDI. CDI is a supplier of recertified, brand-name computers, primarily to educators. MORE
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. MORE
A new Pew fact sheet shows just how addicted Americans are to their mobile phones. 67% of people check their devices for incoming messages “even when they don’t notice their phone ringing or vibrating.”. 98% of 18-49 Year Olds Have a Mobile Phone. MORE
phone was a brand new and exciting phenomenon and something that only a. The mobile phone (henceforth to. Text message a landline phone. So how can nonprofits utilize mobile phones for their work? This was originally posted on the GuideStar International blog. MORE
A single cell phone, for example, is composed of between 500 to 1,000 different components — many sourced from countries that aren’t well-known for safe mining practices, human rights, or environmental practices. MORE
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 MORE
Back even a year ago, some friends would say “Can’t you put your phone away and just enjoy our conversation?” According to a recent econsultancy blog Inforgraphic - by December more Americans will read emails from their phone than their lap or desktops. MORE
Cell phones and "smartphones" are easily the greatest additions to accessible emergency preparedness and disaster response. Virtually any nonprofit can dramatically increase its level of emergency preparedness and planning efficiency by embracing cell phone technology. MORE
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. MORE
Fundraising Marketing Online Activism Online Fundraising Tech Planning Using the Web and Internet Web Building mobile phone nonprofits mobile phones nonprofit tsmobiletechnology tsmobilebeacon MORE
Most African and Latin American countries are on a completely different mobile phone infrastructure track. However, basic mobile phone infrastructure (not broadband data infrastructure) is far from completed in most countries including more advanced BRIC countries like India. MORE
Some simple words of advice for nonprofits considering launching a Windows 8 App (or an iPhone, Android, or Windows Phone App), add the keywords “nonprofit” and “charity” to make your apps easier to find. Related Link: 11 Nonprofits Pioneering the Windows Phone. MORE
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. MORE
———– 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. MORE
We'll start with Windows devices, but posts on Android and iOS phones and tablets will come in the following weeks. Backing Up Windows Phone. Windows Phone 8 , Microsoft's next generation mobile operating system, has improved backup features from Windows 7. MORE
Every business leader should periodically call his/her company to observe how their customers are being treated by their employees -- because, all too often a phone conversation becomes a customer turnoff rather than a relationship builder. Was the phone answered after two rings or less? MORE
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. MORE
But what you may not have anticipated was that $41m of these dollars flowed through mobile phones via “premium text messages.” As it turns out, The Red Cross used but one of several common methods to generate revenue from mobile phone owners. Using this simple method, your nonprofit advertises the availability of your designated fundraising phone number to potential donors. Using this method, you’d similarly promote your designated fundraising phone number. MORE
Diabetes UK launches mobile phone membership scheme MORE
Knowledge panels can prominently display your customer service phone number, which will show up on a search results page next to your NPO’s name. The brief techie explanation: After you add the Corporate Contact markup to your website, Google’s indexing algorithms will process the phone numbers from your markup and make them eligible to be used in search results. Here are three reasons: A Phone Number Adds an Element of Credibility and Legitimacy. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
TechSoup has some completely awesome customer service folks (we call their department Client Services) who help our members by phone or email to get the product donations they need. Handling more than 3,000 emails and phone calls each month. Sometimes there is a pause on the phone. MORE
Marketing Online Activism Online Fundraising Using the Web and Internet Web Building online community mobile phone nonprofits mobile phones nonprofit tsmobiletechnology tsmobilebeacon Recently we gave you our top tips. for going mobile. MORE
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. MORE
It's hard to get companies to stop sending junk mail and catalogs, but it is a colossal waste of paper. Here are some practical things. that nonprofits, businesses, and consumers can do about reducing all the junk paper cluttering their offices. Why Opt Out? Getting rid of junk mail is worthwhile not only for sanity. sake, but also has a huge environmental cost. According to the San. Francisco-based nonprofit, Forest Ethics , more than 100 billion pieces of junk mail are delivered in the U.S. MORE
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). MORE
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. MORE
I love being on planes because my beloved cell phone gets turned completely off, or put into airplane mode. I am rarely more than a foot away from my phone, so theres something about airplane mode that I find liberatingnot having to respond to anyone or anything. MORE
Appending phone numbers is critical to the success of any major and planned giving program, as well as annual phone-a-thon programs. The most successful fundraising institutions regularly update and append phone numbers. Look for a service that also obtains whether or not your prospect is on the “Do-Not-Call Registry”, as this can help determine if phone contact is the best way to communicate and engage with your prospects. MORE
" A couple of years ago, my colleagues and I were spending over 150 hours a month on the phone trying to reach high school students in our program. Each time an event took place, or there was a change in our scheduling, we would have to notify several hundred teenagers by phone. Jason Shim. Specialty Mentoring Program Facilitator, Pathways to Education. Mosaic Counselling and Family Services. MORE
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. MORE
There were two phone lines and two consumer-grade wireless handsets. Last summer, Idealware moved to a new office space, and transferred its two existing phone lines and installed a third. By January 2011, Idealware had grown to five staff members in the main office, but still had just three phones. Simply adding more phone lines wasn't feasible. Last November, we wrote an article about installing phone systems on a shoestring budget. MORE
mobile fundraising mobile phonesWe've reached an important tipping point in how mobile is being used. Blackbaud has reported recently that mobile conversions in 2015 have reached a new record, with 19 percent of donations and 23 percent of event registrations made from a mobile device. MORE
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. MORE
I got to talking last week with Kiera Butler of Mother Jones magazine about the best ways to keep the rechargeable batteries in laptops and mobile phones healthy and long-lived. A cell phone battery can last the same length of time, and is good for approximately 400 recharges. The average life span of a cell phone, however, is only 18 months , so a single battery should last the lifetime of a mobile phone. MORE
Text messaging is the default communication method for most people, above and beyond a phone call, simply because it is a quicker and more convenient way of reaching people. This ability to reach hotel staff from any location offers a huge leg up on the traditional hotel room phone call. MORE
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. MORE
Can the 50-Minute Phone Rule Change Your Life? Vogue : "Instead of laughing in my face for speaking in clichés, Simon shared that he’d taken motivational speaker and author Brendon Burchard’s advice on giving up “screens”—not just phones, but laptops and TV as well—for the first and last 50 minutes of his day. “It’s MORE
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NTEN
JANUARY 19, 2012
" A couple of years ago, my colleagues and I were spending over 150 hours a month on the phone trying to reach high school students in our program. Each time an event took place, or there was a change in our scheduling, we would have to notify several hundred teenagers by phone. Jason Shim. Specialty Mentoring Program Facilitator, Pathways to Education. Mosaic Counselling and Family Services.
Tech Soup Blog
AUGUST 16, 2011
Most African and Latin American countries are on a completely different mobile phone infrastructure track. However, basic mobile phone infrastructure (not broadband data infrastructure) is far from completed in most countries including more advanced BRIC countries like India.
Tech Soup Blog
JUNE 20, 2011
I got to talking last week with Kiera Butler of Mother Jones magazine about the best ways to keep the rechargeable batteries in laptops and mobile phones healthy and long-lived. A cell phone battery can last the same length of time, and is good for approximately 400 recharges. The average life span of a cell phone, however, is only 18 months , so a single battery should last the lifetime of a mobile phone.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Every business leader should periodically call his/her company to observe how their customers are being treated by their employees -- because, all too often a phone conversation becomes a customer turnoff rather than a relationship builder. Was the phone answered after two rings or less?
AFP Blog
JULY 31, 2015
Diabetes UK launches mobile phone membership scheme
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.
Tech Soup Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2012
We'll start with Windows devices, but posts on Android and iOS phones and tablets will come in the following weeks. Backing Up Windows Phone. Windows Phone 8 , Microsoft's next generation mobile operating system, has improved backup features from Windows 7.
NetWits
MAY 16, 2012
Back even a year ago, some friends would say “Can’t you put your phone away and just enjoy our conversation?” According to a recent econsultancy blog Inforgraphic - by December more Americans will read emails from their phone than their lap or desktops.
AFP Blog
APRIL 4, 2011
Phone app | www.onedaywithoutshoes.com
Tech Soup Blog
MARCH 17, 2014
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).
Tech Soup Blog
MAY 26, 2011
phone was a brand new and exciting phenomenon and something that only a. The mobile phone (henceforth to. Text message a landline phone. So how can nonprofits utilize mobile phones for their work? This was originally posted on the GuideStar International blog.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 31, 2013
Fundraising Mobile Media Android Apps iPhone Apps Smartphone Apps Windows Phone Since the launch of the iPhone on June 29, 2007 many mobile fundraising apps have been released, but few have been successful.
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.
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
But what you may not have anticipated was that $41m of these dollars flowed through mobile phones via “premium text messages.” As it turns out, The Red Cross used but one of several common methods to generate revenue from mobile phone owners. Using this simple method, your nonprofit advertises the availability of your designated fundraising phone number to potential donors. Using this method, you’d similarly promote your designated fundraising phone number.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 20, 2013
Appending phone numbers is critical to the success of any major and planned giving program, as well as annual phone-a-thon programs. The most successful fundraising institutions regularly update and append phone numbers. Look for a service that also obtains whether or not your prospect is on the “Do-Not-Call Registry”, as this can help determine if phone contact is the best way to communicate and engage with your prospects.
Mobile Commons
MARCH 20, 2014
A new Pew fact sheet shows just how addicted Americans are to their mobile phones. 67% of people check their devices for incoming messages “even when they don’t notice their phone ringing or vibrating.”. 98% of 18-49 Year Olds Have a Mobile Phone.
Tech Soup Blog
APRIL 21, 2014
A single cell phone, for example, is composed of between 500 to 1,000 different components — many sourced from countries that aren’t well-known for safe mining practices, human rights, or environmental practices.
Tech Soup Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
Cell phones and "smartphones" are easily the greatest additions to accessible emergency preparedness and disaster response. Virtually any nonprofit can dramatically increase its level of emergency preparedness and planning efficiency by embracing cell phone technology.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Some simple words of advice for nonprofits considering launching a Windows 8 App (or an iPhone, Android, or Windows Phone App), add the keywords “nonprofit” and “charity” to make your apps easier to find. Related Link: 11 Nonprofits Pioneering the Windows 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
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.
Tech Soup Blog
APRIL 10, 2014
apps mobile phone mobile phones tsmobiletechnology TechSoup is proud to announce our newest donor partner, CDI. CDI is a supplier of recertified, brand-name computers, primarily to educators.
Tech Soup Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Fundraising Marketing Online Activism Online Fundraising Tech Planning Using the Web and Internet Web Building mobile phone nonprofits mobile phones nonprofit tsmobiletechnology tsmobilebeacon
Tech Soup Blog
JANUARY 25, 2016
mobile fundraising mobile phonesWe've reached an important tipping point in how mobile is being used. Blackbaud has reported recently that mobile conversions in 2015 have reached a new record, with 19 percent of donations and 23 percent of event registrations made from a mobile device.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Can the 50-Minute Phone Rule Change Your Life? Vogue : "Instead of laughing in my face for speaking in clichés, Simon shared that he’d taken motivational speaker and author Brendon Burchard’s advice on giving up “screens”—not just phones, but laptops and TV as well—for the first and last 50 minutes of his day. “It’s
Tech Soup Blog
MARCH 20, 2012
It's hard to get companies to stop sending junk mail and catalogs, but it is a colossal waste of paper. Here are some practical things. that nonprofits, businesses, and consumers can do about reducing all the junk paper cluttering their offices. Why Opt Out? Getting rid of junk mail is worthwhile not only for sanity. sake, but also has a huge environmental cost. According to the San. Francisco-based nonprofit, Forest Ethics , more than 100 billion pieces of junk mail are delivered in the U.S.
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.
NTEN
AUGUST 11, 2014
I love being on planes because my beloved cell phone gets turned completely off, or put into airplane mode. I am rarely more than a foot away from my phone, so theres something about airplane mode that I find liberatingnot having to respond to anyone or anything.
Mobile Commons
AUGUST 24, 2015
Text messaging is the default communication method for most people, above and beyond a phone call, simply because it is a quicker and more convenient way of reaching people. This ability to reach hotel staff from any location offers a huge leg up on the traditional hotel room phone call.
Idealware
JUNE 27, 2011
There were two phone lines and two consumer-grade wireless handsets. Last summer, Idealware moved to a new office space, and transferred its two existing phone lines and installed a third. By January 2011, Idealware had grown to five staff members in the main office, but still had just three phones. Simply adding more phone lines wasn't feasible. Last November, we wrote an article about installing phone systems on a shoestring budget.
Tech Soup Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2015
TechSoup has some completely awesome customer service folks (we call their department Client Services) who help our members by phone or email to get the product donations they need. Handling more than 3,000 emails and phone calls each month. Sometimes there is a pause on the phone.
Tech Soup Blog
APRIL 3, 2014
Marketing Online Activism Online Fundraising Using the Web and Internet Web Building online community mobile phone nonprofits mobile phones nonprofit tsmobiletechnology tsmobilebeacon Recently we gave you our top tips. for going mobile.
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