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Matching Tech Volunteers with Organizations that Need Them

Saturday, 20 April 2013
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A new organization, Hands on Tech helps connect technology experts with non-profits that need help, reports the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Developed through a partnership between the volunteer organization Hands on Network, AmeriCorps VISTA and Google, the group matches volunteers with groups that need help setting up technology or maintaining their technology.
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Mobile Giving Important to Fundraising

Friday, 12 April 2013
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According to NTEN, by 2014 use of mobile devices will exceed both desktop and laptops, which means that non-profits need to integrate mobile giving into their fundraising campaigns.
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Websites Build Trust

Friday, 12 April 2013
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Non-profits can use their website to build trust, reports Guidestar. Building trust with visitors and potential donors ultimately leads to the overall success of the organization.
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Bracelet Aims to Keep Aid Workers Safe

Friday, 12 April 2013
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According to the BBC, Civil Rights Defenders has developed a bracelet equipped with mobile phone technology for aid workers in war zones and conflicted areas. The workers can trigger the alarm if they feel they are in danger.
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Hackers Help Charities

Friday, 12 April 2013
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According to Non-profit Quarterly, Hackers for Charity connects hackers with charitable organizations in Uganda. The online network connects volunteers with organizations such as schools that need computer and technical assistance.
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Online Giving Continues to Improve

Wednesday, 03 April 2013
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For the period ending February 2013 online giving increased by 10.8%, reports Blackbaud. The results of their Blackbaud Index also show that overall giving increased 2.9% compared to the same period in 2012.
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One Time Gifts Continue to Drive Online Giving

Wednesday, 03 April 2013
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According to Mashable, the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study of Key findings shows that overall online revenue increased by 21%. Of that one-time gifts continued to be a significant portion of that revenue. In addition, the study showed email subscriber lists grew by 15%.
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Better Non-profit Videos

Wednesday, 03 April 2013
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According to Getting Attention, non-profits need to create videos that produce an emotional response in viewers. In order to do this non-profits need to tell a story with their video, one with a beginning, middle and end.
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A New Way to Show Non-profit Progress

Wednesday, 03 April 2013
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Re-Imagining Reporting is a new online platform designed to make it easier for non-profits to show progress on their objectives, reports the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The platform is the brainchild of Ned Breslin, the Chief Executive of Water for People.
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2013 #GivingTuesday Already in the Works

Saturday, 30 March 2013
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Social media’s 2012 GivingTuesday was a success, reports Non-profit Quarterly. Over 50 states and 2,600 partners participated in the event. The organizers are hoping to increase that for the 2013 event.
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