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. Secure your office with your phone.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I continue to evolve my thinking about how to tell non-profit stories. This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. I also read a lot of non-profit stories that are simply just the facts told chronologically.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2022

The process to complete the transaction took several phone calls, paperwork, and more than a week to complete. “It It was this experience that gave Latham the idea to launch DonateStock , modernizing these transactions making it easier for donors to give and non-profits to receive. “We Then we make it easy for them to take action.”.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Crowdfunding—also known as crowdsourcing—has become a potent and viable means of raising money for thousands of non-profits around the globe. As Garecht notes, “many non-profits hear the phrase ‘crowdfunding’ and assume that all of the activities for the campaign will take place online.”

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Last night, I was watching an old episode of The Office (US version) that brought a common non-profit problem to mind. In this episode , Michael is getting chided (over the phone) by the corporate office for spending too much money holding office parties. You want your guests to have fun, but your staff has serious work to do.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

How to Leverage For-Profit Advertising Tactics for Free. Tip: Connect with sales reps or other employees of the stations via LinkedIn, over the phone, or in person. Public service announcements are a great way for nonprofits to take advantage of traditional advertising tactics without the cost! Step 1: Create the message.

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Tech Soup

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. One popular method of getting people to turn in their old phones has been to recycle them for charity. Phones 4 Charity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Facebook Video Tips from Non-Profit Marketers – Guest Post by Rebecca Brooks, Animoto. In the wake of that proclamation, many non-profits are understandably bewildered, wondering what this will mean for their Facebook marketing strategy. This article shares insights from nonprofit marketers. . However, storytelling isn’t enough.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

So… what do you need to know to supercharge year-end giving at your non-profit? Many non-profits make the mistake of trying to use gimmicks during year-end fundraising. This is extremely important… your non-profit needs to treat the year-end giving season like a fundraising campaign , instead of one ask.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

For non-profits this is especially true: so many worthwhile organizations have to fight for recognition and, of course, monetary and time-and-talent support. These are all questions that every non-profit staff should be able to answer. Your non-profit exists to make a difference, but do visitors to your website understand it quickly?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Chances are that at the heart of your non-profit, church, school, or foundation lies an important mission. The best way to stay a viable, growing organization is to have donors who deeply care about and are committed to your non-profit. Where does your non-profit fall on the energy scale? Your mission matters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2023

Karma Campaigns provides digital marketing services for not-for-profits, social enterprises and socially conscious businesses. Conversions will also appear in the Traffic and User acquisition reports (which we looked at earlier with UTMs).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

How are marketers at resource-strapped non-profits to keep up with social media’s appetite for video content on social media? In an effort to maximize non-profits’ marketing efforts, Animoto has compiled best practices and inspiration for video marketing on social. Here are some of the ways you can leverage video for your non-profit.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Try audio blogging: Speak your piece, grab a quick interview, or capture the vibes of a live event with your mobile phone - then quickly post the audio online to share with your organization's members and supporters.( Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Blogging Social networking Non-profit Communications application audio.

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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 method, you’d similarly promote your designated fundraising phone number.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 3, 2014

Well, according to USAID, mobile phones are all of that and more. Mobile phones are expected to continue increasing in use around the globe in 2014, especially in high poverty areas. Here are a few of the alarming statistics put out by USAID about how mobile phones are fighting poverty. Image courtesy of ONE.org.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It is the 21st-century version of a phone call. When she was 26 she launched Girlstart, a non-profit empowering girls in math, science, engineering and technology in the living room of her apartment with $500 and a credit card. It’s clear: texting is now the status quo. What should you text your donors?

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TechImpact

JUNE 6, 2014

The majority of emails are read on phones, and if an email is not visually stimulating, good-bye! People look at their phones 150 times per day on average. People look at their phones 150 times per day on average. It’s out of an inbox and ignored faster than the swipe of your thumb. So, why a responsive design?

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. Action items not assigned to an active team member can lead to phone calls, meetings, and other crucial tasks not being completed. And be sure to assign phone calls, meetings, and other tasks to new users in the form of activity records.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 10, 2021

Why should your nonprofit partner with a for-profit company? There’s one obvious benefit to nonprofit-corporate partnerships: every nonprofit could use financial support from a partner in the for-profit sector. Their story is transformed; they’re not just selling phones and data plans!

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Wild Apricot

JULY 15, 2011

Here is a round-up of five free reports, white papers and e-books offering insight on fundraising, resource-raising and mobile phone usage.( read more ).

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Why Monthly Donations Matter Monthly donations are key to long-term donor retention and providing sustainable support for non-profits. Follow up the letter with a phone call re-making the monthly ask and addressing any questions. This emergency response communication sets the foundation for building lasting relationships.

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TechImpact

MARCH 12, 2015

Voice over Internet Protocol is a hot-topic amongst small businesses and nonprofit organizations, because it provides greater utility compared to traditional phones at almost half the cost. However, not all organizations take advantage of the feature-rich phones of the future.

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TechImpact

MARCH 17, 2015

Rather than sending calls over the expensive T1 copper infrastructure that connects your phone, VoIP uses your existing Internet connection. VocalTec offered the first VoIP service, Internet Phone, in 1995. Internet Phone could be installed on PCs, allowing users to make calls from their […]. Tech nptalk Telephony VoIP'

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

When respected researcher Penelope Burk asked donors why they stopped giving, or why they gave less than they could, here are some of their responses : I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. If the gift was made using a smart phone, text the simple gratitude message.

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TechImpact

MARCH 28, 2014

Smart phones, tablets, laptop computers, and desktop computers are synonymous with work. The post Infographic: How Tech Changed The Way We Work appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. There’s no denying the fact that technology has changed the way Americans work. Image courtesy of Blogging4Jobs.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

In fact, most Americans have a cell phone, smart phone, or tablet that they use to keep their schedule straight and stay in touch with their large and diverse networks of colleagues, friends, family, and acquaintances. So why not engage volunteers where they spend most of their time–on their mobile phone.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Dollar for dollar, VOIP phone services are the cheapest options available for nonprofit organizations seeking a versatile communication platform. By calling long distance over the internet you are avoiding the use of the traditional phone infrastructure that make calling long-distance so costly. Let’s get right down to it.

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NetWits

APRIL 15, 2013

Conversely, Android phones often cutoff the right part of your email, depending on the width. Rather than running around the office and grabbing phones to see how your emails render, use a service like Litmus.com or EmailonAcid.com. So the wider the email is, the smaller the text will become (and the harder to read).

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

When you consider how much the for-profit world has evolved over the years, nonprofits seem to be moving at a snail’s pace by comparison. They don’t have a couple of hours for lunch; they don’t take long phone calls; they don’t write checks. As of 2023, there were 1.79 million millionaires under 30, many of whom are tech millionaires.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 5, 2022

participated in GivingTuesday in some way, a 6% increase from 2021, contributing much-needed and critical support to causes, communities, and non-profit organizations as they kick off the giving season this year in the face of substantial economic challenges and continued volatility.”. 37 million adults in the U.S.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As for-profit companies provide these types of experiences, your members expect the same in more areas of their lives – including their experience with your association. So do your members.Research suggests that almost 80 percent of consumers prefer live chats versus phone calls.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

Marketers from the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector alike are attempting to harness the power of social media to connect with these audiences. The post 5 Social Media Stats That’ll Help Your Nonprofit Understand Audiences appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 13, 2014

Millennials check Twitter whenever they check their phone. That being said, chances are good that when a millennial user picks up their phone, they’re going to be checking Twitter. The post 4 Facts About How Millennials Use Twitter appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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TechImpact

MAY 6, 2014

billion of those own a cell phone, while 4.2 Mobile Marketer, 2012) 91% of all smart phone users have their cell phone wihtin arm’s reach 24/7. Morgan Stanley, 2012) 44% of Facebook’s 900 million users access Facebook on their phone. It takes the average person 68 minutes to report a lost cell phone. xAd, 2012).

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Blue Fox

JANUARY 2, 2021

Key takeaways for small business, nonprofits, not-for-profits: The Bill: Extends PPP loans to 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organizations (churches, chambers of commerce, business leagues, etc.) Give us a call at (321) 233-3311, schedule a phone call , or email hello@yourbluefox.com.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 5, 2022

As non-profit organizations we write and send lots of fundraising letters or appeals every year. These fundraising efforts with your donors are key for your non-profit goals. As a non-profit organization, we communicate with different type of audiences. Sometimes it's difficult. Sometimes we run into writer's block.

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