Mobile Beacon Invites Nonprofits to Apply for Its Digital Inclusion Grant
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 26, 2024
Mobile Beacon’s Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant, worth more than $20,000 in donated technology and internet access, is now open.
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Qgiv
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
From paying bills to staying in touch with family and friends to researching tomorrow’s weather, people expect to be able to do just about anything from their mobile phones. That’s where mobile giving comes in. Mobile giving is a fundraising technique in which donors donate to a campaign using a mobile device.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 10, 2020
There’s no denying the power of social media and its ability to harness the power of the internet. The social internet, in particular social mobile apps, are the communication form of choice for Millennials and Gen Z. Half of that time is spent on mobile devices. Engaging with younger generations.
NetWits
MARCH 29, 2011
This phenomenon is not just occurring in the US – According to a report by International Telecommunications Union (ITU) mobile subscription growth was strong in developing countries (which have 3.8 billion subscriptions), from 53 per cent of total mobile subscriptions at the end of 2005 to an estimated 73 per cent at the end of 2010.
Tech Soup
JANUARY 29, 2024
Ask anyone who's used a hotspot — odds are they'll tell you how convenient it is to be able to connect to the Internet from practically anywhere. TechSoup works with Mobile Beacon to provide Wi-Fi hotspots to nonprofits and libraries, and our members use them in myriad ways. Interested in using some in your work?
Volunteer Hub
APRIL 14, 2023
billion mobile users today. For most people, mobile has become an integral form of communication and access to the world around them. At VolunteerHub, we understand the importance of providing a great experience to our users across all devices, including mobile. According to a 2021 research report, there are 5.22
NetWits
APRIL 2, 2011
We’re all focused on the non-profit space, but some times it’s good to take a look at how the internet is being used on a broader scale. So here’s a few recent stats for you to chew on … 78% of Internet users conduct product research online. 78% of business people use their mobile device to check email.
Qgiv
AUGUST 5, 2021
Take a look at how you can use mobile engagement to keep your donors captivated by your organization. What is mobile marketing and why does it matter? Mobile marketing is the practice of reaching out to donors on their mobile devices. Take this a step further by optimizing your online presence for mobile users.
TechImpact
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
The move to mobile is no longer an unavoidable, upcoming trend. A bevy of new web users are browsing, scrolling and clicking through the endless corridors of the internet using their mobile devices every day. Simply put, over 50% of all emails will be opened via a mobile devices in 2014. Image courtesy of ATCoreSystems.
Saleforce Nonprofit
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Enter: Grassroots Mobile Survey, now available to install. By using a mobile phone, they can collect data on the go and easily sync it to their Salesforce platform if they are in an area where the internet is unavailable. Cori O’Brien (CO): Trish, you brought Grassroots Mobile Survey to The Commons.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 8, 2013
The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. 8) 2012 Funding Mobile Strategies for Social Impact: The Future is Now :: Download. Published by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 29, 2016
By the year 2020, over 26 billion things — cars, appliances, roads — will be connected to the internet. Known as the Internet of Things , our digital and philanthropic lives are about to transform. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits.
Forum One
MARCH 18, 2021
“Mobile-first” became a major topic for websites when Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, popularized the idea in 2010 at the Mobile World Congress. While it’s been over a decade since this idea was first introduced, mobile-first still matters today. As the years pass, cell phones will remain an ever-growing way to access the internet.
Whole Whale
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
So when conversations about mobile strategy come up, the idea of an app hammers the nail. According to data compiled by Statista in 2021, Americans spend 5-6 hours a day on mobile devices. As a reader of this, you’re probably in a decision phase around how to build out your nonprofit’s mobile strategy towards impact.
TechImpact
DECEMBER 23, 2013
Convenience is key in today’s technology driven society, and as a direct result of this fact, mobile giving is poised to rise in 2014. With these alarming stats in mind, here are a few ways your nonprofit can increase their mobile donations in 2014, according to John Simcock of eduserv. Every second of delay can cost you donations.
TechImpact
JANUARY 16, 2015
The Internet is a transitive place. Shunned at first, and thought to be ‘just another fad’, the Internet has, as you know, become the medium for communication, interaction, and way people work and spend their leisure time. It’s mobile. Mobile everything. Mobile apps, […]. Mobile apps, […].
TechImpact
OCTOBER 18, 2013
Internet phone calls, typically referred to as voice over internet protocol (VoIP) by IT professionals, are becoming increasingly popular amongst businesses and nonprofits, both small and large. Mobile Tech digital voice free internet phone calls internet calls nptalk voice over IP VoIP' Lower per-line cost.
NTEN
AUGUST 7, 2013
Mobile Citizen. Affordable mobile internet access can help you get more work done in the field instead of at your desk! Cloud Infrastructure Michelle Warner Mobile Mobile Citizen mobile internet access nptech nten Strategy tools Communications IT Staff' Michelle Warner.
TechImpact
MAY 7, 2014
As detailed in yesterday’s blog , today, more people are using mobile phones today than tooth brushes. 28% of all internet traffic is coming through mobile , and some are even predicting that mobile traffic will eclipse desktop traffic as early as this year. How is your nonprofit gearing up for mobile?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 8, 2023
4) Mobile purchasing—and giving—is on the rise It’s not surprising that with people spending more and more time on their phones, they’re using their smartphones to make purchases and donate to charities. In 2022 in the United States alone, mobile e-commerce (purchases made on a mobile device) surpassed 387 billion U.S.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 1, 2013
The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. 9) 2012 Funding Mobile Strategies for Social Impact: The Future is Now :: Download. Published by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
NetWits
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
The internet has been around for a long time now (sort of). What we know as the internet today is actually the by-product of a few visionary people who saw great potential in allowing computers to share information for research and development in scientific and military fields. Internet Topics for Nonprofits. Instant Messaging.
TechImpact
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project , adults 35-44 are more likely to own and use a tablet, where as Millennials are more likely to to use a smartphone when browsing the internet. Other data to convince you that a mobile website is essential, includes: 61% of cellphone owners are using a smartphone.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 19, 2017
As personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet of Things evolve, so must your nonprofit. The Internet of Things. By the year 2020, over 50 billion things – cars, appliances, roads – will be connected to the Internet of Things. Mass adoption of giving through the Internet of Things will likely take 5-10 years.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 5, 2014
Over the last two months Nonprofit Tech for Good presented a free webinar based on the newly released book Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Overview of Mobile for Good. All online communications are now mobile and social. There is an art and science to mobile and social media.
Gyrus
JANUARY 31, 2022
Both are means of distance education, digital and both require an internet connection (intranet, too in case of eLearning). For keen learners, the distinction between eLearning and mLearning is something they are not bothered about.
NTEN
MARCH 28, 2014
Interested in free wireless Internet for a year for your nonprofit? Mobile Citizen is looking for a few NTEN Members to participate in their Enabling Programs & Results case study campaign! Nonprofits selected to participate in the campaign will receive one free wireless Internet account and modem for one year.
TechImpact
MAY 6, 2014
One of the biggest buzz words in the nonprofit sector has been mobile marketing. The intuitively named marketing trend refers to a marketers ability to communicate a message effectively to a consumer via their mobile device. Bottom line is, there is real potential in the mobile space that is only now is starting to heat up.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 28, 2013
But borrowing the Internet? Most recently, PCL has been a trailblazer in providing mobile technology to their patrons, redefining what library services means. Mobile Beacon’s 4G mobile hotspots provide anytime/anywhere access plus unlimited data for only $10 per month. Internet Lending Project.
NTEN
OCTOBER 5, 2012
By Michelle Warner, Director, Mobile Citizen. If your nonprofit needs to be more productive, or cost-efficient, while on the go, it’s time to make a case for mobile Internet. Here’s how one nonprofit -- Philadelphia FIGHT -- made its case by demonstrating digital inclusion and enabling staff mobility.
NetWits
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Frank Barry recently blogged about the increasing use of mobile devices to access the web and how nonprofits should adapt their strategies to accommodate for this. With the rise of mobile applications, a lot of nonprofits getting into the mobile game are wondering whether they should start with a mobile website or a mobile application.
TechImpact
JUNE 12, 2013
It’s not really a new model, but the rise of the Internet has transformed the strategy and given it even more fundraising power. Blog Fundraising Mobile Social Tech Mobile Fundraising peer fundraising peer-to-peer fundraising'
NTEN
DECEMBER 21, 2011
How important is it for your conference attendees to have access to the internet? of NCFR Conference attendees said that having internet access is at least somewhat important. Our organization has felt the pinch, spending thousands of dollars in past years on internet access for just our cyber café and registration desk.
Byte Technology
APRIL 6, 2016
And in no specific sector is that more true than in field of mobile app development. But there are also more encompassing trends to be on the watch for, watershed movements that will continue to change the way we interact with all our mobile machines and, ultimately, with each other. literally with the flip of a wrist. •
Forum One
MARCH 16, 2022
For over a decade, digital strategists have been talking about the importance of mobile web strategies and meeting audiences where they are. Mobile-First. Since before the first iPhone was released in 2007, organizations have been discussing the importance of making their content more accessible on mobile devices.
.orgSource
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Social media platforms and mobile apps facilitate real-time interactions, keeping members informed and involved. Email marketing platforms, social media channels, and mobile apps deliver timely and relevant information. Strengthen Communications Communication is the protein that keeps networks growing and strong.
Byte Technology
MARCH 2, 2017
Consider this: more than half of all worldwide online traffic and digital media consumption now takes place from a mobile device, be it a smartphone, tablet or even a watch. Now, WordPressers can take their site to a mobile app version via some great plugins. But have no fear.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
If your nonprofit is experimenting with text-to-give, text alerts and/or smartphone Apps (or planning to), then launching a mobile website is something your organization should seriously consider. Folks with regular cell phones with Internet browsing wouldn’t be able to read the content of those links at all. As of July 2009, 56.9
Qgiv
JULY 29, 2021
Mobile fundraising empowers people to give on the go! Whether supporters are donating through text or accessing your online donation page on their smartphones, it’s imperative that your organization has the tools, resources, and best practices to conduct a successful mobile fundraising campaign. What Is Mobile Fundraising?
Byte Technology
AUGUST 12, 2015
Google has also made reCAPTCHAs mobile-friendly, experimenting—in some fun ways, actually—with new types of challenges that are streamlined for smartphone and tablet users. Mobile-friendly reCAPTCHAs already include image matching games, much more enjoyable then deciphering the previous jumble of hard-to-read text and symbols.
NetWits
AUGUST 30, 2010
I’m thinking about how the nonprofit industry should be adapting to the ever changing landscape of internet use and how mobile devices fit in. Are you thinking about the future of communication as it relates to reaching and connecting with your supporters, donors, volunteers and members? Here’s a few interesting points to consider.
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 10, 2020
Roughly one in five Americans have abandoned broadband Internet altogether and now exclusively use their mobile device. Whether it’s texting, responsive websites, applications, or cloud computing, mobile tools can be tailored to match each organization’s market and needs. Notably, this isn’t just a trend for younger generations.
Judi Sohn
NOVEMBER 22, 2013
I’ve spent the last few days at Dreamforce 2013 thinking about this year’s theme: The Internet of Customers. I don’t want to just introduce my clients to a new mobile app – I want to show them why it matters. That’s the Internet of Customers, isn’t it? What does that have to do with CRM?
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