Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2010

While some nonprofits have been early adopters of Twitter Apps, the vast majority are not. Once your nonprofit has mastered the intricacies of Tweeting, ReTweeting, Mentioning, and Lists, it’s time to move your Twitter campaigns up a notch. TwitPic : TwitPic lets you share photos on Twitter. Bit.ly : Bit.ly

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Nonprofit website design and online fundraising have dramatically changed in recent years due to the rapid rise of social media and mobile communications. Much of a nonprofit’s website traffic came from search engines thus a large quantity of content was placed on the home page. World Wildlife Fund Website :: March 15, 2008.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The rapid rise of social media and mobile technology has had a profound impact on website design and email marketing, yet many nonprofits have not yet adapted to the new aesthetics and functionality of a mobile, social Internet. To register for future free webinars, please see the Nonprofit Tech for Good Webinar Schedule.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2016

The rapid rise of social media and mobile technology has had a profound impact on website design and email marketing, yet many nonprofits have not yet adapted to the new aesthetics and functionality of a mobile, social Internet. To register for future free webinars, please see the Nonprofit Tech for Good Webinar Schedule.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The advent of the Mobile Web is slowly starting to permeate and transform nonprofit communications. Just like social media transformed the nonprofit sector and how it communicates with its supporters, so will the Mobile Web (even more so). Some nonprofits have begun to lay a foundation for their mobile communications strategies.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

It’s been a challenging past couple of years for nonprofit fundraising. What is fundraising software for nonprofits? Qgiv by Bloomerang | Best online fundraising and donor management software Bloomerang acquired Qgiv to offer nonprofits the industry’s most user-friendly, intuitive platform for fundraising and donor management.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Contrary to its title, the last four chapters of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits are dedicated to mobile technology and mobile fundraising. 11 Group Text Messaging Best Practices for Nonprofits. That said, below is an excerpt from Chapter 10: Group Text Messaging and Text-to-Give Technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Flickr Photo by Haldane Martin. That’s why we included a module in the Emerging Nonprofit Leaders peer learning group on meeting design and facilitation – and these days it is an important leadership skill. .” Andrea Kihlstedt and I gave a webinar for Guidestar on healthy and productive nonprofit meetings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2021

A photo of me on my fake commute. I also have a winding down ritual – I set the alarm, make my next day to-do list, and put away my laptop and phone. We are living in traumatic times, and we need to prioritize building resilience. But work from home (if we are lucky enough to have a job) will probably continue well into 2021.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2017

Earlier this week, I was honored to do a webinar for Soapbox Engage about self-care and bringing a culture of wellbeing into the nonprofit workplace based on The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get your nonprofit staff walking their way to more productive work.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Depending on the amount of pressure you put down on the screen, a host of options are at your disposal, including link previewing, a quick jump to your contact list and “live” photo taking that transforms boring old shots into works of art. Microsoft Takes Over the Laptop/Tablet Hybrid Scene. Google Keeps Intriguing Us.

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Global Giving

MAY 22, 2018

With GDPR coming into effect in the European Union and privacy scandals making headlines, many nonprofit professionals are concerned about data protection. These guidelines can also inform the development of your nonprofit’s security policy, if you do not have one already. This goes for laptops as well as any servers or databases.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

For more than a decade the blogosphere has touted the power and promise of social media (this blog included) , but there is also a downside to using social media for your nonprofit. Nonprofits have spent years promoting Facebook and get rewarded with a 2% organic reach. ” or “Like Our Facebook Page!”

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 20, 2016

As 2016 comes to an end, it seemed a great idea to review all the terrific advice we’ve received this year on nonprofit communications best practices. Thanks a million to all the amazing nonprofit blogs that kept us up to date on all the latest and greatest ways to get our message out. 5 Must-Know Stats for Nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What does it have to do with fundraising and nonprofits? Plus, coming from a place of love happens to be the best way to fulfill on your nonprofit mission and build the lasting connections with supporters you will need to survive and thrive (more on this to come, I promise). Today I’d like to address something practical: How we learn.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 19, 2016

Additionally, as software designers roll out new and better versions of their programs, everything from photos to graphics to animation and layout templates will look better and stand more apart from the crowd. This will ensure that your site operates to the latest and highest standards free of bugs.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2012

Nonprofit marketing tactics have become siloed with different disciplines strategizing and executing programs autonomously. Nonprofits have become less effective communicators across the board. Consider the current nonprofit blogosphere over focus on social media. Stakeholders' experiences with nonprofits is multifaceted.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media. There is also a science to social and mobile media. Blog Unique Visitors.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. I have a soft spot for nonprofits that tackle really hard problems, and autism is certainly one of those. More Stories, Let's Add Yours.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Laptops and now ultrabooks are much more energy efficient than desktop computers, and so in that aspect, can be regarded as green IT devices. Ultrabooks are light, thin, laptop computers with long battery life and that cost under $1,000. Ultrabooks are full laptops, with good performance packed in a highly portable form.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

He printed photos posted on Instagram to document a large gathering in Sweden. Instagram is a photo-sharing app (for Android phones and the iPhone) that has a built-in social network. Instagram is a photo-sharing app (for Android phones and the iPhone) that has a built-in social network. Andreas used this workflow.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Evaluating your shortfalls can be hard because often, when you’re smack dab in the middle of a nonprofit, you can’t be objective. What’s the experience like for a donor to give to your nonprofit? Do you make it easy to donate to your nonprofit? Did the story have a strong accompanying photo or video? What do you see?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Security Camera - Photo by Sirius Rust. In the case of your computing resources and personal data inside that box you call your laptop, or protecting the whole of your home or office network, security is a matter of using specific tools that prevent unprivileged outsiders from getting in. are the tools of the trade here.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

If you pay attention to the news, you may have recently heard about a major Internet hacking of celebrity phones and devices , in which hundreds of photos were leaked to the wider Internet. And it should serve as a stern wake-up call to all nonprofits and social change makers to shake the complacency off our security standards.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media. There is also a science to social and mobile media. Blog Unique Visitors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2012

Note from Beth: I’ve been working with John Haydon over the past week to get my Facebook Page ready to go (and it’s gonna rock can’t wait to show it off!). As part of the process, I’ve been looking at what other nonprofits have done to get ideas. Most photos (and video) are stronger when framed by some context.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The nonprofit fundraising calendar tends to go through phases of ups and downs. However, with the rise of online fundraising technology and virtual events, nonprofits are moving away from the traditional strategy of hosting just one larger event each year. Resize your photos so they don’t appear distorted in the mobile view. ?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

IT consultant Bryan Beaty volunteers at a small nonprofit. Like most nonprofits, his organization is always struggling to make ends meet, and lacks the resources to support its technology as well as it would like to. That's an exciting prospect for any nonprofit, but is it really feasible? Photo: slgckgc , CC license

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2013

I was invited to present a key note at the Mekong ICT Camp in Thailand about nonprofits, social media, and measurement. Of course, nothing beats the experience of actually being there! So, it was fun to see the photos of the recycled water bottles and beach breaks. Photo by Be Chandra. Henry Khu (@HenryKhu) May 7, 2013.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 17, 2013

But then, your coworker calls and informs you that your donation page is broken, your organization's CRM just ate half of its entries, and the kitchen dishwasher is flooding… Guess you probably should pack along your laptop. Luckily, I backed it up before I left on my laptop, but I lost all the photos I took on my trip.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? You’ve come to the right place!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. I have a soft spot for nonprofits that tackle really hard problems, and autism is certainly one of those. Want to share.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

Qgiv also offers web-based bidding for people who are participating from their laptops and mobile bidding for those who prefer to place bids from an app on their smartphones. Your nonprofit can use DonorPerfect’s integration with Qgiv to seamlessly store and organize donors’ gift information and bids from your auction event.

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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2011

Walt Mossberg, tech journalist for the Wall Street Journal, recently updated his semi-annual buyer's guide to laptops and mentioned the following in terms of choosing between the two form factors: Tablets tend to beat small, low-cost laptops in weight, start-up speed and battery life. Photo: Rutger Blom.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2017

Like any nonprofit, we like to take advantage of the product donations that are on offer for charities, churches, foundations, and libraries. TechSoup is a pretty big nonprofit with 200 staff people. We have lots of photos, and they're a challenge to organize. Getting Control of Our Images. Managing and Moving Documents.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

Nonprofits can also benefit from this easy-to-use program. You can give real-time updates from fundraisers or liveblog featured speakers at events from your laptop or mobile device. After the event, Scoop It (Android, iOS) is a useful tool for compiling press coverage, photos, social media, and more into one, slick-looking page.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2015

Good, this is important: Photos and other images should never be used just as decoration. For starters, this is a stock photo, which automatically feels staged and inorganic. As my colleague Wes Holing observed, "It's the photo equivalent of a saltine." How much does the size of the photo affect this?

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