Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

With 2020 throwing us for a loop and COVID-19 putting your regular in-person volunteer engagements on pause, many have turned to virtual options. You’ve likely already dipped your toes into virtual volunteering, whether that includes incorporating more online opportunities or implementing a volunteer management solution.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

Pivoting before pivoting was made popular by COVID, organizers found a way to bring Haydon to attendees virtually. This was long before Zoom, and Skype was still relatively new. With in-person or virtual options available, your team will find the best value. Tickets for Cause Camp in Grand Rapids this fall are on sale now!

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2011

Elliot will be talking with participants about technology planning for nonprofits, and Evonne and Susan will be talking about interactive online events and social media tools. Skype — Offering an easy way to talk to anyone with an Internet connection for free, Skype. Ask your technology questions in our TechSoup forums.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Technology can be a window to the outside world that gives these children back some of their freedom, and becomes a companion in the process. Brian Westerman and his wife Pepper created the Kosch-Westerman Foundation over two decades ago with the mission of connecting terminally ill children to their classrooms through technology.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Technology can be a window to the outside world that gives these children back some of their freedom, and becomes a companion in the process. Brian Westerman and his wife Pepper created the Kosch-Westerman Foundation over two decades ago with the mission of connecting terminally ill children to their classrooms through technology.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2014

Not only is Jayne a rock star forums manager at TechSoup, she (literally) wrote the book on virtual volunteering ! This can be a quick Skype chat or phone call, or an open "town hall"-type forum where online volunteers and community members can connect with each other. Seeking out their online presence on social media.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Technology can be a window to the outside world that gives these children back some of their freedom, and becomes a companion in the process. Brian Westerman and his wife Pepper created the Kosch-Westerman Foundation over two decades ago with the mission of connecting terminally ill children to their classrooms through technology.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

is an exploration of what we can do now that we have unleashed climate change – how we can build communities (including virtual ones) societies, and economies that can withstand the trouble that is coming. With a distributed global staff, we depend on things like Skype video chat to reduce travel. His latest book EAARTH.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

site in which people could interact and collaborate with each other to create a virtual community. 'Net2 in Action' highlights more than 30 real-life examples of nonprofits using this new breed of Web-based technologies to tackle issues such as reaching and mobilizing constituencies. Citizen journalism. Google Maps. Podcasting.

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2012

Web conferencing is a technology that can be a game changer for an organization. With the ability to present slides, share links and desktops, conduct polls, and create and store meeting notes, virtual meetings can be more productive than meetings in person. Today, that’s just about everything and everyone. Adobe Connect.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2009

If you haven't done so already, we hope that you'll have a look at our 10 technology tips to help you reduce your need to travel, and try out some of the travel reduction tools we've found. We're now in week two of our month-long TeleGreening Your Workplace travel-reduction campaign.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

You may have heard about the cloud , the "next big thing" in computing, virtual storage, sharing, and Internet technology. And even if you haven't, you're likely using cloud-based services in your home or workplace already, such as Gmail, Skype, Dropbox, and more. The cloud is not just about technology.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

is an exploration of what we can do now that we have unleashed climate change – how we can build communities (including virtual ones) societies, and economies that can withstand the trouble that is coming. With a distributed global staff, we depend on things like Skype video chat to reduce travel. His latest book EAARTH.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2007

Several small scale discussions via Skype will be had with the teachers and these journalists. The Horizon Report , a research-oriented effort to identify emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, or creative expression within higher education. Virtual Worlds. Social Networking. Mobile Phones.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2007

So, I've been reflecting about effective facilitation of virtual meetings in Second Life Right now the primary method of group interaction is via unmoderated chat interface. Given that you are starting a virtual representation of people - you may be proned to projection. There I go again, wanting a virtual flipchart.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

The short answer: Cloud computing levels the technology playing field for nonprofits. It no longer matters whether you have a sizeable budget or a shoestring budget: With cloud computing, sophisticated technology solutions are more accessible because all you need is access to the Internet. Cloud Computing: The Next Big Thing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2006

The live video feed was being streamed from the Netsquared gathering in San Francisco happening at the same time as the virtual gatherng in Second Life. TechSoup's Virtual Office space was pretty busy last night, hosting an earlier mixed reality event in Cambridge and SL , featuring Pathfinder Linden , head of educational activities for SL.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

So you may have already heard all the great things that happen when you move your technical solutions into "The Cloud": Automated back ups; ability to forgo networks; automated upgrades; ability to intermingle hardware; lower maintenance; virtual office space, thicker hair and better dating life (well, most of those anyway.).

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

So you may have already heard all the great things that happen when you move your technical solutions into "The Cloud": Automated back ups; ability to forgo networks; automated upgrades; ability to intermingle hardware; lower maintenance; virtual office space, thicker hair and better dating life (well, most of those anyway.).

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

These virtual resources provide a wealth of knowledge tailored to help you raise more funds. Use this blog for updates on how to use technology for fundraising. Virtual conferencing In this digital age, virtual events have become key for networking, knowledge sharing, and engaging with your community. Enriched knowledge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 15, 2007

MacArthur Foundation announces a Virtual Philanthropy event in Second Life next week. Via Laura Quinn at Idealware comes a pointer to a research paper titled " Technology Motivators and Usage in Not-for-Profit Arts Organizations " that comes from the Systems Synthesis Project course at the H. What do you think?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2007

Tools for VolCom Groups: Blogs, RSS, Tagging, Wikis and Beyond," I wanted point to a new (to me) UK nonprofit technology blog discovered via a comment to my post about technology stewards and also weave in some more notes on UK examples. apps (skype, myspace, flickr, etc) without knowing it's web 2.0. Virtual Village???including

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

Doug concluded his welcoming remarks with posing some important questions for the future for participants to reflect over the next few days: How do we keep a balance between the emerging and traditional technology so we keep in touch with digital natives and those who have limited connectivity? Good or bad thing? No one clicks on the button.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 16, 2015

Or perhaps you have some virtual volunteers who help out with your website or online community? The power of technology can bring your entire staff together — whether they're in the office or working elsewhere. Best of all, this technology doesn't have to be expensive, either. Collaboration Tools.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 5, 2016

Use of virtual communication. They are not, as might be feared, wedded to using the more esoteric forms of electronic communication (Skype, texting, etc.). They also expect that relationships can be developed and maintained virtually. Challenges. They are not waiting “until their time comes.”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. A Facebook app that creatively displays you and your Facebook friends in a virtual museum.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2009

Photo by James Jordan I'm actually in the clouds, flying to California on Virgin America using the (not free) wifi listening to Mark Pesce's keynote via Mike Seyfang delivered the other day at Connecting Up Australia the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Australia (see web site for details). I keynoted the conference last year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. Mobile Marketing Watch is a blog about all things mobile technology and mobile commerce. e-Newsletter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2006

And this year it may very well be virtual volunteering. Jayne Cravens has a great piece on the topic here and you find an excellent how-to article for using SKYPE with virtual volunteers here. Mike Seyfang, a nonprofit technology consultant in Austraila, tells us to avoid YouTube if you want to get remixed and mashedup.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as mobile media continues to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options that will be available to your nonprofit in coming years. Skype Premium :: skype.com/intl/en-us/prices/premium. e-Newsletter [see right column]. npCloud :: npcloud.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. A Facebook app that creatively displays you and your Facebook friends in a virtual museum.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. A Facebook app that creatively displays you and your Facebook friends in a virtual museum.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. A Facebook app that creatively displays you and your Facebook friends in a virtual museum.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2016

A hodgepodge of do-gooders, global development executives and nonprofit leaders along with Blackbaud, Mashable, Skype, Case Foundation, Gates Foundation and other interested individuals came together, led by Timms and his team at 92Y, to launch the first #GivingTuesday on November 27, 2012. Online Giving Technology. Social Media.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Thanks to advances in communications technology, the daily commute to work for many people has transformed from a stressful car ride through heavy traffic to an easy stroll to the home office. Yet a successful transition from a traditional work environment to an open work environment demands considerations beyond technology solutions.

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