Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

All that said, if a nonprofit is serious about pioneering the smartphone space, it would be wise to consider launching both an Android App and an iPhone App – and if all goes well for Nokia and Microsoft in the coming months , perhaps even a Windows Phone App in 2013. 12 Useful, Well-Designed, Worth-Downloading iPhone Apps for Nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 11, 2023

To help you tap into this new era of modern fundraising, we’re excited to share the latest feature release included with the Bloomerang Mobile App : Tap to Pay. Donors just tap their RFID-enabled credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay digital wallet onto a mobile device running the Bloomerang Mobile App.

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EveryAction

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether your organization advocates for policy change on the national, state, or local level, mobilizing your supporters to place advocacy calls to their legislators is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal—and with support from the right technology, it can also be one of the most convenient. Building an advocacy campaign?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

It seems like every company wants a hand in the mobile game. From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. For this month's column, I'm going to dissect the latest entry into the smartphone field: the Amazon Fire Phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 10, 2010

I immediately downloaded the Apps for the social networking sites that I regularly use as well as the few Apps that were available from the nonprofit sector. I browse mobile websites. But in all honestly, I have shifted away from using Apps to using mobile websites more on my iPhone. Love my iPhone. There are 4.1

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

This evolution has been driven by several factors: The need for increased engagement A more personalized approach to connecting with donors The popularity of activity trackers, such as Fitbit and Apple Watch And you cannot underestimate the importance of mobile fundraising. About 28% of online contributions are made from a cell phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2011

That said, I am starting to worry a little bit that nonprofits are falling behind on mobile communications and missing out on some exceptional opportunities to tell their nonprofit’s story to the mobile masses. That said, here are three simple steps to get started with mobile photo-sharing: 1. Download a Twitter app.

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Tech Soup

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). Hopefully, you have read our three-part series on mobile backups.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Mobile capabilities. When you prioritize an AMS with mobile capabilities, both your staff and members will appreciate connecting with their networks, from the convenience of their phones. Here’s how to grant immediate value to staff and members with a mobile-friendly AMS: Staff. Download now.

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Qgiv

MARCH 4, 2024

Here’s a teaser of what you can expect from this new, invaluable resource, as well as the link to download your own free copy! What makes online fundraising so effective and essential in today’s landscape is the fact that people are on their phones or online for a large portion of the day. Mobile fundraising.

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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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NTEN

MARCH 15, 2012

If you’re planning on attending the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference on April 3-5, it’s time to prepare your smart phone for all the mobile-y things you’ll be doing at the conference (And if you’re not yet registered, don’t delay, register now before we sell out.) Visit your App Store and download one of the hundreds.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 9, 2023

Mobile responsive options. 98% of Generation Z own a smartphone and 55% use their phone five or more hours a day. Ensure your next AMS offers mobile responsive options so your members can connect virtually at all times. Nimble AMS is also mobile responsive, ensuring you attract and retain Gen Z members. Download now

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

Note from Beth: I’ve been looking for good examples of nonprofit mobile strategies. So, moving to a mobile phone app makes sense for Seafood watch, so they can catch consumers at the point of decision-making. Your organization was one of the early adopters of mobile phone apps. Tell me about Seafood Watch.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

The target for cell phone apps is largely a mainstream one. According to a November 2012 Pew Internet and American Life Project report , a higher percentage of African American and Latino cell phone users have downloaded at least one app in comparison to Whites. Sadly that's not the case.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Does your nonprofit send mobile-friendly email? You’ve likely heard about the importance of being mobile-friendly to engage constituents. Maybe even that: Mobile email opens are predicted to surpass desktop opens this year. Email click-throughs are lacking on mobile devices. It originally appeared on npENGAGE.com.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Over the last few months, we've been covering various issues pertaining to security, such as encryption , online safety , and mobile back-up. Mobile privacy is another thing to stay vigilant about, whether you're using a mobile device at work or at home. Keeping Nefarious Apps at Bay. in a single dashboard.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2021

Continue to offer ways for donors to give online, whether that is from supporters’ desktop or mobile phone. In fact, one nonprofit we know raised nearly 4 times their goal by using a virtual fundraising event and many others both netted and grossed more than their previous in-person events.

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Tech Soup

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). Hopefully, you have read our three-part series on mobile backups.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2012

It can be a tedious chore, but if you use mobile devices at your organization, it is likely there is valuable data stored on them. In this three-part series, we'll walk you through backing up your mobile device. In this three-part series, we'll walk you through backing up your mobile device. Built-In Backup Settings.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

The above is the analysis of Jozef Vodicka, a Slovakian geek and entrepreneur, whose team has developed a multi-mobile-platform (iOS, Android, Windows Phone) application for documenting illegal dumping and, not incidentally, for mobilizing environmental consciousness and fostering citizen engagement. Download and enjoy.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2014

Recently purchased by Google, Word Lens is free in a handful of languages for a limited time so stop reading this for a second and download it now! You simply point your phone's camera at text and have it immediately translated into your native language. Download Word Lens and tell us what you think in the comments!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2011

QR Codes are two-dimensional bar code images that when scanned by a camera on a smartphone open a link to a website, send a SMS, or dial a phone number. To scan a QR Code, smartphone owners download a QR Code Reader [browse your App Store/Gallery for a "qr code reader"] and then take a picture of the QR Code. In fundraising appeals.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Remove barriers to participation with digital tools: If you’re engaging asynchronously and via email or phone, a high volume of messages concentrated at once will make a bigger impact. Mobile messaging can be a great way to share exciting or time-sensitive updates. From here on out, Pride is forever.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2013

Want to create a mobile app for your nonprofit or library? Eastern) for Developing Mobile Apps from Idea to Launch: A Case Study. Supporters who have downloaded SafeNight will. Event Online Seminar mobile phones webinars apps App It Up tsevent mobile apps' Then this is the webinar for you.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2012

It can be a tedious chore, but if you use mobile devices at your organization, it is likely there is valuable data stored on them. In this three-part series, we'll walk you through backing up your mobile device. We'll start with Windows devices, but posts on Android and iOS phones and tablets will come in the following weeks.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

" New at TechSoup: Your 501(c)(3) nonprofit, library, or foundation can now collect donations by text message — and develop your own mobile site — with discounted and donated services from Connect2Give. Mobile giving is a low-cost way to raise funds on an ongoing- or campaign-based basis. Benefits of a Mobile Site.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

In Pocket Change , author Dan Macasi points us to osaifu keitai , the Japanese phrase that means cell-phone wallet. An NFC chip -- that's near-field communications -- is placed on your existing cell phone, or is built into new phones. Another downside: when you lose you phone, you also lose your wallet.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

So much so that 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 website (mobile app coming soon) that allows users to check-in while doing good deeds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 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. Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 A must-download for nonprofit Twitterers!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2023

Download The Buyer’s Guide to Volunteer Management Software Get the Guide 1. Your hands will be freed up while you and your entire event staff access all event communications through an app on your cell phones. Here are five ways to manage volunteers during an event which are both efficient and cost-effective. Ditch the walkie-talkies.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

New tools and mobile apps should always be on our radar. But have nonprofit camaigners in the US been drinking too much Kool-aid these past couple of years and putting too much faith in mobile apps? Consider what the most popular mobile apps are today. Mobile Apps are a Waste of Time for Associations.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2018

The phone would also lock up for minutes at a time. It reached the point where I couldn’t even place or answer phone calls. My phone was unusable, and a factory reset seemed like my best bet. I also tried copying my apps and settings to my computer, but couldn’t get the phone to run long enough to complete that task.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2011

It's happening in nearly every office – employees are using their own mobile phones and tablet computers for work email and countless other work things. And so the question of ownership of devices like mobile phones and tablet computers and control over their use becomes very important.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2015

Also, now ten years into social networking, online communities are becoming more niche-oriented and mobile. Download and study nonprofit mobile apps. Global smartphone sales are expected to continue to grow rapidly in coming years and as a result mobile app downloads will also continue to soar.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

There was also a session on creating email campaigns that increase donations and optimizing emails for mobile phones , which leads into the next takeaway. 2) Mobile (as expected) is On the Rise. You probably have a smart phone in your pocket or on your desk right now. Make sure to download the complete version. >

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. Help for Charities to Develop a Mobile Giving Campaign. Fund for UNICEF, and United Way Worldwide to bring more mobile technology resources charities.

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