Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2014

To celebrate, I've rounded up some of the latest news in green mobile technology news. As always, I'll also cover other mobile news and trends. Fairphone wanted to do something more so they decided to make their dream earth-friendly phone a reality. American Mobile Phone Recycling on the Rise.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

Your website isn’t mobile responsive. They see the information about a gala event that your organization is hosting at the local aquarium. When your nonprofit’s website content is out of date, your audience won’t be able to find the information they need to get involved. Contact information. Event dates and information.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

My point is that real currency, the silver and green stuff we lug around, is about to get an upgrade. 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.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Only ask for the most important information, such as the donor’s name and email address. Choose auction software that offers a mobile bidding feature, which streamlines the digital donation process by allowing donors to bid on and pay for items directly from their phones. Offer clear options.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 30, 2011

To claim your Spot Page on Gowalla, go to gowalla.com/business and search for your nonprofit: Once found, if you see a green “Do you run this place? Claim it now&# message on the right, then that means your Spot has yet to be claimed: Next, of course, click to claim your Spot Page and complete the information fields.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2015

Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is held annually in Barcelona, Spain, sets the tone for the mobile industry for the coming year. MWC generally also has a strong showing of green technology, and this year's show was no exception. Remember how I mentioned that Mobile World Congress seemed focused on inclusion?

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JANUARY 27, 2009

For a couple of years now we've been seeing talk of Green IT, and as early as 2007 management consulting giants Gartner and McKinsey were addressing Green issues as a major issue facing IT managers. Techsoup offers some suggestions for Greening the smaller workplace.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Government sites tend to be void of emotion and give off the vibe of “Here’s the information you need.”. Blue and green are cool, calming colors that work great for outdoorsy, environmental nonprofits. Or will snapshots from cell phones work for your website to convey the grassroots nature of your work? They affect how you feel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2011

QR Codes (Quick Response) is a bar code that can be scanned by your mobile phone (with a free app) and are currently being used with print media (or t-shirt media) to point people to more information online. The information embedded can be a URL, a link to a download, text, phone number, or SMS.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Will the move to, for instance, tablet and phone computing be a net positive or negative benefit in terms of resource consumption? Green Hosting. There are a ton of hosting companies claiming that they are “green hosting.&# Green hosting companies are just like any other hosting company. Just Google it.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2010

I wasn't able to go to the 2010 CES Consumer Electronics Show this year, but I'm assured by TreeHugger , which reviews the show each year, especially the new green tech gadgets, that it was largely nothing much new. Despite few new green tech break-throughs, there apparently was plenty of new interesting stuff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

It’s also a good idea that every time you launch a new social media or mobile technology community or campaign, you write a brief blog post and list specific ways in which supporters can participate. Again, you’ll be surprised by what your supporters will do to help your nonprofit online if you just keep them informed.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

There is not much information on these low-cost computers but the company has indicated that it will probably be a wireless capable Windows 7 netbook with Norton Security Suite. This new program alone is expected to have major impact on low-income people who have previously been unable to afford broadband Internet.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

Thousands of people - with the aid of their computers, mobile phones, and online applications - were able to do important work to save lives and bring resources where they were badly needed, without needing to travel. This information was then picked up by first responders who were able to get help and to where it was needed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2007

Ed Schipul wonders whether Facebook mobile and text integration will make Twitter redundant? Nonprofit Tech Software + Mobile Phones = Citizen reporting? Mobile citizen reporting ? And a friendly reminder to recycle your old mobile phone if you happened to pick up a Iphone and think about green web host !

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

" Monochrome green code scrolls across his screen, and an unnecessarily large "Transfer Status" window shows stolen data in the process of being transferred. The top five types of data exposed in these breaches were names, social security numbers, addresses, birth dates, and financial information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

It’s also a good idea that every time you launch a new social media or mobile technology community or campaign, you write a brief blog post and list specific ways in which supporters can participate. Again, you’ll be surprised by what your supporters will do to help your nonprofit online if you just keep them informed.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2015

One is for consumers interested in donating laptops and phones. How Individuals Can Donate Laptops and Phones. The desktop computers will be distributed among three houses for clients to use, while the laptops will be used as mobile workstations for staff. Green IT greentech Recycled and Refurbished Computers Green Office'

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Read on for our explanation of how silent auction software can help your nonprofit go green with successful, sustainable fundraisers. Mobile bidding: The best auction platforms come with mobile apps so guests can bid right from their phones. But the benefits don’t end there!

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NTEN

JULY 1, 2009

AND, it's the green thing to do. Disruptive Technology #3: Energy & Green IT. If every one of your clients will have a smart phone in the next 2 years, what can your organization do to take advantage? It used to be that all we had to deal with was the phone and fax. Disruptive Technology #6: Mobile.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

FileMaker is general database software that you can fully customize for managing mailing lists and maintaining donor information. Little Green Light is cloud-based donor management software that helps you manage donors, volunteers, members, and fundraising campaigns. DonorPerfect is both fundraising and donor management software.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

GoToMeeting , GoToTraining , and GoToWebinar conferencing tools allow you to meet and collaborate securely online and over the phone. GoToMeeting allows 25 users and a host to collaborate securely on the web and over the phone. GoToTraining allows up to 25 users and a host to conduct training sessions online and over the phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

It’s also a good idea that every time you launch a new social media or mobile technology community or campaign, you write a brief blog post and list specific ways in which supporters can participate. Again, you’ll be surprised by what your supporters will do to help your nonprofit online if you just keep them informed.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Our six participants ranged from Blackbaud’s own Grace Strother who surfs the web with a screen reader/magnifier to individuals with difficulty seeing blues, reds, and greens (e.g., We saw this issue compounded for individuals with visual impairments, low resolution monitors, and mobile devices. color blindness). 4: Less is more.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Have a strategy in place in case your internet goes out, such as a mobile hotspot or another host who can take over from a different location. Ensure you have active, agreed-upon communication tools with your remote guest speakers, such as phone, instant messaging, or email.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2007

Dining for Women chooses the organization that all of the groups will be donating to that month, sends supplementary information to share with the group, and processes all of the donations it receives. Why isn't being anti-genocide as "popular" as being green? Planning the event is easy for the organizer as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

I also noticed participants using their mobile phones to capture the strategy posters and network maps. is done by students during class hours, with a teacher’s supervision and hands-on input; and what was once the core of the classroom experience (teacher lectures) is now absorbed at home via online resources.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

We'll be raffling off an Apple iPad, solar cell phone chargers, a t-shirt that lights up when it detects a wi-fi signal (how convenient!) We're a GIS software development firm, and we'd love to share with you how you can use the power of geographic information systems -- beyond just displaying dots on a map. Lots of prizes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

There is also a groundswell of support all over the Internet, from bloggers ( one blog at a time ) Facebook , Flickr , Online Petitions , mobile phones , and Second Life. Now here's a new term: Green Philanthropy. So, while it may very difficult to find Internet content from Burma, it is getting onto the Internet. Fundraising 2.0

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

We'll be raffling off an Apple iPad, solar cell phone chargers, a t-shirt that lights up when it detects a wi-fi signal (how convenient!) We're a GIS software development firm, and we'd love to share with you how you can use the power of geographic information systems -- beyond just displaying dots on a map. Lots of prizes.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Being asked to write a few words about "What's the future of mobiles for nonprofits?" I could point to the Haiti disaster as the tipping point in cell phones -- for the increased engagement with donors, and more importantly, for the contributions of information from survivors. The Dartmouth Green.

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Tech Soup

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. Although we’ve been told otherwise, there is no such thing as a “green” cell phone or computer.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 25, 2023

These tools help streamline the registration process, track attendee information, and manage ticket inventory, leading to a seamless check-in experience on event day. This is an important decision, as your choice will inform how you manage events for the next few years. It offers tools for efficient event planning and execution.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

10 Top Nonprofit CRM Solutions (Updated 2023) Neon CRM Bloomerang Network for Good Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT Virtuous EveryAction DonorPerfect GiveButter Little Green Light Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud The Pros and Cons of Spreadsheet CRMs Alright! What Should You Look for When Shopping for a Nonprofit CRM? What is a CRM, Anyway?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For instance, green is often associated with growth and sustainability, while blue conveys trust and dependability. For more information on crafting compelling nonprofit CTAs , check out this blog post: Impact Perfect Your Nonprofit Calls to Action in 3 Steps 6 min read Read Now 5. So how do you do that?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2014

This time we’ll report on some climate change news, the TrashOut app, the difference between cloud backup and cloud storage, the heartbleed bug, a green energy innovation in Latin America that works – and another one that doesn’t, and the epic digital inclusion drone wars being waged by Google and Facebook. Recycling.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

Traditional community organizing informs a successful online campaign and lays the groundwork for a sustainable, effective movement for social change. One of the most significant advances in information technology (IT) today is the growing connectivity among devices— computers, mobile phones and even televisions.

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