Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2011

One of the simplest ways to begin dabbling in mobile technology is to launch a mobile photo-sharing campaign, and Yfrog , Twitpic , and DailyBooth make it easy for any nonprofit social (and now mobile) media manager with a smartphone and little creativity. That said, here are three simple steps to get started with mobile photo-sharing: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The Photo that Was Worth 25,000 Shares by Taryn Degnan. Break away from stock photos, use bold colors that might not be part of your organization’s style, and go out on a limb with provocative content. Apps like Afterlight , Over , and PhotoStudio let you edit photos already on your device and save or share them in seconds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Feature beautiful photos illustrating donor impact. Pair your impact stories with high-quality photos showcasing the difference you make in your community. Pare down the most inspiring stories from the past year into bite-sized stories or quotes, and your donors will feel proud to be a part of your team.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 19, 2009

If you’re a photographer, you might be happy to let someone use your photos so long as they give you credit. Maybe you use Flickr and share your photos there under a CC license as well. Why not license that as well so that your Flickr photos AND your Facebook photos are both included. How do you get started?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

When in-person is simply not an option, consider using multimedia to enhance your site and make it visually appealing – videos, photos, images, podcasts and even live streaming video are great ways to share your organization’s culture and engage with constituents using a personal, interactive touch. SlideshowPro Director.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2022

Whether you are finding stock photography online to use, hiring a photographer for a specific event or photo need, or curating photography provided by folks who may not be professional photographers, there are tips to keep these photos consistent and on-brand. One easy way to do this is by colorizing your photography.

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Care2

OCTOBER 12, 2013

Past studies have said that sharing photos on Facebook sparks engagement. According to a new study by Dan Zarrella of Hubspot, sharing photos on Twitter generates significant retweets too. So it was no surprise to see tweets that included photos with Instagram links were 42% less likely to be retweeted.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

WFP USA has posted a nearly 650-word story of Rani on their blog with a big headline, full-size photos, large text, and bold quotes. For the feature image, they used a photo of Rani looking directly at the camera. This eye-catching photo invited viewers to click to take a closer look.

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Tech Soup Blog

AUGUST 12, 2014

Faded (iPhone; $0.99) is a photo editing app that includes 34 free filters and 36 premium filters that you can purchase within the app. TouchRetouch: Make Your Photos Shine. TouchRetouch (Android, iOS; $0.99) is a post-production app that lets you do simple editing functions to your photos. Which was my favorite?

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

I've been enjoying fat mum slim's February photo a day challenge. Each day she shares a photo idea for you to take and share on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, or your blog using the hashtag #febphotoaday. It's only the middle of the month, if you want to join in on the fun!

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

As part of my 100 Letters for the Last 100 Days of 2011 project, I've been making cards with my own photos. Collect your photos. I printed mine with Kodak Photo Gallery. I've really been into using black Strathmore Photo Mount Greeting Cards with Silver Sharpies and Sparkly Gelly Roll pens. Add photos to your cards.

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Tech Soup Blog

AUGUST 9, 2017

Possibly the most used and most recommended, but arguably the most complicated software to edit photos, Lightroom can be found in the toolkit of most photographers. Or, you can always come back to edit your photos, even while you're offline. One very good feature is that this app has the option to take photos in RAW format.

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Tech Soup Blog

MARCH 4, 2014

You have a smartphone, some skills, and a willingness to learn, but somehow your photos look slightly off. Your conference photos are always whitewashed, your last demonstration photos were too dark to share, and red-eye is still very much a thing in office photos. Did those photos capture the emotions of a face?

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Tech Soup Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2015

You can use Zoner to back up, organize, and adjust your organization's photos. Get Zoner Photo Studio. Organize Photos. Zoner makes it easy to transfer photos from your camera to your computer, sort them, label them, and access them whenever you need them. Enhance Photos.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

One raw material I have more than enough to work with is photos, so today I'm brainstorming holiday gifts to make with them. All photos are by me (: Tweet

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! Upload powerful photos and videos.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 23, 2007

Ann Harrison, our Communications Director, just pulled together a great photo essay on our work with the National Police Archive in Guatemala. Bringing Ann on board has been a key part of improving our communications as an organization.

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The MatrixFiles

MARCH 25, 2021

Photo roll. AFPM asks attendees to send in photos of themselves attending the conference from their office or home office. The photos are reviewed and the photos edited to add the attendee name and location. The attendees loved it and many of them played along by posting answers in the comments.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. Large, beautiful photos of the family, perhaps in front of their humble home). Photos and videos are crucial to the success of your story. A strong and well-placed photo can immediately draw your readers in. Here’s a great example of one such photo.

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Tech Soup Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Organize, edit, enhance, and transform your photos anytime, anywhere. Lightroom CC is helpful for managing and editing entire collections of photos from one place. You can sort, tag, and edit entire sets of photos to help stay organized. Sync your images across all your devices — Mac, PC, and mobile. spanhidden.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 21, 2010

A nonprofit blog or newsletter that’s illustrated only with traditional “news release” photos can get a bit dull after a while – except maybe for the folks in the photographs! Could your illustrations use a bit of a fresh look for summer?

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Care2

JUNE 19, 2012

Both “Likes” and comments on photos are a lot more popular then posts that have links, status updates, and video. This is one of the reasons why Pinterest is so addictive and successful - users continiously scroll through great photos and eye candy graphics on any topic they like and repin them.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Photo Credit: Rudy Herman. Now is the time to stop chasing magic bullets, and start building a strong fundraising funnel and working towards lifelong relationships with your donors. It takes work. It takes time. But in the end, it’s the only way to build the fundraising program and the non-profit that you’ve been aiming for.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

On its Instagram page, the nonprofit mostly publishes testimonials and photos from people who have received support. You should also create a mixture of photo and video content. Posting both photos and videos will ensure you reach the most people possible with your content. They also appeal to different audience segments.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Regularly updating your cover photos can help alert followers for specific campaigns like #GivingTuesday. User generated content or UGC is any form of content such as photos, videos, text, or audio that has been posted by individuals. 3) Include donation instructions in every post. But this shouldn’t rule out focusing on supporters.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Maybe they mention how your gift helped a person or solved a problem and include a photo (or emoji.). Or that they’re thinking about all they have to be grateful for and you are at the top of the list. It could be as simple as “I thought you’d like to see what your support made possible.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2022

Best practices for creating and sharing website, photo, and video content. Which social media platforms to prioritize for your nonprofit. How to create a consistent brand across social media platforms. How to create an editorial calendar and track and report success. How to grow your following on social media. <<

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Tech Soup Blog

MARCH 29, 2015

Rules of Thumb for Using Photos of People. Are photos that you take with your camera or phone yours or your organization's property to use as you wish? Well, you would think so, but there are some rules around this, especially if the photos are of minors under 18. You should always get consent for photos of minors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

You might want to hire a photographer for events, then get participant’s permission to tag them in photos on social media. You can run a competition, giving away free perks to the member that contributes to the best photo. While photos can be fun, videos create a more visceral experience and will create a more powerful memory.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Ensure that when potential new followers land on your Facebook Page, the design of your cover photo and your avatar is visually compelling. That said, in addition to posting a thank you message and photo, your nonprofits could also post a link to an opt-in for your fundraisers to capture their contact information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Here are a few tips about choosing photos that can lead to fundraising success : Stay away from using grainy or unclear images. Help Me Feed Hungry Kids!

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 18, 2010

Stock photo sites often have great deals on low-cost images for your blog or website. You want a picture that attracts the eye and helps your readers to see at a glance what your blog post is about — stars? a city skyline before the lights go out? — but you don’t have the time or opportunity to go take a photograph. No problem. read more ).

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 12, 2009

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge offers a chance for your photos and videos to win cool prizes for your organization, ranging from a Flip video camera to Adobe software.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

If possible, include a photo of the stakeholder! Your technology should enable you to attach photos and documents, include links for video stories, and easily manage everything within your database. Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses. Lobby days (in-person or virtual!)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. Thus, your NGO should prioritize sharing your success stories in photo essay format on your website or blog. Finally, when formatting the essay, all five photos should be the same size and captions should be bold and at least 12 point. Photo: Jeremy Barnicle/Mercy Corps.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 25, 2010

If you are my Facebook pal , you know that I love cooking, and get a kick out of posting photos of the vegetarian and vegan dishes I make on my Facebook profile. I recently created a Home Cookin' photo album on Flickr for people who aren't on Facebook, but wanted to see the photos too. Some photos have links to recipes online.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 6, 2023

You can interview volunteers, take photos of them in action, and create graphics that showcase their accomplishments. Use hashtags like #NVW, #VolunteerWeek, and #ThankYouVolunteers to share photos, stories, and quotes from your volunteers.

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